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De Mercados: A Neighborhood Market and Food Tour

★ 5.0 (243)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

De Mercados: A Neighborhood Market and Food Tour

A 2.5-hour walking food tour through Malasaña, Madrid's working neighbourhood, 15 minutes from Sol. You'll visit six tasting stops including a churro maker's shop, specialty food shops, the local market, and finish with a tapas lunch built from ingredients sourced during the walk. A guide leads you to spots tourists typically miss, with time to ask about Madrid and broader Spain travel tips.

Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch

A 4.5-hour walking tour combining San Sebastián's history and pintxo culture, led by a bilingual local guide. You'll walk the city centre and old town, hearing stories and local knowledge, then taste five pintxos paired with five drinks at carefully chosen bars. The route adapts to your food preferences and dietary needs, and your guide teaches you how to navigate the bars and order like a local.

Barbecue in a penthouse in the center of Barcelona with a chef

A three-hour penthouse barbecue in central Barcelona where a host chef grills meat, vegetables and chorizo over hot coals on a terrace overlooking sea and mountains. You'll start with cava and charcuterie, move through grilled courses, and drink three glasses of wine or your choice of alternatives per person. Suits small groups after a morning or early evening, with views and food quality as the main drawcards.

Taste the best of San Sebastian and make an impact

A 3-hour walking food tour through two San Sebastian neighbourhoods centred on pintxos — Basque-style small plates distinct from Spanish tapas. You'll visit five carefully chosen bars, tasting one pintxo and local drink at each stop, learning how locals navigate the city's food culture and community traditions. Entry supports the city's soup kitchen: each booking funds a meal for someone in need.

San Sebastian Lunch Time Pintxo Tour with Wine

A three-hour guided walk through San Sebastian's Old Town with stops at five local bars for pintxos paired with wines and cider. You'll taste both classic and contemporary styles with a food-focused guide who knows where locals eat, in groups capped at ten people. All food and drink is included, and you'll leave with recommendations for the rest of your trip.

Private Day in Rioja from San Sebastian

A private nine-hour wine day from San Sebastián into Rioja's heartland, designed to build real understanding rather than tick boxes. You'll visit three wineries—one with a full guided tour, two with guided tastings—at a conversational pace, plus lunch with local wines included. Your local guide contextualises what you're drinking: the region's history, how labels work, competing styles, and what's shifting now. Transport, tastings, and lunch are all covered; you leave with working knowledge of Rioja, not a stack of tasting notes.

Windmills of Don Quixote Wine Tour & Tasting from Madrid

A 10-hour wine tour from Madrid combining visits to two wineries, tastings, and the famous Don Quixote windmills set across Spain's largest vineyard region. You'll travel by air-conditioned coach with a local guide, stop for lunch at a restaurant (around €20–25), and taste wines in their historic context. Suits wine enthusiasts wanting countryside scenery with literary intrigue rather than a city-focused day.

10 hoursfrom AUD $311

Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose

★ 5.0 (88)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose

A three-hour private cooking class in a Valencian chef's home kitchen where you'll learn to make paella, tapas, sangria and a dessert from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've cooked. José trained at Michelin-starred restaurants and shares his regional techniques throughout. Groups of 2–3 book lunch sessions; groups of 4+ can choose dinner. You'll leave with written recipes.

Private San Sebastian Pintxos Tour with Local Guide

A 3-hour private pintxos tour through San Sebastián's best bars, led by a local guide. You'll sample five pintxos paired with five drinks—enough to constitute a full meal—at carefully selected spots where Basque food culture thrives. This is a walking introduction to why the region has earned its reputation for serious eating, with a guide who knows which bars to hit and what to order.

Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian

A 9-hour wine tour from San Sebastian covering three Rioja wineries with tastings, plus a fourth estate where you'll tour underground caves and enjoy a picnic lunch with Crianza wine. The afternoon includes a walk through the medieval hilltop village of Laguardia. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Suits wine enthusiasts and anyone wanting a structured day in Spain's premier wine region without the self-drive logistics.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $777

Visit a winery of the 19th century and its draft

★ 5.0 (69)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Visit a winery of the 19th century and its draft

A 90-minute tour of a Spanish winery established in 1881, recently restored after three decades of closure. You'll explore the restored nineteenth-century facility where wine was traditionally made using carbonic maceration, followed by a tasting of two wines paired with snacks. Suits anyone interested in wine heritage and traditional production methods, with no fitness barriers.

