Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.
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.
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.
A 2–3 hour countryside walk through an olive grove with tastings of extra-virgin oil, natural soaps and local jams. You'll learn how the estate grows and produces its goods, and during October harvest season you can help pick olives by hand. It suits anyone after a slower-paced, hands-on introduction to regional food production without crowds or sales pressure — ideal for families with prams, older visitors, or anyone keen to move at a gentle pace.
When Alex from our team hit up this Barcelona beer spot, we found ourselves in a proper working craft bar rather than a tourist tasting room. The experience walks you through Catalan and international craft beers with actual flavour breakdowns, then settles into live music with the regulars. The whole thing runs about two and a half hours—long enough to relax but short enough to still make your evening plans. The vibe's relaxed, the bar's genuine, and locals drift in and out around you.
When Noah from our team ran this eight-hour Gran Canaria tour, we found ourselves in the island's quieter southeast corner, trading beaches for salt pans and mountain caves. The day strings together three distinct stops — historic salt production at Tenefé, ancient granaries tucked into cliffs at La Audiencia, and a working goat cheese operation at La Jaira de Ana where you roll up your sleeves and make your own. It's a small-group affair with a bilingual guide, and the mix of hands-on activity, local food culture, and genuine working landscapes feels unhurried. You get picked up and ferried between sites in air-conditioned comfort, which matters when the sun gets going.
A two-hour social painting session in Alicante where you'll complete a guided artwork while sipping wine or beer. No artistic experience required — a professional artist leads you through a choice of themes (local landscapes, pop art, and others) step by step. All supplies come ready to use, a playlist runs throughout, and you'll leave with a finished canvas. Best suited to groups of friends, hen parties, or anyone after a relaxed creative night out.
A full-day wine tour of Ribera del Duero's acclaimed Tempranillo region, departing from Madrid hotels. You'll visit two wineries chosen to match your knowledge level—whether that's modern cellars, family producers, or historic estates—and taste three wines at each stop. Lunch at a local restaurant (self-paid, around €45) breaks up the day, though you can skip it and return earlier if you prefer. Groups capped at 8 guests keep things intimate and flexible.
A 3-hour guided bike ride through Valencia that connects coastal and rural landscape while sampling horchata culture. You'll cycle between the seaside and Valencian countryside, learning about local agriculture and traditions, stopping for freshly made horchata and a sweet snack. Suits anyone wanting a gentle introduction to the region's food heritage without heavy exertion.
A 90-minute walk through a family-run organic olive grove in Andalusia, followed by a guided tasting of extra virgin olive oil. You'll see sustainable farming practices firsthand—soil management, natural pest control, water conservation—then learn to identify oil quality markers and flavour profiles with a professional taster. Finishes with tasting oils paired with bread and seasonal fruit. Suits anyone curious about food provenance and willing to be on their feet outdoors.
A 4.5-hour hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to make authentic paella from a chef, tour Barcelona's La Boqueria Market for fresh ingredients, then watch a live flamenco performance. You'll prepare both the main dish and Spanish dessert, taste tapas, make sangria, and take home recipe cards. A full cultural and culinary experience that combines market-to-table cooking with live Spanish performance.
A three-hour interactive cooking class and dinner show where Chef Roberto teaches professional techniques while preparing a multi-course meal tailored to your tastes and dietary requirements. You'll learn practical kitchen secrets, watch the chef work, and enjoy the finished dishes with cava and canapés. Ideal for birthdays or special occasions seeking hands-on culinary education paired with a plated dinner experience.
A four-hour small-group tour combining wine education with historic sights near Alicante. You'll visit a traditional winery for three guided tastings paired with regional tapas, then explore La Mola Castle (12th century) and the nearby Sanctuary of Santa Maria Magdalena, a modernist landmark. Bilingual guides lead both the tasting and the castle walk, with air-conditioned transport between stops.
An 8.5-hour wine tour through Ribera del Duero's lesser-known bodegas, paired with roasted Castilian lamb. You'll visit three distinct wineries with tastings at each, guided by a local expert who sources access through long-standing relationships rather than standard tourist circuits. Private air-conditioned transport is included within the region; pickup outside Ribera del Duero incurs an extra fee.
A 3-hour hands-on workshop in Almería where you'll learn traditional pita wood craftsmanship from a certified artisan. This is the only centre in Spain dedicated entirely to naturally sustainable pita wood work, holding both Natural Park Brand and Artisan Quality certifications. You'll create a functional craft or musical instrument using traditional techniques, then customise it with laser engraving to take home—a rare chance to work with a material sourced and processed to the highest environmental standards.
