7 Food Experiences in Valencia, Priced and Timed

1.Montanejos Thermal Springs and Waterfall, food included

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

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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2.Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit

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

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

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

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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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