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Paella Experience in Granada: eat with a local grandmother

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Paella Experience in Granada: eat with a local grandmother

A three-hour dining experience in Granada where you'll cook and eat paella with a local host in an elegant setting, five minutes from the Cathedral. You'll prepare a traditional Andalusian dish from scratch, then sit down to eat it with all drinks included. The experience is designed around hands-on cooking rather than passive observation — you're working alongside your host to create the meal you'll share.

Marbella Paella Cooking Class

A 4-hour paella cooking class in a family-owned property within the Sierra de las Nieves UNESCO reserve near Marbella. You'll learn to make paella from a local cook, visit the village of Ojén, and eat lunch on the grounds. The setting—mountain finca rather than commercial kitchen—is what sets this apart from urban class options. Includes wine and other beverages.

Alicante traditions and tasting at the market

A 2-hour guided food tour through Alicante's markets and bars, led by a local who shows you where residents eat and drink. You'll taste tapas, seafood specialities, cured meats and local produce while learning why food matters so much to the city's culture. The experience includes one tapa and one glass of vermut or wine at each bar stop, plus shared samples — enough to give you a real sense of Alicante's food scene without replacing a full meal.

Small Group French Basque Markets & Local Specialties Food Tour

An 8-hour small-group food tour through three French Basque towns — Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Biarritz, and Bayonne — centred on the markets and producers locals rely on. You'll taste regional cheese, Bayonne ham, Atlantic seafood with wine, and artisan chocolate across three distinct stops, with free time in Biarritz for lunch or exploring. Minivan transport and a knowledgeable driver-guide are included.

Afternoon Tapas Cooking Class in a Secret Venue in Madrid

A three-hour hands-on tapas class in a market-adjacent Madrid kitchen where you'll cook alongside other food enthusiasts, then sit down to eat what you've made with wine. You'll work in an open space that connects directly to the dining area, giving you direct access to fresh market ingredients and a relaxed, social atmosphere rather than a formal cooking school setup.

Almería Wine tour, tasting in Bio Winery and aperitif in English

A 3-hour guided tour of a working organic farm and winery in Almería's wine region. You'll walk through vineyards, olive and almond groves, visit a rural agricultural museum, then taste five organic wines paired with local cheese, cured meats and bread in the winery. The farm grows 52 varieties of table grapes using a traditional parral system — a tasting opportunity if you visit August to January.

Eat Barcelona Covered Markets & Hands On Mini Cooking Workshop

A 3.5-hour walking tour through Barcelona's Old Town that combines market visits, local food tastings and a hands-on cooking class. You'll walk through covered markets and neighbourhood eateries sampling regional specialties like Jamón Ibérico, then cook a traditional Spanish dish at a workshop kitchen in Old Town before finishing at a local churros con chocolate spot. Suits families, food-curious travellers and those wanting an active introduction to Barcelona's eating culture.

Private Authentic Food Tour Ibiza Town: Relish Ibicenco Flavours

A 3-hour guided food tour through Ibiza Town sampling 12 traditional Ibicenco dishes across four venues: an artisanal bakery, a neighbourhood favourite, an upscale restaurant, and a long-standing bar. You'll taste starters, the signature Bullit de Peix, desserts, and four drinks (including two regional specialities), learning the stories behind each dish and why Ibiza's food culture stands apart. Groups are private, owner-driven establishments only.

Artisanal Ice Cream Tasting Tour in Seville

A 1.5-hour guided tasting of eight artisanal ice creams across Seville's gelato scene. You'll sample flavours ranging from traditional to experimental while a local expert walks you through the techniques, regional ingredients, and stories behind each batch. It's a straightforward sweet-tasting session suited to anyone curious about quality ice cream and how it's made, without requiring fitness or stamina.

Granada in EVOO: Guided tour and unique sensorial tasting

A 70-minute guided tour of a working olive oil mill 25 minutes outside Granada, where you'll see the complete production process from olive arrival through extraction and packaging, then taste premium oils and vinegars at a table overlooking the Sierra Nevada and surrounding groves. Suits anyone curious about food production and Spanish regional agriculture, with minimal physical demands.

