15 Food & Drink Tours in Valencia Worth a Morning

1.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Start near Valencia’s MYR Hotel Palau Vallier with a guided visit to Central Market, then cook paella step by step with hosts such as Daniel, Victor, Reyes, or Juan. You’ll share tapas, wine, and your finished dish in a small group of up to 14 people.

“I learned how to make authentic Valencian Paella with Chef Daniel. He gave us a historical tour as we walked and shopped at Valencia's Central Market. We learned about the history of Valencia and the ingredients that comprise this classic dish of Valencia. The cooking studio offered equipment for each pair or trio to have their own paella cooking pan and heating element. We were given a glass of wine and fed delicious tapas while creating our paella masterpiece, step-by-step. I had an enchanting evening. I met some friendly and convivial people that made my New Year's Eve festive and memorable. This was my fourth paella class, including my second…”

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2.Montanejos Thermal Springs and Waterfall, food included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 316 reviews · from $108

Travel from Valencia to Montanejos with a small group and guides such as Miguel or Borja. Swim at the 25°C thermal springs, visit Salto de la Novia waterfall, enjoy lunch, and stop at Arenós Reservoir. Bring water shoes, a towel, and sunscreen.

“Definitely the one for the records! Absolutely fantastic trip if you like nature and want to rewind a bit. The waterfall and thermal springs were amazing but that’s not what made my trip memorable. Miguel, our fantastic guide, was such a joy to be around, helped everyone connect and interact in such an easy and effortless way! Plus he is such a pro at taking videos and pictures, not to mention his knowledge and passion for what he does. 100/10, definitely recommending this day tour if you are ever in Valencia”

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3.Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet sommelier Tristan Van Doorn at a central Valencia wine venue for a two-hour tasting of five artisanal Spanish wines, a cava aperitif, Spanish snacks, tapas, and petit fours. He explains regional differences and how wine quality is judged. The tasting is in English and ends where it begins.

“As a wine lover, looked forward to this experience only to be disappointed. The event was way overbooked with about 35 people on this tiny terrace. The actual occupancy should’ve been max 10-15 people. Everyone was sardined in and couldn’t move nor hear the explanation. Speaking of sardines, the “high-end petit fours” were sardine paste on white bread and a whipped gorgonzola thingie with fig, along with plain white bread. All of which were served late in the tasting and were of questionable taste level. All in all, the wine selection was fine, the host provided some information although it was hard to hear with all the people there and…”

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4.Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 196 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Spend three hours tasting Valencia’s morning food culture with a local guide such as Jack, Fatine, or Rita. Visit old shops and Central Market, try Iberian ham, cheese, olives, wine, esmorzaret, and horchata, and learn how Valencians eat, meet, and start the day.

“Amazing tour lots of food samples guide had lots of information. Nice walk lots of sightseeing and Information”

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5.Valencia’s Greatest Food, History & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Join Viviana, often called Vivi, for a 3.5-hour small-group walk through Valencia’s old town. You’ll taste horchata, farton, Iberian ham, cheese, tapas, croquetas, and a Spanish aperitif while visiting the Central Market and La Lonja.

“This tour is a MUST!!! Vivi took us to places we would never otherwise visit and taste food we would never have tried. She is knowledgeable, fun and so warm. We learned so much history too. Worth every penny! B”

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6.The 10 Tastings of Valencia With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $152

Spend about three hours tasting Valencia with a private English-speaking host. Expect 10 food and drink tastings, old-town sights, and personal restaurant advice. Guides such as Valentín, Danny, Maria, Cesar, and Mimoza tailor the route to your pace, tastes, and interests.

“While I enjoyed the tour, I found it odd that I felt like I was paying to feed the tour guide his lunch”

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7.Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch (day trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $192

Travel from Valencia into the Utiel-Requena wine region with Johan, a private guide who explains local wine, traditions, and scenery. Visit Murviedro’s old underground caves and family-run Bodega Vera de Estenas, taste regional wines, and enjoy a three-course lunch with hotel or port pickup.

