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The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences in Valencia

24 tours  ·  from $32 a head

Here is the shortlist to send a friend heading to Valencia: 15 food & drink experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know first.

Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia - Learn the logic behind Valencian paella
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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

1.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

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

Start near MYR Hotel Palau Vallier and, on eligible morning tours, shop for paella ingredients at Valencia’s Central Market with a local guide. Then cook Valencian paella step by step, with tapas and Spanish wine along the way. Instructors have included Daniel, Victor, Reyes, and Belen. The experience lasts about four hours; market visits are not available on Sundays or afternoon and evening tours.

“I had a fantastic time learning to cook paella in a warm, friendly atmosphere that truly felt like being among friends. The class was fun, well explained, and the paella turned out absolutely delicious. A special thanks to Daniel, who was an excellent host and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!”

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Montanejos Thermal Springs and Waterfall, food included - The Montanejos springs: clear water, cool truth
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Montanejos Thermal Springs and Waterfall, food included

2.Montanejos Thermal Springs and Waterfall, food included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 316 reviews · from $108

Leave Valencia by air-conditioned van for Salto de la Novia waterfall, Montanejos’ clear 25°C swimming pools, lunch from April to October, and a stop at Arenós reservoir. Guides including Miguel, Borja, and Paula have led the trip, which mixes swims and scenery with local stories. Bring water shoes: the spring bed is pebbly, and the water feels cool rather than hot.

“My partner and I booked this last minute since another tour we booked was cancelled and we’re so glad we did. Miguel was a fantastic guide - very enjoyable to be around, but clearly cared about our safety, too. He was considerate, made sure everyone was having a good time and kindly let me sit at the front of the van as I get car sick. The waterfalls were gorgeous and we arrived before anyone else so our group had it to ourselves. Likewise the thermal springs was so amazing (ironically the water was a little cold but it was a very hot day). Overall we had an absolutely perfect…”

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Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center - Five wines, with regional differences in focus
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Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center

3.Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

At 6 pm, meet sommelier Tristan Van Doorn at Carrer de Martí, 17, for a two-hour tasting of five artisanal Spanish wines. He explains regional styles and wine quality as you sample Spanish snacks and petit fours. The English-language session is a social introduction to Spain’s wine regions, not a dinner.

“Great time excellent sommelier Tristan knew his wines and shared lots of information on local and Spain.”

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Valencia: Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit - Meet the makers through old shops and fresh products
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Valencia: Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit

4.Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 196 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Join a small group of up to 10 for a three-hour morning walk through Valencia’s food culture. Taste tapas, Iberian ham, cheese, olives, regional drinks, and horchata, with a Central Market visit and stories about local cafés, shops, and customs. Guides may include Jack, Fatine, Rita, or others.

“We had an amazing time exploring Valencia and learning about the local food and customs. Jack was fantastic guide and we had a perfect small group size. Would highly recommend this tour as part of your time in Valencia.”

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Valencia's Greatest Food, History & Culture Tour - A candy-shop pause in the Old Town
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Valencia’s Greatest Food, History & Culture Tour

5.Valencia’s Greatest Food, History & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Walk Valencia’s Old Town with local guide Vivi, or Viviana, tasting up to seven traditional foods and drinks. The 3.5-hour route links horchata and a farton, a candy shop, the Central Market, tapas bars, and historic sights. It starts at Plaça de la Reina and ends near the Basilica at Plaça de la Verge.

“Having this tour with Vivi was a great experiance :-). We enjoyed the food and drinks and it was nice to meet people from other countries. Vivi is a wonderful tourgide!!!”

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The 10 Tastings of Valencia With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour - Serranos Towers and the walk between stops
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The 10 Tastings of Valencia With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour

6.The 10 Tastings of Valencia With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $152

Spend about three hours walking Valencia’s old town with a private local host and 10 food and drink tastings. Expect classic bites such as Manchego and Agua de Valencia, plus city sights including Plaza del Ayuntamiento, La Lonja and the Serranos Towers. Hosts such as Valentín, Danny and Maria have led tours, but your route and guide may vary.

“Danny was an excellent host for our food tour of Valencia, not only did he satisfy out taste buds, but he also fed our minds. Having been in Valencia for the last 8 years, Danny's knowledge of what is good and what is even better is second to none. Both myself and my wife had to agree with him, that the Patatas Bravas were indeed the best we have ever tasted, the Agua De Valencia amazing, and of course the Horchata the sweetest. His advice on where to go and what to eat has been invaluable for the rest of our stay too. We would highly recommend this tour, and…”

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Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch (day trip) - Lunch Is Part of the Plan
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Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch (day trip)

7.Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch (day trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $192

Set out from Valencia with guide-host Johan for a private, roughly seven-hour trip to Utiel-Requena. Visit Requena’s historic wine caves, then family-run Bodega Vera de Estenas for a tour and tasting of three wines. Two tastings and a three-course lunch are included, with pickup and return by private vehicle.

“Great agenda and guide - Johan knew exactly how to spend the time and made it both informative and fun!”