Eat Pintxos As A Local

A 2-hour pintxos crawl through a local Basque neighbourhood, hitting four award-winning bars where you'll taste each venue's signature pintxo paired with a Spanish wine or soft drink. You'll eat and drink where residents do, sampling the region's distinctive small-plate culture without the tourist-heavy crowds. The bars have won recognition for their individual specialties, so you're guaranteed quality.

Private Full Day Wine Tour in Rioja

A private full-day wine tour through Rioja's vineyard region for wine drinkers and curious travellers keen to understand how the area actually works. You'll visit three separate wineries over 8–9 hours, taste wines in the vineyards themselves, and eat a local lunch paired with wines the region's own drinkers favour. An English-speaking wine guide leads the day at a measured pace, with hotel pick-up and private air-conditioned transport included.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $835

Paella Day Cooking Class Savor the Tradition

★ 5.0 (51)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Paella Day Cooking Class Savor the Tradition

A 6-hour paella cooking class in Banyalbufar, a village in Mallorca's Tramuntana Mountains, where you'll learn to make traditional Mallorcan paella from scratch in an outdoor kitchen overlooking a private garden and smallholding. Choose between seafood, meat, or vegetarian versions, then eat what you've cooked alongside drinks and snacks. The setting—a family home called Ca Tothom—gives this a more intimate, lived-in feel than a commercial cooking school.

Girona Food & Market Guided Tour

A 4-hour guided walk through Girona's medieval lanes with food stops at local markets, bars and restaurants. You'll taste regional wines, coffee, snacks and a full lunch while learning about local foodways from someone connected to the community. Suits anyone wanting genuine insight into how Girona eats rather than a packaged sightseeing blur — expect to cover ground on uneven streets and to eat well.

Half-Day Tour to 2 Wineries in Madrid and Chinchon Region

A 6-hour winery tour visiting two producers in the Madrid Wines region, about 40 minutes south of the city centre. You'll taste at least 7 wines—reds, whites, rosés and sparkling—directly from winemakers, learn about blending tradition with modern technique, and eat tapas and regional appetisers. The itinerary loops through Castilian countryside of vineyards and olive groves, taking in medieval towns like Chinchón and Colmenar de Oreja before a final stop at Chinchón's Plaza Mayor.

Singular Valencia Wine Tour Utiel Requena Wineries

A full-day wine tour through the Utiel-Requena region near Valencia, departing from the city centre in a small group. You'll visit a medieval underground winery in Requena's old town, tour a family estate with vineyard walks, and taste local Bobal reds paired with regional charcuterie, finishing with a traditional three-course lunch at a family restaurant. Your WSET-certified sommelier guide covers the area's wine heritage and history.

Pintxo Lunch Tour in San Sebastián: A Unique Culinary Experience

A three-hour guided tour through San Sebastián's pintxo bars where you'll taste five carefully chosen pintxos and drinks across different establishments, learning the distinction between pintxos and tapas along the way. Led by a culinary expert, you'll navigate the city's Old Town like a local, stopping at venues that showcase the region's best small-plate gastronomy. Suits anyone keen to eat and understand Basque food culture without a heavy time commitment.

Malaga City Wine Tour

A two-hour walking tour through Malaga's historical centre stopping at four wine bars to taste Spanish wines from different regions, paired with tapas at each stop. You'll cover roughly 700 metres on foot, with no stretch longer than five minutes between venues, learning about the styles and origins of white, red and natural wines all in one compact area. Best suited to wine enthusiasts keen to sample variety without extensive walking.

A Day in Sants Feasting Off the Grid

A 5-hour food tour through Sants, Barcelona's working-class neighbourhood beyond the postcard sights. You'll eat across markets, traditional vermuterias, pastry shops and local restaurants, plus discover newer food projects that define the area's evolving scene. This tour suits anyone wanting authentic Barcelona food culture away from tourist circuits—expect neighbourhood energy and real local eating, not architectural landmarks or famous tapas bars.

