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Barcelona Tapas Food Tour: Local Bars & Spanish Classics

★ 5.0 (108)

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Spain

Barcelona Tapas Food Tour: Local Bars & Spanish Classics

A 2.5-hour guided tapas tour through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and El Born, visiting three local bars to taste classic Spanish dishes including patatas bravas and vermut. You'll walk medieval streets with a local guide who explains the city's food culture and culinary history. The tastings are sized as a full meal, so expect to eat well while learning about the neighbourhoods that define Barcelona's food scene.

Malaga Private Gastronomic Tour: Tapas, Wine & Rooftops

A 4-hour guided tapas and wine tour through Malaga's old town, stopping at four traditional restaurants and local wine bars for paired tastings. You'll taste regional specialities across different venues, finishing at a rooftop terrace with a drink, guided by a local food expert who'll explain the history and culture behind what you're eating. Suits anyone keen on Spanish cuisine and wine, from casual food lovers to enthusiasts.

Visit and Wine Tasting at the Territorio Luthier Winery

A two-hour winery visit and tasting at Territorio Luthier in Ribera del Duero, Spain, run as a family operation focused on sharing wine rather than mass production. You'll taste their small-batch, age-worthy wines paired with snacks in a cosy tasting room or on the terrace, depending on weather, surrounded by countryside where wild deer and foxes occasionally appear. Best suited to wine curious travellers who want an intimate, unhurried introduction to Spanish wine without the formality of larger estates.

Bilbao Food Tour – Basque Gastronomy Experience

A 3-hour guided pintxos tour through Bilbao's Casco Viejo, led by a local expert who steers you between four carefully selected bars—some iconic, others off the radar. You'll taste six gourmet pintxos paired with four drinks including txakoli and Rioja wine, learning Basque food traditions and regional stories in a group of no more than 6 people. The food and wine are substantial enough that you won't need dinner afterwards.

San Sebastián Food & History Tour: Dinner with a Local Twist

A 4.5-hour walking tour of San Sebastián's old town and city centre paired with a curated pintxos crawl. You'll walk through historic districts with a bilingual local guide, then stop at five bars to taste regional pintxos and paired drinks—the route adapts to your dietary preferences and food interests rather than following a fixed script. Ranked among the world's top food experiences in 2022.

Ibiza Food, Drink & Culture Tour

A three-hour walking tour through Ibiza's food and drink scene, blending tastings with stories about the chefs, owners and cultural influences behind the meals. You'll visit spots ranging from a tucked-away tea house to a Michelin-standard tapas restaurant, sampling local wine, beer and small plates as you go. Small groups (3–12 people) mean you're likely to meet other travellers, and the route covers about 4km with frequent stops, including a walk through the cobbled streets of Dalt Vila's Old Town.

Sangria Cultural Workshop with Tapas

A 2-hour-15-minute hands-on workshop where you'll learn the history of sangria and make two versions—traditional and modern—using locally sourced ingredients. You'll prepare authentic Spanish tapas to pair with your creations, then take home the knowledge to recreate both styles at home. Ideal for food enthusiasts curious about Spanish culture and anyone wanting a practical skill they can use straight away.

Private Tour at a Family Winery and Basque Coast Route

A private 5-hour wine tour of the Basque Coast centred on a family winery visit, departing from San Sebastian. You'll travel via scenic coastal roads through vineyards with ocean views, taste wines and local snacks, and have the itinerary adjusted to suit your group's pace and interests — whether you're honeymooners, retirees or families with young children.

Bilbao Reborn: Feasting in the Comeback City

A 4–5 hour walking food tour through Bilbao that traces the city's industrial decline and cultural resurgence via its restaurants and bars. You'll visit both long-established eateries and newer spots across the Basque city's backstreets, sampling local dishes and drinks while a guide explains how food culture mirrors Bilbao's transformation from postindustrial decline to contemporary culinary hub. Suits anyone hungry for both food and urban history.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $249

Guided tour and tasting in mushroom cultivation

★ 5.0 (54)

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Guided tour and tasting in mushroom cultivation

A 2-hour guided tour of a Menorca mushroom farm covering cultivation techniques, facility layout and the farm's interior growing space, followed by a tasting of their produce paired with local wine, beer or soft drinks. You'll learn about mycology through presentations before exploring how mushrooms are actually grown on-site, making this one of Spain's ranked agricultural experiences. Ideal for curious eaters, gardeners and anyone wanting to understand food production beyond the supermarket.

