Valencia best food scene & history
Overview
Hola soy Viviana! I have a huge pssion for food & culture and I love to share it with everyone visiting my gorgeous city! 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!
- 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!
Inclusions
- Lunch
- 6 different food tasting - Spanish iberian ham, local horchata, nougat, & more! (Enough for lunch)
- Local passionate foodie
- Wine tasting, beer & clasic spanish aperitif
- Profesional local tour leader
- Fun
- Alcoholic Beverages
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Valencia Cathedral, Plaza de la Reina, 46003, Valencia Spain
We’ll start at our meeting point, the Cathedral of Valencia, with an introduction to the old town. Then passing by iconic alleys and churches, we’ll walk to a traditional café nearby to taste freshly made horchata. You’ll learn how this unique Valencian drink is made, and how to drink it like a local paired with a delicious light and fluffy pastry called a farton.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Plaza Lope de Vega, 46001, Valencia Spain
On the way to the Central Market, we’ll explore the old part of the city with its colourful buildings, beautiful squares, and you’ll get to feel the great vibe of the area! We'll make our second food stop at a traditional candy store ! Our always favourite!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Central Market of Valencia, Placa Ciutat de Bruges, s/n, 46001, Valencia Spain
At our third stop, we’ll visit a city landmark that’s almost a hundred years old; the incredible Central Market. Here you’ll learn about the most traditional Valencian dishes, taste the best Spanish ham (acorn fed Iberian ham), as well as artisanal Spanish sheep’s cheese.
While in the market we’ll join the locals at a small farm-to-table tapas bar - be ready to become a Spaniard!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: La Lonja de la Seda, Plaza del Mercado, 46001, Valencia Spain
On the way to the next mouthwatering experience, you’ll see one of the most emblematic buildings in the old town — La Lonja — and a few other cultural gems.
We’ll then head to one of the very best, traditional tapas bars, which is well-loved by Valencians. Open since 1946, it has always specialised in fresh fish.While having some tapas, you'll learn all the tips and tricks to enjoy tapas like a local.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Virgen, Valencia Spain
At the end of our food journey, you’ll sample delectable, mouth-watering Spanish croquetas (made with acorn fed ham) while sipping the most authentic Spanish aperitif. It’s the perfect final treat for your taste buds!
Once we reach our finishing point, you'll admire Valencia's beautiful Basilica and say goodbye tou your local guide and new friends :)
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Valencia Cathedral, Plaza de la Reina, 46003, Valencia Spain
We’ll start at our meeting point, the Cathedral of Valencia, with an introduction to the old town. Then passing by iconic alleys and churches, we’ll walk to a traditional café nearby to taste freshly made horchata. You’ll learn how this unique Valencian drink is made, and how to drink it like a local paired with a delicious light and fluffy pastry called a farton.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Plaza Lope de Vega, 46001, Valencia Spain
On the way to the Central Market, we’ll explore the old part of the city with its colourful buildings, beautiful squares, and you’ll get to feel the great vibe of the area! We'll make our second food stop at a traditional candy store ! Our always favourite!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Central Market of Valencia, Placa Ciutat de Bruges, s/n, 46001, Valencia Spain
At our third stop, we’ll visit a city landmark that’s almost a hundred years old; the incredible Central Market. Here you’ll learn about the most traditional Valencian dishes, taste the best Spanish ham (acorn fed Iberian ham), as well as artisanal Spanish sheep’s cheese.
While in the market we’ll join the locals at a small farm-to-table tapas bar - be ready to become a Spaniard!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: La Lonja de la Seda, Plaza del Mercado, 46001, Valencia Spain
On the way to the next mouthwatering experience, you’ll see one of the most emblematic buildings in the old town — La Lonja — and a few other cultural gems.
We’ll then head to one of the very best, traditional tapas bars, which is well-loved by Valencians. Open since 1946, it has always specialised in fresh fish.While having some tapas, you'll learn all the tips and tricks to enjoy tapas like a local.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Virgen, Valencia Spain
At the end of our food journey, you’ll sample delectable, mouth-watering Spanish croquetas (made with acorn fed ham) while sipping the most authentic Spanish aperitif. It’s the perfect final treat for your taste buds!
Once we reach our finishing point, you'll admire Valencia's beautiful Basilica and say goodbye tou your local guide and new friends :)
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult - younguer than 3 years old is free
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Stroller accessible
- *We have vegetarian options and gluten free too (no vegan)
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
treasa641
February 2020
The tour with Viviana surpassed my expectations. She was so informative ,enthusiastic and knowledgable. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and thought it was extremely good value.
The tour with Viviana surpassed my expectations. She was so informative ,enthusiastic and knowledgable. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and thought it was extremely good value.violetapurple101
May 2021
Viviana was amazing, she took us to the best places and also with her great energy she made it interesting and fun!
Viviana was amazing, she took us to the best places and also with her great energy she made it interesting and fun!alysea311
December 2020
This was a fabulous experience. Vivi is knowledgable and very outgoing. She seems to know everyone and has a great rapport with local businesses. This is a very personalized experience, you won’t feel like a tourist. Eat, drink, explore, and enjoy the company of Vivi and your fellow participants!
This was a fabulous experience. Vivi is knowledgable and very outgoing. She seems to know everyone and has a great rapport with local businesses. This is a very personalized experience, you won’t feel like a tourist. Eat, drink, explore, and enjoy the company of Vivi and your fellow participants!734janah
October 2023
Vivi was the most amazing host ever! She is warm and friendly, and so knowledgeable and happy to help. She’ll make sure you have the best experience! . I’ve done a lot of OS travel and the tours I’ve done with Vivi were among my most favourite. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Vivi was the most amazing host ever! She is warm and friendly, and so knowledgeable and happy to help. She’ll make sure you have the best experience! . I’ve done a lot of OS travel and the tours I’ve done with Vivi were among my most favourite. I cannot recommend her highly enough!iloveSeville63
October 2023
I highly recommend a food tour with Viviana! She was very knowledgeable about the customs and history of Valencia and it added so much depth to our tour. She took us to places that locals frequent and they all were great. We were a group of 6 and everyone loved every stop. We tried the famo...
I highly recommend a food tour with Viviana! She was very knowledgeable about the customs and history of Valencia and it added so much depth to our tour. She took us to places that locals frequent and they all were great. We were a group of 6 and everyone loved every stop. We tried the famous Horchata, croquets, vermouth and bogadillas to name a few Valencian favorites. This really was one of our favorite tours. Vivi has such warmth that we all felt like family at the end!DezCarter
July 2020
Vivi was fantastic! We connected right away, and had such a great time chatting that we didn’t take a single picture—we were so busy eating and enjoying! In between meals, we’d stop and hear bits of history about the city that we didn’t know. Vivi was so friendly, and chatted with everyone, and i...
Vivi was fantastic! We connected right away, and had such a great time chatting that we didn’t take a single picture—we were so busy eating and enjoying! In between meals, we’d stop and hear bits of history about the city that we didn’t know. Vivi was so friendly, and chatted with everyone, and it made for a really welcoming feeling to the city. At the end of the tour, Vivi gave us a guide to her favorite bars and restaurants in the city that we definitely plan to use. Book this tour, you won’t regret it!