4 Tapas and Food Tours in Valencia Worth Booking

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

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

Spend about four hours with a small English-speaking group exploring Valencia’s Old Town, including La Lonja, the Cathedral, Plaza de la Virgen, and the Central Market. Guides such as Martha, Mimi, Ellie, and Dani lead the walk, followed by tapas, paella, dessert, and regional wines in an 11th-century historic monument. Evening tours skip the market.

“VALENCIA is an amazing city and this tour was just as great. Martha was very knowledgeable and passionate about her city's history and heritage.”

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

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

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide such as Mimi, Martha, Ellie, or Bogi, walking Valencia’s Old Town and famous plazas before dining in an 11th century monument. Expect Roman, Moorish, Gothic, and Baroque sights, a generous tapas and paella tasting menu, regional wine pairings, and a friendly international table.

“Really surprised me how good this tour was. From the walking historical section to the food and wine it was simply fantastic value and fun. It’s not normally the type of tour I would ever do but my daughters wanted to do it so I tagged along. I’m so glad I did. Was terrific fun. I highly recommend this tour if you love history, good food and wine.”

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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 $78Best value

Meet Jose, Anna, or another local instructor at San Valero Parish, visit Ruzafa Market for paella ingredients, then walk to the kitchen for tapas, sangria-making, and hands-on Valencian paella. The chicken-and-rabbit paella is cooked as a group, then served with wine, salad, dessert, sweet wine, and coffee.

“Great hosts Jose and Anna! Very inclusive Lots of laughs and alcohol! Lol Nice to meet other travellers from around the world!”

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4.Tapas and Drinks Evening Tour

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

Spend three hours walking between four Valencian tapas spots with a small group of no more than 10 people. Your guide, such as Tatiana, Rita, Fatine, Ghitta, or Jack, pairs 10 to 12 dinner portions with wine, beer, vermouth, mistela, and other local drinks while explaining Valencia’s food, customs, and easygoing social life.

“There wasn’t really anything wethought we could improve on.A good variety of food which was delicious and different drinks choices with a good walk around a beautiful city”

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