Valencia

15 Best Valencia Tapas & Food Tours

The food crawls: horchata with fartons as the local ritual, oranges straight from the orchard belt and tapas served inside eleventh-century walls. Valencia feeds itself first and visitors second, which keeps it honest.

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

Discover Valencia’s historic old town with a guided walking tour that combines top sights, local tapas, and regional wines in an intimate small-group setting.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Incredible! The walking tour followed by wonderful food and wine. Can’t recommend highly enough! I learned so much about Valencia past and present!”

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

Join a 4-hour paella cooking class in Valencia with market visits, wine tasting, and tapas. Learn authentic recipes from local chefs, perfect for food lovers.

★ 5.0

“I learned how to make authentic Valencian Paella with Chef Daniel. He gave us a historical tour as we walked and shopped at Valencia's Central Market. We learned about the history of Valencia and the ingredients that comprise this classic dish of Valencia. The cooking…”

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

Discover the authentic Valencian paella with a guided cooking class, market visit, and tapas experience. Perfect for food lovers wanting local insights.

★ 5.0

“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.”

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5.Valencia: Orange Farm and Orchard Trip with Tastings

Discover Valencian citrus on a guided farm tour, pick your own oranges, taste local products, and learn about traditional vs modern cultivation methods.

★ 4.9

“One of the best experiences of my LIFE. I have always had the dream to eat oranges in Valencia and this tour gave me that and so much more! So much history and knowledge shared, so many unique and memorable experiences, in an absolutely beautiful…”

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

Discover the authentic flavors of Valencia with a small-group seafood paella cooking class, market tour, and tapas experience—great value, fun guides, and delicious food.

★ 5.0

“What an excellent day. Because of the tragic events in Valencia our numbers were fewer than normal. We met outside the Russafa market, went inside to collect the ingredients required. Off to the kitchens where we were greeted with freshly made Sangria followed by tapas.…”

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8.Valencia: Evening Guided Paella Workshop, Tapas, and Drinks

Join a fun, hands-on Valencian paella workshop with tapas and drinks. Learn authentic recipes from local chefs, enjoy lively atmosphere, and take home skills.

★ 4.9

“It was incredible! Very engaging and Jose and Guillermo were absolutely lovely, fun and very friendly. It was the best class we have ever been too! They are genuine people who know what they are talking about and have a passion for sharing the experience…”

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9.Valencian Paella Cooking Class, Tapas & Sangria – Evening

Join a fun, hands-on evening in Valencia learning to cook authentic Valencian paella, tapas, and sangria with expert guides. Great value and engaging experience.

★ 5.0

“It’s a great experience with others. Beginning with patatas bravas, olives and a couple more appetizers. We were then able to cook (participate in the cooking) and hear about the history and the proper way to prepare Paella, accompanied with Sangria. Then we sat down…”

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10.Valencia: Paella Workshop, Tapas and Ruzafa Market Visit

Discover authentic Valencian paella, explore Ruzafa Market, and learn to cook with local chefs in this immersive, fun-filled workshop in Valencia.

★ 5.0

“Great cooking class, we had so much fun! We were happy to learn more about the history of the paella but also the secrets of its making. The team was great, and we all shared a great moment. This is a complete culinary experience that’s…”

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

Enjoy a 2-hour private wine tasting in Valencia with a Michelin-starred sommelier, tasting five artisanal Spanish wines paired with tapas.

★ 5.0

“This was our first wine tasting, and we found it to be a positive experience. There was a variety of red and white wines, each well explained, allowing us to distinguish differences in quality. Be aware that parking is very limited and busy, so arriving…”

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12.Valencia: Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit

Discover Valencia's authentic flavors on a 3-hour morning food tour. Visit Central Market, sample tapas, and learn about local cuisine and culture with expert guides.

★ 4.9

“Good guide and a great insight of the foods in places I would have passed without knowing of going to, defo recommended and met some great people on the tour.”

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13.Montanejos Thermal Springs & Girlfriend Waterfall, food included

Discover the natural beauty of Valencia with a day trip to Montanejos. Soak in thermal springs, visit waterfalls, and enjoy local food for a great value.

★ 4.5

“It’s a great tour the river is beautiful and some educational moments as well. A small hike, but overall easy fun tour. Go ahead and book. There were small kids so it’s family friendly. Thanks from Texas”

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14.Valencia Tapas and Sightseeing Guided Tour

Discover Valencia’s authentic flavors and city sights on this small-group tapas tour, combining delicious local bites with cultural insights.

★ 5.0

“A very interesting tour of Valencia's old town coupled with bars and tapas that were well known to Alex, our guide, but which we would not have found on our own. They were all excellent and thank you Alex for passing on your knowledge and…”

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

Discover Valencia’s culinary delights and historic sights on this small-group food, culture, and history tour led by a knowledgeable local guide.

★ 5.0

“The whole tour was excellent! Viviana is the ABSOLUTE BEST!! I learned so much about food and wine in Valencia. I also learned some history as well ! And of course all of the places that we visited were delicious!”

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More Valencia Tapas & Food Tours

4.5The 10 Tastings of Valencia With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$152.38 5.0Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch (day trip)7 hours (approx.)$192.29 5.0Shore Excursion: City Tour with Tapas in 11th Century Monument5 hours (approx.)$133.03 4.8Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia2 hours$72 5.0Two wineries tour with wine tasting5 to 6 hours (approx.)$146.30 4.5Valencia: Utiel-Requena Cave & Winery Day Trip with Tasting6 hours$128 5.0Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$78.61 5.0Valencia Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours3 hours (approx.)$118.27 5.0Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and Ruzafa market visit3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$78.44 5.0Valencia Tapas Crawl by Food Lover Tour3 hours (approx.)$90.51 4.9Craft Beer Tasting and tapas in Valencia1.5 hours$32 5.0Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose3 hours (approx.)$115.00 5.0Private premium wine tasting with snacks in Valencia’s old town1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$71.69 5.0Any Day is Sunday: Paella Cooking Class with Tapas and Sangria3 hours (approx.)$116.12 4.7Valencia Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local3.5 hours$81 5.0Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour3 hours (approx.)$78.10 5.0Tapas in the vineyards7 hours (approx.)$205.68 5.0Singular Valencia Wine Tour Utiel Requena Wineries8 hours (approx.)$270.33 4.5Luxury Authentic Tapas Tour3 hours (approx.)$99.12 5.0City of Arts & Sciences Tour with Rooftop Tapas & Wine$136 4.5Valencia: Wine Tasting and Tapas Experience2.5 hours$224 4.6Valencia: Fluorescent painting workshop and wine$51 5.0Small Group – Half-Day Wine Tour5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$168.20 4.3Valencia: Private Food Tour 10 Tastings with Locals3 hours$146

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