Valencia Almuerzo Culture: Discover Tradition with a Tapas Brunch and City Tour
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Valencia with a tapas brunch and city tour. Discover the gastronomic traditions and local customs that make this city unique.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Central Market of Valencia - A quick visit and a lovely tasting

Mercat Central (Central Market) is a public market located across from the Llotja de la Seda and the church of the Juanes in central Valencia. It is one of the main works of the Valencian Art Nouveau. The Central Market of Valencia is one of the largest in Europe; it covers more than 8,000 square metres (86,000 sq ft), with a predominantly Valencian Art Nouveau style. Its unusual roof comprises original domes and sloping sections at different heights, while the interior seems to be lined in a range of materials such as iron, wood, ceramics and polychromed tiles. The beauty of the building stands out especially on account of the light that enters through the roof at various points, and through coloured window panels.

  • La Aldea del Portillo de Busto - We will pass through a very old bakery.
    The Silk Exchange is a late Valencian Gothic-style civil building. It was built between 1482 and 1533.
  • Placa de la Reina - Plaza de la Reina. The perfect spot to try some ecologic horchata !
  • Plaza del Ayuntamiento - City Hall square. We will have a local apéritif with drink pairing like locals do.
  • Plaza Redonda - Round square. Let’s enjoy a special mi-morning breakfast with a surprising local coffee.
What's Included
  • Five-stop culinary tour
  • 10-12 succulent tapas
  • 5 delicious local drinks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities always accepted
Additional Information

City mornings are mesmerizing as they reveal the most genuine aspects of how locals live in their city. Taking part in a local brunch known as ‘almuerzo’ is a communal practice enjoyed by nearly all inhabitants of Valencia. ‘Almorzar’ is a culinary tradition that encapsulates the essence of Valencia and its people: an undiluted community, fiercely proud of its gastronomic idiosyncrasies! Our local specialists further unpack this unique cultural custom during this tour.

If you’ve just landed in the city, this is an ideal primer to Spanish cuisine, the fundamentals of Valencia, and the local lifestyle. More than a simple tour, we will experience a cultural, gastronomic and walking tour all in one. By the conclusion of this journey, you’ll understand fully why the ‘Esmorzaret Valenciano’ morning culture cannot exist beyond Valencia (which means you’ll have to return!)

Location
Plaza del Colegio del Patriarca, 2, 46003 Valencia
Plaça del Col·legi del Patriarca
Between the University main entrance and the Fountain
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Duncanleopold
Apr 16, 2024
Traditional food and history - Great tour and Benjamjn our guide was fantastic explaining the history of local foods and places of interest. Well worth doin, highly recommend
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Tourist309677
Apr 5, 2024
Nice excursion - Ghita was the guide. Great job Ghita. Definitely don't eat before doing this tour. Delicious, educational. You really get to know the city
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Madeleinesb834st
Feb 23, 2024
Great food tasting morning in Valentia - The food tour, guided by Rita, was everything we hoped for and more. Rita took us places we would not have known about as well as to the famous market. Everything was well organised and we enjoyed many different types of Valencian tasties. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Maddie
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Ossieb2016
Oct 25, 2023
Food and drinks with Valencia Jack - Great friendly and casual tour of food and drinks, with some good tips and historical stories. Good local places for food and drinks!
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Wfamily5
Oct 25, 2023
Gear tour! - Great host and lovely tour. We enjoyed all the different local places and the history. Jack is a lovely tour guide and we highly recommend
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Kld26
Oct 17, 2023
Highlight of our trip - Like walking around Valencia with a good friend! We had a wonderful time learning and tasting with Fatine and meeting stallholders along the way. Hugely recommended for first timers and seasoned visitors to Valencia - you'll leave with so many lovely memories of a very special experience.
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Greg
Oct 16, 2023
Great experience - Fatine was a great host. Very informative, engaging and relaxed. Went to places and enjoyed food and drinks I wouldn't have found. A nice group of people too. Would highly recommend.
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Ann_c
Oct 14, 2023
Great time - We walked, ate, and drank our way through downtown Valencia. Jack, our guide, was very knowledgeable and personable and made the experience enjoyable.
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75elinm
Oct 14, 2023
Best guide in Valencia - Absolutely amazing tour! Jack was the best tour guide and showed us Valencia from a local point of view! Really good food and company, recommend everyone who is coming here!
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Bas
Oct 13, 2023
Wonderful experience - Wonderful experience with a lot of different tastings. Fati has a lot of knowledge about Valencia and has answers to all of our questions.
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