Want to break out of your routine and surprise the kids with something different? The Region of Valencia offers loads of original plans to do with children: fun-filled activities, ideas they'll love, and experiences you can enjoy together to the fullest. Get ready to discover unique ideas that will turn any day into an unforgettable family adventure.
Explore Valencia with Professor Jones
Enjoy Valencia's culture and history with your family on an adventure-filled tour/show: The Last Crusade. The most entertaining, educational, original and adventurous tour in the city. An interactive, exciting and fun show where young and old alike will learn the secrets of Valencia in a unique and original experience, led by Professor Jones and Indiana Tours Valencia.
Explore Spain's largest plant maze
Getting lost has never been so much fun! The Peñíscola Maze is an experience that the whole family will love. Among paths, twists and turns and corridors covered in vegetation, the little ones will feel like real explorers trying to find the way out. It's a perfect plan for enjoying the outdoors, laughing out loud and sharing that magical moment when, finally, you all manage to get out of the maze together.
Be amazed at the Museum of Illusions
At the Museum of Illusions in Valencia, nothing is what it seems... and that's precisely what makes it so much fun. Here, children can defy logic, play with perspectives and take amazing photos in settings that trick the eye. It's the perfect place to let your imagination run wild, learn while having fun and enjoy a unique family experience in the heart of the city.
Enjoy art with your family
Hortensia Herrero Art Centre is one of those places that surprises adults and children alike. Located in an impressive historic building, it combines contemporary works with spaces full of light and colour that spark children's curiosity. Walking through its rooms becomes a visual game where art is experienced, felt and discussed as a family. A unique cultural experience, perfect for sparking children's creativity.
Relive history through miniatures
The L'Iber Museum is a real gem to enjoy with the little ones. As you walk through its rooms, you will come across thousands of figurines that recreate historical scenes, great battles and miniature worlds full of details. Children love discovering each scene, imagining stories and feeling part of a tiny universe that surprises them at every turn. It is the perfect visit to spark their curiosity and enjoy a different cultural experience in the heart of Valencia.
Become a true chef
At Valencia Club Cocina, fun is served on a platter. Family cooking workshops are a great opportunity for children to get involved in the kitchen, learn easy recipes and enjoy creating their own dishes. The best part is seeing how everyone works together, laughs and shares that pride when tasting what they have prepared together. A delicious experience that combines learning, teamwork and many moments to savour as a family.
Discover ‘The Treasure of Buñol’ with your family
The Treasure of Buñol is a digital treasure hunt that invites participants to explore Buñol while solving clues and challenges to find a hidden ‘treasure’. This tourist treasure hunt is ideal for families with young children and teenagers, as it combines exploring the town's historical and cultural heritage with fun and entertainment. With this free route, which requires no registration, you can solve mysteries while exploring this wonderful town. All you need is a mobile phone to start the adventure and discover the secrets of Buñol.
Family hiking: The Queen's Trail in Ayora
The Virgen del Rosario Natural Park in Ayora is the ideal place to enjoy hiking with the family. With this family route, you can take a walk in the heart of nature, learning more about the history of Ayora, and help Queen Germana of Foix find her crown in a fun and entertaining way. We will also pass by the Virgen del Rosario Chapel, where the nearby playground will be the ideal place to rest during our tour. Will you help us find the crown?
Route details: 1.7 km / Circular / Low difficulty / 1 hour duration
A virtual treasure hunt in Morella
The Dinosaur Time Museum in Morella has added a treasure hunt to its facilities. It features different challenges throughout the museum to decipher clues that lead to recovering the stolen map of the latest site discovered in the area. Are you up for this experience?
Advance booking is required by calling 607 626 505.
Visit the Ducal Palace of Gandia with your family
The Palau Ducal dels Borja in Gandia, declared a Site of Cultural Interest since 1964, is one of the most representative civil buildings of Valencia's historical heritage. Located in the heart of the historic centre, it offers different types of visits, such as dramatised guided tours and a fun gymkhana called "Where is the key to the Palau? This is a treasure hunt that takes place inside the rooms, in which children must solve a series of puzzles to find the key to the Palau.
Digital tourist treasure hunt in La Nucía
La Nucía has developed a ‘Digital Tourist Treasure Hunt’ to visit the old town, entitled "Roxana in La Nucía". An adventure for the whole family to enjoy. A different way to discover La Nucía and its most picturesque corners by solving 13 riddles, over 70 minutes, covering 1.1 kilometres. A tourist experience accessible to everyone, via smartphone, completely free of charge, which can be done in Spanish, English or French. The QR code for the route is on the façade of the Tourist Office.
Discover Elche with Marco Topo
Discover Elche with the little ones accompanied by Marco Topo and his sister Marta, a fun and interactive experience for the whole family to enjoy. The important places to visit are marked on a map and an access code for the game is provided. Each user accesses the game directly from www.marcotopo.com and enters the code MTELCHE. Once the code has been entered, the game begins, and the characters accompany and guide the participants along the route.
