Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local
Description
With this Do Eat Better Experience Valencia Food Tour through the city, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s most famous products in just a few hours, all under the guidance of a passionate foodie host. Visit top specialty shops, eateries, and tapas bars where you can feast on local delights like croquetas, anchovies, patatas bravas, clóchinas and so much more. Along the way, enjoy bites of regional dishes while hearing fascinating stories about the food, the places, and the rich gastronomic traditions of the area. It’s a true culinary journey with a small group of fellow food lovers! Explore with a local food expert to discover the best local specialties and taste both savory and sweet local delicacies as you cross the city. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal. You will learn about Valencia's rich culinary history and culture while you taste and live a small-group experience for a relaxed pace and informal vibe.
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In a 3-hour-long walking food tour you will dive into a world of culinary experiences! You will try only the best tapas in some selected bars and eateries of Valencia old town, also known as Ciutat Vella. Sipping a glass of wine or beer you will be able to feel this unique lifestyle, based on hard work but also moments of pleasure, social life and relax. We will walk through the beautiful streets of the town, passing by the most famous monuments, while our local expert will give an insight into the history and culture. All the food and drinks are included as described, but the tastings can slightly change due to the season and the availability of our partners.
You will start your culinary adventure in Plaça del Comte de Bunyol, a hidden gem surrounded by beautiful architecture that invites both visitors and locals to dive in the atmosphere of the city. Here you will meet your local expert to head to the first stop! Have a taste of esgarraet (from the Valencian esgarradet). It's another typical dish of the Valencian Community. It consists of a special salad made with roasted red bell pepper, salted cod, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. Otherwise, try a delicious pintxo of sardines. The perfect appetizer to start with.
Situated between the Barrio del Carmen and Plaza de la Virgen, Plaça del Tossal is another must-visit while in Valencia. Here you can see the Arabic influences that shaped Spanish history, such as the ruins of a Muslim tower or the city remparts from XII century. In a tapas bar nearby, you will have the chance to try a selection of local tapas, like Clóchinas, the small, thin Valencian sisters of mussels. This is the most beloved shellfish in the Valencian Community. Otherwise, indulge in a slice of potato tortilla or patatas bravas, Spain’s ultimate comfort food.
Valencia’s Central Market is a paradise you can’t miss. It is a must-visit in this city, a gigantic pantry of modernist architecture. Here you’ll taste typical products from the market, like fish, cheese or ham and see how this place contains fresh produce from the garden and the flavors and smells of the Mediterranean inside (lunch only).
Plaza Redonda - literally "Round Square" - is probably one of the smallest, yet most charming squares in Valencia. The square was built in XIX century by Salvador Escrig Melchor and conceived as a circular pen. Nowadays, it's also known as "el clot" (the hole), and here locals go shopping in the several shops or at the small market that takes place every Sunday morning. And it's right near this symbol of the city that you will find your next stop, where you will get the chance to try different types of local pintxos, of course served with a glass of refreshing beer!
You will finish your food journey in one of the most famous squares in town, Plaça de la Reina, with its stunning architecture and its view on the Cathedral. In fact, in a bar right behind the square, you will taste the most typical sweet treat of the city: horchata and fartons. An authentic refreshing drink typical in the Valencian Community where you dip its perfect accompaniment, are an elongated, soft and absorbent sweet (lunch only). In the evening, you can try a refreshing glass of another Valencia classic: Agua de Valencia!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please, be aware that the guide may speak both English and Spanish during the tour.
- Please, inform us of any dietary restriction and mobility issues before booking.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. Non alcoholic options are available
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience
- Vegetarian options are available
Reviews(191)
We had an amazing time on this food tour! Our guide Anaïs was amazing she was very fun and knowledgeable about all the food. Also got lots of recommendations for the rest of our trip in Valencia. Would recommend.
Really excellent. We had previously had a culture tour, but still interesting to hear a summary of the main points from another perspective. Food and drink combinations were both plentiful and quite tasty: the food in particular included quite a few items that we probably would not have tried on our own. We left full and satisfied.
A brilliant food tour and a chance to sample a delicious array of pintxos, pinchos, and montaditos. Anais was the perfect host and took us to some wonderful, authentic food spots in the city. The sardines and Agua de Valencia were the absolute highlights - but we enjoyed every stop. Anais also generously shared lots of other recommendations to help us get the most from Valencia’s food scene. Highly recommend.
The tour is highly recommended for those who would like to try some familiar and new foods all in a Valèncian style. The mussels were a particular favourite for us. Our tour guide Veronique was excellent and kept the tour at a good pace, with some excellent stops!
We had Anais and she was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and a highlight of our trip. Places we ate were amazing. But her little knowledge of the city and the history put it over the top. Do not miss this tour!!!
Anaïs was completely involved in everything. Without a doubt, she's the best guide I've ever had. I can only thank her and wish her all the best.
Amazing experience! Anaïs was so kind, personable, and passionate about the food and city. Each place we visited was unique and authentic and the food and drinks were fantastic. We had so much fun learning and chatting with Anaïs and the rest of our group. Highly recommend this tour as a way to see and experience the culture.
I booked this tour for my first day in Valencia so it served as a first impression of the city. Anaïs communicated very clearly about where the meetup point was. She made the tour feel like we were going out as friends and made sure we all had a great time. I'm glad to have booked this tour because it was fun to explore the city a little, have some great food and drink, ánd learn something in the process. Would recommend!
A really great experience: the food and drinks were good (and plentiful and varied), and the places we visited were charming. Anaïs shared her passion for the city and its food with us.
Great food tour! Anais showed us plenty of memorable places to eat and try foods that I wouldn’t normally have on my own. My husband got sick that day but Anais was very sweet and welcoming that I enjoyed my time after all. Would definitely recommend!
