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Vidavivida Wine Journey Food and Culture Tour in Barcelona

★ 5.0 (24)

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Vidavivida Wine Journey Food and Culture Tour in Barcelona

A 4-hour guided tour combining tapas, wine tasting and cultural walking through Barcelona's old centre. You'll visit four stops sampling 9+ dishes and 7 drinks across four emblematic Spanish wine regions, while learning local stories and architectural history from someone genuinely familiar with the neighbourhood. Dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free) are accommodated on request. Best suited to late afternoon or evening.

Cádiz Tapa (food) and walking Tour - Half-Day Private tour

A 3-hour private walking tour of Cádiz combining local history and food culture, stopping at two neighbourhood tapa bars to sample eight different tapas and three wines or non-alcoholic drinks. You'll move through the city's oldest quarters on foot, learning about its past while eating and drinking as locals do. Best suited to those keen on Spanish history, street-level culture, and traditional food — not a rushed highlights tour, but a deliberate pace through neighbourhood bars and plazas.

Alicante: Fluid Art-Therapy Workshop & Wine

A 90-minute fluid art workshop in Alicante where you'll pour acrylic paint onto canvas using gravity and motion to create abstract designs, guided by an instructor at Bear Art Studio. You'll take home a finished 30×30cm round or 30×40cm rectangular piece, plus a glass of wine or soft drink. No prior art experience needed—it's designed as much for the tactile, meditative process as the final result.

Barcelona Hands On Paella Masterclass with Chef

A two-hour hands-on paella class in Barcelona where you'll cook alongside a chef, then eat a five-course meal featuring your own paella plus other Spanish dishes paired with cava and wine. You'll take home a recipe book to recreate it later. The class accommodates vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs, and pairs you randomly at cooking stations—though you'll taste multiple paella styles regardless of what you make.

Visit to Arafo Mountain Vineyard and Organic Wine Tasting

A two-hour vineyard visit in the Canary Islands where you'll walk through mountain vineyards and taste organic wines paired with local snacks. You'll learn how viticulture works at altitude on volcanic terrain, with a guide explaining the organic practices and regional winemaking. It's a straightforward introduction to Spanish island wine culture, best for those wanting a quiet, accessible afternoon outdoors without heavy physical demand.

Make Valencian 'Pizza' in Ruzafa

A 3.5-hour cooking class where you'll learn to make coca, a thin-crust Valencian pastry, in the Ruzafa neighbourhood. You'll shop for seasonal vegetables at the local market with your instructor, prepare the dough and toppings from scratch, then cook and eat what you've made alongside a seasonal salad and fruit dessert. It's naturally vegan and designed so you can recreate the recipe at home.

Spanish Tapas Workshop: Boqueria Tour & Rambla Views

A 4-hour cooking class combining a guided market tour at La Boqueria with hands-on tapas preparation in a kitchen, paired with unlimited regional Spanish wines. You'll select fresh ingredients at the market alongside chefs, then cook a selection of Spanish and Catalan small plates. Suited to food enthusiasts who want to learn technique while tasting wines that complement what you're making.

Buffet Cook and Go Tenerife

A private chef cooks a full buffet dinner at your villa in Tenerife, then leaves you to serve yourselves. Perfect for birthday parties or group celebrations where you want quality food without the restaurant hassle. Chef Roberto Medda handles setup and cooking over 3 hours; you manage the serving and cleanup. Best for groups of 8–20 where self-service works and you're comfortable handling your own drinks.

Walk & Wine: Discover the Spirit of Marina Alta, Alicante

A 4-hour guided walk through Marina Alta's historic streets paired with wine tastings at three local restaurants, each stop offering a different wine matched with a small dish. Led by a historian, you'll hear stories about the region whilst moving between venues, finishing at a scenic restaurant for additional wines and bites. Suits wine enthusiasts and curious eaters wanting cultural context alongside tasting.

Palma de Mallorca: PRIVATE Local Food And Cathedral Experience

A 3-hour private walking tour of Palma de Mallorca combining local food stops with architectural landmarks. Your guide leads you through hidden gardens, courtyards and churches before reaching the Cathedral of Light, then stops at a local market for tapas and an old bakery for Ensaimada pastries. You'll also hunt for carved stone signs in the Jewish quarter marking former shop owners' heads, finishing with drinks and detailed local history woven throughout.

