Valencia is a vibrant autonomous community on Spain's eastern Mediterranean coast, renowned as the birthplace of paella and home to the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences. The region stretches from the Pyrenean foothills to sun-kissed beaches along the Costa Blanca and Costa del Azahar, offering a blend of ancient heritage, modern architecture, and world-class cuisine.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Valencia through its food.
Mercado Central Guided Food Walk
A guided walk through Europe's largest covered food market with a local guide explaining the produce stalls, seasonal specialities, Valencian food culture, and multiple tastings of local products. Typically concludes with a traditional breakfast at one of the market cafés.
Traditional Paella Cooking Class (Wood Fire)
The ultimate Valencia food experience — learning to cook authentic Paella Valenciana on a traditional wood fire with a local chef, using locally sourced chicken, rabbit, ferraüra and garrofó beans, saffron, and Valencian-grown bomba rice. Classes often take place in an outdoor setting or traditional farmhouse.
Horchata Tasting & Valencian Drinks Experience
An introduction to Valencia's unique drinks culture, centred on the historic Horchatería de Santa Catalina (operating since 1836). Learn about the tiger nut (chufa) cultivation in the Valencian Huerta, taste different varieties of horchata, and discover the Agua de Valencia cocktail.
Utiel-Requena Wine Tours
Day trips to the Utiel-Requena Denomination of Origin wine region in Valencia's high interior plateau (600–900m altitude), known for producing excellent red wines from Bobal grape — a variety almost unique to this region. Tours include 2–3 winery visits with tastings, a vineyard walk, traditional lunch in the region, and optional visit to the medieval town of Requena.
Alicante Gastronomy Walking Tour
A guided walk through Alicante's old town (El Barrio) and Mercado Central, tasting the region's culinary specialities: arroz con bogavante (lobster rice), fresh red prawns (gamba roja), turrón de Jijona, and local wines. Visits include the market, a traditional tapas bar, and a wine shop.
Jijona Turrón Factory Visit
The small town of Jijona (25km north of Alicante) is the birthplace of soft turrón (nougat) and produces most of Spain's turrón supply. Factory visits show the traditional production using Marcona almonds, honey, egg white, and sugar, with extensive tastings. The Museo del Turrón provides historical context.
Dénia Seafood Experience
Dénia is famous for producing Spain's most prized crustacean — the gamba roja (red prawn), with a distinctive intense sweetness unlike any other prawn. Food tours in Dénia include a fish auction visit (the Lonja de Dénia, late afternoon), market tasting, and a seafood tasting at a local restaurant.
Tapas Bar Crawl — Barrio del Carmen, Valencia
An evening tapas crawl through Valencia's historic old town, visiting 4–5 bars for traditional tapas and drinks. A guided version with a local provides context and takes you to non-touristy spots.
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Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.
Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.
Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.