Spain · FOOD & DRINK
Markets before the heat, small plates after dark, and a country that eats on a different clock. These 15 walk the halls, the bakeries and the bars, priced, timed and clear about exactly how much food is coming.
Spend one hour at Madrid’s Torres Bermejas, a historic tablao styled after Granada’s Alhambra. Watch singers, guitarists, clappers, and dancers perform flamenco, then choose a show-only, drinks, or traditional Spanish food package.
“Excellent experience! Highly recommended, it was my 2nd time there :)”
Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by cogwheel train, visit the Basilica with an English-speaking guide, then choose a castle-winery visit with three wines and tapas or a full lunch. Guides such as Thais, Vince, Mariana, and Toni are praised for clear history, humor, and careful organization.
“Absolutely loved it, worth the time & money spent! Mariana was amazing, loved learning about the history of Spain and the history of Montserrat. The bus ride was comfortable and short enough, and the cogwheel train was the same. We were lucky enough to have a lovely, mostly clear day in Montserrat, which made the perfect set up for our wine tasting + tapas session later. This seems like a long tour, but the time you spend at Montserrat actually goes by so fast, because there are so many things to do. So your free time is actually fairly limited here, really would’ve maybe loved another hour or so to…”
Spend six hours aboard a three-level glass-bottom catamaran from San Antonio, stopping at Cala Bassa, Cala Comte, and a swim site with paddleboards, snorkels, slides, and floats. Food, beer, sangria, wine, soft drinks, and water are included. A sunset option finishes near Cafe Mambo.
“Fantastic trip! We had the best day, well organised and safe, great drinks, lunch and the paddle boarding and snorkelling was fabulous. Thanks for a great day!”
Walk Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at pincho, fish, tapas, and jamón venues for Catalan food, wine, sangria, and vermouth. Guides such as Juan Carlos, Andrew, Santiago, and Francisco add history and humor. Expect a social, adult-only evening for up to 16 people.
“The food was amazing!!!! The guide gave us so much history. It was a great time!”
Walk Seville’s old center with a local guide such as Alejandro, Pilar, Sasha, or Ella. Visit neighborhood bars for chicharrones, montaditos, carrillada, spinach with chickpeas, meatballs, pestiños, and four wines. The relaxed 3.5-hour route is capped at 12 people.
“Really fun, informative tour. Alejandro is very friendly and knowledgeable and our group had good fun.”
Meet your bilingual guide in central Madrid for a day split between Toledo’s medieval streets and a historic vineyard near Bargas. Expect a guided walk, free time, optional cathedral visit, three wine tastings, Iberian charcuterie, Manchego cheese, and shared air-conditioned transport.
“This is two tours in one trip with the first half in toledo for walking tour through the old town & lunch, then tour & tasting at a local winery. It was a great day with guide Christina”
Spend three hours eating and drinking your way through Madrid’s Literary Quarter and old Austrias district. A bilingual guide such as Carlos, Noemi, Rocio, or Eva leads you to four long-running bars for at least 12 tapas and one drink at each stop, with Spanish wine, history, and local customs along the way.
“I liked the variety of foods and wines. The only thing missing was snails (but I may be in the minority of wanting to try them)! The guide, Carlos, was great. I enjoyed his stories, his wine expertise, and his clear enthusiasm for Spanish food and drinks. I also appreciated his recommendations for Madrid and Bilbao. The Bilbao bars were terrific.”
Start near La Rambla at Travellers Nest Bar and spend about three hours visiting four local food stops in the Gothic Quarter. Expect tapas paired with wine, sangria, vermouth and cava, plus Catalan food stories, a small group of up to 20, and guides such as Santiago, Lila or Ewan.
“What an outstanding tour. Worth every penny and more. Fantastic guide with a wealth of knowledge. A lot of food and wind. Incredible. A must do, you will love it”
Join an English-speaking Carpe Diem Tours guide such as Jordan, Valida, Mariah, or Sara for 2.5 hours of tapas, cava, wine, vermouth, and Barcelona stories. You will sample five dishes while walking between El Born and the Gothic Quarter in a small social setting.
“I highly recommend this tour!! Jordan was the best guide! So fun and informative and the food and drinks were delicious!”
Set out from Puerto Colon on the red Maxicat catamaran for a three-hour cruise along Tenerife’s south coast. The crew helps you spot pilot whales, dolphins, and seabirds, then serves Canarian-style rice and drinks before a swim stop at Diego Hernandez Bay.
“Wasn’t over crowded so made it an enjoyable trip. It’s not really three hours on the boat, it’s actually 2.5 hours. Saw some pilot whales which was great!”
Meet Francisco, Fran, Isaac, Paco, Nadia, or another English-speaking local at Alicante’s Central Market. Over 2 to 2.5 hours, visit about 10 food stops and sample 20 regional bites and drinks, from produce and fish to cheese, jamón, wine, beer, and handmade sweets.
“Fantastic tour. Fran was great. Very informative and interesting. Small group of 10 was just perfect for this. Thoroughly recommend the tour.”
Walk Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with an English-speaking guide, then eat and drink at three local taverns. Expect charcuterie, tortilla, croquettes, cannelloni, seasonal tapas, Catalan wine, cava and vermouth. Guides such as Jordi, Erik, Alex and Feliciano are known for lively history and food stories.
“This a great combo tour with some great food & drinks and a little history mixed in! Our guide Alex was knowledgeable and fun!”
Sail from Puerto Colón with White Tenerife to search for whales and dolphins along Tenerife’s south coast. Captains Angel and Victor are known for attentive hosting, while the crew provides live commentary, sandwiches, unlimited drinks, and time to swim and snorkel. Bring your own mask and fins.
“Prise en charge et accet au bâteau facile. Excursion sur l'eau sympa. Un petit verre de pétillant pour terminé.”
Spend about three hours eating your way from Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter through El Born to Barceloneta. Expect 8 or more tastings, including Catalan pastries, cheese, cured meats, tapas, paella, sangria, and a surprise dish. Guides such as Jordi and Muriel add local history and practical food tips.
“Ricardo was great. A local who was able to share the history of the city along with all of the great food.”
Spend about three hours tasting ten dishes and local drinks at four Seville tapas bars beyond the main tourist streets. Guides such as Colin, Carlos, Rosie, Jason, and Anna combine food with local history. The menu is ordered ahead, so declare allergies when booking.
“Excellent experience with wonderful food and drinks and the perfect guide. Anna was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about food and history. Couldn’t have asked for better.”
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