Valencia's Greatest Food, History & Culture Tour
Description
Hola 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!
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Itinerary
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.
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!
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!
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.
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 :)
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult - younguer than 3 years old is free
- Wear comfortable shoes
- *We have vegetarian options and gluten free too (no vegan)
Reviews(143)
A wonderful, authentic and very interesting tour! Vivi immediately put us all at ease and we quickly bonded with the rest of the group. The atmosphere was relaxed, informal but very informative. I think Vivi knows all the food producers in Valencia as we walked around. You will taste authentic food and drink from the region and learn so much. Book this tour, you won’t be disappointed.
Vivi was an excellent and delightful guide. She accommodated a slight slower pace we needed. Food stops were excellent. She knew all the owners well. Hisorical information was very good. Excellent English.
The tour guide never showed up and did not respond to messages. Other tour companies contact me via WhatsApp if there is a problem. This company ignored me. I had to find another tour and I lost time.
I definitely recommend this tour. Vivi is a fun and informed guide, who willingly answers questions. She speaks English really well. There was actually more great food than I could eat, as well as local drinks. Many of the stops that Vivi selected were owned by third generation family members. We also had delicious treats at the Central Market. This tour is a perfect way to start a visit to Valencia.
Visits, explanations, food and drinks. Perfect match thanks to a passionate guide Learned a lot about València and food
Vivi is a great food tour guide- she gives really enthusiastic and engaging introductions to every establishment and food item. She tells us tidbits about history, shows us cute and interesting places and neighborhoods and, most importantly, brings us the best foods and drinks! I learned so much and felt so happy after this tour. Her enthusiasm is infectious. Highly recommend.
Vivi knows everything there is to know about this wonderful city. She is intelligent and interesting to listen to and all the food stops were superb- no tourist traps, just really high quality food that represented the best of valencia. Each stop told a different story and from different eras and cultures that shaped the history of this part of Spain. So many highlights We thought the market was exceptional with the freshest of every fruit , vegetables, meat and fish - the eels were so fresh they were still swimming! It’s such a shame I couldn’t take some of the items home with me So many different tastes - the Vermouth de Casa, Horchata and Fartos the finest aged ham, the list goes on At the end of the tour we wanted try some ice cream and Vivi showed us the best in the city even though it wasn’t part of the tour. We would highly recommend Vivi- she gives so much of herself, and makes it so enjoyable. Some guides learn a script and just spout it off - Vivi makes it accessible and personal Many thanks We had a ball 😊
We had a wonderful experience with Vivi. She is fabulous, fun, and incredibly friendly. We tried so many great things — nougat, sardines, horchata, croquettes, and plenty of drinks along the way. What is there not to love? I would highly recommend her tour. You also get a great sense of the city with the history she shares — Roman, Arabic, and Spanish influences — so it really feels like two experiences in one. We had such a lovely time at the market that we went back the next day for oysters and fresh spot prawns.
We had a lot of fun, were able to taste different typical local specialties and also learned about the city and its inhabitants. We also got a list of recommendations for restaurants, which was extremely helpful. A great tour!
Great tour with super friendly guide. History, culture, food and drinks with nice people.
