The 9 Best Wine Tastings 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.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

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

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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Private premium wine tasting with snacks in Valencia’s old town

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

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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9.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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