Bodega Barcelona Barrio Tradition in Bulk

A 4-hour guided wine and food tour through three Barcelona neighbourhoods, starting with a carajillo in El Raval's old-school bars before moving to San Antoni and Poble Sec's blend of traditional and contemporary bodegas. You'll taste Spanish and Catalan wines, regional cheeses, Basque pintxos, cured anchovies, octopus fritters and cava, culminating in a proper vermouth hour—chilled, minimal garnish, soda siphon on hand—with supporting tapas. Suits anyone keen on Spanish wine culture and neighbourhood character without needing serious fitness.

Barcelona´s Lunch or Dinner Tapas Tour: Food, drinks, happiness!

A 3-hour tapas tour through Barcelona's old town that takes you to small, local-favourite bars and family-run spots tourists typically miss. You'll eat your way through classic Spanish tapas — Spanish omelette, croquettes, seafood, vegetables, tomato bread — paired with wine, sangria, vermouth or non-alcoholic drinks. The guide shares recommendations on lesser-known eating spots and the quantity is enough for a full meal. Dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) are accommodated with notice.

Fluid Art Workshop – Unique Figures in Alicante

A one-hour fluid art workshop in Alicante where you'll paint a unique ceramic figure using flowing colour techniques that create one-of-a-kind patterns. No experience needed — the process is hands-on, therapeutic, and guided by instructors. You'll choose your figure (dog, bunny, or other designs), watch colours blend organically, and take home your finished piece as a souvenir.

Private French Basque Country Food Tour from San Sebastian

A private 9-hour food tour through the French Basque Country, departing San Sebastian. You'll travel by air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide to explore regional cheeses, cured meats, wines and ciders, finishing with pintxos (Basque tapas) in Hondarribia. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Ideal for food enthusiasts who want curated tastings without navigating multiple venues alone.

De Tapas in Malasaña: Evening Wine and Tapas Tour

A 3.5-hour evening food tour through Madrid's Malasaña neighbourhood, visiting four locally-owned tapas bars and meeting the owners behind the counter. You'll taste 11+ tapas dishes — from cured Iberian ham and seasonal tomato salad to pork belly and artisanal toasts — paired with five Spanish drinks including vermouth, Mahou beer and regional wines. Designed for travellers who eat to travel, this is a movable feast through the neighbourhood's blend of traditional and modern cuisine.

Private Paella class, Tapas, full menu and Sangria workshop

A 4-hour cooking class where you'll learn to prepare Spanish classics—seafood paella, Spanish omelette and crema catalana—guided by a professional chef, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside 10 tapas tastings, wine pairings and sangria. Suitable for beginners through to confident home cooks, this workshop puts you in the kitchen first, then at the table. Includes a market visit to source ingredients and wine throughout.

Private Barcelona Art and Tapas Walking Tour with Picasso Museum

A private 4-hour walking tour combining the Picasso Museum with tapas tastings at neighbourhood spots across Barcelona. You'll move between galleries and local eating venues with a guide, sampling Spanish small plates and wine pairings while exploring the museum's collection. It suits art lovers and food-focused travellers wanting a curated cultural experience beyond typical sightseeing.

Food E-Bike Tour in Madrid - Small Groups, All Inclusive

A 5-hour electric bike food tour through Madrid that combines cycling with meals at multiple venues. You'll ride between neighbourhoods sampling Spanish classics — huevos rotos, paella, croquetas, jamón, bacalao — paired with local drinks like vermouth, sangría and caña. The tour is designed by food-loving travellers and pitched as an informal way to understand the city's current food culture and neighbourhoods beyond the usual tourist circuit. Helmets, bikes and a guide are included; children ride free on infant seats.

Half Day Rioja Wine Tour

A 5-hour wine tour through Rioja Alta covering two family-run wineries with tastings, transport and an English-speaking guide included. You'll learn winemaking techniques across two millennia of production history, from Roman methods to modern barrel aging, whilst travelling in a private air-conditioned vehicle with up to seven other guests. Pick-up is from your hotel; drop-off is in Cenicero by early afternoon, leaving time to eat locally before heading elsewhere.

San Sebastián Private Food-Historical tour & meal at a Gastronomy Club

A 4-hour private tour of San Sebastián built around lunch or dinner at a traditional Sociedad Gastrónomica — one of the city's exclusive cooking clubs where members prepare and share meals. Your group gets a dedicated local guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and all food and drinks included. This is the closest outsiders typically get to the insider food culture that defines Spain's culinary capital.