Tapas in the vineyards

A 7-hour wine and food tour in the Utiel-Requena region, an hour from Valencia, combining vineyard visits with a seated tapas meal. You'll tour two wineries to learn how wine is made, taste at each stop, then settle at a family winery table for four tapas, dessert, and a shared bottle of wine. English-language guide throughout. Best for small groups who want to eat and drink without heavy physical exertion.

Private Wine & Gourmet Tapas Tour in Madrid with Sommelier

A 2.5-hour guided wine tasting in central Madrid led by a certified sommelier, featuring five Spanish wines—sparkling, still, and vermouth—paired with tapas across three historic taverns. You'll learn about Spain's major wine regions (Rioja, Ribera del Duero) and lesser-known producers, plus the cultural history of Madrid's vermouth tradition and practical label-reading skills.

Paella & Arroz Course in the Breathtaking Montes de Malaga

A three-hour cooking class on a working organic farm in the Montes de Malaga where you'll prepare authentic paella and arroz from scratch using seasonal, home-grown ingredients, then eat lunch under grapevines with mountain views. Small private groups only — minimum two people — with olive oil and sherry tasting included. Suits anyone wanting hands-on cooking in a rural setting without the noise of a formal kitchen.

The Seville Market & Tapas Tour by Food Lover Tour

A 3-hour guided walk through Seville's central market neighbourhoods, stopping at family-run food stalls and local establishments to sample regional specialities with coffee, breakfast, snacks and lunch included. You'll access spots locals frequent and some doors that aren't usually open to casual visitors, moving at a pace that mixes eating with neighbourhood discovery. The tour prioritises supporting independent, neighbourhood businesses rather than tourist traps.

3in1 Tour: Try Madrid Best Churros, Tapas & Market by FLT

A 2.5-hour small-group food tour through Madrid's working neighbourhoods, hitting three stops: a traditional churrerìa, a tapas bar, and a local market. You'll eat and drink your way through 10–12 dishes with a local English-speaking guide who takes you where madrileños actually eat, not tourist traps. All food, drinks and taxes are covered; transport to the meeting point isn't.

1h Boat Trip + 2h Dockside Local Wine & Food Tasting

A 3-hour experience combining a 45-minute boat cruise along Gran Canaria's southern coastline with a 2-hour dockside tasting of Canary Island wines and regional food. You'll view cliff formations and beaches from the water, then return to port for a seated tasting of local cheeses, cured meats, spreads and wines—all sourced from across the archipelago. Suits anyone after a gentler alternative to typical land-based food tours.

Palma de Mallorca Food Tour with 10 Locals Favorites Dishes

A 3-hour small-group walking food tour through Palma that hits 10 local dishes across the city's markets, neighbourhood shops and family-run restaurants. You'll start at Mercado del Olivar for grilled scallops and oysters, work through charcuterie and local wines, stop for coca de trampó at a traditional bakery, sit down for a full Mediterranean lunch at a historic wine cellar, and finish with warm ensaimada from an artisanal pastry shop — plus one surprise dish you won't predict.

Alicante Evening Tapas tour

A 2-hour evening tapas tour through three local bars in Alicante, where you'll taste 8 tapas and 3 drinks alongside a guide who knows which spots residents actually frequent. You'll eat what locals eat rather than what's marketed to tourists, moving between venues on foot through the city's quieter neighbourhoods. Best suited to anyone after authentic Spanish food without the formula-tour feeling.

The Seville Tapas Crawl Tour by Food Lover Tour

A 3-hour evening walk through Seville's back streets and local taverns, stopping at four traditional spots to eat 10 tapas and drink four paired beverages. You'll taste pork, coastal fish, Spanish cheese, stews and dessert — all included — guided by someone who knows where locals actually eat, not where guidebooks point tourists. Wheelchair accessible throughout.

Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

A four-hour hands-on cooking class in Madrid where you'll prepare paella, tapas and sangria in pairs under a local English-speaking chef, with a market visit included for morning sessions. You'll cook in a small group of up to 12, then eat what you've made with your classmates and take home a recipe booklet. It suits anyone keen to learn Spanish cooking techniques and eat well, regardless of dietary needs.