“Johan is a wonderful guide and expert in many wines, Spanish in particular. He took great care to make our experience meaningful and we learned so much we did not know about the region/terroir. He is so talented and welcoming, eager to share his knowledge. We had a perfect day and will long remember it.”

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8.Two wineries tour with wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $146

Leave Valencia with Elise from Combina con Vino for a five to six-hour private visit to two Utiel-Requena wineries. Expect English-speaking hosts, contrasting wine estates, local varieties such as Bobal and Tardana, tastings, snacks, and comfortable transport for groups of up to eight.

“This was a great half day tour to a less well known wine region of Spain. Elise was our guide and everything ran very smoothly. The tour itself was really well structured (we got to visit one of a larger wineries followed by a family winery) and Elise was excellent at facilitating the wine tastings. Her wine knowledge is very impressive and her tour would definitely be enjoyable to more seasoned wine appreciators as well as those who are just beginning to learn or simply enjoy a good glass of wine. Highly recommend this tour & Elise as your guide.”

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9.Utiel-Requena Cave & Winery Day Trip with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 6 hours · from $128

Ride from Valencia to Requena with a bilingual guide, walk through the old town, then visit Murviedro’s 12th-century wine caves and Vera de Estenas family winery. Taste six wines with regional snacks, and from September to October, grapes and grape treading may join the day.

“Joacuín was a fantastic guide. We learned a lot and the trip was also very beautyful.”

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10.Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Walk Valencia’s old town with an English-speaking local guide, stopping for tapas, clóchinas, market ham and cheese, beer, horchata, and Agua de Valencia. Guides such as Daniel, Anna, Angelique, and Veronique have led the tour, which costs $78.61 and accepts up to 12 people.

“This was a great experience. There were only 3 of us and our guide Daniel, who was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tapas and wines were amazing! This experience is highly recommended.”

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11.Valencia Centre Food Tour with 9+ Tastings of Regional Delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Join an English-speaking guide such as Alex or Yaiza for a small-group walk through Valencia’s center. Over about three hours, you’ll sample an esmorzaret sandwich, market fare, tapas, bakery treats, fish, wine, and horchata, with local food and culture along the way.

“This was an excellent excursion. Our guide, Yaiza, had an excellent grasp on Valencia's food scene and heritage. The foods we sampled were delicious, ending with a nice Horchata. Highly recommended.”

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12.Valencia Tapas Crawl by Food Lover Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet your English-speaking guide in Valencia’s Old City for four food stops and about 10 to 12 tapas, including esgarraet, titaina, seafood, cheeses, and jamón. Four drinks are included. Guides such as Victor, Ghita, Andrea, and Rita bring local context, while the small group keeps the evening friendly and relaxed.

“Guide had a great personality. We tied tapis we never would have ordered on our own. Enjoyed different parts of the city”

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13.Craft Beer Tasting and tapas in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $32Best value

Meet Felipe at Olhops Craft Beer House in Ruzafa for four Valencian and Spanish craft beers paired with four seasonal tapas from the neighborhood market. Expect clear guidance on beer styles, aromas, brewing, and serving, with samples that may include sours, IPAs, and stouts.

“Fillipe este extraordinar! Ne-a povestit si ne-a explicat foarte clar metodele de fabricație si tipurile de bere, modalitatea de servire si aromele berilor. A fost o seara excelentă!”

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14.Private premium wine tasting with snacks in Valencia’s old town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Meet at 6 pm in Plaza del Arzobispo for a private tasting of four quality Valencian wines, including Cava, whites, and reds. A sommelier such as Johann guides you through tasting, local wine history, and Spanish snacks including Manchego, ham, or cecina.

“Great knowledge of wine (both local and in general) delivered in a relatable manner! Fascinating stories aside from just the wine also!”

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15.Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 7 hours · from $117

Leave Valencia for Utiel-Requena, where you’ll make goat cheese in a family-run factory, visit its cool aging caves, and taste eight cheeses with drinks. Then explore Vera de Estenas Winery, meet its winemaker Edu, and sample three wines with local sausages.

“Guides were super friendly and tell a lot of fascinating facts about how wine was being produced. Definitely will recommend it to my friends”

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