Midday Market Tour and Spanish Cooking Class

A 4-hour cooking class that starts with a guided walk through Zaragoza's Central Market, where you'll shop for ingredients alongside local vendors, then move to a nearby kitchen to prepare Spanish dishes from family recipes. You'll cook, eat what you've made for lunch, and drink Aragón Carignan wine — a hands-on way to learn regional cooking rather than sit and listen.

Personal chef at your villa

A private chef comes to your villa to prepare and cook a three-hour dinner tailored to your preferences and dietary requirements. Chef Roberto Medda handles the full service at your accommodation, meaning you skip the restaurant and eat at home without cooking yourself. It suits groups celebrating an occasion, families with mixed dietary needs, or anyone wanting a restaurant-quality meal in a relaxed villa setting without leaving.

Madrid LGBTQ Tapas Tour

A 3-hour tapas tour of Madrid's Chueca neighbourhood, the city's LGBTQ+ hub, combining food-focused exploration with local queer history. You'll visit four bars and restaurants, sampling seven-plus tapas and four drinks while a food expert guide shares the area's cultural story and gives insider tips on where to spend the rest of your time. Open to everyone, straight allies and queer travellers alike.

BBQ Paella in a Penthouse Terrace in Barcelona with a Chef

A three-hour cookery experience on a Barcelona penthouse terrace where you'll learn to make charcoal-grilled paella with a chef while taking in city views. You'll prepare and eat an authentic Spanish paella from scratch, combining hands-on cooking instruction with lunch and drinks in a high-altitude setting that sets this apart from ground-level cooking classes.

Private San Sebastian Highlights & Pintxos Tour

A 4.5-hour private walking tour through San Sebastián from east to west, covering the city's architecture, geography and history on foot and via mountain climb. You'll visit key neighbourhoods, cross the river, and learn how locals order and eat pintxos in the city's famous bars, sampling five pintxos and five drinks (wine, beer, cider or soft drinks) included. Hotel pickup is provided. Best suited to those wanting a guided introduction to San Sebastián's geography and food culture, with a private driver-guide throughout.

Bilbao Authentic Food Tour with 9 Pintxos and Local Drinks

A 3.5-hour food tour through Bilbao's pintxos culture, sampling nine small plates and local Basque drinks at authentic bars. You'll taste anchovy and avocado, aged beef with cheddar, spider crab, Iberian ham mousse, and Txistorra corn flatbread, paired with txakoli wine, natural cider and Rioja red. Led through the riverside city where chefs blend tradition with modern technique, this tour suits anyone keen to eat and drink your way through Basque gastronomy without a formal sit-down meal.

Sangria Masterclass in Barcelona

A 90-minute sangria masterclass where you'll learn to blend three styles—traditional red, crisp white, and sparkling cava—under guidance from a local instructor. You'll discover how to balance wines and spirits for proper flavour, taste each variation alongside cheese and cured meat tapas, and start with a glass of cava. Suited to anyone keen on Spanish drinks culture and mixing techniques, with no prior experience needed.

Visit to the oil mill with EVOO experiences in Cuenca

A 90-minute visit to a working olive oil mill in Cuenca where you'll taste extra virgin oils and learn how they're produced. The experience focuses on connecting you directly with the producers and their craft rather than rushing through a standard factory tour — small enough that staff remember visitors and encourage repeat visits.

Gourmet Cooking Class & Culture in the rural Montes de Malaga.

A 3.5-hour cooking class and cultural experience at a rural cortijo (traditional farmstead) in the Montes de Malaga, where you'll prepare and share a four-course lunch using home-grown ingredients and local recipes. You'll learn about regional customs and traditions while cooking alongside hosts in olive and almond groves, with optional tastings of sherry, local cheeses and house-made olive oil. Suits food enthusiasts and cultural explorers seeking an intimate, slower-paced experience beyond typical tourist circuits.

Delicious Chocolate Tour Barcelona

A 2.5-hour chocolate tasting walk led by a pastry chef through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and Born neighbourhoods. You'll visit nine artisanal chocolate makers and cafés, sampling handcrafted pralines, churros, pastries and roasted nuts in a relaxed pace. The guide brings water and wet wipes, handles food allergies with advance notice, and this suits anyone with a genuine appetite for quality chocolate and willingness to walk at a moderate tempo through medieval streets.

2h 30mfrom AUD $125

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