--- title: Valencia's Greatest Food, History and Culture Tour lang: en type: tour city: Valencia country: Spain price: 80 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 174 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 3 of 11 (Food & Tapas Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-15 data_updated: 2026-09-15 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-s-greatest-food-history-and-culture-tour/ --- # Valencia's Greatest Food, History and Culture Tour **Guidekin's take:** A walk through the old town's history told between six tastings, from Iberian ham and horchata to nougat, with wine, beer and a classic aperitif poured along the way and enough food to count as lunch, rated 4.97 across 174 reviews. Tastings and drinks are included at €80 per person for 3h 30m, on a wheelchair accessible route. Wear comfortable shoes. ## Overview 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! ## Key facts - Price: from €80 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 174 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Indulge Spain ## What's included - 6 different food tasting - Spanish iberian ham, local horchata, nougat,& more! (Enough for lunch) - Wine tasting, beer & classic spanish aperitif - Alcoholic Beverages - Local passionate foodie - Lunch - Profesional local tour leader - Fun ## Itinerary 1. **Valencia Cathedral** (45m) - 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... 2. **Plaza Lope de Vega** (30m) - 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! 3. **Mercat Central de Valencia** (1h) - 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.... 4. **La Lonja de la Seda** (30m) - 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... 5. **Placa de la Mare de Deu** (45m) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-15 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We'll meet at Plaza de la Reina (Cathedral) just outside of Mcdonald's, I'll be waiting for you with a sign that says INDULGE SPAIN at 11:00am. ## Good to know - 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) ## How it compares in Food & Tapas Tours Ranked **#3 of 11** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument](https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-old-town-tour-with-wine-tapas-in-11th-century-historic-monument/?format=md) — €75 per person, 4.97 (3688) 2. [Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local](https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-food-tour-tapas-drinks-and-delights-with-a-local/?format=md) — €55 per person, 4.97 (210) 3. [Valencia Centre Food Tour with 9+ Tastings of Regional Delicacies](https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-centre-food-tour-with-9-tastings-of-regional-delicacies/?format=md) — €98 per person, 4.98 (121) Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/food-tours-valencia/?format=md ## More in Valencia - All Valencia tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-s-greatest-food-history-and-culture-tour/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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