Valencia Centre Food Tour with 9+ Tastings of Regional Delicacies
Description
On our Secret Food Tour: Valencia, discover what’s beyond the traditional paella that everybody knows, and indulge in local delicacies showcasing the city’s rich culinary heritage full of flavours - from fresh fish tapas accompanied by wine and renowned mussels to sweet treats and embracing a cherished culinary tradition that brings people together. Prepare yourself for an exceptional journey where you’ll uncover the true essence of Valencia’s cuisine and experience the local dining scene like never before.
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Itinerary
We’ll begin our tour doing as the locals do and enjoy an esmorzaret - a decadent sandwich overflowing with fresh ingredients from the Central Market. It’s a sacred tradition you definitely can’t miss!
Next, dine on a surprisingly tasty grilled artichoke tapa at a restaurant overlooking the Central Market.
As you stroll through the Old Town, you'll visit a classic tavern for their renowned mussels and a regional delicatessen that will leave you wanting more.
Savour one of the freshest fish tapas at a local bar.
We’ll conclude our tour back in the heart of the city, in a venue with over two centuries of history that features a charming façade and an inviting atmosphere. It's a place that beckons visitors to indulge in a world of sweetness. Treat yourself to creamy, velvety horchata served in frosty glasses.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Reviews(113)
This food tour was fantastic. I learned so much about the local cuisine and culture. Our good Yaiza was 10/10 fantastic! Highly recommend.
It was a pleasure to have you with us. Thank you for taking the time to return and share your experience, as reviews like yours are always appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
This was a small group (4 people). Our guide Alexandria was great explaining the different types of meals the Spanish people have during the day and we tried a number of tapas at local bars and restaurants not visited by tourists. Great trying new foods and drinks.
We appreciate your kind words. It's great to hear that exploring the city with us was such an enjoyable experience. Thank you again for joining Secret Food Tours!
Yaiza was our awesome guide. She is an American expat now living in Valencia. Her mother is Spanish. She was fully fluent in Spanish and English. She had a wealth of knowledge about Valencia and the amazing food we sampled. She showed us the best examples of the different foods of Valencia she introduced us to. She engaged all our compatriots in this food tour and it was a wonderful time! She explained not only the dishes and their preparation but their history and their importance to the culture of Valencia! I could clearly understand why Valencia is one of the best places to go in Spain to sample traditional and historical Spanish cuisine. We had a wonderful time and ate some amazing local food including taking part in la muerza on a Sunday, a time honored Valencian tradition! The pork, potato and aioli bocadillo was a HIT! If you are a "foodie" ( and aren't we all really?) this is a great tour to take. If you get Jaiza as your guide, all the better!
Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. We're delighted that the tour gave you a fun way to explore the city while enjoying some great local flavors. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
An amazing 4+ hours of food and wine with a fabulous and knowledgeable and friendly guide and an interesting group of people. So much delicious food to try! Each year my girlfriends and I hit a different city and the first morning we start with a local food tour, they provide a great intro to the city and a great way to suss out the local dishes!
We truly appreciate your feedback! It is encouraging to know your experience delivered the kind of atmosphere and enjoyment we strive to create. Secret Food Tours sends our thanks.
A fantastic experience. Our group of three was led around by Yaiza, who provided so much information about the food and the history and the locations and the culture. The three hours went very quickly! I am so glad I chose to book this fantastic food tour. I ate and drank very well, walked a lot, learned about the city and saw many sights. My highest recommendation!
We really appreciate you sharing this. It’s always rewarding hearing that guests felt comfortable, relaxed, and able to simply enjoy the experience as the day unfolded. Hope to welcome you back with Secret Food Tours!
Secret Food Tours tried to rearrange this tour a couple of times but I couldn’t make any other day. Luckily there was another couple on the tour and we had an excellent guide, Yaiza. Yaiza took us to 5/6 different places, all of which had lovely food and usually they were small family businesses with stories attached. The tour was fun, lots of good food and the drinks upgrade was excellent.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. Hearing that you enjoyed the full experience and not just the food makes our whole team happy. Hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours!
I had a great time in Valencia with this food tour. We tried many great spots and learned a lot of history and fun facts. Yaiza was very easy to talk to and was an amazing guide! Would definitely recommend this tour.
Thank you for your kind words. It’s always encouraging to know the experience felt smooth, enjoyable, and memorable enough to stand out afterward. We hope to welcome you again through Secret Food Tours!
Our guide Yaiza was superb, mixing a deep knowledge of Valencia and Spain with enthusiasm and passion. She also became an instant friend for the tour with her relaxed manner and willing sense of humour. The food, the history were all delivered with insights that Jaiza obviously feels deeply about. It was thoroughly enjoyable!
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! It means a lot to know your time with us felt memorable and added something special to your day. We’d be delighted to welcome you back with Secret Food Tours anytime.
Such a great tour! Alex was an amazing guide who provided a great experience for my family. I have always enjoyed Secret Food Tours and this was certainly no exception!
This kind of review stays with us. It is wonderful to know the experience gave you a genuine and enjoyable way to discover the area. We hope to host you again through Secret Food Tours!
Alex was amazing! Her knowledge of food was so impressive and she took care of our group of 7 really well. We learnt so much about Valencia’s way of life. Definitely recommend this tour and ask for Alex when you book.
Reading this made our team very happy. We love hearing when guests feel the tour added something special to their trip and left a lasting impression. Secret Food Tours would be glad to host you again!
