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Secret Rioja: Exclusive Winery Access and Tasting Masterclass

★ 5.0 (15)

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Spain

Secret Rioja: Exclusive Winery Access and Tasting Masterclass

An 8–9 hour winery tour through La Rioja's top bodegas, visiting two established wineries with the option of a third. You'll taste wines paired with local snacks, explore vine terraces and cellar facilities, and walk through the medieval village of La Guardia. Hotel pickup is included from various cities, and the itinerary can be tailored to your interests. Suited to wine enthusiasts wanting insider access without a rushed pace.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $383

Premium Paella & Tapas Feast: Unlimited Wine & Rambla Views

★ 5.0 (15)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

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.

Granada Tapas and wine tour!

A 2–3 hour guided tapas crawl through Granada's local neighbourhoods, stopping at three traditional bars to sample small plates and regional wines alongside a guide who shares the city's history and food culture. You'll taste six tapas and four drinks per person (included in the price), moving away from tourist zones to eat and drink as locals do—a structured introduction to the Spanish ritual of ir de tapas rather than a solo bar-hopping evening.

2 min – 30 minfrom AUD $114

San Sebastián Market & Lunch Tour with Basque Bites

★ 5.0 (15)

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Spain

San Sebastián Market & Lunch Tour with Basque Bites

A 3–4 hour chef-led walking tour of San Sebastián's Old Town that combines market exploration, Basque history, and pintxo crawling across three bars. You'll start at the market to scope fresh ingredients, then walk through the historic quarter learning regional culture whilst stopping for tapas paired with local wine, cider, or beer. All food and drink is included, and the guide—a practising chef—emails you Basque recipes to take home.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $333

Gourmet Food & Drinks Private Tour - Gothic Quarter & Markets

★ 5.0 (14)

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Spain

Gourmet Food & Drinks Private Tour - Gothic Quarter & Markets

A private 3-hour gourmet walking tour through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and markets, led by a local guide. You'll taste Iberian ham at La Boquería, sample pinxos with cider in a hidden tavern, try tapas and cava in Plaza del Pi, and finish with crema catalana, churros and hot chocolate. Five food stops total, three drinks included, suited to families, groups and anyone keen on Catalan food and local stories.

Coffee Tasting with a Professional in Valencia City Center

A 90-minute guided tasting of specialty coffees roasted across Valencia and Europe, led by a professional in the city centre. You'll learn how to recognise quality in a cup, explore what local Spanish roasters are doing differently, and taste alongside other coffee enthusiasts. The session includes a 250g bag of coffee to take home, plus water and snacks.

Enjoy your Paella with Purchase to Russafa Market in Valencia

A 3-hour cooking class where you'll shop at Russafa Market in Valencia, then prepare and eat authentic paella using local ingredients. You'll learn the traditional techniques and understand how Valencian food connects to regional culture and history. The experience includes market ingredients, completed dish, cured ham, cheese, and your choice of wine, sangria or soft drink.

Mallorca Winery tour and tasting of 5 wines with tapas

When Lily from our BookNow team visited Bodegas Bordoy, we got the real sense of what makes Mallorcan wine tick. This 90-minute experience walks you through the vineyard, shows you how five different wines come together, then sits you down with tapas under a shaded porch while you taste them all. The winery's been going since 2000, blending old family knowledge with modern technique — it's the kind of place that feels less like a tourist tick-box and more like someone actually wants to show you their work. Expect a mix of visitors from all over, a relaxed pace, and genuine connection to the land.

Pintxo Workshop and Fest in the secret kitchen

A 5-hour pintxo-making workshop in a Basque gastronomic society — a private social kitchen where locals cook together. You'll prepare five pintxos and a dessert, taste them alongside six glasses of local wine, and leave with recipes to host your own pintxo gathering. Pitched as the most authentic pintxo experience in San Sebastian, run by a Basque native committed to steering clear of tourist-circuit cookery.

Private Rioja Wine Tasting Tour from San Sebastian

A nine-hour private wine tour from San Sebastian into Rioja, Spain's most prominent wine region. You'll visit three wineries—ranging from traditional family operations to architecturally striking modern estates—taste 9–12 wines across the day, walk vineyard grounds, and explore the medieval village of Laguardia. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Best for serious wine enthusiasts and small groups willing to spend the day learning regional production methods and tasting styles.

