# Hidden Valencia — Step into the city’s history

> Audio-guided historical tours of Valencia with interactive maps. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Exeter.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-valencia/id1531115116 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of Exeter](https://appshunter.io/developer/546687780)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-11-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-valencia/id1531115116/reviews.md

## What is Hidden Valencia?

Get a unique perspective on Valencia’s major sites, and discover places off the beaten path. Available in English, Spanish and Catalan.

- Audio-guided tours led by historical characters
Explore Valencia in the company of a Renaissance guide, who links the places you visit to stories from their own life and times. 

- Walk through Valencia using a geolocated historical map. 
Navigate the streets of Valencia toggling between a modern map and a superb map from 1608.

- Use on location, or off site
On site, you trigger stories with GPS as you move through the city - or sit back and let your fingers do the walking by tapping on story points.

- Expert insights
Our stories have been created by leading historians, who provide extra insights at every point.


“Hidden Cities” is the result of a three year (2019-22) collaborative research project “Public Renaissance: Urban Cultures of Public Space between Early Modern Europe and the Present” funded by the Humanities in the European Research Area (HERA).

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Obtén una perspectiva única de los principales lugares de Valencia y descubre secretos de la ciudad fuera de los itinerarios habituales. Disponible en inglés, español y catalán.

-Visitas audio-guiadas por personajes de la época
Explora Valencia en compañía de un guía del Renacimiento, que conecta los lugares que visitas con historias de su propia vida y de su tiempo.

- Camina por Valencia utilizando un mapa histórico geolocalizado
Desplázate por las calles de Valencia saltando de un mapa actual a otro magnífico mapa histórico de 1608.

- Usa la app in situ o desde cualquier lugar
Activa las historias con el GPS a medida que te mueves por la ciudad, o siéntate y avanza a través de la pantalla por los puntos de cada historia.

-Contenido de máxima calidad
Nuestras historias han sido creadas por historiadores especialistas que aportan conocimientos adicionales a cada punto del itinerario.


“Hidden Cities” es el resultado del proyecto de investigación colaborativo de tres años de duración (2019-22) “Public Renaissance: Urban Cultures of Public Space between Early Modern Europe and the Present”, financiado por la red Humanities in European Research Area (HERA).

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Obtín una perspectiva única dels principals llocs de València i descobreix secrets de la ciutat fora dels itineraris habituals. Disponible en anglés, espanyol i català.

-Visites audioguiades per personatges de l'època
Explora València en companyia d'un guia del Renaixement, que connecta els llocs que visites amb històries de la seua pròpia vida i del seu temps.

- Camina per València utilitzant un mapa històric geolocalitzat
Desplaça't pels carrers de València fent un salt d'un mapa actual a un altre magnífic mapa històric de 1608.

- Usa l'app in situ o des de qualsevol lloc
Activa les històries amb el GPS a mesura que et mous per la ciutat, o asseu-te i avança a través de la pantalla pels punts de cada història.

-Contingut de màxima qualitat
Les nostres històries han sigut creades per historiadors especialistes que aporten coneixements addicionals a cada punt de l'itinerari.


“Hidden Cities” és el resultat del projecte d'investigació col·laboratiu de tres anys de duració (2019-22) “Public Renaissance: Urban Cultures of Public Space between Early Modern Europe and the Present”, finançat per la xarxa Humanities in European Research Area (HERA).

## Key features

- Audio-guided historical tours
- Geolocated historical map
- Toggle between modern and 1608 maps
- On-site and offline use
- Expert historical insights
- Available in English, Spanish, Catalan

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-valencia/id1531115116/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Aplicación buena

*2023-11-09, version 4.9.0*

Muy buena app

### 1/5 — Una pena, no está en la lengua Valenciana

*2020-11-20, version 1.0*

Que pena que no esté en Valencià...

## Frequently asked questions about Hidden Valencia

### What languages does Hidden Valencia support?

Hidden Valencia is available in English, Spanish, and Catalan, allowing a diverse range of users to explore the city's history.

### Can I use Hidden Valencia without an internet connection?

Yes, you can use Hidden Valencia offline. While on-site, stories are triggered by GPS, but you can also tap on story points to advance through content from anywhere.

### What is the historical map feature in Hidden Valencia?

Hidden Valencia allows you to navigate the streets of Valencia by toggling between a modern map and a historical map from 1608, offering a unique perspective on the city's evolution.

### Who created the content for Hidden Valencia?

The stories and insights in Hidden Valencia have been created by leading historians as part of a collaborative research project funded by the Humanities in the European Research Area (HERA).

### Does Hidden Valencia have ads?

Hidden Valencia does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted exploration experience.

### What devices is Hidden Valencia compatible with?

Hidden Valencia is available for iPhone and iPod devices, with an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Hidden Valencia updated?

The latest version of Hidden Valencia is 4.12.0, and it was last updated on May 1, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and content.

### What makes Hidden Valencia different from other travel apps?

Hidden Valencia offers a unique approach with audio-guided tours led by historical characters and a dual-map system, focusing on in-depth historical narratives and hidden city spots.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.12.0 — 2026-05-01

Improvements to the authoring preview mode and over the air updates

### 4.11.13 — 2026-04-15

Some improvements and fixes to layouts and typography

### 4.11.10 — 2026-03-25

Upgraded support for latest iOS with Improvements and fixes

### 4.9.0 — 2023-11-01

Change app logo name and bug fixes

### 4.8.1 — 2023-05-22

General improvements and bug fixes, updates for new iOS version and internal maintenance for new content.

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