Valencia's Culinary History with Traditional Food Tastings
Delight your taste buds on a mouthwatering journey through Valencia's rich culinary scene with our guided food tour. From crispy fried anchovies to a visit to the bustling Central Market, you'll savor local delicacies and discover the city's gastronomic history. Complete your flavorful adventure with a sweet horchata and fartons pairing, making this tour a must for any foodie visiting Valencia.
Explore the vibrant flavors of Valencia on this exciting food tour that takes you to some of the city's best culinary hotspots. Discover the rich gastronomic history of Valencia with an expert English-speaking guide as you stroll through the historic Casco Antiguo. Your journey begins with fried anchovies, a coastal delicacy that's crispy and light, perfect for a first bite in this seaside city. Next, you'll savor classic croquetas, featuring creamy bechamel and cured ham in a crispy shell, the ultimate comfort food. One of the tour's highlights is a visit to Valencia's famous Central Market, a must-see for any foodie. This sprawling market, housed in a beautiful modernist building, is a treasure trove of fresh local produce, tantalizing Mediterranean flavors, and more. At a historic bar known for its seafood, you'll try clochinas, Valencia's beloved local mussels, cherished for their small, delicate taste. The adventure continues with a traditional esgarraet, a flavorful salad made with roasted red peppers, salted cod, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil--truly a taste of the region. No Valencia experience would be complete without a refreshing sip of Agua de Valencia, a zesty, citrus-infused cocktail unique to the city. Finally, you'll wrap up your tour with a sweet stop at one of the oldest horchaterias in town to enjoy horchata, a refreshing tiger nut drink, paired with soft, spongy fartons, perfect for dipping. This tour not only offers the opportunity to indulge in delicious, authentic dishes but also provides insights into Valencia's vibrant culture. Book now to experience a fun, flavorful exploration of this Spanish culinary capital!
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- An approximate 10-minute taxi (not included, approximately 15 - 20 EUR each way) is required to reach your departure location. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes.
- Wheelchairs, motorized scooters, strollers, and walkers are not permitted on this tour. Guests must be 18 years of age or older to drink alcohol.
- Food & beverages: A variety of gourmet tastings are provided and paired with water and three alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, or agua de Valencia). Minors will be served soft drinks. Horchata may be served during the lunchtime tours. Tastings of foods special to Valencia may include fried anchovies, croquetas, clochinas, esgarraet, agua de Valencia, fartons and horchata pending seasonality and availability.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.