About this tour
A 2-hour tapas tasting in Santiago's old town where you'll sample five traditional Galician dishes—from marinated pork to almond cake—paired with two drinks of your choice. Held in an authentic local bar, it's designed to give you a genuine taste of the region's culinary identity rather than a tourist experience. Best suited to food-curious visitors keen to try regional specialities in a relaxed, neighbourhood setting.
Highlights
- Five Galician tapas: Raxo, Empanada, Chicharrones, Pimientos de Padrón, Tarta de Santiago
- Two drinks chosen from wine, beer, local infusions, coffee, soft drinks, water
- Locally sourced, fresh ingredients throughout
- Set in an authentic neighbourhood bar, not a tourist venue
- Learn about Galician culinary traditions and regional flavours
- Casual, welcoming atmosphere in Santiago's historic quarter
- Tailored to your drink preferences
What to expect
You'll arrive at a cosy, neighbourhood bar in Santiago's old town. The experience opens with an introduction to the five tapas and their place in Galician food culture, then moves through tasting each dish in turn—starting with lighter items and building to the Tarta de Santiago almond cake at the end. Between tapas, you'll order your two drinks from the available options (wine, beer, coffee, infusions, soft drinks or water), allowing you to pace the tasting to your liking.
Throughout the 2 hours, the setting stays relaxed and conversational rather than formal. You'll finish with your final drink and a sense of what regional Galician food actually tastes like, prepared without tourist shortcuts. Public transport is nearby if you need to get there or move on afterwards.
What travellers say
- Genuine regional dishes with fresh, locally sourced ingredients
- Authentic neighbourhood bar setting, not geared to tourists
- Flexibility to choose two drinks matching your taste
- Learn the story behind each tapas and regional food culture
- Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere in historic old town location
- Tasting portion—two tapas won't replace a full lunch or dinner
- Early evening may be busy with local after-work crowds
- Limited choice if you have specific dietary restrictions
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone who wants to taste genuine regional food in an unpretentious setting without committing to a full meal. It's a strong option if you're curious about Galician cooking but short on time. Note that this is a tasting, not lunch or dinner—two tapas and a drink won't fill a heavy appetite, so plan a separate meal if needed. No particular fitness or accessibility demands are listed, though the venue is described as a local bar (check ahead if you need step-free access). The experience works year-round. Public transport access is available. Tips are not included in the price. Group size isn't specified—confirm whether this is private or shared.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.