7 Long Lunches in Valencia That Earn the Slot

1.Sailing Catamaran Cruise with Valencian Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 578 reviews · 3 hours · from $50Our pick

Sail from Valencia’s port on a spacious catamaran, watch the coast from the water, stop for a swim, and enjoy salad, paella, bread, fruit, and one drink. English and Spanish are spoken. Reserve the net seating if you want a front-row place to stretch out.

“We had a lovely trip on the Catamaran and had a fantastic experience both with the views, the local cusine for lunch, having a swim as well as talking with a crew member, Tyrone who was very chatty and had fantastic manner, he was helpful with sourcing life jackets and when translating for us and other crew members.”

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2.Catamaran Cruise, Paella Lunch and Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 445 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

Spend about 2.5 hours on Boramar's catamaran off Valencia, with a salad, chicken paella, fruit, and one drink. After lunch, you can jump into the Mediterranean near Port Saplaya. English and Spanish hosts, a modern boat, music, and no hotel transfer.

“Nice activity! You start with eating the paella and after that you get to swim in the sea.”

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

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

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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4.Morella & Peñíscola Day Trip Transfer + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · 11 hours · from $153

Spend 11 hours with a small group of up to 15, visiting Morella Castle, its cloister and main church, then Peñíscola’s old town and Papa Luna Castle. Guides such as Joaquin and Ferran add useful local context, while lunch in Morella is included.

“most wonderful trip to see two of the best small towns and castles close to Valencia. the guide was great and very knowledgeable. only 6 people in a minivan. if given a choice, better to have lunch in Pensacola, cheaper and more choices. do know, that sea side restaurants are overpriced and have terrible food.”

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5.Utiel-Requena Wine Tour and Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 8 hours · from $265

Spend eight hours with a local guide and WSET-certified sommelier, visiting Requena’s medieval underground winery and a family-run estate near Utiel. Taste wines, cheese, sausages, and a traditional lunch. Guides have included Valeria, Paul, Paulius, and Mariana.

“If you are a foodie who really loves your food and wine and will be visiting Valencia, then this is the tour for you. You will be accompanied by an excellent guide and sommelier who really has a passion for Valencia, its history, and its wines. You will learn about the history of Requena and Utiel and the winemaking industry in the region. You will also visit a family-run winemaking estate and learn more about the winemaking process. Hope that your lunch will be at the estate as it was a perfect end to the tour! Full stars for a wonderful experience. :) Beginners, don't fret: Valeria will teach you…”

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6.Lladro Factory Visit and Paella Lunch at the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $134

Visit Valencia’s Lladró Factory and Museum with a guide such as Rossy, watch porcelain figures take shape by hand, then enjoy a choice of paella, meat, or grilled fish at a Malvarrosa Beach restaurant. Pickup is included, but you arrange your own ride back.

“The Lladro factory was amazing. How talented are those people. After over 20 minutes of sitting at a table for the lunch being ignored by the staff then having a menu thrown on the table we walked out.”

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7.Boat Trip on the Valencian coast with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · from $36Best value

Join Boramar Catamaranes near Valencia’s clock tower for a two-hour Spanish-language cruise along Las Arenas, La Malvarrosa, and the port. Eat fresh Valencian paella, salad, coca de llanda, and mistela aboard a comfortable catamaran with indoor dining, open decks, and water or soft drinks during the meal.

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