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Two wineries tour with wine tasting - What you taste, and what the region brings to the glass
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Two wineries tour with wine tasting

8.Two wineries tour with wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $146

Leave Valencia for the Utiel-Requena wine region with Elise of Combina con Vino. In a small private group, visit two wineries chosen according to availability, learn about their histories and winemaking in English, and taste wines at each. The estates may differ in size and style, offering a useful introduction to local grapes such as Bobal.

“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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Valencia: Utiel-Requena Cave & Winery Day Trip with Tasting - Murviedro’s 12th-century wine caves
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Valencia: Utiel-Requena Cave & Winery Day Trip with Tasting

9.Utiel-Requena Cave & Winery Day Trip with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 6 hours · from $128

Travel from Valencia to Requena for a short old-town walk, a tasting in Murviedro’s 12th-century caves, then a visit to family-run Vera de Estenas. The six-hour trip includes transport, a bilingual guide, six wines and local snacks. Seasonal grape picking or treading may be available.

“Our guide was fantastic, he was great at explaining the history and landmarks along the way. I liked the wine at the first winery better and we arranged to ship 6 bottles back to the USA. The second winery was a more inclusive experience. We tasted grapes from the vineyard, almonds right off the tree and 4 different wines.”

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Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local - Tapas and medieval traces near Plaça del Tossal
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Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local

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 Ciutat Vella with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at tapas bars and historic squares for Valencian dishes, local drinks and, on lunch tours, Central Market tastings. Expect about 3.5 hours on foot, at least four food stops and a meal’s worth of tastings. Food and drinks can vary by season and time of day.

“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.”

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Valencia Centre Food Tour with 9+ Tastings of Regional Delicacies - Coca de llanda at a local bakery
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Valencia Centre Food Tour with 9+ Tastings of Regional Delicacies

11.Valencia Centre Food Tour with 9+ Tastings of Regional Delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Walk Valencia’s Old Town with a guide such as Alex, Yaiza, or Brendan, stopping for at least nine regional tastes. Expect an esmorzaret sandwich, tapas, Valencian sponge cake, wine, and horchata. The three-hour route starts and ends near Plaça de la Reina, includes a fair amount of walking, and has a maximum of 12 people.

“AMAZING! Brendan was great! He knows so much about the city. He took us to all the hidden gems, while teaching us so much along the way. The food was delicious! Brandon, thanks again!”

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Valencia Tapas Crawl by Food Lover Tour - Should you book the Valencia Tapas Crawl?
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Valencia Tapas Crawl by Food Lover Tour

12.Valencia Tapas Crawl by Food Lover Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about three hours tasting Valencian tapas at four local stops with an English-speaking guide. Expect roughly 10 to 12 shared dishes and four drinks, from wines and beer to regional mistela. Guides have included Victor, Ghita, Andrea, Jack, and Rita. The route starts and ends near Ciutat Vella.

“Vicktor was an exceptional guide & host! We braved a rare raining night in Valencia and it was worth it. Food was great and portions substantial. A fun way to experience the Centro and learn some of the culture.”

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Craft Beer Tasting and tapas in Valencia - Four beers, with room to compare
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Craft Beer Tasting and tapas in Valencia

13.Craft Beer Tasting and tapas in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $32Best value

At Olhops Craft Beer House in Ruzafa, beer specialist Felipe guides you through four Valencian and Spanish craft beers paired with four seasonal tapas from the neighborhood market. Expect styles such as sour, IPA and stout, with time to compare flavors and learn how brewing and food pairings shape each glass.

“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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Private premium wine tasting with snacks in Valencia's old town - Why the private format is worth weighing
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Private premium wine tasting with snacks in Valencia’s old town

14.Private premium wine tasting with snacks in Valencia’s old town

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

Meet at 6 pm in Plaza del Arzobispo for a 90-minute private tasting with a sommelier focused on Valencian wine. Expect four wines, including Cava, whites and reds, plus snacks such as Manchego, cecina or ham. Guides include Johann, a Dutch sommelier, though your guide may vary.

“The wine tasting was great. We had Johann, a super likeable somelier from Holland. Very interesting man and really great wines that we had tried 🙏 Thank you for the great choice 💪🏻 Xxx The wine tasting was great. We had Johann, a super likable Somelier from Holland. Very interesting man and really great wines we had tasted 🙏 Thanks for the great choice 💪🏻Auto-translated”

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Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour - Horchata at Plaza de la Reina
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Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour

15.Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend three hours walking Valencia’s old center with an English-speaking guide, tasting market tapas, regional drinks, horchata, and a local breakfast. Stops include the Central Market, Town Hall Square, and Plaza Redonda. Guides have included Fatine, Jack, and Andrea, though your guide may differ. Five stops provide enough food for breakfast and lunch.

“Delicious & delightful tour!! Our guide was so personable, and made the hours pass so quickly as we ate and drank our way through the lovely city of Valencia! She was delightful company for our whole group- we felt as if we were at a party with friends as we made our way through the city to local eateries that we never would’ve discovered on our own. So much food and drink we were stuffed! Highly recommend this tour!”

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