Top Valencia Food & Drink

With its futuristic buildings and fascinating exhibits, the City of the Arts and Sciences is an attraction at the top of many Valencia itineraries. Combine a visit to the site with tapas and wine tasting on one of Valencia’s highest terraces on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people. Pose for photographs outside of the dynamic buildings, and then ascend to the rooftop terrace to indulge in a tasting menu of Valentian delicacies and regional wines. Drop-off to your hotel at the end of the experience is included.

Familiarize yourself with a more authentic side to Spain during this enjoyable paella cooking class. Browse the local markets alongside native chefs, as they share stories of the district you wouldn’t hear if exploring independently. Then, learn to make a number of rice dishes, including Valencian paella, before enjoying the fruits of your labor accompanied by wine, sangria, and more.

Get the most out of your time in Valencia on this half-day shore excursion. Visit landmarks such as the Church of San Nicolas, and Central Market. It'll be a hassle-free day with entrance fees, a guide, and a delicious tapas lunch and wine tasting from the rooftop of City and Arts and Sciences included.

Calling all lovers of Spanish culture and cuisine, this half-day Valencia walking tour showcases the city’s cultural delights and delectable bites. Alongside your guide, explore Valencia’s Old Town, and tick off highlights such as the Central Market (Mercado Central), town squares, and the Church of San Nicolas. Then feast on a 10-course tapas tasting featuring regional wines. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, limited to 16 food lovers.

Wine enthusiasts with limited time in Valencia shouldn't miss a visit to Spain's stunning Utiel-Requena wine producing region. On this full-day, private wine country tour, do more in less time: enjoy a scenic drive, and stops in two villages, with wine tastings included. Visit Requena for a tasting in 9th century wine caves, stop by vineyards, and sample the local cuisine at lunch in Utiel—included in the tour price.

Step into the shoes of a Spanish chef and learn to make Valencia’s signature dish during a hands-on paella cooking lesson. Travel outside the city to a traditional farmhouse, where a gourmet instructor shows you the secrets behind this famous rice-and-seafood dish. Sit down to enjoy the home-cooked cuisine while surrounded by a landscape of orange trees and rice paddies for an authentic Valencian experience.

Pleasure your palate with the robust flavors of Spanish tapas on a tapas-tasting tour of Valencia. Alongside a gastronome guide, visit handpicked tapas bars to sample classic Spanish tapas. Meander through narrow streets and admire Valencia’s architecture as you learn about the city’s history and culture from your guide. Refresh with beer, wine, or vermouth in each bar and conclude your tour with a full stomach and pampered palate. On this private tour, receive undivided attention from your guide.

Uncork the secrets of Valencian wine on this full-day tasting tour. Discover the ancient art of winemaking in Spain as you journey through the historic Utiel-Requena region and enjoy a tour and tasting at two local wineries. Finally, tuck into a delicious lunch of typical Spanish cuisine, accompanied by fine regional wines.

Travel just 25 minutes outside of Valencia to a country home, and attend this workshop to learn how to make paella and sangria. With your transport to and from Valencia planned out for you, all you need is to come ready to have a good time. Your guide will go through each step of the paella and sangria preparation with you, so you can become familiar enough to make it again once back at home. When the food is prepared, enjoy eating it along with other treats such as homemade cake.

Taste the best of Spain’s incredible culinary scene during this 3-hour tapas tour of Valencia. Feast on the mouth-watering tapas and visually-striking architecture in this ancient Spanish city, stopping for snacks at three authentic tapas bars. You’ll enjoy a mix of traditional bites, plus some uniquely Valencian tapas, washing it down with wine, beer or Spanish Vermouth. Your guide, plus food and drinks, are all included.

Skip the commercial restaurants and make the most of your time in dock with traditional wine and tapas tasting on a skyline terrace in the City of the Arts and Sciences. Gain insights into the building’s history and architecture from your guide, and take your seat to absorb striking views and savor a freshly prepared 3-course meal, including artisan tapas, Valencian wine, and dessert. Relax after your meal with round-trip transportation included.

Dive in to one of Spain's most storied (and time-consuming) dishes—authentic Valencian paella—during this small-group cooking class. With all equipment and instruction provided, it will be easy to follow your guide's step-by-step instructions. Then sit down to enjoy the feast with drinks and dessert provided.

Discover the delicious Valencian cuisine on this 3-hour private tasting tour. Explore the city with your guide and hunt for the best flavors the city has to offer. Sample ten delicious tastings such as Spanish wines, sardines, jamon croquettes, horchata, and more. Learn about the history of the city and its cuisine from your informative guide as you stroll through the city’s gourmet market.

My First Paella will teach you how to cook a big variety of rice dishes and the authentic Valencian paella. A team of  native cooks and assistants who will teach you how to cook a Vegetable Paella in the most enjoyable and amusing way. We will try that you learn all the keys of the paella. After completing the course we will continue in contact with you to resolve doubts that may arise, until you achieve to belong to this select group of rice cooks.

Get a taste for the sights and food of Valencia during this full-day excursion combining a paella cooking class with a city sightseeing tour. Shop for ingredients and learn the techniques necessary to make ‘paella,’ one of Valencia’s most famous dishes, during a cooking session and lunch. Then spend the second half of the day exploring the city on a flexible, 24-hour hop-on hop-off city bus trip.