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The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular food tours in Spain. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
One-hour flamenco show at Torres Bermejas in Madrid, with optional dinner and drink upgrades in an Alhambra-style tablao.
“It was really entertaining and the dancers and musicians were great. Would recommend.”
Ibiza beach hopping on a glass-bottom catamaran with free snorkel gear, paddleboards, drinks, and lunch at major coves.
“The tour was good overall, but I found the boat and staff a bit boring. The food wasn’t great either — they offered a few options that were okay, but for example, the coca was super hard to bite. I think the tour itself is fine, and it’s probably much better and more fun during…”
Tablao Flamenco Cordobes on La Rambla delivers close-up, award-winning flamenco with no microphones, plus optional tapas or tasting dinner.
“We had the dinner (buffet) included in our plan. There was much to choose from and it was all delicious. The included bottomless sangria was tasty as well! And don't get me started on the desserts! But the flanenco show was amazing. The dancers were beautiful, talented and so impressive. It was like a flameco…”
3-hour Gothic Quarter tapas walk with Catalan food, wine, sangria, vermouth, and Old City stories. Four stops, small group.
“Amazing tour! I booked it last minute for my birthday and had a great time with the guide Francesco who went above and beyond to make sure he got me a slice of cake and - hear me out! - candles, which he had to run to the shop next door for, to sing happy…”
Sevilla tapas and wine tour with four wines, neighborhood bars, and local history, ending in Santa Cruz with PX.
“This was a relaxed, fun, and delicious gastronomic tour of some superb tapas joints led by our excellent guide Cate. Can’t speak highly enough of Cate who made this an enjoyable experience for all. Not only did she bring us to some of her favourite local tapas bars, she added sprinkles of fascinating historical and…”
Ibiza beach-hopping cruise from San Antonio with Cala Bassa and Cala Conta stops, paddleboarding, snorkeling, buffet food, and drinks for $81.
“Solo traveler. felt very safe and made friends along the way. Great easy , go with the flow boat, 6 hours fly by. open bar, always food available. You just walk of the boat next to the beach, Johny was great guide and had a kayak to help us with the paddles. would recommend”
Madrid tapas and taverns small-group tour with vermouth, Asturias cider, gambas al ajillo, and key landmarks plus menu help in English.
“Excellent tour - Asier was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Food and drinks were excellent, and a good amount.”
Barcelona tapas and wine walking tour in Gothic Quarter and El Born: 9 tastings, cava and vermouth, plus Roman ruins and Santa Maria del Mar.
“Sara did a wonderful job explaining the local architecture between our food and drink stops. The food stops were wonderful, and she explained them perfectly.”
Gothic Quarter tapas crawl with wine, sangria, vermouth and cava across four stops. Small English group, good value for 3 hours.
“This was a fabulous food tour. Santiago was a wonderful guide and the food abs tasting experiences were the best I've experienced”
10-hour Formentera sunset cruise from Ibiza with VIP sun beds, all-day drinks, SUP toys, and live paella cooking.
“Lu was so friendly and attentive. She made sure drinks were flowing and we were looked after. Such good vibes.”
3-hour MAXICAT catamaran cruise from Costa Adeje with whale and dolphin spotting, swim stop, paella lunch, and optional pickup.
“Brilliant boat trip. Seen dolphins and whales as promised. Crew were great. Drinks and food provided. Great value for money.”
Taste 20 Alicante bites at Mercado Central and nearby tapas stops, with wine and Mediterranean diet tips on a 2.5-hour guided tour.
“great! small group. range of tastings & informative funny guide. thanks paco”
Sail 4 hours on Fuerteventura’s Magic Select catamaran from Morro Jable, with dolphin-spotting, a Jandía swim, and an open-bar lunch.
“We had a lovely time on the magic catamaran the crew were fantastic . Thank you”
Small-group Gothic Quarter tapas and wine tour with guided walking, classic bars, and enough tastings for lunch or dinner.
“Erik was an engaging & knowledgable guide. He related the history of the Gothic Quarters in a compelling way. Each venue for tapas & wine tastings was unique. Erik offered cultural & regional insights as we indulged. A “best” excursion.”
3-hour eco-catamaran whale watching off Tenerife with live captain commentary, a swim/snorkel stop, and sandwiches plus unlimited drinks.
“A beautiful experience - we saw several groups of whales and were able to get so close, as well as listen to them communicate underwater. We also stopped to swim, had free flowing drinks, and educational commentary. The only negative is that the boat is a bit crowded for its capacity - still much better…”