Gastronomic Experience in the Caves of Hoya de la Iglesia

A 90-minute hands-on cheese-making workshop set inside the Hoya de la Iglesia caves in Spain. You'll craft cheese from scratch using traditional methods, then taste a selection of artisan cheeses made on-site, learning how natural production and careful ingredient sourcing shape the final product. Snacks are included. The cave setting and cool underground temperature give this a distinctive backdrop most city-based cheese classes lack.

The Sitges Cava and Brunch Experience ⏐ Private Tour

A private guided winery tour in Penedès combining vineyard and cellar access with a sit-down Mediterranean brunch paired with three tiers of Catalan cava. You'll spend 3.5 hours with a dedicated wine expert who walks you through cava production—from bottle ageing to disgorgement—then settle for house-made charcuterie, cheese, Spanish potato omelette, and seasonal fruit. Best suited to couples marking an occasion or small groups wanting personalised service without crowds.

Olive Oil Tour: An experience to savor

A 2.5-hour olive oil tour in Andalusia that takes you from Granada's city centre through hillside groves to a working mill, where you'll learn production methods from harvest to storage and taste two extra virgin oils. You'll walk the mill floor among active machinery to see how olives become oil, then develop your palate through guided tasting—learning to distinguish intensity, aroma and quality across varieties.

Gourmet picnic and wine tasting among the vineyards in l'Empordà

A three-hour gourmet picnic set among biodynamic vineyards in l'Empordà, combining wine tasting with local cheese and cured meats. You'll taste three wines directly in the vineyard landscape, paired with artisanal farmhouse produce, designed for those wanting to experience the region's terroir and ecology rather than simply pass through. Relaxed pacing suits all fitness levels and works well for small groups seeking a sensory break from routine.

From Barcelona Wine Tasting in 2 Priorat Wineries and Food

A 6-hour wine tour from Barcelona visiting two Priorat wineries with tastings and food pairings. You'll be picked up from central Barcelona, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and spend the day sampling wines from one of Catalonia's most acclaimed regions. Breakfast, coffee and soft drinks are included; alcoholic beverages are served throughout. The pace is leisurely enough for all fitness levels, though the day involves moderate travel time between venues.

Visit our Craft Winery in Segovia

A 90-minute winery visit in Segovia where you'll tour a small-batch producer making around 7,000 bottles annually in a converted barn between two of Spain's major wine regions. You'll taste their exclusive wines and learn how their hands-on approach differs from larger operations, with snacks included. The setting is relaxed and educational rather than formal.

Barcelona's Most Terrific of Tapas Tours in the Gothic quarter

A 3-hour tapas tour through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter combining food stops with neighbourhood history. You'll visit four restaurants sampling Spanish tapas across a full meal, guided by a local who navigates quieter backstreets and shares stories of landmarks like the Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi. Drinks are included, and you'll meet other travellers as part of a small group led by someone with genuine local knowledge of the area.

Jewelry Workshop with Unlimited Wine

A 2.5-hour jewellery-making workshop in Valencia where you'll craft three pieces—a beaded necklace, stainless steel chain necklace, and earrings—while drinking unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks. All materials are provided. It suits groups of friends or solo makers after a relaxed creative session, with no prior experience needed and full wheelchair accessibility throughout.

Historic Walking Tour & Food Experience - Private Tour

A 3.5-hour private walking tour combining Barcelona's Roman and medieval history with tastings at three traditional tapas bars. You'll move through the Gothic Quarter and El Born neighbourhood, learning about the city's layers from Roman settlement through the medieval merchant era, punctuated by stops for pinchos, regional tapas, and dessert. Suits anyone wanting food and history woven together rather than separated into different activities.

Barcelona Gourmet Tapas Small-Group Experience

A 4.5-hour small-group tapas tour through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and El Born neighbourhoods, led by a bilingual food specialist. You'll eat at eight venues maximum—the kind of unmarked spots where owners still curate the menu—moving at a local's pace rather than a tourist's rush. Wine pairings and conversation around shared plates are built into the rhythm.

