Top 4 Shopping Tours in Valencia

1.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Meet Sea Saffron near Valencia’s old town for a guided Central Market visit, fresh ingredient shopping, wine, tapas, and a hands-on paella class. Hosts such as Daniel, Víctor, Reyes, and Belén explain Valencian food and culture in English, with vegetarian and allergy needs addressed when noted in advance.

“We had such a wonderful experience at this paella cooking class! From start to finish, it was fun, engaging, and incredibly informative. The instructor was knowledgeable, welcoming, and made the entire process easy to follow while still feeling authentic. The ingredients were fresh, the techniques were clearly explained, and the final paella was absolutely delicious. It felt like more than a class — it was a shared experience full of great food, laughs, and learning. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique and memorable culinary experience!”

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2.Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet Jose, Ana, or another multilingual guide at San Valero Parish, shop for paella ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then walk to the kitchen for tapas, sangria, and hands-on Valencian paella. The 3.5-hour class includes wine, dessert, coffee, and a shared meal.

“If you’re in Valencia, don’t miss this experience. What an amazing spot - you learn about the food/history, enjoy great laughter by the hosts and come back to a venue to cook, eat and drink with others. 10/10 recommended!”

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3.Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 721 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Meet near Plaza de la Virgen, visit Central Market on eligible morning sessions, then cook paella at your own station with a professional chef such as Daniel, Reyes, or Victor. Enjoy tapas, wine pairings, dessert, and the meal you made.

“What a wonderful and complete experience! We first met with our chef Daniel who on the way to the market gave us useful and fun facts about Valencia and the market itself. After the grocery shopping, once we got to the location - a nice restaurant with a fully equipped kitchen - we were introduced to Isabel who gave us a short intro on wine pairing that we all going wonderfully with all the tapas offered. During this time Daniel had set up all the cooking stations and it felt like everything was run so smoothly. You felt well taken care of at all times by both Daniel and Isabel.…”

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4.Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 196 reviews · 3 hours · from $69Best value

Start near Plaça del Col·legi del Patriarca and follow a guide such as Fatine, Jack, Rita, or Andrea through five food stops, old shops, and Central Market. Expect 10 to 12 tasting portions, local drinks, Valencian brunch, Iberian ham, cheese, olives, wine, and horchata.

“My friend and I had an excellent time on the tour. Fatine was knowledgeable, informative, friendly, and took the time to answer our questions. The other people in our group were also very nice and fun. I highly recommend this tour, especially for those starting their trip, as it’s a great way to familiarize yourself with the food and the area. Thank you, Fatine!”

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