The 15 Best Tapas Tours in Valencia

1.Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,234 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96Our pick

Walk Valencia’s Old Town with guides such as Martha, Mimi, or Dani, seeing the Silk Exchange, cathedral, plazas, and Central Market before a generous tapas, paella, dessert, and regional wine meal in an 11th-century monument. Groups are capped at 12.

“A lovely 1.5 hour tour of the old town which was really interesting, followed by sooo much wine and tapas! We were so pleasantly surprised, we left very full and a bit tipsy and had such a lovely time. Our guide Cromac was really lovely and knowledgeable and we made great friends in the group. Well worth the money and would highly recommend!”

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2.Old Town Tour, Wine & Tapas in an 11th c. Monument

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,797 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Walk Valencia’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Mimi, Martha, Ellie, or Bogi, visiting famous plazas and hearing the city’s Roman, Moorish, Gothic, and Baroque story. Then settle into an 11th-century monument for a generous tapas, paella, dessert, and regional wine tasting.

“The tour was a good length and very informative. The wine and tapas part of the tour was excellent. The food was delicious as was the accompanying wines. The group were all friendly and we had a really nice time together. Our host Iain was great considering he’s not been a guide for long. Highly recommended tour.”

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3.Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet guides such as Ana and Jose at San Valero Parish, shop for paella ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then walk to a kitchen for tapas, sangria making, and hands-on chicken-and-rabbit paella. The 3.5-hour class ends with a full Valencian meal and local drinks.

“Had an excellent experience at My First Paella. We were served delicious tapas and sangria. Then we got hands on with the cooking of the meal. Finally the group sat and ate our delicious lunch. We got lots of interesting information about València and the tradition of paella.”

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4.Tapas and Drinks Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 334 reviews · from $78

Join a small group of up to 10 for four tapas stops around Valencia. Your English-speaking guide may be Tatiana, Fatine, Rita, Ghitta, or Jack. Expect 10 to 12 food portions, local drinks, Valencian specialties, and a relaxed walk between neighborhood bars.

“Tour was great - Tatiana was an excellent guide, and ensured we all had a great time. Highly recommend this tour”

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5.Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet near San Valero Parish at 11 a.m. for a guided visit to Ruzafa Market, then walk eight minutes to the kitchen. Ana, José, Cristina, Valentin and other chefs may lead you through sangria, tapas and hands-on seafood paella cooking in English.

“Great experience cooking Paella as a group, we each were able to do parts of the process with the chef watching to make sure it turned out amazing. We did the seafood paella and worked side by side with the normal paella team. The trip to the market was interesting to see all the fresh fish, vegetables and fruits.”

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6.Evening Guided Paella Workshop, Tapas, and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 326 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Spend three hours with local cooks such as Ana, José, Cristina, or Guillermo, learning Valencian or seafood paella from the sofrito to the final rice. You will make sangria, taste tapas and local drinks, then sit down with the group for paella, coca de llanda, fruit, coffee, and mistela.

“Absolutely fantastic evening! Anna was just fabulous and we had a really great time. From the moment we arrived we felt very well looked after and And was so knowledgeable, with a great character! We were a small group and thoroughly enjoyed the tapas, the sangria, learning all about the paella and having a lot of fun along the way! I would highly recommend, don't hesitate, book today!”

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7.Valencian Paella Cooking Class, Tapas & Sangria – Evening

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Meet at a kitchen in Valencia’s Quatre Carreres at 5 pm for tapas, sangria, and a hands-on Valencian paella lesson. Guides such as Jose, Ana, Lilli, and Guillermo explain local customs, ingredients, and technique before you share paella, wine, dessert, and coffee with the group.

“Fun and delicious! The instructors are very charismatic, fantastic chefs, and care about their guests. They prepared appetizers, which included the best mussels I’ve ever had, and ensured everyone’s sangria was full while we cooked! We had an amazing meal and it was fun to learn how to cook paella! I highly recommend this company and any tour they provide!”

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8.Valencia Tapas and Sightseeing Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Walk Valencia’s old town with a local guide such as Alex, Maria, or Rafa, visit Central Market, learn the city’s story, and stop at traditional tapas bars for local food and drinks. Groups are capped at 12, and the tour starts and ends near Plaça de Santa Caterina.

“Great Tapas tour around Valencia. Stand out was the Tasca Angel. Amazing simple food. Shame it closed early otherwise would have gone again later in the day. Our guide was humorous and kept us interested without being over bearing and introduced us to the Traditional Tapas rather than the commercial types we are used to . Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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9.Shore Excursion: City Tour with Tapas in 11th Century Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

See Valencia’s Gothic Old Town, the Central Market area, and Calatrava’s City of Arts and Sciences with a guide such as Martha, Emma, Dani, or Boglárka. The five-hour outing ends with a generous tapas, paella, and regional wine tasting in an 11th-century Moorish venue, followed by transport back to the port.

“Sharin was a fantastic guide. She was so full of enthusiasm for what she was showing us. She had to be very flexible as we started out with more people than car space (were two excursions merged?). None of us were expecting the number of tapas that we were offered or the quantity and quality of wine. She also was able to tell us about each wine which enhanced the experience. The venue was interesting with a patio that was bordered with a wall from the 11th century and modern settings. I would definitely recommend Highlights of Valencia with Sharin.”

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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.Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and Ruzafa market visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Start at San Valero Parish, shop for paella ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then walk to a kitchen for sangria, tapas, and hands-on vegetable paella. English-speaking hosts including Anna, Jordie, Guillermo, and Cristina guide the class, which ends with wine, dessert, coffee, and mistela.

“The entire experience was wonderful! Visiting the market and then cooking the entire paella from scratch made me feel confident that I could do it again on my own! Very organized and detailed.”

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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.Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Meet chef José at Valencia’s IVAM, walk through the old town to his home, and learn to make sangria, two tapas, and traditional paella. You’ll share the finished meal with him, try horchata mousse and cremaet, and leave with a recipe booklet.

“Every moment of this experience was fabulous! Jose is a wonderful gourmet chef as well as having a great personality! He immediately made us feel at home as we talked and helped create delicious tapas with a new twist. We loved making the traditional paella with him and enjoyed trying some new drinks and a delicious dessert that was a creative twist on horchata, a typical Valencian drink which he turned into mousse with chocolate shavings. I can’t recommend this experience highly enough. Jose is a star and cooking with him was the highlight of our week.”

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15.Private Paella & Tapas Cooking Class in a Local Chef’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $97

Meet José near Valencia’s IVAM Museum and walk with him to his home kitchen for a private cooking class. Prepare sangria or Agua de Valencia, two tapas, and one of four paellas, then finish with dessert, cremaet, and a recipe book. English and Spanish instruction is available.

“What a great activity! Jose is a great chef and host. He coordinated with us to find a time that worked for us and took us to his home where we had a phenomenal time making paella and learning its history alongside some great tapas and drinks. I highly recommend this activity for folks interested in learning how to make paella and connect with a cool person while in Valencia.”

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