Rioja Uncorked: Private Wine Experience from San Sebastián

A full-day private wine tour departing from San Sebastián that visits four Rioja wineries with guided tastings, traditional lunch included, and door-to-door transport. Led by a local expert who tailors the pace and conversation to your interests rather than following a set script, this experience prioritises depth over quantity—you'll spend unhurried time at each winery learning about production methods and terroir without the feel of a commercial tasting room.

Sabre the Moment: Cava Sabrage Class in Barcelona

A 90-minute hands-on class where you learn to sabrage — slicing open a bottle of cava with a machete using the traditional French technique. Set in Barcelona, you'll start with the history and safety fundamentals, watch a live demo, then each participant sabers their own bottle of ecological cava from a local Penedès winery. Afterwards, you'll gather in a speakeasy-style setting to drink what you've opened and enjoy cheese, olives and bread.

Guided tour glass in hand with wine tasting directly from the barrel

A 90-minute guided winery tour where you taste wines straight from the barrel while walking through Dominio de Cair's production areas. You'll learn the winery's approach to winemaking, sample three wines, and finish with a substantial charcuterie-style spread. Suited to wine enthusiasts wanting a hands-on look at how these particular wines are made, not just a sit-down tasting.

Espai Món Orxata – Horchata Culture Experience

A 90-minute cultural experience exploring 80 million years of chufa history through an interactive museum, ecological field visit, and hands-on horchata workshop in Spain's Huerta de Alboraia. You'll taste freshly made horchata (sweetened and unsweetened), almond horchata, regional pastries, and learn traditional horchata-making techniques from a working craftsperson — a rare opportunity in Valencia. The experience includes a take-home gift kit with chufa sachets, fartons, and chufa chocolate.

1h 30m – 1h 50mfrom AUD $65

Private Winery Tour near Madrid with Sommelier (6-hour)

★ 5.0 (19)

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Private Winery Tour near Madrid with Sommelier (6-hour)

A 6-hour private wine tour for Spanish wine enthusiasts, departing from central Madrid to visit two family-owned producers within the Vinos de Madrid region. You'll meet winemakers, tour vineyards and production facilities, learn traditional techniques, and taste six wines paired with tapas across both stops. A sommelier guide leads throughout, with air-conditioned transport and snacks included.

Small Group Basque Food, Pintxos and Wine Tour in San Sebastian

A guided 3.5-hour food tour through San Sebastián's best pintxo bars and traditional eateries, stopping at seven venues to eat and drink like a local. You'll taste traditional and contemporary Basque dishes, five regional alcoholic drinks, and learn how to navigate the bar scene from someone who knows it. Maximum eight people per group keeps it intimate; the pace mixes eating, walking, and conversation about Basque culinary culture.

Tapas, Drinks and the Culture of Almería

A 5-hour guided tour through Almería's tapas culture, visiting multiple bars to sample Spanish small plates and drinks while learning the city's food traditions. You'll navigate the local "tapaear" custom—a social way of eating that can feel overwhelming solo—with a guide who shares insider knowledge of where locals actually go, moving at a pace that leaves you genuinely full rather than rushed through tourist spots.

Intensive Ceramic Handbuilding Course

A five-day intensive ceramics course in a Catalonia-accredited studio where you'll learn hand-building techniques, decoration methods, and complete multiple pieces from clay to fired work. Run by Wendy and Eric of Taller Gingell—established ceramicists whose work is held in major museum collections—this course gives you dedicated studio time to develop core skills and build a cohesive body of work rather than dabble across single projects.

Paella & Alicante Adventure Food Tour

A 2 hour 15 minute guided food tour through Alicante's streets with a local guide, taking you to three tasting venues for traditional regional dishes, rice, and local drinks. You'll move at a walking pace through the city while picking up stories about its history and architecture, stopping to eat and drink rather than rushing between spots. Suits anyone keen to taste local flavour without a full cooking class commitment.

Sevilla Private Flamenco and Tapas Tour

A 4-hour private tour combining a professional flamenco performance in Triana with guided tapas and wine tasting across 2–3 local bars. You'll learn the history and cultural significance of both traditions from your local guide whilst sampling regional wines and spirits—four drinks per person included. Suits anyone wanting to experience Seville's two signature cultural pillars in one evening without the hassle of navigating solo.

