Valencia Food Tours: 15 Walks to Eat Your Way Through

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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2.Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet near Ruzafa market at San Valero Parish, then shop for paella ingredients with local instructors before an eight-minute walk to the kitchen. Jose, Ana, and the team guide you through sangria, tapas, and hands-on Valencian paella with chicken and rabbit. Wine, dessert, and coffee are included.

“Meet and greet people while cooking all together this is what the art of cooking paella is all about”

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3.Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 721 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Start near Plaza de la Virgen and, on eligible morning departures, shop for ingredients at Central Market before cooking paella at your own station for one to three people. English-speaking chefs such as Daniel, Reyes and Victor lead the class, with tapas, wine and dessert served along the way. Evening and Sunday sessions skip the market and last three hours.

“This was amazing. My husband and I took the Paella cooking class and market tour. It is so worth it. Daniel and Sharin are so wonderful. Daniel took us for the tour and taught us how to make the paella. Sharin was so lovely and shared us amazing tapas and different wine tasting throughout. What a fun and enjoyable experience. 10/10 recommend.”

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4.Valencian paella workshop and visit to the Algiros market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

At Valencia Club Cocina, an English-speaking chef guides you through Valencian paella, Spanish potato tortilla and coca en llanda, with wine and sangria served alongside. Morning sessions from Monday to Saturday include a visit to Mercado Algirós to pick up ingredients. You’ll cook as a group, then sit down to eat and take home a paella recipe and group-photo diploma.

“Excellent class. Great staff. I have already used the recipe. The chef's were so passionate about the food they were preparing. Highly recommended.”

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5.Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet near San Valero Parish at 11 am, shop for paella ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then walk about eight minutes to the kitchen. Chefs such as Ana, José and Cristina lead the hands-on seafood paella and sangria session, with tapas, drinks, salad and dessert included. The class lasts about three and a half hours.

“We enjoyed everything about this experience except the meeting place was not well defined. The address that was given was not where the actual meeting place was. We wandered around the general vicinity and then ended up asking a shop keeper and he told us where to go. Other than that, the experience of going to the market, making the paella and learning more about the Spanish culture was top notch! We felt like we got our money’s worth.”

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6.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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7.Paella Workshop and Algiros Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 291 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $73

At Valencia Club Cocina, an English-speaking chef leads a 2.5-hour paella class with a visit to Algiros Market on Monday to Saturday mornings, when the market is open. You’ll prepare paella, Spanish omelet and coca de llanda, with local wine, sangria and a recipe to take home. Vegetarian paella is available by request.

“Cooking the paella was great , the chef gave us lots of tricks and bits to make it in proper Valencia way . Also it was fun to cook and drink and talk about food with people that shares the same passion . Really recommend it !”

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8.Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Meet near San Valero Church for a 3.5-hour English-language class with a Ruzafa Market visit, hands-on paella making, and a sangria workshop. Chefs such as Anna, José, Guillermo, and Cristina guide you through Valencian meat-and-vegetable or seafood paella, then serve it with tapas, salad, dessert, coffee, and mistela.

“The experience for us was a 10/10!! The chefs were all incredible! They were sweet, funny and very passionate about their work, which made it extra fun to learn how to cook our first paella :) Our chef was José, who is such an amazing person!!! Very caring. During the entire workshop we were taken care of very well with delicious tapas and sangria. This activity is a must do here in Valencia!”

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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.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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13.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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14.Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and Ruzafa market visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Start at San Valero Parish, shop for paella ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then walk to a kitchen for tapas, a sangria workshop and hands-on vegan paella cooking. The class runs about three and a half hours, is offered in English, and ends with a shared meal, Valencian cake, fruit, sweet wine and coffee.

“La experiencia es excelente!!! Sin embargo la explicación es únicamente en inglés y tuve que apoyar en las traducciones para la gente que no habla inglés”

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15.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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