Albariño Private Wine Tour from Santiago de Compostela

A private 8-hour wine tour from Santiago de Compostela through Galicia's Salnés Valley, focusing on Albariño production under the Rías Baixas appellation. You'll visit multiple cellars with a multilingual guide, learn about the region's distinctive 'parras' vine-training system and Atlantic-influenced terroir, and finish with lunch at a traditional furancho (historic wine producer's home) serving local dishes and homemade wine. Best suited to wine enthusiasts who want personalised access to producers rather than group-based tastings.

Palma Old Town & Market Walking Tour with Wine, Ham & Cheese

A 2.5-hour walking tour through Palma's old town and local market, ending with a seated tasting of regional wine, ham and cheese. Led by a local guide, it's pitched as an unhurried introduction to the city—moving at a relaxed pace through real neighbourhoods rather than rushing between tourist hotspots. You'll learn how locals shop for and value these products, then sample them in a casual atmosphere with context rather than just grabbing bites.

Workshop to learn Drawing and Watercolor in charming places

A 2-hour guided drawing and watercolour workshop in Ciutadella Park, Barcelona, designed for all skill levels. You'll learn urban sketching—capturing everyday scenes around you—with an instructor who provides all materials and coaching. The park's mix of architecture, greenery and street life gives you plenty to interpret, and you'll leave with your finished work in an envelope. No prior experience needed.

Valencia Food & Drink Private Tour: Spanish Delights Tasting

A three-hour private food tour through Valencia's El Cabanyal fishing district, led by a local guide. You'll taste more than 12 Spanish flavours — from crispy baby squid and patatas bravas to cured meats and local cheeses — across four neighbourhood taverns, markets and shops, with three drinks included per person and churros with hot chocolate to finish. Suits food lovers, families and anyone curious about Valencian gastronomy and the district's seafaring character.

Discover Sherry in Jerez

A 2.5-hour guided introduction to Sherry production and tasting in Jerez, combining a 15-minute walk through the historic centre with hands-on cellar experience. You'll taste five different Sherries and one Brandy, mostly sampled directly from the barrel, alongside a small tapa. Groups stay deliberately small to maintain an intimate atmosphere, and your guide holds Sherry Council certification.

Tapas & Sherry an Andalucian Gourmet Experience.

A 3.5-hour private cooking class in a mountain home near Málaga where you'll prepare 4–5 tapas alongside the owner, paired with tastings of local sherry, wine and olive oil. You'll cook in a working kitchen, learn the stories and techniques behind Andalucian dishes, and leave with recipes to recreate them. Best suited to food-focused groups happy to learn hands-on, in a rural setting away from town.

Basque cuisine cooking class

A 2.5-hour hands-on cooking class in San Sebastian's Old Town where you learn core Basque techniques by preparing four signature dishes—Spanish omelette, cod al pil pil, stuffed piquillo peppers, and Basque cheesecake—then taste your work with wine or local cider. Small groups (up to 8) mean personalised feedback on knife work, timing and sauce-making; you leave with recipes and professional tips on sourcing ingredients that define the city's obsessive approach to flavour.

Discover the artisan producers of the mountain

A 10-hour farm-to-table experience in Spain's Basque Country, led by a native guide who sources ingredients directly from mountain artisan producers. You'll visit working farms, prepare and cook lunch together at a traditional gastronomic society, and taste local wines and ciders throughout the day. The focus is on small-scale, authentic production rather than tourist-focused venues — your guide offers a money-back guarantee if you're unsatisfied.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1233

Castanets for Beginners: Introduction Class (with Dance Demo)

★ 5.0 (13)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Castanets for Beginners: Introduction Class (with Dance Demo)

A one-hour practical introduction to castanets, the iconic Spanish percussion instrument. You'll learn basic techniques and history whilst handling quality castanets, with a live flamenco dance demonstration included. Designed for complete beginners with no prior musical experience needed — you'll leave understanding how this instrument fits into Spanish culture and flamenco tradition.

