VALENCIA · FOOD TOURS
Market first, then whatever the guide has arranged behind it: horchata, tapas, rice, cheese from the interior. These 12 are priced by the number of stops and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.
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”
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.”
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.”
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”
Walk Valencia’s old center with an English-speaking guide, stopping at the Central Market, an old bakery, Plaza de la Reina, City Hall Square, and Plaza Redonda. Expect generous tastings, Valencian almuerzo, horchata, wine or beer, vermouth, and a local coffee.
“Fatin, you made our day in Valencia so special. Hope you are safe in the floods. Pat G - from Delaware”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Torre Santa Catalina for three hours of private tastings and Valencia sightseeing. Try 10 local foods and drinks, including manchego cheese and agua de Valencia, with vegetarian options available. Maria has led several highly praised tours.
“Maria was exceptional!! History with Food tour was great. I asked for recommendations of foods I liked and she was very helpful. We enjoyed it!!”
Join Roberto or another guide from ValenciaInBike for a private 2.5-hour walk through Valencia’s old city. You’ll taste three tapas with drinks, visit the Central Market, hear stories about monuments and food, then finish with ice cream or tigernut horchata.
“La migliore!!! Esperienza fantastica abbiamo scoperto delle chicche della città che da soli non avremmo mai conosciuto. Tutto ottimo e una guida TOP! Grazie Roberto!”
Spend three hours tasting Valencia with a local guide such as Benjamin or Fatine. Visit five city-center stops, including the Central Market, sample almuerzo, horchata, sweets, cheese and cured ham, then finish with traditional Paella Valenciana in a local favorite.
“Highly recommend this food tour! We got to try several of the recommended Valencian food and beverages in local places. We loved it was focused on small business and not mega tourist spots. Special note- Benjamin was an exceptional host, and we believe a pretty cool and kind human as well. Muchas gracias Benjamin!”
Leave Valencia at 9:45 am for the Utiel-Requena wine region with Elise from Combina con Vino. You’ll enjoy two guided tastings, choosing three wines at each stop, with appetizers for pairing. This private English-language outing lasts about five hours and returns to the meeting point.
“She was super friendly and very knowledgeable about many wine subjects. She helped us pick out amazing wines and the snacks for pairing were great too.”
Spend 3.5 hours eating through Valencia with a guide such as Rita or Benjamin. Start with tapas and local vermouth near the old university, continue to a second traditional stop, then finish with a three-course dinner and Valencian wine pairings. English, French, and Spanish tours are available.
“Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. We had really nice tapas at the university and at anotyer place, before heading to a fancy restaurant for some fine dining. We learned a lot about the foods and it was great. Excellent value for money, good fun.”
Explore Valencia’s old center with a guide such as Gabriel, seeing the Generalitat, Serrans Towers, Cathedral, Silk Exchange, Central Market, North Station, and City Hall. The tour ends at Secret Restaurant with a complimentary drink and reserved table.
“Amazing history tour of Valencia. Gabriel was a great guide. Nice to have an authentic local. Definitely recommend.”
Spend two hours at a private Valencia home with a local chef, enjoying five courses shaped by Italian and Spanish cooking. Choose a vegetarian, meat, fish, or gluten-free menu, with wine or sangria and water included. Hosts speak English, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
“Gabby is amazing! She cooked everything from scratch and we loved it all! This has been one of our favorite experiences during our time here in Spain so far. 🤩 She is also a chef so everything she made was top notch. We felt right at home!”
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