Valencia food tour: 3 hours, 6 tastings, old town walk

Six tastings across three hours instead of a restaurant meal, with a guide who knows which bars the locals choose

A 3-hour small-group walking tour of Valencia's old town led by a local food enthusiast, visiting the Cathedral, Central Market, the Silk Exchange and two traditional tapas bars. You taste horchata and farton pastry, Iberian ham, artisanal cheese, croquetas and Spanish aperitif, enough for lunch, while learning how Valencians eat and drink. The tour runs in English and suits anyone in comfortable shoes. Children under 3 are free, and vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Valencia Cathedral45m
2. Valencia Central Market1h
3. Silk Exchange30m

Explore Valencia's food and history

• Meet at Valencia Cathedral
• Walk through old town alleys and churches
• Taste horchata and farton at traditional café
• Explore colorful buildings and squares
• Visit traditional candy store
• Tour Valencia Central Market
• Taste Iberian ham and sheep’s cheese
• Enjoy tapas at farm-to-table bar
• See La Lonja and cultural sites
• Eat fresh fish tapas at traditional bar
• Sample croquetas and Spanish aperitif
• Admire Valencia Basilica and end tour

The experience

The tour starts at Valencia Cathedral with an introduction to the old town's layout and history, then walks through colourful streets and squares to a traditional café for horchata (a freshly made Valencian drink rarely found outside the region) paired with a farton, the light pastry locals eat with it. From there, you pass through the city's historic quarter to a candy shop before arriving at Central Market, one of Europe's largest, where you taste acorn-fed Iberian ham and artisanal Spanish sheep's cheese at a small farm-to-table tapas bar alongside locals.

The route then passes the Silk Exchange, an emblematic old-town landmark, before heading to a traditional tapas bar that's been open since 1946 and specializes in fresh fish. Here you learn how to order and eat tapas like a Valencian: the small plates, the standing room, the ritual of it. The tour ends with Spanish croquetas made from acorn-fed ham and a glass of authentic Spanish aperitif at a finishing point near Valencia's Basilica.

Your guide is a local foodie who chose this work because she loves hosting people and eating well. The group stays small, and the pace is set by the stops themselves rather than rushing between them. Wear comfortable shoes (the walk covers the old town's narrow streets and plazas), and bring an appetite. Six tastings add up to a full lunch without sitting down to a single meal.

What’s included

• Six food tastings including horchata with farton pastry, acorn-fed Iberian ham, artisanal Spanish cheese, nougat, croquetas and Spanish aperitif.
• wine and beer.
• a local passionate foodie as your guide.
• small-group format with a maximum of twelve people.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 9 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Indulge Spain

Is this one for you?Start at Valencia Cathedral in the old town, which is reachable by public transport or on foot from the city centre, no car needed. The guide meets you there and the route stays within walking distance of the historic quarter, so if you're staying nearby or without a rental, the whole day unfolds on foot and transit.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I taste on this Valencia food tour?

You taste six different foods: horchata with a farton pastry at the Cathedral stop; acorn-fed Iberian ham and artisanal Spanish sheep's cheese at Central Market; a nougat treat at a candy shop; fresh fish tapas at the 1946 bar; and Spanish croquetas with a classic Spanish aperitif at the end. Wine and beer are also included.

How long is the walk and how much walking is involved?

The tour runs 3.5 hours total and covers Valencia's old town on foot, moving between the Cathedral, Central Market, the Silk Exchange and two tapas bars. The pace is set by the food stops rather than continuous walking, and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Can I do this tour if I have dietary restrictions?

Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request. Vegan is not offered. Let your guide know when you book or arrive, and she'll adjust the tastings to suit your needs.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the starting point?

The tour meets at Valencia Cathedral in the old town. Public transportation options are available nearby, and the area is accessible by wheelchair. If you're staying in the city centre, the Cathedral is reachable on foot or by local bus.

What is horchata and why is it special to Valencia?

Horchata is a freshly made Valencian drink made from tiger nuts, rarely found outside the region. On the tour you taste it at a traditional café near the Cathedral paired with a farton pastry, and your guide explains how locals drink it and its place in Valencian food culture.