Essential Valencia: Local Culture and Gastronomy

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Essential Valencia: Local Culture and Gastronomy

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Spanish
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Other
Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Valencia's heart with a city tour and savor local cuisine at Restaurant Secret. Enjoy dishes from fresh market ingredients plus a guided tour and a complimentary welcome drink.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Immerse yourself in the essence of Valencia with a unique experience that combines a guided tour of the city with a delicious lunch or dinner in our cozy restaurant, Restaurant Secret.


Tour the most emblematic places in the capital of Turia, ending with a reservation at our Restaurant where you can taste authentic Mediterranean cuisine. At Restaurant Secret, savor dishes made with fresh, seasonal products, carefully selected at the Central Market. Enjoy traditional cuisine with a modern touch, in a cozy atmosphere and with friendly service.


Your experience includes: official local tourist guide expert in the history and culture of Valencia, tickets to all the monuments, management of the reservation at the restaurant and a welcome drink to toast your experience in Valencia.

What You Get

Table Reservation Management
Alcoholic beverages
A glass of beer or house wine (red or white)
Official tourist guide throughout the tour

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Palau de la Generalitat

Gothic Palace, seat of Valencian self-government
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Torres dels Serrans

Main entrance gate to the city.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Barrio del Carmen

Old city par excellence
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Valencia Cathedral

The largest Valencian temple
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

La Lonja de la Seda

Best example of civil gothic in the world. Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Mercat Central de Valencia

The market, pride of Valencians
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Estacio del Nord

The most beautiful station in Spain. Valencian modernism in fullness.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Ajuntament De Valencia

Modernist style municipal seat.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Pl. de Manises 4, Plaça de Manises, Valencia Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, ES, 46003

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Under the column, at the door of the Hotel Palacio Vallier.
End Point

Restaurant Secret, Carrer de Sant Martí, Valencia Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, ES, 46002

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We will end at Restaurant Secret where we will offer a complimentary drink and a reserved table in our restaurant

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
4.8
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Ellie was great guide, informative and friendly
June 09, 2026

Fab walking tour of the old city. Ellie was a great guide providing insight into past and present on València, hints and tips of what the locals do. Recommend this tour with a great way to end by ...read more

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Gabriel was very...
June 07, 2026

Gabriel was very knowledgeable on the history of Madrid and enjoyed our tour. The restaurant served tasty local cuisine highly recommend the croquettes, baked Brie and paella !

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Historical Valencia
October 22, 2024

Visit the Central Market and the historic center. Highly recommended, in addition in the Central market you can eat the sale products in the market.

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Excellent tour for the price!
September 05, 2024

Amazing history tour of Valencia. Gabriel was a great guide. Nice to have an authentic local. Definitely recommend.

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Wonderful essentials tour!
May 11, 2022

Our guide, Mar, was excellent - enthusiastic, very knowledgeable and great fun. She gave us a very good sense of the historical city centre as well as a list of recommendations of bars and restaur...read more

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