Valencia: Fresh Pasta Workshop with Food at Coolinary Experience

A 2.5-hour hands-on pasta-making class led by a professional Italian chef in Valencia. You'll learn to knead, cut and shape fresh pasta using traditional techniques, then eat what you've made alongside an appetiser, dessert and drinks. The class covers ingredient selection, authentic family recipes and how food sits within Italian daily life — designed for couples, families and groups, with vegetarian options available.

Gastronomic route with pairing by the Miradors of Granada

A guided food and wine tour through Granada's viewpoints, pairing local products with the city's history. You'll spend 1–3 hours exploring iconic spots alongside an expert guide while sampling Alfacar bread, Conde de Benalúa olive oil, Calvente wines, Trevélez ham, local cheese and chocolates. Optional restaurant tastings with city views available on request—a straightforward introduction to Granada's culinary traditions and heritage.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $150

Taste Barcelona with Tapas, Wine and Catalan Traditions

★ 5.0 (18)

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Spain

Taste Barcelona with Tapas, Wine and Catalan Traditions

When Alex from our team ran this tapas tour through Sant Antoni, Barcelona felt properly lived-in rather than postcard-perfect. You're ducking into neighbourhood bars with a local guide who knows why these spots matter—not just where to pose. Over two hours, you'll hit a handful of carefully picked taverns, taste traditional Spanish and Catalan small plates, sip regional wine (including the ritual of drinking from a porró, that traditional glass jug), and pick up the stories behind each dish. Food and drinks are separate from the tour cost—expect around 5–10 euros per person at each stop. It's the kind of outing where you leave knowing Barcelona's actual food culture, not just its Instagram highlights.

Eat Like a Local in Barcelona: Tapas, Wine & Tradition

A 2–3 hour small-group walking tour through Barcelona's oldest quarters, stopping at three tapas bars to taste Catalan specialities paired with wine, vermouth or cava at each venue. You'll walk with a local guide who knows the neighbourhood histories and can steer you toward neighbourhood-specific dishes and drinks — a straightforward way to eat as locals do rather than sit at a tourist restaurant.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $109

Barcelona Historic Walking Tour and Food Experience

★ 5.0 (18)

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Spain

Barcelona Historic Walking Tour and Food Experience

A 3.5-hour walking tour through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and El Born that pairs medieval history with Spanish tapas and pinchos across three neighbourhood bars. You'll learn how the city evolved from Roman settlement through its merchant-class golden age, stopping to taste regional small plates and drinks along the way — a practical introduction to both Barcelona's layout and its food culture, not a museum-heavy sightseeing blur.

Barcelona 3-Hour Food & Wine Walking Tour

A 3-hour walking tour through Barcelona's authentic tapas bars, sampling traditional and contemporary small plates paired with wine and local drinks. You'll visit 3–4 carefully chosen venues with a local guide who knows the history of each dish and neighbourhood. The tour caps at 6 people, giving you genuine insight into how locals actually eat in the city rather than a generic tourist crawl.

Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia

A three-hour tapas and wine tour through Valencia's food scene, stopping at four bars to sample Spanish and Valencian specialities alongside regional wines. You'll learn about local eating customs—how to order, share, and navigate tapas culture—while your guide shares stories about the city's food history, architecture and neighbourhoods. Four drinks are included across the stops.

San Sebastian Pintxos experience: Taste the Best of Basque

A 2–3 hour guided walk through San Sebastian's pintxo bars where you'll taste five dishes and four local wines whilst learning about Basque culinary traditions from the chefs themselves. You'll move between several top bars in the city centre, sampling signature creations at each stop and picking up the stories behind them — ideal for anyone wanting to eat like a local without the guesswork of where to go.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $201

★ 5.0 (17)

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Spain

Visit to Bodegas Izadi

A 1 hour 15 minute winery tour at Bodegas Izadi in small groups, descending through five levels of the bodega to understand gravity-fed production methods. You'll finish in the barrel room with a seated wine tasting and brunch, designed to feel intimate rather than rushed. Suits anyone from casual wine drinkers to enthusiasts keen to understand how the wine is actually made.

Private Tour & Lunch Of Underground Winery & Countryside Estate

A 6–7 hour private tour of two family-owned estates in Madrid wine country, led by the owners in English, Spanish, or French. You'll taste three wines paired with local tapas and four olive oils at a boutique winery, explore a 17th-century town plaza, then visit the historic Carabaña Water estate—famous for its medicinal mineral waters—before finishing with paella lunch by the river. Small groups only; transport included.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $326

Vermouth and Vibes - Madrid's Hidden Vermouth Bar Experience

★ 5.0 (16)

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Spain

Vermouth and Vibes - Madrid's Hidden Vermouth Bar Experience

A three-hour small-group vermouth tasting through five authentic Madrid bars, led by a local expert. You'll taste five different vermouth styles, enjoy tapas and cheese with jamón, and learn how locals celebrate la hora del vermut—the traditional aperitif hour. Limited to six guests, so the pace stays relaxed and personal rather than rushed or crowded.