Full Rioja Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao - Private Tour

A private wine tour of Rioja's premier vineyards departing from Bilbao, lasting 7–8 hours. You'll visit two wineries for tastings (3–4 wines each), learn how Rioja's diverse grape varieties are processed, and enjoy a traditional lunch in the medieval village of LaGuardia. Private transport and an air-conditioned vehicle are included throughout.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $677

★ 5.0 (12)

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Spain

Private Cooking Class

A 3-hour private cooking class in Spain's Basque Country where you'll learn to prepare authentic regional dishes under chef guidance. You'll work through recipes spanning coastal seafood and mountain stews, then taste what you've made paired with wine. It's designed for anyone wanting to take Basque flavours home in both memory and technique — no prior cooking experience required.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1170

The Real Rioja Explore Tour - Private experience

★ 5.0 (12)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

The Real Rioja Explore Tour - Private experience

A 9.5-hour private wine tour of La Rioja's Alavesa region, visiting three wineries and the medieval town of Laguardia. You'll see winemaking from vine to barrel at a family operation, taste wines in a valley-view setting, explore 11th-century cellars carved into the hillside, and eat tapas throughout. Includes private transport, all tastings, and lunch.

Bordeaux Uncorked: Private Premium Wine Tour from San Sebastian

A full-day private wine tour from San Sebastian into Bordeaux's Saint-Émilion region, covering tasting classes with a sommelier, a guided 17th-century winery visit, and a four-course seasonal lunch with wine pairings. Suited to wine enthusiasts and groups wanting a structured, luxe introduction to the area without self-driving. You'll spend roughly 10 hours out, with transport, guide and driver all included; the sommelier-led tasting distinguishes this from standard cellar visits.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1287

Spanish Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Central Madrid with Lola

★ 5.0 (12)

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Spain

Spanish Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Central Madrid with Lola

A 3.5-hour cooking class in central Madrid where you'll learn to make 2–3 traditional Spanish dishes — including paella — from your host Lola's family recipes, then eat what you've made together. Small groups, local wine included, and suited to anyone wanting hands-on introduction to Spanish cuisine without the private-class price tag. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available on request.

Market Tour & Paella or Fideua Cooking in Nicole's Barcelona Home

A private 4-hour cooking class in Nicole's Barcelona apartment where you'll learn to make paella or fideua from scratch, paired with a homecooked Spanish meal and local wine. The optional market tour starts at Mercat de Sants, where Nicole introduces you to ingredient vendors before heading back to cook. Nicole trained at a Michelin-accredited school and tailors classes to dietary needs—vegetarian, vegan and lactose-free options available.

Private Hondarribia Tour & Gastronomic Society Meal

A 6-hour private tour of Hondarribia, the Basque coastal town facing France, culminating in a 4-course dinner at a traditional gastronomic society. You'll explore the town's dual character — beaches and cliffs — then eat, drink and celebrate Basque-style inside a members' dining club, where food and wine are central to the experience. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport included.

Rías Baixas Private Tour with Wine Tasing, Food, Mussels Boat and Pickup

An 8–9 hour private guided tour of Spain's Rías Baixas wine region, combining winery visits, a mussel-farm boat trip with all-you-can-eat mussels, lunch at a traditional furancho, and stops across five historic towns. You'll travel by private vehicle with a multilingual guide who tailors the itinerary to your interests, visiting the region's key wine and cultural landmarks in a single day.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $535

The Mediterranean Diet & Lifestyle Cooking Class.

★ 5.0 (11)

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Spain

The Mediterranean Diet & Lifestyle Cooking Class.

A 3.5-hour cooking class where you'll learn to prepare Mediterranean dishes using seasonal, local ingredients at a mountain home in Spain. You'll cook alongside instructors, understand the health benefits of each component, and share the meal you've made in a relaxed setting—either outdoors under grapevines or by a winter fire. This is less about diet rules and more about adopting a slower, ingredient-focused approach to eating with others.

Sketching workshops in Barcelona for everyone

A 2-hour sketching workshop in Barcelona where you'll draw architectural landmarks including the Sagrada Familia, led by step-by-step instruction and live demonstration. No prior drawing experience needed — the workshop teaches you to focus on the essentials of landscape sketching using proven techniques and visual tricks. You'll leave with a completed sketch and all materials supplied.