A 5-hour private gourmet food tour through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter followed by skip-the-line entry to Sagrada Familia. You'll taste Iberian ham at La Boquería market, sample pinxos and tapas at five carefully chosen spots, and finish with churros and chocolate before exploring Gaudí's basilica at your own pace with an audio guide. Your local guide navigates the medieval streets and shares Barcelona's history while you eat and drink your way through the neighbourhood.
When Lily from our BookNow team ran this Madrid evening tour through La Latina, she found a proper food crawl that skips the tourist traps. You're moving through one of the city's oldest neighbourhoods — all narrow medieval streets and packed tapas bars — stopping at four carefully picked spots to eat, drink, and soak up how locals actually spend their nights. It's four hours of generous plates, proper Spanish wine and vermouth pours, and small groups that mean you're not herded like cattle. La Latina fills up come dusk, but this tour threads you through the good spots before the crush.
A 3-hour walking food tour through Barcelona's El Born neighbourhood that traces Catalan cuisine from market basics to modern creative tapas. You'll visit Santa Caterina market, taste pintxos at a traditional Basque bar, drink from a Spanish porron, and finish at a bodega where you'll make pan amb tomaquet (tomato bread). Includes food tastings and one drink at each stop.
A 2.5-hour hands-on cooking class in Barcelona where you'll prepare Seafood Paella, Spanish Tortilla, and Chorizo in Cider under a chef's direction, then eat what you've made. You'll mix Sangría throughout the session with unlimited servings, and leave with printed recipes. Suits anyone keen to learn core Spanish dishes and eat lunch straightaway after.
A three-hour private walking tour through Barcelona's markets led by a local food expert, focusing on Catalan culinary culture rather than rushed sampling. You'll visit iconic markets like La Boqueria, taste authentic regional products, and learn how markets function as living cultural spaces. The guide contextualises differences between Catalan, Spanish, and Mediterranean cuisines while weaving in stories about sourcing and daily life.
A 4-hour walking tour through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and El Born that combines food tastings at local spots with neighbourhood history and stories. You'll visit family-run establishments and markets, tasting Catalan specialities while a local guide explains the cultural significance behind each dish and landmark. Small groups mean you skip the tourist queues and eat where locals eat.
A 3-hour guided tasting tour of Barcelona's La Boqueria Market, where you'll move between stalls sampling oysters, Ibérico ham, cava and other local produce while learning how the market shapes the city's food culture. You'll start with a small breakfast and work through a structured tasting menu at market stops, finishing with dessert. It's suited to food-focused travellers who want to eat like locals without navigating the market alone.
A 4-hour walking tour that combines tapas, drinks and local stories across Barcelona's old centre. You'll stop at four venues for 11+ dishes and four drinks while learning about 2000 years of architecture, art and history from someone who knows the city well. Tours run at noon or evening depending on whether you want lunch or dinner, with adaptations available for dietary requirements and mobility needs.
A 4.5-hour wine tour of Gran Canaria's volcanic vineyards, led by guides with a decade's experience in the region. You'll visit family-owned wineries, taste wines made from grapes grown in volcanic soil, and take in panoramic views from elevated vineyard sites. Groups stay small at eight people, with private transport and bilingual guides included. Suits anyone wanting to understand what makes Gran Canaria's wine distinctive without heavy physical demands.
A 90-minute wine and food tasting in A Coruña's Old City centred on three Galician wines paired with regional specialities: a cheese board, traditional empanada, and octopus prepared in local style. Each wine is introduced with details on its origin, production method and flavour profile, while the food showcases what defines Galician gastronomy. Suit anyone keen to taste genuine regional food and wine without a long commitment.
A 3.5-hour private walking tour of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter combining local history with tastings of six traditional Catalan and Spanish sweets. You'll move at a relaxed pace through historic streets with a local guide who contextualises the city's relationship with iconic treats like churros con chocolate, turrón, and horchata. Designed for sweet lovers seeking cultural flavour alongside sugar.
A 2-hour tapas tasting in Santiago's old town where you'll sample five traditional Galician dishes—from marinated pork to almond cake—paired with two drinks of your choice. Held in an authentic local bar, it's designed to give you a genuine taste of the region's culinary identity rather than a tourist experience. Best suited to food-curious visitors keen to try regional specialities in a relaxed, neighbourhood setting.
A 3-hour winery tour and tasting in Lanzarote centred on volcanic soils and the winery's heritage. You'll walk through the cellar with the owner and winemaker, taste four signature wines paired with light snacks, and learn how the island's volcanic landscape shapes the wines. It's intimate rather than mass-market, pitched at anyone wanting to understand the story behind what's in the glass rather than a quick sampling.
