Valencia, Spain’s third largest city and the birthplace of the world-renowned dish paella, offers one of the country’s most exciting food scenes to explore. This sunny coastal city has everything: the freshest seafood from the Mediterranean Sea, a cornucopia of fresh fruits and vegetables, delicious local sweets and drinks… There’s so much to discover!
This tour is a delightful way to sample the best of Valencia’s cuisine while feeling like you are on an evening out with friends. An immersive experience that guarantees the best food and drinks in unique bars and restaurants neighborhood locals frequent themselves.
What Makes This Tour Special
This tour includes visits to local bars and restaurants that are popular among residents, providing an authentic taste of Valencia’s culinary scene. Participants will sample a variety of tapas paired with regional wines.
Tastings of at least five different tapas, showcasing local ingredients and recipes.
Guided by a local expert who shares insights into the food and culture.
Opportunity to visit lesser-known local bars that tourists typically overlook.
Historical Background
Valencia, founded in 138 BC as a Roman colony, has a rich cultural heritage influenced by various civilizations including the Moors and Christians. The city's location along the Mediterranean made it a significant trade hub.
The only tour to combine the best of Valencia's sightseeing and a unique gastronomic experience, with transport back to the port. Accompanied by your passionate guide, explore the unique architecture and history of the Old Town of Valencia before moving forward in time to discover the futuristic masterpiece of the City of Arts & Sciences. In between tours, we invite you into our exclusive venue - the 11th Century original city wall with a Moorish cave and secluded patio. Here, we prepare a lunch of local tapas, paella and prizewinning regional wines to showcase the best of Valencia. At the end of the experience, our driver will take you back to the port with plenty of time to board the ship.
Hola soy Vivi! I made of my passion my job, I'm a person with lots of different interests but, what I love the most is hosting people, travelling & eating delicious food.What better way is there to explore the city’s hidden gems & history than by following a passionate local foodie? During this unique 3 hours walking tour, we explore the main historic sites and gastronomic delights of Valencia's old town - There is much more than just paella! - Indulge in the most iconic tapas bar in town, sipping on a classic Spanish aperitif -Taste a freshly made, traditional Valencian drink, rarely found elsewhere -Visit the fabulous Central Market – one of the biggest in Europe. Taste your way around and learn about the ingredients of authentic Spanish recipes -I'll tell you everything about the fascinating world of Spanish tapas in family run eateries, where there is history, passion and love in every recipe!
If you would like to tease your brain, enjoy brilliant food and a few drinks this is a must go event for you! We prepare new exciting topics every week. the Quiz consists of 5 different Topics and 1 bonus round. On top of that you get the chance to meet amazing people from all over the world and enjoy some of Valencias best food.
Walk in the footsteps of Gen. Hannibal & Escipión 212BC explore the Roman fortress of Saguntum, Roman Theatre & elements of medieval Valencia. The tour combines impressive historic sites with a Romanic themed Wine tasting +Maridaje lunch option beside the amphitheatre & guided by Carlos,Toni & Maria to cover the artwork. Wines from autóctono grapes Mourvedre, Garnacha & Moscatel were historically important from Camp de Mourvedre & our glorious tasting represents these wines in various styles. Sadly the comarca fell from it´s Roman viticultural glory to just 100hct; mainly Moscatel & only 1hct Mourvedre in 1975, nowadays only a few vineyards remain. We pay homage to the Romans & the wines they exported to Rome with a tasting of select dry wines + historic Fondillon aged 30+yrs & an inspiring gourmet lunch. More details at ***.valenciancellars website. *The Winery/Cheese maker Option also inc.ludes visit to an artisan Winery & Cheese maker, wine tastings & cheese in the mountains.
