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Barcelona Spanish Wine and Tapas Tour in a Local Neighborhood

★ 4.9 (348)

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Barcelona Spanish Wine and Tapas Tour in a Local Neighborhood

A 2.5–3 hour wine and tapas tour through a local Barcelona neighbourhood, led by a guide who prioritises community over commission. You'll visit family-owned bars serving 8–12 different tapas (customised for allergies, dietary restrictions, vegan/vegetarian/pescatarian), paired with four glasses of lesser-known Spanish wines from different regions. The tour deliberately avoids standard tourist circuits and high-volume venues, aiming to preserve authentic local culture and support independent businesses rather than chase discounts.

2h 30m – 3h 10mfrom AUD $132

San Sebastian Pintxos Tour for Gourmets in the Old Town

★ 4.9 (336)

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San Sebastian Pintxos Tour for Gourmets in the Old Town

A 3-hour gourmet pintxos tour through San Sebastian's Old Town, led by local guides in English, for serious food enthusiasts who want to taste rather than queue. You'll visit multiple bars with reserved seating, sampling 7 premium pintxos paired with 5 regional drinks — Rioja, Txakoli, natural cider and more — plus a sweet finish. Groups stay small (max 10 people), and the operator has been running these tours since 2005.

Madrid Food Walking Tour with Tapas and Vermouth

A guided 2.5-hour food walk through La Latina and Madrid Centro where you'll eat nine tapas across five local eateries paired with five Spanish drinks—vermouth, tinto de verano, sweet wine, and craft beer. The tour handles all reservations and routing so you arrive hungry and move straight to eating; expect award-winning Spanish tortilla, squid-ink calamari sandwiches, stuffed mushrooms, and chocolate with churros, plus time to chat with chefs about tapas culture.

Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English

A 3.5-hour hands-on cooking class in Spain's Basque region that pairs a morning market tour with your chef, followed by preparation and lunch of local dishes. You'll see how Basque cooks source fresh ingredients and learn the techniques behind the region's renowned food culture, with a glass of wine included and an apron to take home.

Rioja Icons: Marqués de Riscal & Ysios Wine Tour from Bilbao

A full-day wine tour from Bilbao visiting two of Rioja's flagship wineries — Marqués de Riscal and Ysios — with guided estate tours, tastings, and a traditional tapas lunch in a medieval village. You'll see two radically different approaches to winery design (one historic, one contemporary) and taste both classic and modern Rioja styles, all in small groups led entirely in English. Best for wine lovers with a morning-to-evening commitment and comfort with coach travel.

Barcelona Rooftop Paella Cooking Class with Sangria & Local Host

A 2-hour rooftop cooking class where you'll learn to make paella from scratch, covering both traditional Costa Brava methods and adaptable techniques for ingredients available at home. You'll work in a small group, prepare homemade sangria, then eat the paella you've cooked together. Suits couples, families, food enthusiasts, and groups looking for a hands-on culinary experience with a local host.

Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña

A 3-hour market-to-table cooking workshop in A Coruña where you shop at Plaza de Lugo's celebrated produce market with a local food guide, then cook and eat lunch together in a central kitchen. You'll handle the ingredients yourself, learn about Galician seafood and regional cooking directly from fishmongers and your host, and taste what you've made — all in a small, unhurried setting rather than a busy group class.

2 Wineries Small Group Tour with Free Hotel PickUp from Sitges

A 4-hour small-group wine tour departing Sitges that takes you through the Penedès region to taste wines and cava at two local wineries. You'll be picked up from your hotel at 2:30 pm and travel by van with a knowledgeable guide who explains the winemaking process and regional varieties. Light snacks accompany tastings. Best suited to groups of up to 8 people looking for an afternoon experience without the commitment of a full day.

Make Authentic Espadrilles in Seville

A 2-hour workshop in Seville where you'll hand-stitch an authentic pair of espadrilles under guidance from master artisans, then take home your finished shoes. You'll learn the history of this traditional Spanish footwear, choose your base size, stitching style, lace colour and type, and celebrate with cava and snacks when you're done. It's a rare souvenir that's actually wearable—nothing mass-produced.

Your Cava, Your Story – Wine workshop experience at Artcava

A 3-hour hands-on cava workshop where you'll learn the Catalan sparkling wine's production process, taste three or more varieties, and finish your own bottle through disgorging, corking, and labelling. Held at a historic farmhouse, you'll work directly with owners and guides who walk you through cava's winemaking traditions, then enjoy tapas tasting. Ideal for anyone keen to understand how cava is actually made, not just drink it.

