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Valencia: Old Town & Tapas Tour with Local Guide

Valencia Central Market (Mercado Central de Valencia)

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 5 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Skip the tourist traps and dive straight into Valencia’s authentic culinary scene on this small-group tapas walking tour. Guided by a passionate local expert, you’ll stroll through the charming streets of the historic center, visiting traditional taverns and hidden gems loved by locals. Savor a curated selection of homemade tapas, artisan cured meats, and regional specialties, all perfectly paired with local D.O. wines, cider, or craft beer. This 2-hour journey is designed for food lovers who want to eat like a local and understand the history behind every bite. You will learn how Valencia’s unique geography shapes its cuisine while sharing plates and stories in a fun, intimate atmosphere. It is the perfect introduction to the city's flavors. Taste the Real Valencia: Authentic tapas away from tourist crowds. Expert Insider: Learn about local culture and customs. Drinks Included: Premium regional pairings.

Inclusions

What's included

  • You can enjoy 1 drink in each bar we go to. 3 bars - 3 drinks. It can be whatever you choose (beer, wine, soft drinks, water...)
  • You can enjoy 1 tapa in every bar we go to. 3 bars - 3 tapas

What's not

  • Infants food

Itinerary

  1. We’ll start at the iconic Mercado Central, one of Europe’s largest and most beautiful fresh food markets. In the morning tour, we’ll go inside to explore the vibrant stalls, learn about local ingredients, and enjoy a vermouth tasting—a favorite local tradition. In the evening tour, the market is closed, but we’ll admire its stunning modernist architecture and uncover its historical and culinary significance from the outside.

    30 minAdmission included

  2. From the market, we’ll continue with a relaxed walk through the charming old town, filled with stories, culture, and delicious stops. In the morning, after the vermouth tasting, we’ll visit 2 additional tapas bars. In the evening, we’ll stop at 3 tapas bars, perfect for soaking up the lively local atmosphere at golden hour. At each bar, you’ll enjoy a selection of Mediterranean tapas with a drink included—always fresh, seasonal, and full of flavor. All along the way, our fun and knowledgeable local guides will share culinary curiosities, cultural insights, and make sure you leave not just full—but a true Mediterranean food expert!

    1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
The guide will wait for you at the main door of the Central Market of Valencia
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 25 travellers
Operated by
Valencia & Go
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please tell us when making the reservation if you have allergies or intolerances (we have options in the 3 bars)

How it compares in Valencia

  • Its from-price is 16% above the median of the 631 experiences we list in Valencia.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Valencia

Valencia is a Spanish Mediterranean city of beaches, orange groves, paella, a futuristic arts-and-sciences complex and a medieval silk exchange.

Valencia is Spain's third-largest city, set on a flat coastal plain. In the old town, La Lonja de la Seda, the Gothic silk exchange, is a UNESCO site, and the nearby Central Market is a great hall of iron and glass piled with produce. The cathedral holds a chalice venerated as the Holy Grail, and the Miguelete bell tower can be climbed for views over terracotta roofs.

Top-ranked sights in Valencia: Valencia Central Market (Mercado Central de Valencia), Silk Exchange (La Lonja de la Seda), Serranos Towers (Torres de Serranos).

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