Catalan Paella Feast Master Cooking Workshop

A 3 hour 15 minute hands-on cooking class where you'll prepare six Catalan dishes—two starters, two mains and two desserts—alongside a certified instructor. You'll shop for ingredients at La Boqueria market, cook together as a team, and finish with lunch and a glass of traditional Cava. This is collaborative learning in a working kitchen, not a lecture or demonstration.

Cocktail and Food Pairing in Mallorca

A 2-hour cocktail and food pairing experience in Mallorca where each drink is specifically matched to a complementary dish. Rather than a traditional dinner, you'll work through a series of carefully coordinated pairings in a relaxed setting, learning about ingredients and preparation techniques as you go. This is for anyone curious about how flavours interact — you'll taste combinations you wouldn't normally order, presented in a hands-on, interactive format.

Get lost in the last classic pintxo taverns

A 4-hour pintxo crawl through San Sebastian's old town led by a Basque native committed to showcasing authentic tavern culture before it disappears under commercialisation. You'll visit classic bars — not tourist traps — sampling five pintxos, one dessert, and six glasses of local wine chosen to your taste. This is positioned as the purest pintxo experience available in the city, with a satisfaction guarantee.

Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef

A three-hour hands-on cooking class in Galicia where you'll prepare and eat a full three-course seafood lunch alongside the chef. You'll start with local wine and cheese, then cook Galician specialities — tuna pie, clams with seaweed, mussels, seafood rice — before finishing with Santiago cake. The chef shares family recipes and techniques rooted in Galician coastal tradition, and you take the recipes home.

Total Alicante walking tour, tapas and wine tasting

A two-day walking tour of Alicante that combines street exploration with food and wine tasting. You'll walk through the city's neighbourhoods, learn its history, and taste local tapas paired with regional wines. It's designed for first or second-time visitors who want to experience the city as locals do, without a rushed agenda—ideal if you prefer wandering and eating to ticking off major monuments.

Comares Cooking and Culture Experience

A three-hour cooking class and village walk in Comares, a hilltop Moorish settlement in Andalucía. You'll start with coffee in the plaza, explore narrow cobbled streets with a guide, then cook seasonal dishes—paella, bread—at a local home using artisanal ingredients. Lunch, sherry and wine included. Suits food-focused travellers keen on hands-on cooking and Spanish cultural context, though the terrain is steep and physically demanding.

Talavera Ceramic Painting Private Workshop

A 90-minute ceramic painting workshop in a working Talavera pottery studio, where you'll paint traditional Spanish tiles and tableware using techniques unchanged since the 16th century. This UNESCO-recognised craft tradition remains centred in Talavera de la Reina, and you'll work directly in the studio where artisans still produce pieces. You leave with a finished hand-painted item and a genuine understanding of why Spanish nobility once prized these ceramics.

Tapas and Wine Gastronomic Tour in Santiago

A 3-hour guided tapas and wine tour through Santiago de Compostela's historic centre, hitting local bars for traditional Galician bites paired with regional wines. You'll move at a leisurely pace through charming streets, stopping to eat and drink at places locals actually frequent—no tourist traps, no rushed sampling. Suits food-focused travellers and anyone wanting an authentic taste of Galician food culture without a cooking class or formal restaurant sit-down.

Rooftop and Tapas Tour with Spanish and Catalan Cuisine

A three-hour rooftop and tapas tour through Barcelona's El Raval neighbourhood, pairing Spanish and Catalan small plates with panoramic city views. You'll move between venues sampling traditional tapas, then finish with paella and dessert, drink in hand, from a rooftop vantage point. Suited to food-focused travellers who want to eat and explore a bohemian district rather than sit in one restaurant.

3-Day Rural Experience in the Valley of Ocón

A three-day rural immersion in La Rioja's Ocón Valley where you'll stay on a working organic farm, meet the family behind it, and visit their jamón production site, plus a neighbouring beekeeping farm and winery. You'll taste local wines, honey and cured meats across the full three days, with two nights' accommodation and meals included. Best for people wanting hands-on contact with food producers rather than a passive tour.