Leathercraft Workshop in the Rastro of Madrid

A three-hour hands-on leathercraft workshop in central Madrid where you'll design and make your own leather item—wallet, purse, handbag, glasses case or custom piece—entirely by hand with continuous instructor support. Set in La Latina, steps from the famous El Rastro street market and surrounded by antique shops, leather retailers and cafés, you'll take home a finished, functional object and a glass of wine or soft drink with an appetiser included.

Manilva Oceanfront Wine Experience in the Marbella Area

A two-hour wine tour in Manilva exploring a small Mediterranean vineyard and winery facing urban pressure. You'll learn viticulture and winemaking traditions at CIVIMA, then taste three NILVA wines at the clifftop Peñoncillo Vineyard overlooking the sea and Africa, with ham and cheese included. Suits anyone interested in Spanish wine culture and coastal scenery without needing strenuous activity.

Taste Tradition 4 Wineries and Tapas Bar

A 6-hour wine tour through La Geria in Lanzarote, visiting four wineries and a heritage tapas bar dating to 1890, all set against views of Timanfaya National Park's volcanic landscape. You'll taste wines at each stop and enjoy brunch and tapas; ideal for wine enthusiasts wanting to experience the region's volcanic terroir and traditional food culture without pretence.

Picualia, olive oil mill tour & EVOO tasting

A 90-minute tour of an active olive oil mill where you'll learn how extra virgin oil is produced from tree to bottle, then taste several oils to understand quality differences. You'll walk through the production facility during harvest season (typically autumn–winter) and see the equipment and processes that turn olives into oil, making it ideal for food enthusiasts and anyone curious about Mediterranean agriculture.

Rioja & Txakoli Wine Tasting in Bilbao with a Local Sommelier

A 90-minute wine tasting led by a sommelier where you'll sample 5 Spanish wines from small family producers, paired with local snacks in a private tasting room. Groups stay small (max 12 people), so you get personalised attention and direct insight into the winemakers behind each bottle. Ideal for anyone wanting to understand what distinguishes Rioja and Txakoli without the tourist-group feel.

Pintxo and Tapas tour with local Food Expert

A 3-hour walking food tour through Bilbao led by a food and photography expert, where you'll stop at 5 different bars to eat pintxos (refined Basque tapas) and drink local pairings. The route and menu shift daily between traditional and contemporary dishes — think anchovies, octopus, bacalao in pil-pil, and local ciders or txakoli — and you'll pass through Ribera Market and learn about Basque culture along the way. You eat and drink what locals actually do, not a tourist-focused version.

Private Rioja wine tasting tour with local lunch

A private 8–9 hour wine tour through Rioja's vineyards, led by an experienced local guide who speaks English, Spanish or Basque. You'll taste wines at select producers, then eat lunch at a working local restaurant—not a tourist spot. Hotel pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned transport, and all road costs are included. Suited to wine enthusiasts and food lovers who want a personalised day without group dynamics.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $660

Private Wine and Oil Tour in the Priorat Wine Region

★ 4.9 (48)

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Spain

Private Wine and Oil Tour in the Priorat Wine Region

A full-day private wine and olive oil tour through Spain's Priorat region, 100km south of Barcelona. You'll visit wineries representing both local appellations of origin, taste organic oil directly with a farmer, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, all guided by a multilingual local in an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour is fully customisable to your winery preferences and can be shortened to half-day, with flexible pickup from Falset-Marçà train station or anywhere within Priorat.

7 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $434

★ 4.9 (36)

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Oil Tasting Workshop

A one-hour-ten-minute tasting workshop in Jaén where you'll sample three distinct olive oils and learn about the region's defining product. You'll taste across different varieties and grades, getting a practical sense of how quality, harvest timing and processing methods shape flavour — useful grounding whether you're new to olive oil or already cook with it regularly.

Unique Self-Guided Food Tour in Palma Old Town, Mallorca

A self-guided food tour through Palma Old Town where you visit four restaurants at your own pace, each serving a surprise dish paired with wine or a drink of your choice. No group guide, no crowds, and no bill-splitting stress—your route is mapped in a web app, tables are pre-booked, and payment is handled upfront. Ideal for couples or small groups who want control over their pace and experience.

