Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument
The only tour of the historic Old Town of Valencia culminating in an intimate dining experience in one of our most emblematic and significant historical monuments. Explore Roman, Moorish, Gothic & Baroque architectures whilst your guide shares folklore tales and fun facts along the way. We will also pass by the Old Town's iconic Valencia Central Market and the Plaza de la Virgen. The tour will finish in one of the most emblematic spaces of Valencia: the historic Arab wall dating back to the 11th Century and the reign of El Cid. Here, gain exclusive access to an intimate dining venue for a full tapas tasting menu and paella paired with prizewinning regional wines, showcasing the best of the Valencian region.
Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia
Valencia is the birthplace of the world-famous paella - from the market to your plate, learn step-by-step how to make this traditional dish! First, your local guide will take you to visit Mercado Central de Valencia - Europe's largest food market. Here, you'll buy your fresh ingredients. For evening tours and tours on Sunday, the Central Market is closed so we will skip this step and go straight to the cooking! You’ll then go to the paella kitchen for a live paella workshop with a professional chef. Follow along step-by-step at your own cooking station and learn the local tips and tricks of what makes this dish so special. After the class, sit back and enjoy some local tapas, wine and, of course, your very own paella. Your paella cooking class Valencia finishes with a sweet treat before returning to the meeting point accompanied by the guide.
Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop
Paella was born here in Valencia—and this hands-on cooking class teaches you the real recipe, not the tourist version. Learn to make traditional Valencian paella with meat and vegetables, the way local families have cooked it for generations. No shortcuts. Just authentic technique from Valencian chefs who grew up making it. Your experience starts at Ruzafa Market, a neighborhood gem where locals shop for fresh ingredients—far from the crowds of Central Market. Then, join our small-group workshop to master the secrets: achieving the perfect socarrat (the prized crispy rice crust), using Albufera rice from Valencia's own fields, and balancing saffron like a pro. While your paella simmers, enjoy a sangria-making workshop and sample traditional tapas. Then sit down to feast on your creation with local wine, salad, mistela, and homemade dessert.
Fun, City to Beach bike tour. Small groups + BikeGuyVLC Tips App!
Multiple award-winning bike tours . Only small groups for a more personalised, fun, and safer experience. My intention is to make you fall in love with Valencia. I have a unique take on bike tours, with being of service, joy, and fun in abundance being the main goals. By the end of my ride, you will know Valencia and be ready to make the most of your time in this awesome city! This is the "More Than Tour"! Not only do you get my fantastic bike tour. You'll also get my personalised map and access to the Bike Guy App with a hundred of the best tips and recommendations in Valencia, plus a follow-up message to let you know what’s on while you are staying in VLC, water for the rides, sun cream (if needed), bike hire, and a drink plus snacks at the beach before heading back into the city centre. Please note that this is not a historical tour. This is an experience!
San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia with Local Guide
Your excursion is departing from Valencia city to discover the largest underground river in Europe declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. An amazing underground labyrinth where the magic of nature comes to life. Stalactites and stalagmites intertwine in a stone dance, while vast rooms reveal the grandeur hidden beneath your feet. You will: discover the origins of the caves, witness their evolution throughout the years, and behold the breathtaking views of the Sierra de Espadán Natural Park. We will pick you up from the meeting points in Valencia and right after we will start your adventure driving to ''la Vall d'Uixò''. After the visit inside the caves (1 hr approx) we will have 30 minutes free time to discover an Iberian Roman settlement (that has incredible views of the region), drink something, have a brunch or just take a rest at the natural area. Official guide speaks your chosen language; the boat ride, run by local boatmen, may be in Spanish only.
Enjoy getting to know Valencia in a comfortable, entertaining and fun way. You will visit the main historical and cultural points of the city center, the city of arts and sciences, the most important modern building in the city, the impressive harbour with the marina and the beach. Approximately 120 minutes tour and you can stop at any time to take pictures!
Adventures day: Thermal Springs, Waterfalls, private guesthouse
Hey, explorer! I’m Mike, running this adventure for the past 16 years. It's not just a tour, it’s a dive into Valencia’s secrets with small groups and a personal touch. My Nomad Soul Retreat, a private riverside guesthouse at Montanejos’ thermal springs, is unique and I share it with you. During the day we will go to 4 epic stops: The 60m Bridal Veil waterfall, The Blue Lagoon (25°C year-round), the screamingbirds canyons, and the dam. The groups are small so you can enjoy and have a great time. Pick up at 9:30 AM at the centric Plaza de Saragossa in our A/C minibus. At the springs, enjoy our exclusive river side house with changing rooms, bathrooms, safe storage, and showers —crowd-free. For lunch you can stay at the house or taste local cuisine in the village. The food is amazing and cheap. Minimal walking, suits all. Back by 5:30 PM Includes: transport, guide, entry fees, Mike's retreat, water shoes, floaters, life jackets, snorkeling gear! Excludes: food, drinks.
Essentials of Valencia and its World Heritage Sites
A guided tour through the Historic Centre of Valencia to visit its most emblematic monuments, with a special stress on the city's four World Heritage properties. Enter the Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange), enjoy the city's past and present and ensure great and lasting memories of your visit. *In case of closure of the Silk Exchange due to an event during the visit, we will offer the possibility to send the tickets to the clients in order to enter in the afternoon by themselves or we will try to exchange them for a ticket of the same amount to another museum/monument.
Paella was born here in Valencia—and this hands-on evening class teaches you the real recipe, not the tourist version. Learn to make traditional Valencian paella with meat and vegetables, the way local families have cooked it for generations. No seafood. No shortcuts. Just authentic technique from Valencian chefs who grew up making it. Join our small-group workshop after the city cools down and master the secrets: achieving the perfect socarrat (the prized crispy rice crust), using Albufera rice from Valencia's own fields, and balancing saffron like a pro. While your paella simmers, enjoy a sangria-making workshop and sample traditional tapas. Then sit down to feast on your creation with local wine, salad, mistela, and homemade dessert. The perfect way to end your day in Valencia.
Seafood Paella cooking class Sangria workshop & Local Market
Seafood paella is Valencia's gift to the coast—and this hands-on cooking class teaches you the real recipe, not the tourist version. Learn to make authentic seafood paella with its traditional salmorreta sofrito, the way Valencian chefs have perfected it for generations. Fresh seafood. No shortcuts. Just authentic technique from local chefs who grew up making it. Your experience starts at Ruzafa Market, a neighborhood gem where locals shop for fresh ingredients—far from the crowds of Central Market. Then, join our small-group workshop to master the secrets: building the rich salmorreta base, achieving the perfect socarrat (the prized crispy rice crust), using albufera rice from Valencia's own fields, and balancing saffron like a pro. While your paella simmers, enjoy a sangria-making workshop and sample traditional tapas. Then sit down to feast on your creation with local wine, salad, mistela, and homemade dessert.