Turistic routes in Valls

The tourist routes in Valls are a way to get to know the city through its monuments, its streets and the stories of the people who have lived there. In this town in the Alt Camp, in Tarragona, you can choose between heritage, calçot culture, commercial tradition, historical memory and architecture.

The offer brings together ten guided visits lasting one hour. From GuiaValls we explain what you will find in each proposal so you can choose according to your interests and organise the rest of the day.

To check dates, availability and how to book, call the Valls Tourist Office: 977 61 25 30. Say that you are calling on behalf of GuiaValls.

Ten routes to discover Valls

1. Sant Joan bell tower: Valls from above

The church of Sant Joan and its bell tower are the focus of a visit that is especially appealing for those who enjoy architecture and viewpoints.

At 74 metres high, the bell tower is the tallest among Catalonia’s parish churches and offers views over the Camp de Tarragona. The current church, built in the 16th century, combines late Gothic with a Renaissance façade.

It is our suggestion to start the getaway by taking in the landscape and placing the city in its surroundings.

2. Valls’ monumental centre

The monumental route includes Sant Roc, Roser and Sant Joan, with audiovisual material in the former Hospital de Sant Roc.

The visit lets you get closer to the heritage of the historic centre. One of its highlights is the Roser chapel, where the 17th-century glazed ceramic panels dedicated to the Battle of Lepanto stand out.

We recommend it if you like learning about the history of buildings and pausing to notice details that can go unnoticed during a walk.

3. A walk around the must-sees in the old town

The Discover Valls walk brings together some of the best-known places in the centre.

From GuiaValls we recommend it as a first approach to the city. Plaça del Blat, considered the zero point of the casteller world, helps explain Valls’ connection with castells.

After the route, you can return more calmly to the places that caught your attention and spend some time walking or having a drink.

4. Underground heritage and historical memory

The Gothic Hall of Ca Segarra and the anti-aircraft shelter in plaça del Blat allow you to discover another part of Valls’ heritage.

The shelter was built during the Spanish Civil War. Both spaces bring visitors closer to local history between the Second Republic and the Transition, within the framework of the Memorial Democràtic.

It is an interesting choice for those who want to understand how the population lived through those events and how their memory is preserved.

5. The calçot culture

The visit explores calçot culture and includes the agricultural cooperative.

The calçotada holds an important place in Valls’ identity: calçots grilled over an open flame, sauce and a meal to share with family or friends.

If you are planning a food-focused getaway, we suggest combining the cultural visit with a calçotada organised on your own. Check what each activity includes before booking.

6. The squares and the market tradition

A route through squares such as Alls, Garrofes and Oli.

Valls preserves a market tradition of more than 800 years. The fruit and vegetable market is held on Wednesdays and Saturdays in places such as Blat, Oli and Portal Nou.

This route may interest you if you enjoy discovering the everyday life of the places you visit. If you want to make time for shopping, leave some free time and check how the schedules fit together.

7. The stories and legends of Valls

The route brings together Pati, Oli, Sant Joan and Ca Mercadé through local stories.

It is a proposal for those who enjoy listening to stories and discovering the human dimension of a city. You can take advantage of the conversation with the guide to distinguish documented episodes from narratives passed down through popular tradition.

From GuiaValls we suggest it for those looking for a visit focused on the stories that give meaning to streets and buildings.

8. Valls’ former Jewish quarter

The route runs through Escrivania, Jueus, Call and Simó.

The Call de Valls is located in the core of the old Vilaclosa, near Sant Joan. The Jewish community lived in this area between the 13th and 15th centuries, and the streets of the Call and the Jueus preserve their original urban layout.

If you are interested in medieval history, this walk offers a chance to observe the neighbourhood layout and learn more about the lives of its former inhabitants.

9. Valls’ historic shops

This proposal focuses on the commercial heritage of the old town.

The city has documented examples of that long trajectory: the Generalitat dates the origin of the basketry business Cal Blanco to 1850 and recognised it among establishments more than 150 years old.

We recommend this route for those interested in trades, shops and family histories. Check which establishments will be visited on your specific route.

10. Cèsar Martinell and Valls architecture

A visit focused on the legacy of Cèsar Martinell in Valls.

The figure of Cèsar Martinell offers a way to approach early 20th-century Catalan architecture. Among his early private commissions is the Badia house in Valls, and his work used exposed brick for structural and decorative purposes.

To extend the day, the Nulles cooperative winery is proposed as an independent visit. Check its conditions separately.

Complete the route with GuiaValls’ recommendations

A visit to Valls also deserves time to enjoy its flavours. To round off the day on your own, these are our three essential stops:

• Ca la Sire: stop in to buy a fraisier or a bracito de gitano. A sweet stop that deserves a place in your getaway.
• Dolça Fantasia: try a cookie and a cheesecake from the creators of Golosa Cakery. We recommend making room for both.
• Magatzem del Vermut: this is a must-stop for a vermut and to pair it with their delicious cap i pota, their mandonguilles or their legendary bravas.

Check the opening hours and availability of whatever you want to try so you can organise the stops calmly.

Questions and answers about the tourist routes in Valls

How long do the guided routes in Valls last?

The ten proposals are listed as lasting one hour. Leave some time before and after to reach the meeting point, rest and keep enjoying the city.

Which route do we recommend for a first visit to Valls?

From GuiaValls we recommend starting with the general walk through the old town or the monumental route. Choose depending on whether you prefer a first overview of the city or to focus on its architectural heritage.

When can you do the route dedicated to the calçot?

The proposal is offered from November to April and is aimed at families and groups. Check the available dates to organise your getaway.

Does the calçot route include a calçotada?

Please confirm explicitly whether the option you book includes a meal. If you want to complete the visit with a calçotada, arrange the restaurant booking as well.

How many people can go up the bell tower?

The climb to the Sant Joan bell tower has a maximum of 20 people. Check availability and access conditions before organising the group visit.

Can tastings be added to guided visits?

There are optional tastings in the bell tower, monumental centre, underground spaces and squares and markets proposals. Ask about their availability, contents and price.

How much do the tourist routes in Valls cost?

Check the price of the visit you are interested in. It is worth asking whether the price is per person or per group, what it includes and how the booking is confirmed.

Can the routes be done with children?

Explain the children’s ages and the family’s interests when asking for information. That way you can choose a suitable proposal and organise the breaks you need.

How can you tell if a route is accessible?

Explain the group’s specific needs and ask about stairs, gradients and access to interiors. Pay special attention to the conditions of the bell tower and the underground spaces.

What phone number should you call for information and bookings?

Call the Valls Tourist Office: 977 61 25 30. Say which route you want to do, the planned date and how many people there will be, and ask how to formalise the booking.

Say that you are calling on behalf of GuiaValls.

Plan your next getaway to Valls

Choose the route you like most, leave time for a walk and round off the day with our food stops.

To organise your visit, remember: Valls Tourist Office, 977 61 25 30. Call on behalf of GuiaValls.