Essential Valencia: Local Culture and Gastronomy
Overview
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's Included
- Alcoholic beverages A glass of beer or house wine (red or white)
- Table Reservation Management
- Official tourist guide throughout the tour
Meeting Location
Plaça de Manises
4, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Carrer de Sant Martí
11, Ciutat Vella, 46002 València, Valencia, Spain
We will end at Restaurant Secret where we will offer a complimentary drink and a reserved table in our restaurant
What To Expect
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Palau de la Generalitat
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Lonja de la Seda
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Estacio del Nord
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-263540P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Alcoholic beverages. A glass of beer or house wine (red or white).
- Table Reservation Management.
- Official tourist guide throughout the tour.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Essential Valencia: Local Culture and Gastronomy is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Essential Valencia: Local Culture and Gastronomy will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesA glass of beer or house wine (red or white)
- Table Reservation Management
- Official tourist guide throughout the tour
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
