The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences in Valencia

Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia - Shopping like a local at Mercado Central

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

Shop Valencia’s Central Market, learn authentic paella techniques, and enjoy tapas and Spanish wines in a friendly four-hour class.

“We would do it again if we could! Megan was fantastic, warm, engaging, and knowledgeable. Our brief tour around town was interesting, especially the market where we got ingredients for our paella which was delicious. Great wines served with a great group of people. The kitchen/restaurant was quite charming. Our group had such a great time, we ventured into the city together and continued the party long after the paella cooking and eating was done. I don't have a single negative comment. Would 100% recommend to anyone.”

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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

Review of Montanejos thermal springs from Valencia, with the Girlfriend waterfall, lunch, mountain views, a small group, and practical tips.

“Our guide was absolutely amazing, he truly made the experience unforgettable. The trip itself is a must-do. Highly recommend!!”

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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

Taste five artisanal Spanish wines with sommelier Tristan Van Doorn, paired with tapas, in Valencia’s L’Eixample district.

“As a wine lover, looked forward to this experience only to be disappointed. The event was way overbooked with about 35 people on this tiny terrace. The actual occupancy should’ve been max 10-15 people. Everyone was sardined in and couldn’t move nor hear the explanation. Speaking of sardines, the “high-end petit fours” were sardine paste on white bread and a whipped gorgonzola thingie with fig, along with plain white bread. All of which were served late in the tasting and were of questionable taste level. All in all, the wine selection was fine, the host provided some information although it was hard to hear with all the people there and…”

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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

Taste Valencia’s almuerzo tradition, Central Market specialties, local drinks, and horchata on a three-hour small-group food walk.

“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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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

Taste Valencia from horchata to Iberian ham while exploring the Central Market, Old Town, tapas bars, and local food traditions.

“We enjoyed a lovely and delicious tour of Valencia with our delightful guide, Vivi. Vivi’s strong communication style, sense of humor, and expert knowledge of her beloved city provided us with an opportunity to feast our way through the morning/afternoon. Vivi's charisma and charm was contagious: each spot we stopped to sample a speciality of Valencia we were greeted by a personal food friend of Vivi’s. The beautiful indoor Central Market stop was a favorite for us. We are so glad we chose to join Vivi for her tour!”

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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

Taste Valencia with a private local guide, from horchata and Manchego to tapas and Agua de Valencia, while exploring the old city.

“While I enjoyed the tour, I found it odd that I felt like I was paying to feed the tour guide his lunch”

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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

Explore Utiel-Requena from Valencia with private vineyard visits, historic wine caves, two tastings, and a three-course Spanish lunch.

“Johan was a perfect guide for the day. Very knowledgeable about the wine and vineyards we visited and the history of the area generally. Very accommodating with our requirements. Both the vineyards were interesting and lunch in a local restaurant was excellent. Would have no hesitation recommending this tour.”

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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

Explore Utiel-Requena on a private half-day wine tour from Valencia, with two cellar visits, regional tastings, snacks, and guide Elise.

“Elise's tour was fun and informative. We went and saw the caves at Murviedro and the whole process at Vera de Estenas, a small family vineyard. We spent the time tasting learning and taking in the beauty of the region. I highly recommend this tour as Elise has a great personal approach to the tour.”

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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

Explore Requena’s 12th-century wine caves, Bobal vineyards, and two wineries with tastings, local snacks, and transport from Valencia.

“It was a small group of 6 and we had great conversation. Ferran was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. The contrasts between the two wineries was important to understand the history and growth of the Requena-Utiel wine region. The tastings were delicious and the snacks provide were a true taste of Spain. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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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

Taste Valencia’s best tapas, local drinks, horchata, and market foods on a 3.5-hour walking tour through Ciutat Vella.

“Good history of Valencian culture and foods mixed with wine, vermut, horchata and beer. Daniel is a real character!”

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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

Taste Valencia through esmorzaret, mussels, sardines, horchata, and more on a three-hour Old Town food walk for up to 12 people.

“This was a great food tour. Alex combined varied, tasty food selections with interesting information about Valencia and Valencian food.”

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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

Taste Valencia beyond paella on a three-hour tapas crawl with four local stops, regional wines, traditional dishes, and an English-speaking guide.

“Great experience. Guided with enthusiasm by Victor. Loved the variety in the food. Absolutely recomendable.”

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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

Taste four Valencian craft beers with seasonal Ruzafa Market tapas at Olhops, guided by Felipe in a relaxed 1.5-hour tasting.

“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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