Andalusian Flamenco, Wine and Tapa Experience

A 2-hour guided wine and tapa experience in Seville that pairs four Andalusian wines with local small plates while covering the region's winemaking history — from Moorish-era production to Christopher Columbus's voyage. Run by someone who's lived locally for years, it's framed as an alternative to standard tastings, focusing on cultural context and lesser-known stories about the region's products rather than technical wine knowledge alone.

Olive Oil Factory from Seville Private Tour

A private 3.5-hour tour of a family-run olive oil mill on a working estate near Seville, where you'll walk through 6,000 Arbequina olive trees, learn the production process from a guide, and taste oils on-site. The estate includes historic hacienda grounds. Private transport is included, making this suited to groups wanting a personalised pace without joining a shared coach.

Albariño Private Sailing Wine Tour in Rias Baixas

A 5–8 hour private sailing tour combining Albariño wine country with coastal exploration in Rias Baixas. You'll visit two regional wineries for tastings, then sail by private boat past mussel farms and islands while enjoying wine and lunch on deck. This blends viticulture, coastal scenery and gastronomy in one itinerary, ideal for wine enthusiasts who want to move beyond stationary tastings.

5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2982

★ 5.0 (2)

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Tenerife South Beaches Tour with Guide

A guided walk along Tenerife South's main beaches—Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje—with stops at local food markets for Canarian dishes and fresh seafood tastings, plus local wines and tropical cocktails. Runs 2–4 hours depending on pace and appetite. You'll hear about island history and culture as you move between beaches, but expect a social, food-focused rhythm rather than deep historical instruction.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $84

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Oleotourism Madrid - Oil tasting Fanum

A two-hour guided tour and tasting at Fanum, an olive oil mill in the Sierra Norte de Madrid, where you'll walk through the production process from olive intake to extraction, learn about current trends in the oil industry, and taste a selection of extra virgin oils sorted by quality and variety. You'll take home a bottle of oil. Suits anyone curious about how olive oil is made and wants to understand the flavour differences between styles.

Private Picasso Gastro Tour in Barcelona

A 4-hour walking tour through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter pairing Picasso's early life and artistic development with local tapas tastings and a full lunch. You'll explore the streets where the young artist lived and worked while sampling the dishes he favoured, ending with a substantial meal of regional specialities. Note: this focuses on Picasso's biographical story and neighbourhood history rather than museum pieces — the Picasso Museum itself isn't included.

Private off the beaten path Tapas Tasting in Seville

A 3-hour private tapas tasting through Triana's traditional bars, visiting four establishments with a local guide. You'll sample four tapas and four drinks per person while exploring the neighbourhood that birthed flamenco and launched seafarers to the Americas. Groups up to 8 people, and the pace is leisurely enough for mixed fitness levels.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $204

★ 5.0 (2)

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2-hour French tour with pinxos tasting

A 2-hour private walking tour of Barcelona's Old Town, Gothic Quarter and Born neighbourhood, conducted entirely in French. You'll explore historic streets and lesser-known corners with a local guide, then finish at Sagardi restaurant to taste three pintxos and a drink. Groups of up to 8 people, minimum 2 adults. Suits French speakers wanting cultural context alongside food tasting rather than a standalone culinary experience.

Barcelona: Gothic Quarter Tapas & Wine Small Group Tour

A 3-hour small group food tour through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter led by a local guide, stopping at three venues for traditional tapas, Catalan specialities and paired drinks. You'll taste patatas bravas, croquettes and house dishes in a historic tavern and bodega, learning about the neighbourhood's food culture and medieval past along the way. Groups stay small at 8 people maximum.

Flavors of Tenerife: Mojo Workshop, Wine Tasting and Winery Tour

A 2.5-hour hands-on class where you'll learn to make Mojo Picón—the traditional red and green sauces central to Canarian cooking—from a local chef using fresh island ingredients like cilantro and parsley. You'll then tour a traditional winery, taste three young wines, and eat wrinkled potatoes with your mojos and other local dishes in the vineyard. Suits anyone keen to cook something they can recreate at home and taste what locals actually drink.

2h 30mfrom AUD $125

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