Barcelona Tapas Crawl Tour

A 3-hour early evening tapas tour through Barcelona's popular bars and restaurants, visiting four venues for small plates and local drink pairings. You'll move between established neighbourhood spots chosen for their authentic food culture rather than tourist appeal, guided by a local who navigates you through the city's traditional picoteo (grazing) style of eating. Suits anyone who wants to taste Barcelona's food scene efficiently without booking separate reservations.

Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla

A 3.5-hour hands-on cooking class in Sevilla's Triana neighbourhood, where you'll prepare and eat a three-course Spanish lunch alongside a market tour. You'll work directly with ingredients sourced from local vendors the instructors know personally, learning practical techniques in a small, informal setting rather than a formal culinary school. Suits anyone from complete beginner to confident cook who wants to understand how Spanish food actually works.

Madrid Food Tour: Discover Tapas & A Secret Dish Like a Local

A 3.5-hour walking food tour through Madrid's historic centre where you'll sample tapas, cured meats, cheese, and local wines at multiple stops while learning about Spanish eating culture. The standout is the Secret Dish — a surprise speciality revealed only on the day that changes the tour each time. You'll visit local bars and a historic bakery, experiencing how madrileños actually eat rather than following a tourist script.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $108

★ 5.0 (732)

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Madrid Tapas, Wine and History Tour

A 3-hour walking tour through Madrid's city centre and Literary Quarter that stops at four historic taverns to taste authentic tapas and local wines. You'll learn how tapas culture defines Madrid life whilst your guide shares the city's evolution from village to European capital, walking between stops past landmarks like Plaza Mayor. The food portions amount to a full meal, and you'll try vermouth and wines the way locals actually drink them—plus insider tips on avoiding tourist traps.

Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca

A three-hour cooking class in a restored 16th-century flour mill in central Palma where you'll prepare a Spanish menu alongside local hosts, then sit down to eat together with wine. You'll work directly with your hosts to shape what you cook—expect conversation and shared stories as much as technique, in a setting that prioritises atmosphere over formal instruction.

Old Madrid Tapas and Fine Wine Small Group Tour

A 3–4 hour small-group wine and tapas tour of Madrid's oldest neighbourhood, led by a Spanish Wine Tasting Association member. You'll visit four handpicked bistros, taste wines from the guide's personal 25-year collection, and eat Iberian ham from a legendary butcher, acorn-fed jamón, fresh seafood, and regional cheeses. Groups stay at 8 people maximum, designed to blend in with locals rather than move as a crowd.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $140

Paella cooking class: Sangria workshop, Tapas & Wine – evening

★ 5.0 (435)

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Paella cooking class: Sangria workshop, Tapas & Wine – evening

A 3-hour evening cooking class in Valencia where you'll learn to make traditional Valencian paella—the real version, built on meat and vegetables rather than seafood—from local chefs. You'll master the socarrat (crispy rice bottom), work with Albufera rice, and understand saffron balance. While your paella cooks, you'll make sangria and taste tapas, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside local wine, salad, and dessert.

Eating Madrid: Not Just Another Tapas and Wine Tour

A 3.5-hour food tour through Madrid's Old Town and Literary Quarter that takes you past Plaza Mayor and into independent wine bars and delis instead of tourist restaurants. You'll taste jamón ibérico sliced at a century-old cellar, sip Tinto de Verano and vermouth, try the famous calamari sandwich from a no-queue spot, sample handmade chocolate and hot chocolate, and pick up insider tips on where locals actually eat. An English-speaking local guide leads groups of at least two people.

Barcelona Tapas Food Tour with Lunch or Dinner in El Born

A 2.5-hour guided tapas tour through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and El Born, visiting four restaurants for nine small plates paired with wine, vermouth and cava. You'll taste patatas bravas, pimientos de Padrón, croquettes, fried fish, paella and Catalan dessert while walking past Roman ruins and the Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar. The tour includes pre-booked tables, priority service, and a local foodie guide who knows where to skip queues.

Málaga Evening Tapas Crawl Tour by Food Lover Tour

A 3-hour evening tapas crawl through Málaga's local food scene, visiting multiple venues to taste 10 traditional plates and 4 drinks. You'll eat alongside locals at spots most visitors miss — fresh coastal fish, Spanish cheeses, croquetas, and gazpachuelo — guided by hosts who know the neighbourhood's best-kept corners and can steer you towards what's genuinely worth eating, not what's on a tourist map.