Málaga Small‑Group Wine Tour – Álora Castle Views & 4 Tastings

A small-group wine tour of Álora, a white-washed hilltop town near Málaga, limited to eight people. You'll spend five to six hours exploring a 10th-century castle, walking a family vineyard of native grapes, and tasting four boutique wines on a terrace with Andalusian tapas. Private transport means you skip the drive and navigate winding streets without stress.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $150

Malaga: The Ultimate Flamenco & Tapas Tour

★ 4.9 (31)

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Malaga: The Ultimate Flamenco & Tapas Tour

A 3.5-hour evening combining live flamenco performance with a full dinner and drinks in Malaga. You'll watch an authentic flamenco show, then move to a dining venue where a multi-course meal and five drinks (wine or beer) are included. This suits anyone keen to experience the region's music and food culture together, though it's not suitable for pregnant travellers or strict vegans.

Spanish cooking class in Granada

A 3-hour cooking class in Granada where you'll learn to prepare signature Spanish dishes from scratch, covering knife skills, rice varieties, and core techniques. You'll cook a full meal together, then sit down to eat it with sangria included. Suits anyone keen to pick up practical Spanish cooking skills and leave with a solid repertoire of techniques you can use at home.

Jamón Experience Masterclass: The Ultimate Ham & Cava Tasting

A 90-minute tasting masterclass where you'll sample seven jamón varieties—from Gran Reserva to 100% Ibérico Bellota—paired with Spanish wines and cava, guided by a professional jamón expert. Held near Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, this is a structured education in Spanish ham quality and production rather than a casual tasting, ideal for food enthusiasts or anyone curious about how terroir and breed affect flavour and texture.

Barcelona Gothic Quarter Tapas & Taverns Food & Wine Tour

A 3.5-hour guided walking tour through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, stopping at three century-old taverns to taste 10+ tapas and sample vermouth, cava, and regional wines. You'll move through narrow medieval alleyways, visit bars locals frequent, and learn about Catalan culture and food traditions. The evening version (PM) includes enough food for a full dinner with 5 drinks; the morning version (AM) covers lunch with 4 drinks. An English-speaking guide leads; private and group options available.

Granada Tapas and Wine Small Group Tour

A 3.5-hour walking tour through Granada's city centre combining tapas, local wines and food history. You'll taste cured ham from mountain producers, dried fruits from one of Spain's oldest grocers, and traditional Granada dishes at a family-run restaurant, all while passing key cultural landmarks. Suited to food-focused travellers keen to learn how local ingredients shape regional cuisine.

Ultimate Barcelona Food Tour with visit to a Local Market

A 3-hour walking food tour through Barcelona's neighbourhoods, taking in Santa Caterina Market, El Born, and La Barceloneta with an expert local guide and small group (max 9). You'll taste jamón ibérico, cheese and olives at the market, visit a 19th-century bakery and specialty shop, try vermouth and bombas at a seaside bodega, then finish with seafood paella in a family-run restaurant. The tour covers breakfast and lunch, with wine included.

Madrid Local's Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History

A 3.5-hour evening walking tour through central Madrid's oldest quarters, combining tapas tastings at local bars with guided history of Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and the Royal Palace exterior. You'll move through narrow period streets stopping for Spanish wine and regional small plates at family-run establishments, led by a local guide. Suits those keen on both food and Madrid's evolution from medieval settlement to modern capital, with moderate fitness required.

Malaga Organic Vineyard and Winery Six Wines Tapas and Transfer

A 4–5 hour small-group wine tasting at a family-run organic vineyard near Malaga, with return transport from the city centre included. You'll taste six wines paired with gourmet tapas and shared platters of cured meats and cheese at Antonio's working winery, typically hosting no more than 8 guests. This is a low-key, invitation-style experience at a real working property rather than a commercial venue, with air-conditioned minibus pickup and drop-off built in.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $159

★ 4.9 (401)

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Barcelona Markets Tour

A guided 2–3 hour walking tour through Barcelona's markets and Gothic Quarter, starting at the world-renowned Boqueria Market with tastings of nougat and olives, then moving through the Ramblas, Santa Caterina's medieval-monastery-site, and finishing at El Born Market with an olive oil tasting. You'll learn Catalan food traditions and spot landmarks like the Miró mosaic and Santa Maria del Mar church, with time to buy from vendors along the way.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $50

★ 4.9 (400)

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Spain

Madrid Tapas Crawl ️Tour by FLT

A 2.5-hour tapas tour through a local neighbourhood in Madrid, led by a knowledgeable guide who takes you to four family-run bars where Madrileños actually eat. You'll taste cured Iberian ham, Spanish omelette, patatas bravas, jamón croquetas, and local cheeses alongside four drinks—wine, beer, sangría or vermouth—with enough food to constitute a full meal. Designed for small groups and pitched at real flavour rather than tourist spectacle.

