MORNING TAPAS + MARKET TOUR: Choose the morning Valencia tapas tour and embark on a delicious journey through Mercado Central, one of Europe’s largest fresh produce markets and a stunning example of modernist architecture. It is a popular destination if you want to experience Valencia's gastronomic scene. As you explore this vibrant food hub, you’ll taste 4 authentic tapas and enjoy 8 to 10 flavorful market samplings. Savor local specialties like cured hams, artisanal cheeses, traditional turrón, rich chocolate, and the famous Agua de Valencia cocktail, as well as local beer or wine. This immersive food tour offers a true taste of Valencia’s rich culinary heritage and lively market culture. Below is a taste of what you might experience:
- Sip on a refreshing horchata and taste a traditional farton in a charming century-old horchatería
- Visit a beloved local chocolate shop and meet their very own Willy Wonka
- Learn how to tell the difference between Iberico and Serrano ham, and sample locally made Iberico sausages
- Savor a selection of local cheeses
- Taste the locals' favorite Spanish olives
- Discover the secrets to making an authentic Tortilla de Patatas
- Indulge in a variety of Turrón paired with a sweet local dessert wine
- Drink like a local from a traditional porrón
- Try Agua de Valencia, a refreshing local cocktail
- Enjoy four delicious tapas, perfectly paired with a local wine or drink of your choice
EVENING TAPAS TOUR: During your private Valencia tapas tour, you’ll sample 8-10 traditional Valencian tapas as you explore three hand-picked restaurants and bars in the heart of the old town. This is an insider’s tour in which you may also be introduced you to the proud owners of family-run establishments. Each stop has been thoughtfully selected to highlight the region’s rich culinary heritage, offering a variety of tapas paired with local wine or beer. Along the way, you’ll learn the difference between tapas and pinchos, and taste beloved local specialties. Your guide will also share insights into Valencia’s history, key landmarks, and insider tips on must-visit spots and hidden-gem restaurants. The experience is designed to feel like an evening out with a local friend full of food, drinks, conversation, and authentic Valencian hospitality. The evening tour does not include a market tour.
1. Your tour starts at 5pm on Mondays - Thursdays and at 6pm on Fridays - Sundays. There are no morning tours on Sundays.
2. Your host can be flexible on time so if you need to start a little earlier or later, please include it in the "Note to host" field when making your booking.
This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
MORNING MENU: 4 tapas and 8-10 tastings at the market, along with Agua de Valencia and local beer or wineEVENING MENU: 8-10 tapas including padron pimientes, patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo, and 3-4 drinksA Valencia native, Suzie is deeply passionate about her city’s rich culinary heritage and loves introducing travelers to its local flavors and hidden food gems. On days when Suzie is unavailable, her colleague, a fellow local equally passionate about Valencian food and culture will be your guide.
"Suzie was all kinds of fun! She is used to offering food tours so had lots of information about local food and local food culture! If I make it to Valencia, I will look her up!"
"This class was a wonderful 50th birthday gift for a friend! It was my 2nd class with Suzie and I highly recommend her. She is funny and clear about cooking directions and simply a wonderful class host!"
"Suzie was so lovely and my friends and I had such a great time taking her class. First, the recipe was great and she was so fun and patient with us to teach us everything. She was also very accommodating, as we all had different kinds of tools and equipment, and she made sure that we each received specific instructions for each way to do it. We were also celebrating my friend's birthday and she made sure to hang up a birthday sign to make her feel special. If we ever get to a chance to travel to Valencia, we are definitely catching up with Suzie :)"
"Suzie was such an amazing host/instructor! She was so friendly, helpful, and fun to cook with.
We had my whole family cooking with her and it was probably difficult to get us all to focus and follow instructions, but she was so patient and kind with us. She had alternatives for us when we needed it and went our pace. Best of all, she gave us fun facts on the dishes' history and a couple of other cultural tid bits. She taught us how people toast drinks in Spain to start us out, which set for a great mood.
We all loved the class and would recommend it! The dishes were so delicious. We didn't know if it would be enough food for dinner and had other stuff ready, but didn't need it at all. We were so satisfied with the gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
Thanks so much Suzie! You made my mom's birthday extra fun and special."
