Valencia Tapas & Wine Walk with Local Guide

Summary

Evening Tapas Crawl through Valencia’s Historic Streets

Stroll through Valencia’s lively old town with a local guide as you sample authentic Spanish tapas and regional wines in four classic bars. You’ll learn real tapas etiquette, taste specialties like jamón ibérico and manchego cheese, and share laughs with locals — experiences you’ll remember long after your trip ends.

What’s the experience like?

“Try this one — but don’t ask what’s in it yet,” our guide grinned as she slid a plate of something sizzling between us. I’d barely caught my breath from the walk through Valencia’s winding streets, all golden light and that faint citrus smell you get near the old orange trees. The first bar was packed, everyone talking at once, napkins scattered on the floor (apparently that means the food’s good?). We squeezed onto stools and watched as locals ordered jamón like they’d been doing it forever. I tried to copy their hand gestures — probably looked ridiculous.

The second stop was quieter, almost hidden behind a wooden door I would’ve missed on my own. Our guide — Marta, born and raised here — told us how Valencians argue about who makes the best patatas bravas. She poured us each a glass of red from Utiel-Requena (I can’t pronounce it right), and honestly, I still think about how smoky that first sip tasted with the manchego cheese. Someone at the next table laughed so hard he nearly dropped his olives; it felt like everyone knew each other except us, but somehow we belonged for an hour.

I didn’t expect to learn so much just by eating. At every bar, Marta explained little things: why you never pour your own vermouth first, how to order without sounding like a tourist (I failed). The last place was all tile and brass, sticky tables from spilled wine — not fancy at all but perfect. By then we were full but kept eating anyway because every plate was different: anchovies sharp with vinegar, ham sliced so thin you could see light through it. Walking back out into the night air, I realized I hadn’t checked my phone once.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Tapas Bars and Hidden Spots Tour

• Visit 4 typical Spanish tapas bars and hidden historic spots in Valencia

Top questions

How many tapas bars do we visit on this Valencia tour?

You’ll visit four typical Spanish tapas bars during the experience.

Are drinks included in the price?

Yes, four drinks are included along with the tapas dishes at each stop.

Is this tapas & wine walk wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

What kind of food will we try on this Valencia tapas tour?

You’ll sample a range of Spanish and Valencian specialties such as Iberian ham, cheeses, patatas bravas, and more.

Is there an age requirement for alcohol on this tour?

The minimum age for alcohol consumption is 18 years old.

Does the tour include a local guide?

Yes, you’ll be guided by a local expert throughout the experience.

Where does the tour start in Valencia?

Your guide will meet you in the center of Valencia before heading to the first bar.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed during the experience.

What’s included

Your evening includes meeting your local guide in central Valencia before visiting four traditional tapas bars together. At each stop you’ll enjoy shared plates of authentic Spanish and Valencian specialties alongside four included drinks — all while learning about local customs and food culture along the way.