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Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local

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Valencia, Spain

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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.

What's Included

  • Meals At least 4 food stops around the beautiful center of Valencia. At the end of the tour you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal.
  • Alcoholic beverages Selection of alcoholic tastings in fixed amount (only for customers over 18 years old)
  • Water
  • Any additional food or drink
  • If you believe the Local Expert did a good job and you loved the food & drinks, consider giving them a Tip (it's not compulsory).
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Meeting Location

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Plaça del Comte de Bunyol
Ciutat Vella, València, Valencia, Spain

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Carrer del Convent de la Puritat
4, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain

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Valencia (pass by)

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.
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Plaça del Comte de Bunyol

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza Del Tossal

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercat Central de València

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).
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza Redonda

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!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaça de la Reina

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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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • MealsAt least 4 food stops around the beautiful center of Valencia. At the end of the tour you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal.
  • Alcoholic beveragesSelection of alcoholic tastings in fixed amount (only for customers over 18 years old)
  • Water
  • English-speaking Local Tour Guide
  • Any additional food or drink
  • If you believe the Local Expert did a good job and you loved the food & drinks, consider giving them a Tip (it's not compulsory).

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please, be aware that the guide may speak both English and Spanish during the tour.
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