San Sebastian Evening Pintxo Tour with Wine

A 3-hour small-group tour through San Sebastián's Old Town where you'll visit six pintxos bars and taste Basque tapas paired with cider or local wine at each stop. You'll move between classic traditional establishments and contemporary Basque bars with a culinary expert guide, capped at 10 people per group to keep the experience intimate and unhurried.

Madrid: Tapas Walking Tour with Food and Drinks Included

A two-and-a-half-hour walking tour through La Latina and Madrid Centro where you'll taste nine classic tapas and five local drinks at five bars with a local food expert. Everything's arranged in advance — reservations, route, menu — so you just show up hungry. You'll stop at historic landmarks like Plaza Mayor and San Miguel Market between tastings, and meet the bar owners who'll explain Madrid's tapas culture. Works equally well for solo diners or groups.

Sangria Workshop and Tasting with Local Cheese

A 2-hour workshop in central Madrid where you learn to blend wine, fruit and spices into sangria, then taste your creation alongside local Spanish cheese. You'll work in a social group setting with a guide who walks you through technique and flavour pairing, finishing with a tasting of what you've made. Suits anyone curious about Spanish wine culture or looking for a hands-on food experience in Madrid.

Private Priorat Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch from Barcelona

A 12-hour private wine tour from Barcelona into Spain's Priorat region, one of the world's most celebrated wine areas. You'll visit three boutique wineries for exclusive tastings, enjoy a three-course lunch paired with local wines, and return to your Barcelona accommodation. The route and lunch venue vary — sometimes at a winery cellar, sometimes at a traditional local restaurant — giving you insider access to producers and bottles that are difficult to source outside the region.

12 hoursfrom AUD $802

Rioja Wine Tour: wineries and Laguardia from Bilbao

★ 4.9 (128)

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Spain

Rioja Wine Tour: wineries and Laguardia from Bilbao

An 8-hour wine tour from Bilbao into La Rioja's vineyard country, visiting two working wineries to taste and compare traditional and modern production methods, then exploring the medieval walled town of Laguardia with its cobbled streets and underground cellars. You'll sample wines at source and eat a light pintxos lunch paired with local bottles. No wine knowledge required—just bring curiosity. Small groups and private options available; hotel pick-up included on standard bookings.

AOVEland : Premium Experience in Author's Mill (Baeza)

A 90-minute olive oil experience in Baeza's modern AOVEland mill, where you'll move through an audiovisual introduction to oil production, taste three premium extra-virgin varieties, sample local products, and walk through a state-of-the-art pressing facility. Suited to anyone curious about how Spain's most celebrated oil is made, in a setting that blends contemporary design with working agriculture.

Visit to the winery with a tasting of 3 wines and appetizers

A two-hour winery visit in Spain that combines a guided tour of the production facilities and winemaking history with a seated tasting of three wines paired with three appetizers. You'll learn how the wines are made in an educational but relaxed setting, with the tasting typically held on the terrace weather permitting. The experience suits curious drinkers of any fitness level and welcomes families with young children.

Evening Tapas Tour in Malaga

A small-group evening tapas tour through Malaga's old town for up to 10 people, lasting 2.5 hours. You'll walk between traditional eateries and lesser-known spots, tasting Spanish tapas and local wines while learning about the city's food culture from a guide. Suits cruise passengers, first-time visitors and anyone wanting to eat and drink like a local without the tourist script.

Premium Cooking Class in Designer Loft: Paella & Spanish Tapas

A 3-hour hands-on cooking class in a designer Barcelona loft where you'll learn to cook paella, sangria and Spanish tapas from professional chefs using local ingredients. You'll cook, drink wine or beer throughout, then sit down to eat what you've made with wine pairings. The venue overlooks the Cathedral, and you'll take home the apron and digital recipes. Best for anyone wanting to pick up genuine Spanish cooking techniques in a relaxed, small-group setting.

3 hoursfrom AUD $175

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