11. Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia
5.0· 1597 reviews· 4 hoursValencia is the birthplace of the world-famous paella - from the market to your plate, learn step-by-step how to make this traditional dish! First, your local guide will take you to visit Mercado Central de Valencia - Europe's largest food market. Here, you'll buy your fresh ingredients. For evening tours and tours on Sunday, the Central Market is closed so we will skip this step and go straight to the cooking! You’ll then go to the paella kitchen for a live paella workshop with a professional chef. Follow along step-by-step at your own cooking station and learn the local tips and tricks of what makes this dish so special. After the class, sit back and enjoy some local tapas, wine and, of course, your very own paella. Your paella cooking class Valencia finishes with a sweet treat before returning to the meeting point accompanied by the guide.
22. Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class
5.0· 306 reviews· 4 hoursExperience of cooking an authentic paella of Valencian and enjoying the pleasures of our gastronomy in a sea of sensations. Set in a typical Valencian farmhouse in a large, pleasant and truly memorable setting.This wonderful location is ideal for a unique experience. Enjoy the Mediterranean light, the Natural Park of Albufera, which is immersed in a vast wealth of rice paddies. There you will find "La casa del Riuet", the perfect place to enjoy the Valencian countryside.
33. Paella cooking class: Sangria workshop, Tapas & Wine – evening
5.0· 403 reviews· 3 hoursPaella was born here in Valencia—and this hands-on evening class teaches you the real recipe, not the tourist version. Learn to make traditional Valencian paella with meat and vegetables, the way local families have cooked it for generations. No seafood. No shortcuts. Just authentic technique from Valencian chefs who grew up making it. Join our small-group workshop after the city cools down and master the secrets: achieving the perfect socarrat (the prized crispy rice crust), using Albufera rice from Valencia's own fields, and balancing saffron like a pro. While your paella simmers, enjoy a sangria-making workshop and sample traditional tapas. Then sit down to feast on your creation with local wine, salad, mistela, and homemade dessert. The perfect way to end your day in Valencia.
44. Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument
5.0· 3488 reviews· 4 hoursThe only tour of the historic Old Town of Valencia culminating in an intimate dining experience in one of our most emblematic and significant historical monuments. Explore Roman, Moorish, Gothic & Baroque architectures whilst your guide shares folklore tales and fun facts along the way. We will also pass by the Old Town's iconic Valencia Central Market and the Plaza de la Virgen. The tour will finish in one of the most emblematic spaces of Valencia: the historic Arab wall dating back to the 11th Century and the reign of El Cid. Here, gain exclusive access to an intimate dining venue for a full tapas tasting menu and paella paired with prizewinning regional wines, showcasing the best of the Valencian region.
55. Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop
5.0· 1058 reviews· 3.5 hoursPaella was born here in Valencia—and this hands-on cooking class teaches you the real recipe, not the tourist version. Learn to make traditional Valencian paella with meat and vegetables, the way local families have cooked it for generations. No shortcuts. Just authentic technique from Valencian chefs who grew up making it. Your experience starts at Ruzafa Market, a neighborhood gem where locals shop for fresh ingredients—far from the crowds of Central Market. Then, join our small-group workshop to master the secrets: achieving the perfect socarrat (the prized crispy rice crust), using Albufera rice from Valencia's own fields, and balancing saffron like a pro. While your paella simmers, enjoy a sangria-making workshop and sample traditional tapas. Then sit down to feast on your creation with local wine, salad, mistela, and homemade dessert.
66. Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local
5.0· 155 reviews· 3.5 hoursWith 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.
77. Valencia's Greatest Food, History & Culture Tour
5.0· 141 reviews· 3.5 hoursHola 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!
88. Valencia: Top 25 Highlights Guided Bike Tour
4.9· 243 reviews· 2.5 hoursDiscover more than 25 of Valencia’s top highlights on a relaxed bike ride through the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Cycle through Ruzafa, famous for its street art and lively atmosphere. Explore Plaza del Ayuntamiento and the iconic Mercado Central, one of Europe’s largest fresh food markets. Step back in time at the UNESCO-listed Lonja de la Seda. Ride through Plaza de la Reina and Plaza de la Virgen, admire Valencia Cathedral, and see the stunning Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas. Enjoy a break in the Turia Gardens and finish at the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences. IMPORTANT: 1. For bookings made less than 24 hours in advance, guide availability in your selected language is not guaranteed. Alternative times or languages may be offered. 2. Due to the Fallas festival (March 1–19), the route may be adapted by the guide to ensure a smoother, safer, and more comfortable experience.
99. Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour
4.9· 58 reviews· 3 hoursMornings in the city are fascinating because they always show you the most authentic aspect of how its inhabitants live in their hometown. Having a local brunch called almuerzo is a social activity shared by almost all people in Valencia. “Almorzar” is a gastronomic tradition that defines what Valencia is like and what its people are like: an irreducible village, proud of its culinary localisms! This unique cultural custom is explained more in detail by our local experts during this tour. If you have just arrived in town this is a perfect introduction to the Spanish gastronomy, the essentials of Valencia and the local culture. More than a tour, we will live a cultural, walking and gastronomic tour in the same experience. By the end of the adventure, you’ll know exactly why “Esmorzaret Valenciano” culture in the morning can’t exist outside of Valencia (so you’ll have to come back!).
1010. Valencia Tapas Crawl by Food Lover Tour
4.8· 107 reviews· 3 hoursValencia, 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.
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