7 Lunch Experiences in Valencia Worth Planning Around

1.Sailing Catamaran Cruise with Valencian Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 578 reviews · 3 hours · from $50Our pick

Leave Valencia’s port aboard a large catamaran for a three-hour coastal cruise with a Spanish- and English-language crew. The trip includes paella, salad, bread, fruit, one drink and a swim stop near shore. Choose the net-area seating option when booking if you want a place at the front of the boat; crew member Tyrone has been singled out for friendly help.

“We were a group of 10 ladies, and all agreed it was a super experience, we would go again !”

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2.Catamaran Cruise, Paella Lunch and Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 445 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

Boramar’s 2.5-hour catamaran outing pairs a salad, chicken paella, fruit, and one drink with coastal views and a swim stop near Port Saplaya. You’ll meet at the Boramar ticket booth, then sail with a Spanish- and English-speaking host. Crew members named on one outing included Javi, Álvaro, Marco, and captain Pepe.

“We loved it. The ship (catamaran) is very comfortable and the Paella was delicious. Highly recommended.”

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

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

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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4.Morella & Peñíscola Day Trip Transfer + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · 11 hours · from $153

Travel from Valencia to Morella and Peñíscola in a small group of up to 15, with a guide in English, Spanish, or French. Walk Morella’s steep, cobbled lanes, visit its castle, cloister, and main church, then explore Peñíscola’s old town and its mix of Muslim, Roman, and Templar architecture. A typical Morellan lunch is included.

“Great experience from all points of view. It was my first experience; even so, it deserved a lot.”

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5.Utiel-Requena Wine Tour and Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 8 hours · from $265

Leave central Valencia with a local guide and WSET3 or WSET4-certified sommelier for an eight-hour trip to Utiel-Requena. Explore a medieval underground winery in Requena, taste four wines with a surprise pairing, then visit a family-run winery for vineyard and cellar visits, wine and local charcuterie. Finish with a traditional Spanish lunch.

“Valarie was the best tour guide we have ever had! Her knowledge and communication was impeccable. The food and wine was so good. So glad we booked this tour!”

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6.Boat Tour Gandia with swim and optional lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 21 reviews · from $33Best value

Set out from Gandia on a 2.5-hour catamaran trip along the Safor coast, with views toward Denia’s coastline, a captain-chosen swimming stop, and one included drink. Choose the lunch option for salad, Valencian paella, and fruit, followed by time to swim, sunbathe, or listen to music.

“The fact that only two-liter bottles of still soft drinks will be allowed seemed horrible to me, and a sad beer will not be allowed either... I will not recommend it.”

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7.Lladro Factory Visit and Paella Lunch at the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $134

You’ll be picked up in Valencia for a guided visit to the Lladró factory and museum, where you’ll learn how the family’s porcelain figures are made and see historic and current collections. Then head to Malvarrosa Beach for lunch, with your choice of paella, meat or grilled fish, plus dessert and a drink. Guide Rossy has been praised for her patience and clear explanations.

“Our pickup was 30 minutes late due to a mix-up about the pick-up point so we got to the factory late and missed the tour we were supposed to be on. However, thanks to Lladro factory manager who gave us a private tour after everyone else was gone and headed to tRead more”

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