Explore historic old bush vine vineyards tasting some of the best organic wines from small bodegas & Pago vineyards of Utiel-Requena. VIP tour with a professional WSET/Sommelier who produces his own red wine from the autoctono Bobal grape from a small centenary plot; explaining Spains grape varieties, organic viticulture you really learn about wine with a revealing behind the scenes tour! Meet owners at the bodegas & appreciate their top wines, insight into the lesser understood Cava tasting top vintage wines. Journey a landscape of vines, almond & olive trees with history of viticulture from Phoenican times, we visit La Villa de Requena; guided walkabout 10thC Castle, plaza, Moors caves & Gothic 13thC churches of the Reconquest. We visit 2 fabulous wineries- 90+pt wines & Long aged Cava; "generous" guided tastings 9-11 wines inc. maridaje DOP Embutido/cheese, chocolate & prem. Ex Virgin Olive oil + Optional artisan bobal tastings. More details at valenciancellars own site
Escape the city and discover the natural beauty just outside Valencia. This relaxed day trip starts in Port Saplaya, known as “Little Venice” for its colorful houses and canals. Enjoy a short stroll and a coffee by the harbor before heading to Albufera Natural Park. Walk along the dunes and beach, visit a bird sanctuary with the chance to see flamingos, and take a 45-minute boat ride on the serene Albufera Lake. We end the day in the charming village of El Palmar with an authentic Valencian paella in a local restaurant, included in the tour price. Includes: Coffee in Port Saplaya, transportation, boat tour, and paella lunch. Duration: Approx. 6–7 hours Languages: English, Dutch
The only tour to combine the best of Valencia's sightseeing and a unique gastronomic experience, with transport back to the port. Accompanied by your passionate guide, explore the unique architecture and history of the Old Town of Valencia before moving forward in time to discover the futuristic masterpiece of the City of Arts & Sciences. In between tours, we invite you into our exclusive venue - the 11th Century original city wall with a Moorish cave and secluded patio. Here, we prepare a lunch of local tapas, paella and prizewinning regional wines to showcase the best of Valencia. At the end of the experience, our driver will take you back to the port with plenty of time to board the ship.
Hola soy Vivi! I made of my passion my job, I'm a person with lots of different interests but, what I love the most is hosting people, travelling & eating delicious food.What better way is there to explore the city’s hidden gems & history than by following a passionate local foodie? During this unique 3 hours walking tour, we explore the main historic sites and gastronomic delights of Valencia's old town - There is much more than just paella! - Indulge in the most iconic tapas bar in town, sipping on a classic Spanish aperitif -Taste a freshly made, traditional Valencian drink, rarely found elsewhere -Visit the fabulous Central Market – one of the biggest in Europe. Taste your way around and learn about the ingredients of authentic Spanish recipes -I'll tell you everything about the fascinating world of Spanish tapas in family run eateries, where there is history, passion and love in every recipe!
If you would like to tease your brain, enjoy brilliant food and a few drinks this is a must go event for you! We prepare new exciting topics every week. the Quiz consists of 5 different Topics and 1 bonus round. On top of that you get the chance to meet amazing people from all over the world and enjoy some of Valencias best food.
Walk in the footsteps of Gen. Hannibal & Escipión 212BC explore the Roman fortress of Saguntum, Roman Theatre & elements of medieval Valencia. The tour combines impressive historic sites with a Romanic themed Wine tasting +Maridaje lunch option beside the amphitheatre & guided by Carlos,Toni & Maria to cover the artwork. Wines from autóctono grapes Mourvedre, Garnacha & Moscatel were historically important from Camp de Mourvedre & our glorious tasting represents these wines in various styles. Sadly the comarca fell from it´s Roman viticultural glory to just 100hct; mainly Moscatel & only 1hct Mourvedre in 1975, nowadays only a few vineyards remain. We pay homage to the Romans & the wines they exported to Rome with a tasting of select dry wines + historic Fondillon aged 30+yrs & an inspiring gourmet lunch. More details at ***.valenciancellars website. *The Winery/Cheese maker Option also inc.ludes visit to an artisan Winery & Cheese maker, wine tastings & cheese in the mountains.
Explore historic old bush vine vineyards tasting some of the best organic wines from small bodegas & Pago vineyards of Utiel-Requena. VIP tour with a professional WSET/Sommelier who produces his own red wine from the autoctono Bobal grape from a small centenary plot; explaining Spains grape varieties, organic viticulture you really learn about wine with a revealing behind the scenes tour! Meet owners at the bodegas & appreciate their top wines, insight into the lesser understood Cava tasting top vintage wines. Journey a landscape of vines, almond & olive trees with history of viticulture from Phoenican times, we visit La Villa de Requena; guided walkabout 10thC Castle, plaza, Moors caves & Gothic 13thC churches of the Reconquest. We visit 2 fabulous wineries- 90+pt wines & Long aged Cava; "generous" guided tastings 9-11 wines inc. maridaje DOP Embutido/cheese, chocolate & prem. Ex Virgin Olive oil + Optional artisan bobal tastings. More details at valenciancellars own site
Escape the city and discover the natural beauty just outside Valencia. This relaxed day trip starts in Port Saplaya, known as “Little Venice” for its colorful houses and canals. Enjoy a short stroll and a coffee by the harbor before heading to Albufera Natural Park. Walk along the dunes and beach, visit a bird sanctuary with the chance to see flamingos, and take a 45-minute boat ride on the serene Albufera Lake. We end the day in the charming village of El Palmar with an authentic Valencian paella in a local restaurant, included in the tour price. Includes: Coffee in Port Saplaya, transportation, boat tour, and paella lunch. Duration: Approx. 6–7 hours Languages: English, Dutch