Discover the unique wine and villages of the Sierra de Salamanca

A 9–10 hour wine tour through the Sierra de Salamanca appellation, combining vineyard walks with visits to remote medieval villages and two winery tastings. You'll taste reds and whites at each stop, enjoy tapas paired with wine, and have a three-course lunch at a local restaurant featuring grilled meats and regional wine. The host, Don Federico, guides the day with local expertise and a relaxed pace. Suited to wine enthusiasts and anyone curious about how terrain shapes flavour in one of Spain's least-known regions.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $426

Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera

★ 5.0 (11)

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Spain

Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera

A full-day private wine tour from Seville to Jerez de la Frontera, visiting two established wineries with tastings of sherries, vermouth, sherry vinegar and brandy, plus a three-course lunch at a local restaurant and a walk through the old town. Designed for serious wine enthusiasts, this 8.5-hour experience combines hands-on cellar visits with food and wine education in one of Spain's most important wine regions.

Gastronomic Tour of Pintxos in San Sebastián

A 90-minute guided walk through San Sebastián's pintxos culture with a local born in the city. You'll stop at three bars to sample three pintxos paired with local drinks—txakoli, cider, and wine—chosen for quality and authenticity rather than tourist volume. The guide navigates you through neighbourhoods where locals actually eat, explaining the food and regional wine traditions as you go.

Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour in La Rioja with lunch

A full-day private wine tour through La Rioja's three established wineries, suited to wine enthusiasts keen to understand production from harvest to barrel ageing. You'll taste 2–4 wines at each bodega, visit the medieval town of Laguardia, and eat a traditional Rioja lunch at a local restaurant. Nine hours total, covering the region's core producers and food culture in one outing.

Half-Day Small Group VIP Culinary Tour in Madrid

A three-hour guided tasting tour through Madrid's neighbourhood tapas bars and family taverns, designed for small groups keen to experience the city's culinary culture beyond the guidebook. You'll sample regional Spanish dishes and local wines whilst learning how immigrant communities and traditional provincial cooking have shaped Madrid's food scene. The tour emphasises the social, unhurried nature of Spanish eating — watching street life unfold over multiple stops rather than racing through a checklist.

The Flavours of Barcelona

A 3-hour guided food tour through Barcelona focusing on Catalan cuisine, with 10 tastings of local dishes, drinks and pastries paired with cultural commentary on iconic neighbourhoods. Your host curates stops based on your preferences—vegetarian and other dietary needs are accommodated—and walks you through working markets and family-run eateries rather than tourist-trap restaurants, giving you a genuine sense of how locals actually eat.

2 hours Craft workshop "The Alhambra with your hands"

A 2-hour hands-on craft workshop in central Granada where you'll learn Andalusian decorative techniques and create a finished piece—your choice of tile mosaic, painted plaster panel with gold leaf, or marquetry chessboard. Suitable for children, adults and families, it's run by an artisan in a relaxed studio 500m from the Cathedral, with all materials provided and coffee or tea included.

Centennial olive trees, the largest mill and professional tasting.

A four-hour guided tour through Cazorla's olive groves and Spain's largest mill, culminating in a professional tasting of extra virgin olive oil. You'll explore centuries-old trees and the landscape that produces a quarter of the world's olive oil, then learn production methods and taste oils guided by an expert. Suit yourself if you want to understand olive culture beyond the bottle.

Local Tapas, Beer and Wine Tour of Madrid All Inclusive

A 3-hour guided tapas tour through Madrid's local bar scene, hitting four neighbourhood spots to taste regional small plates and a drink at each stop. You'll move between bars on foot with a bilingual guide, sampling typical Madrid and Spanish dishes alongside vermouth, wine, beer or soft drinks (non-alcoholic options for under-18s). Suits anyone keen to eat like a local and meet other travellers without the formality of a sit-down meal.

Private tour to La Rioja : Visit 2 premium wineries with lunch

A private 8–9 hour wine tour departing Bilbao into La Rioja's wine country, visiting two established wineries with tastings and food pairings at each, followed by a light pintxos lunch in the medieval village of Laguardia. Designed for wine drinkers who want structure and expert commentary rather than a self-guided cellar crawl, with a driver handling the roads between stops.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $551

Workshop of Spanish Cocktails Sangria, Red Summer and Kalimotxo

★ 5.0 (11)

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Spain

Workshop of Spanish Cocktails Sangria, Red Summer and Kalimotxo

A 90-minute cocktail workshop in central Madrid where you'll learn to make sangria, red summer, and kalimotxo—three Spanish classics—plus understand the cultural traditions behind them. You'll prepare drinks hands-on, discover when locals serve each one, and can add a tapas pairing to deepen the experience. It's held steps from Puerta del Sol, making it a genuine local activity rather than tourist theatre.

1h 30mfrom AUD $67

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