Old Town Barcelona: Tapas & Wine Like a Local

A 3-hour walking tour through Barcelona's Old Town and El Born that stops at three traditional neighbourhood bars where locals actually eat. You'll taste classic tapas—patatas bravas, Iberian ham, tortilla—paired with local wine, cava or vermut, guided by a local who knows the stories behind the food and the city. Small groups only, no tourist menus or marked-up prices.

Making art in La Palma - Los Llanos

A 2-hour art workshop in a Canarian café where you'll experiment with unconventional techniques and create an original piece, guided by an artist. No prior experience needed — the session suits absolute beginners through to practised artists. All materials are supplied, and you'll work in a relaxed café setting on La Palma's main island. Bring an open mind; the focus is on creative exploration rather than polished technique.

Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting, Cava, and Snacks from Valencia

A 4-hour guided vineyard tour in the Utiel-Requena region that walks you through winemaking from vine to glass. You'll taste two local wines and two cavas, paired with regional appetisers, and learn about the grape varieties grown on the estate. Transport is included in an air-conditioned vehicle. Runs with a minimum of two people, and suits all fitness levels.

Pamplona Pintxos Tasting Tour in the Old Town

A 2.5-hour walking food tour through Pamplona's Old Town where you'll taste five pintxos at local bars paired with three drinks of your choice (wine, beer, vermouth or soft drinks), plus dessert and coffee. Your guide is a Pamplona resident with deep knowledge of the city's culinary scene — you'll eat like a local in a group capped at ten, stopping between tastings to see the neighbourhood's key landmarks. Vegetarian options available.

Secrets of Almeria - Tapas Tour

A 2–3 hour walking food tour through Almería's market and tapas bars for first-time visitors and food enthusiasts. You'll taste items at the market, sample local olive oils, then eat and drink at neighbourhood spots the way locals do—learning how tapas culture actually works without menu confusion. Groups stay under 6 people, so the pace is unhurried and the guide attentive.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $150

Santiago Food Tour Tapas Drinks and Delights with a Local

★ 5.0 (15)

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Spain

Santiago Food Tour Tapas Drinks and Delights with a Local

A 3.5-hour walking food tour through Santiago's old town with a local guide, stopping at 4+ traditional venues for tapas and regional drinks. You'll taste signature Galician dishes—tortilla de patata, pulpo a la gallega, local cheese—and eat the equivalent of a full meal across stops. The guide shares restaurant stories and local knowledge while you experience how locals eat, not as a staged show but as an introduction to everyday Santiago food culture.

Self Guided Food Tour in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca

A self-guided food tour through Santa Catalina, Palma's most vibrant eating neighbourhood, where you visit four local restaurants at your own pace over 4 hours. You'll eat a curated dish and drink wine or beer at each stop, with all bookings and bills handled in advance via a simple web app. It suits anyone who wants to taste the area properly without the stress of group dynamics, restaurant hunting, or splitting cheques.

Private Seville Historical Food Tour of 15+ Tasty Hidden Gems

A private 3.5-hour food tour through Seville's backstreets, stopping at 15+ local spots to eat tapas, cured meats, fried dishes and drinks rooted in Andalusian tradition. You'll walk past baroque and gothic buildings, taste anchovy-vinegar preparations, pinchitos, fried aubergine with molasses, pringa sandwiches, churros with chocolate, and regional wines and beer. The private format means flexible start times and a smaller group than standard tours.

Premium Paella & Tapas Feast: Unlimited Wine & Rambla Views

A three-hour hands-on paella and tapas class in Barcelona's Las Ramblas district where you cook under expert instruction using premium ingredients from La Boqueria market. You'll prepare and eat multiple dishes whilst sampling unlimited Spanish wines and cava, plus a selection of Manchego cheese, Fuet, and Spanish olives. The format balances practical cooking technique with generous tasting — suited to food-curious adults wanting an interactive, wine-inclusive experience rather than a passive demonstration.

3 hoursfrom AUD $251

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