The Ultimate Tapas Workshop in Malaga

A 4-hour hands-on tapas class in Malaga where you'll cook alongside local chefs, starting with a market visit to source fresh ingredients before preparing signature dishes like Ajoblanco Malagueño and Tortilla de Patatas. You'll learn the regional techniques and history behind Spanish small plates, with lunch and drinks included — and you'll take home a branded apron to remember it by.

Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga

A 4-hour hands-on paella cooking class in Málaga where you'll prepare an authentic Spanish paella using fresh local ingredients and traditional methods, then eat what you've made. Suited to anyone wanting to learn a specific dish rather than broad cooking skills, with an English-speaking guide and all ingredients provided. You'll take home a branded apron as a keepsake.

Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets

A 5.5-hour food walk through Barcelona's Gràcia district, led by Culinary Backstreets, that unpacks Catalan culinary identity through markets, bakeries and local eateries. You'll move beyond the neighbourhood's visible politics to taste how food anchors this culture—sampling breakfasts, snacks and lunch at independent spots scattered across the colourful backstreets. Suits anyone curious about how regional food reflects identity, regardless of fitness level.

Guided tour and olive oil tasting in Alhaurin el Grande (Málaga)

A 90-minute guided tour of an olive oil producer in Alhaurin el Grande that walks you through both traditional and modern production methods. You'll see a working 1910 mill powered by original pump and pulley systems, tour a stainless-steel cellar designed to preserve oil quality, and taste three Extra Virgin oils made on-site. Suitable for all fitness levels and wheelchair accessible.

Valencia's Greatest Food, History & Culture Tour

A 3.5-hour walking tour through Valencia's old town that combines history and food, led by a local foodie guide. You'll visit the Central Market, stop at family-run tapas bars and iconic establishments, and taste six different Spanish specialities — including Iberian ham, horchata, and nougat — plus wine and beer. The pace is leisurely enough for all fitness levels, and the food volume counts as lunch.

Priorat tour to 3 small wineries and hotel pick-up

A full-day Priorat wine tour from Barcelona, Tarragona or Sitges that takes you to three small family wineries with a local sommelier guide. You'll taste wines at two estates and sit down to a three-course meal with wine pairing at one of them. The day covers roughly 9 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle, designed to give a focused look at what makes the region distinctive without rushing between stops.

Paella cooking class - Local Market tour, Tapas & Wine

A 3.5-hour hands-on paella class in Valencia where you'll shop at Ruzafa Market, learn to cook authentic paella using Albufera rice and seasonal produce from local fields, and master techniques like socarrat (the crispy rice crust). Small-group workshop run by Valencian chefs; while your paella simmers, you'll make sangria and taste tapas, then sit down to eat what you've cooked with wine, salad, and homemade dessert.

Semi-Private Rioja Tour of 3 Premium Wineries from Bilbao

A full-day winery tour from Bilbao visiting three of Rioja's highest-rated estates, known for bold red blends and striking architecture including a Frank Gehry-designed building. You'll taste around 9–10 wines plus olive oil, sample local chorizo and cheese, and walk through the medieval walled town of Laguardia. Runs 8–9 hours with luxury vehicle transport and a driver-guide included; lunch is on your own.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $501

Barcelona: Rooftop Tapas & Sangria class with a Local Chef

★ 5.0 (86)

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Barcelona: Rooftop Tapas & Sangria class with a Local Chef

A three-hour rooftop cooking class where you'll learn to make Spanish tapas and sangria from a local chef in Barcelona's Barceloneta neighbourhood. You'll work with fresh ingredients sourced daily from the market, master recipes designed to be repeatable at home, and eat what you've made on a plant-lined terrace overlooking the city. Best suited to food lovers keen to pick up practical skills they can use straightaway.

Wine Tasting and Tapas in the ancient Town of Zaragoza

A 3-hour walking tour through Zaragoza's historic centre pairing four Aragonese wines from different regional appellations with matching local tapas. You'll visit gourmet shops and bars while learning how the city's gastronomy draws from Mediterranean influences and the fertile Ebro basin's produce. The guide covers local food culture and lifestyle, finishing with recommendations for the rest of your stay.

3 hoursfrom AUD $159

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