Valencian Treats and Tastes
Valencia, Spain
From USD 89.23
Office phone number: +34 678 196 861
Valencian Treats and Tastes
Valencia, Spain
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Food, glorious food! Valencia may be famous for its paella, but that’s just one flavour in this full-on, taste bud-tingling gastronomical heaven! Skip the rice and hop on this Valencia food tour that lets you sample a wide selection of traditional and local treats, from horchata to jamón to even artisan chocolates. Then, fill up even further with a grand finale of tapas and wine!
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Highlights
- Find out why Valencia’s cuisine is way more than just paella
- Discover the tasty local gastronomy at two lively markets and an artisan shop
- Taste authentic Valencian treats like horchata and fartón pastry, artisan chocolates, and local wines
- Enjoy gourmet tastings of jamón, chorizo and local cheeses, Valencian olive oils & tapenades, finished with tapas and wine at our favourite taberna
- Hear about the area’s rich history and play a part in supporting small local businesses
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3.5 - 4 hours
- Meeting point:
Green gates Main entrance of Mercado Colón, on Carrer de Jorge Juan 19, Valencia 46004 (*NOT the same as the famous Mercado Central)
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- Starting time: 10.00 AM
- Ending point:
Close to Mercado Central
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, food tastings ofjamón, chorizo, local cheese, Valencian olive oil, tapenade and chocolate, 1 horchata drink, 3 glasses of local wine, 2 tapas dishes.
Exclusions: Additional food and beverages, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Paella may be the dish that Valencia is most famed for, but if you’re only eating rice when you’re in town, you’re seriously missing out. That’s why we’re taking you deeper into the city’s culinary traditions on this flavour-packed food tour.
Your gastronomic adventure will kick off in the Exiample district, at Mercado Colón, a market unlike the others in town. Under the magnificent avantgarde architecture, we’ll enjoy our first taste of the region; an organic horchata — the most traditional drink of Valencia, paired with a delicious fartón pastry. Horchata’s main ingredient is tigernut. (“tiger-whaaa???” you say? You’ll just have to join us to find out what we’re talking about!).
Our next stop will be a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it artisan chocolate shop where you’ll taste two mouth-watering chocolates. Handmade truffles, bombones, and cubanitos are all on the menu —which one will you choose?!
After we drag you chocolate lovers outta there, our next stop is the famous Mercado Central, which promises a delightful sensory overload! We’ll guide you through the buzzing and chaotic stalls and start by telling you about the key spices needed to make an authentic paella - Spanish saffron and smoked paprika. Next is a gourmet jamón, chorizo and local cheeses tasting, paired with a nice, local red wine. Let us help you crack that mysterious difference between jamón ibérico and serrano.
An introduction to a small Valencian olive oil producer is up next, which of course will include a tasting. Two extra virgin olive oils, two tapenades and a special jam to be precise. This time with a white wine of course!
Our grand finale will be a stop at a local’s favourite taberna where we’ll finish our tour with two delicious tapas and more wine! Before you go, don’t forget to ask your local guide for more tips on where and what to eat while you’re in the city.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, food tastings ofjamón, chorizo, local cheese, Valencian olive oil, tapenade and chocolate, 1 horchata drink, 3 glasses of local wine, 2 tapas dishes.
Exclusions: Additional food and beverages, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please wear causal dress and comfortable walking shoes.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: This tour is not suitable for Vegans. We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions (such as gluten-free) with advanced notice. Please provide the advance notice in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@valenciaurbanadventures.com
Closure of sites: There is a possibility some of the tour stops may be closed on certain days. Should this happen, you’ll be taken to alternative locations of equal value.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
This tour is not suitable for Vegans. We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions (such as gluten-free) with advanced notice. Please let us know your dietary requirements by adding them in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@valenciaurbanadventures.com
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Local contact
Office phone number: +34 678 196 861
Email address: info@valenciaurbanadventures.com
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