A private 3.5-hour cooking class in Madrid's Huertas neighbourhood where you'll shop at Antón Martín market with your guide, then cook Spanish tapas and paella Valenciana in a dedicated restaurant kitchen before sitting down to a three-course lunch with wine or beer. You'll learn authentic techniques and leave with recipes to recreate the dishes at home.
A 3-hour private cooking class combining paella preparation with cava sabrage—the theatrical sword-opening of Spanish sparkling wine. You'll cook a full seafood paella from scratch, then learn to split a bottle of reserva cava with a sabre, paired with lunch. Suits anyone after hands-on cooking skills with a dramatic edge and a proper meal to show for it.
A 3-hour blend of guided walking tour and hands-on workshop in Barcelona's city centre. You'll spend two hours learning how Gaudí and modernist architects drew inspiration from medieval Barcelona's landmarks and legends, then create your own trencadís mosaic—the ceramic-shard technique Gaudí used—in a local workshop, leaving with a finished souvenir piece.
A private four-hour tapas and wine tour through Seville's old town with a local food guide. You'll visit three traditional taverns and bodegas for paired tastings, finishing on a rooftop terrace with views over the city. The guide shares stories about Andalusian food culture and the history behind each stop, giving you a grounded sense of how locals actually eat and drink here rather than a generic food walk.
A 2-hour acrylic or neon-lit painting workshop in a Barcelona creative studio, designed for beginners with no experience required. You'll work through a guided step-by-step project on canvas, take home your finished piece, and enjoy drinks and music in a relaxed group setting. All materials supplied — you just show up and paint.
A three-hour private tapas tour through Madrid's historic neighbourhoods, led by a local guide who takes you to family-run bars and traditional eateries. You'll sample curated small plates paired with Spanish drinks while learning the stories behind each dish and soaking in the city's gastronomic culture. This is a walking experience suited to anyone wanting an insider's view of Madrid's food scene without the tourist crowds.
A private 3-hour walking food tour through Málaga's food markets and taverns, tailored entirely to your pace and preferences. You'll taste 15+ local specialities — from fried eggplant with honey and Andalusian fried fish to Iberian ham, local cheeses, and Málaga wine — alongside beer, vermut, and gelato infused with local wine. The private format means no group schedules; your guide adjusts based on what interests you and how long you want to linger.
A 2.5-hour cooking class at a private Costa del Sol villa where you'll prepare paella, tortilla and gazpacho from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made with wine and water. Held in a spacious, sea-view villa rather than a commercial kitchen, you'll work in a small group and finish with a proper meal-tasting once all three dishes are ready. Vegetarian and halal options available.
A full-day wine tour of Ronda's wineries with a qualified guide, covering 2–3 tastings per vineyard alongside aperitifs and tapas. You'll eat a three-course Andalucían lunch overlooking the vineyards in the company of winemakers, gaining insight into local winemaking traditions and the people behind them. Suited to anyone keen on Spanish wine, food and small-group expertise without a punishing pace.
A 3-hour guided pintxos tour through San Sebastián's Old Town with a small group of up to 6 people. You'll visit 4–5 carefully selected bars and eat five pintxos (mix of kitchen-made and bar-counter) paired with five drinks — wine, cider, beer, vermouth or soft drinks. Your bilingual local guide steers conversation around food, culture and history, taking you to genuine neighbourhood spots rather than tourist-heavy venues.
A 2.5-hour tapas tour through Barcelona's El Clot neighbourhood, where you'll eat and drink at family-run bodegas away from the tourist centre. You'll taste 6–8 generous tapas (cured meats, fresh seafood, house specials) paired with 3–5 traditional drinks — wine, vermouth, cava — all prepared by locals using seasonal, fresh ingredients. No English menus; expect Spanish conversation and authentic neighbourhood atmosphere.
A 2-hour wine tasting and walking tour through Barcelona's old town, led by a local guide who takes you bar-to-bar sampling Cava, Priorat and other regional wines. You'll move through narrow medieval streets while learning the city's history, with snacks paired throughout. Suits wine enthusiasts and cultural explorers who enjoy walking at a moderate pace.
A full-day private wine tour from San Sebastian into Spain's Rioja region, built around tastings of 11 wines and a seven-course paired lunch in a refined setting. You'll travel by luxury Mercedes with a private guide to the historic town of Haro, stopping at wineries for exclusive selections before settling in for an elaborate midday meal with five wine pairings. Suited to serious wine drinkers who want depth rather than a quick overview.