Tapas and Paella Tour: The Flavors of Valencia
Eat Like a Local, Not Like a Tourist
Experience Valencia like a local through it´s food, stories, and hidden corners. This is not a typical tapas tour — with Tour Me Out, you’ll visit our favorite authentic bars where Valencians actually eat, drink, and enjoy life with friends and family. Each stop is full of personality, tradition, and flavor, where menus change with the seasons and the owners greet guests by name.
Forget scrolling through TripAdvisor trying to guess which restaurant is actually good. This tour takes you straight to the spots locals have been going to for years, the kind of places where owners know your name by the second round. Three restaurants, five tapas, one legendary paella, and three drinks to wash it all down, this is Valencia’s food scene served the real way.
The Experience: More Than Just Eating
This isn’t a “sit down, order, eat, leave” kind of tour. It’s a 3-hour crawl through Valencia’s most authentic bars and restaurants, guided by a local who knows the stories behind every dish. You’ll taste slow-cooked meats that fall apart the moment your fork touches them, a traditional Spanish omelet made the way abuelas have made it for generations, and of course, the main event: an authentic Paella Valenciana, cooked the exact way it was invented right here in this city.
Between bites, your guide fills in the gaps: why Valencians take paella so seriously, what makes these specific spots special, and the kind of local food culture you’d never discover on your own. It’s part food tour, part cultural crash course, and part social experience.
Small Groups, Real Connections
With a maximum of 10 people per tour, this isn’t a massive group where you’re just another face in the crowd. It’s intimate enough that you’ll actually talk to your guide, ask questions, and connect with the other travelers around the table. Solo travelers especially love this format, it’s basically a built-in way to make friends over good food.
When and Where
The tour runs Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 12:45 PM, perfect timing to turn lunch into a full experience. Everything kicks off outside Hôme Youth Hostel on Calle Lonja, easy to find and centrally located, so you can dive straight into the food crawl without wasting time getting there.
Something for Everyone
Vegetarian? No problem, just flag it when you book and the restaurants will have you covered. The tour is open to all ages, so whether you’re traveling solo, with friends, or with family, everyone’s welcome at the table.
Why It’s Worth It
At €60 per person, you’re not just paying for food, you’re paying for access. Access to restaurants that don’t usually show up on tourist radars, access to a local’s perspective on what makes Valencian food culture special, and access to an experience that feels like eating with a friend who happens to know every good spot in the city.
Good to Know Before You Book
Spots are limited, so book ahead to avoid missing out. Cancel at least 24 hours before and you’ll get a full refund, no stress if plans change. The tour runs in English, so language is never a barrier, just show up hungry and ready to explore.
By the end of these 3 hours, you won’t just have tried Valencia’s food, you’ll understand why locals are so proud of it.
Where we go in our tapas and paella tour?
During this Tapas Tour Valencia, we’ll visit 3 different places. 2 traditional tapas bar where we will have 5 different tapas: from small and cozy to lively and buzzing, each stop will introduce you to authentic flavors and places. At the third stop, you’ll share a paella dish and enjoy a drink of your choice at every place — wine, beer, or soft drinks.
- Stop 1: A local Valencian tapas restaurant where you’ll get to sample 3 carefully selected tapas.
- Stop 2: Two different Spanish traditional tapas.
- Stop 3: An authentic paella restaurant where you’ll try a traditional delicious Paella Valenciana.
What we’ll Taste?
From sizzling bites of perfectly seasoned slow cooked meat to a modern twist on a local classic full of delicious flavor, every tapa reveals a new layer of Valencia’s culinary identity.
You’ll try dish that blend land and sea, flavors passed down through generations, and comforting classics that locals enjoy every day — from golden omelets to creamy, refreshing tapas and of course, the city’s most iconic rice dish.
This experience is social, authentic, and friendly — just like Valencian life. We’ll sit together, share plates, swap stories, and talk about local culture, hidden restaurants, and the best spots for sunset drinks by the beach. Come hungry, curious, and ready to discover Valencia through its flavors, people, and passion for food.
