Valencia · VALENCIA TAPAS & FOOD TOURS
Eating well here is easy; eating well in the right order takes a local. The 15 tours below are priced by how many stops and how much food, with a note on which are proper sit-down evenings and which are a fast graze through the market.
Valencia Old Town walk with wine and tapas in a historic 11th-century setting. Small group, market stop, paella, and regional wines.
“This was a great experience as you got to see the old town before the tapas and wine tasting started. Our guide Dani was knowledgeable and made everyone feel at ease.”
Valencia Old Town on foot with a local guide, then wine and a full tapas and paella tasting in an 11th-century monument.
“Our guide, Mimi, was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and made our time together fun and memorable. Tapas and wines were plentiful, varied and thoroughly enjoyed by the entire group. Would highly recommend Mimi. Regards - Steve and Rosa Kauffman”
Shop Mercat Central ingredients, cook authentic Valencian paella step-by-step, and enjoy wine, tapas, and lunch in 4 hours.
“We loved our paella cooking class with Victor and Belen. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed, and Victor explained every step clearly, so it was easy to follow even if you are not an experienced cook. The class was fun, informative and very well organized, and we ended up with an amazing paella that tasted like something from a top restaurant. It’s a great experience for anyone who wants to learn real Valencian paella and enjoy a few hours in good company”
Valencia paella class with a Ruzafa market visit, hands-on cooking, tapas, and sangria, plus wine and dessert included in a small group.
“So much fun! Paella turned out amazing! Sangria was delicious too! We learned so much and also met fellow travellers. Great experience! Would definitely do it again.”
Shop Valencia’s Central Market, learn classic paella step-by-step with an English-speaking chef, then eat your own paella with wine and tapas.
“This tour was the highlight of my time in Valencia. Juan was knowledgeable, patient, and enthusiastic about cooking and even more about the group enjoying the experience. Highly recommend!”
Valencia tapas and drinks evening tour with a small group, four tastings, local bars, and drink pairings over 3 hours for $78.
“Tour was great - Tatiana was an excellent guide, and ensured we all had a great time. Highly recommend this tour”
Shop Ruzafa market, cook classic seafood paella and sangria in a small group, then enjoy tapas, wines, and dessert in Valencia.
“This was a fantastic experience! Valentin and Christina were awesome - they were knowledgeable and funny, and the paellas turned out great. I've been trying to make paella on my own for many years and this class really helped me get better. In addition, the side dishes were also great. I definitely would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to learn more about making paella”
Valencia evening paella workshop where you cook authentic paella, snack on tapas with sangria and wine, then finish with coca de llanda and mistela.
“A must do if in Valencia! Great night with delicious drinks, tapas and of course your freshly made paella!”
Evening Valencian paella and sangria class with tapas, market-fresh ingredients, hands-on cooking, and a full sit-down meal, plus tips.
“This is so informative and a lot of fun. Ana and her colleague were just great instructors. Funny and smart! When in Valencia one must learn what is true Valencian paella!”
3-hour Valencia Central Market food tour with almuerzo tastings, Iberian ham, Orxata, and local drinks in a small group.
“Jack was absolutely fantastic!! We had an amazing time with him. The different food places were very authentic and local, which we loved and would have never found or simply overlooked by ourselves. Jack explained a lot about the city and spanish culture! we had lots of fun and I would totally recommend this tour and do it again when back in Valencia!! thank you so much Jack!!”
3-hour Valencia tapas and sights tour with a local guide, Central Market visit, and small-group old-town bar stops for authentic bites.
“Alex is a fantastic tour guide. He contacted us the day before and was exactly on time at the meeting point. His knowledge is fun and interesting. The tapas was excellent, so much so we revisited one of the restaurants twice more during our visit. Cannot recommend this tour highly enough, excellent value for money.”
Private 3-hour food walk in Valencia with 10 tastings, local sights, and smart restaurant tips, priced per person and perfect for eating early.
“We were taken on our tour by Maria who was so lovely and personable and my partner and I found the whole experience thoroughly enjoyable. As it was our first trip to Valencia we found it refreshing to learn so much history and information about the area all whilst walking through the streets between stops, tasting some delicious local delicacies at each cafe/restaurant we visited. This tasting tour really is the best way to explore Valencia, it’s traditions, history and the extraordinary food it has to offer. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone new to Valencia and want to give a special thanks to Maria for being such…”
Small-group Valencia city tour with Old Town and City of Arts and Sciences, then tapas, paella, and wine in an 11th-century venue.
“Amazing day with a wonderful tour guide! Tuathla was an awesome guide who did a great job showing us Valencia! She was very knowledgeable about the city . After our tour we all enjoyed the tapas lunch - so delicious and a great way to end our day. Highly recommend Tuathla and this tour !!”
3.5-hour Valencia food tour in Ciutat Vella with classic tapas, market tastings, drinks, and horchata. English guide, small group.
“Angelique was a fantastic host, bringing us by interesting sights and filling us in with historical facts, as we traversed the city, from bar to bar. We had a wide range of delicious foods to try, overall a great afternoon and highly recommended.”
Valencia Centre Food Tour with 9+ tastings in 3 hours, guided in English, with wine, horchata, and market-style bites.
“Alex was an excellent guide that shared knowledge about the food, culture, history and customs of Valencia. Great experience for our family.”
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