Spain · FOOD
Good food experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Madrid’s Torres Bermejas flamenco show, with Alhambra-inspired décor, passionate performers, food choices, drinks, and practical tips.
“Good entertainment, in and out, and fed in one hour.”
Review of Ibiza’s six-hour beach-hopping catamaran cruise, with Cala Bassa, Cala Comte, paddleboards, food, drinks, music, and sunset views.
“This boat cruise was amazing! It was a very large boat, and I appreciated how much time we had at each stop. The beaches they took us to were very beautiful. I also loved the fun dancing and overall vibe on the roof of the boat. I highly recommend this to anyone. My only complaint was that the lunch wasn’t very good, but I wasn’t expecting much tbh.”
Taste Catalan tapas, wine, vermouth, and sangria while walking Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with a lively local guide.
“The food was exceptional, the guide was informative and gave just the right amount of information. The other people in the tour were a delight. A fun night was had by all!”
Taste Seville through tapas, wine, history, and local bars on a small-group walking tour with four drinks and enough food for a meal.
“The tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable about the history of Seville, but the food was subpar. Only one of the five stops was good (the charcuterie place) and the rest was passable at best. The alcohol was heavy and the food was salty, greasy, and not tasty. There’s so much amazing food in Seville that it’s surprising that these were the places that were chosen. The upside is it was nice to have dinner with wonderful people from around the world.”
Taste Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with tapas, wine, sangria, vermouth, cava, local stories, and a small-group walking route.
“Lila made this tour a fun and educational experience. Time flew by very quickly. I would be happy to recommend to others.”
Taste five classic tapas, sip cava and vermouth, and explore El Born and the Gothic Quarter with a friendly Barcelona guide.
“Jordan has so much energy and when a restaurant was closed, ended up handling it seamlessly and ordering us the best croquettes I’ve ever had in my life! Delicious tour and super knowledgeable guide! Great drinks too!”
Cruise from Costa Adeje to see pilot whales and dolphins, enjoy paella, unlimited drinks, a swim stop, and Teide views for $46.
“Excellent & beautiful 🤩 lady host was amazing and had the patience of a saint dealing with very excited children 🧒 My husband and I had a wonderful time and saw plenty of whales 🐋 and dolphins 🐬 would recommend highly”
Taste 20 Alicante specialties across the Central Market, with local wine, tapas, producers, and a friendly English-speaking guide.
“Enjoyed the variety of dishes and trying foods we would not have otherwise. Liked how our guide would tell us if a food was specific to Alicante or how it might be different in other regions.”
Taste tapas, wine, cava, and vermouth while walking Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with a small group and an English-speaking local guide.
“We had a Wonderful experience but lots of walking on uneven stones. The overview said 4+ drinks, we had 4. James, our guide did a great job at combining food, drink & history.”
Review of Tenerife’s 3-hour eco-catamaran whale tour, with pilot whales, dolphins, swimming, snorkeling, sandwiches, drinks, and practical tips.
“Smooth 3h walk with to our surprise a captain who spoke French! We were greeted by local whales and seagulls. Unfortunately the weather was not conducive to other encounters but the crew was able to entertain us and feed us well ahah.Auto-translated”
Review of Barcelona’s 3-hour food walk, with tapas, paella, sangria, markets, local guides, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“We had a great tour with our guide Jordy yesterday. It was exactly what we were looking for, a good tour of where the locals eat. Jordy was polite friendly & very knowledgeable. We would not hesitate to book again with him as our guide”
Review of Seville Tapas Crawl Tour by Food Lover Tour, with four local bars, ten dishes, drinks, guide tips, value, and food allergy advice.
“Rosie was very kind and helpful. She introduced the group to many different tapas and traditional drinks to accompany the dishes. I had a blast.”
Review of Gran Canaria’s Camel Safari Park, with a camel ride, tropical gardens, optional tapas, transport, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“it was amazing roads bit hairy but not the drivers fault all was worth the money”
Review of Gran Canaria’s Afrikat catamaran cruise, with coastal views, lunch, unlimited drinks, snorkeling, and optional water sports.
“The staff was verry friendly, the journey was unforgettable❤️”
A small-group Madrid food tour with churros, market tastings, cheese, wine, tapas, and the city’s famous calamari sandwich.
“This tour is a must-do if you want to experience Madrid's culture and history through its food! Our guide José was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and had great stories. We tasted so many delicious bites and we really appreciated that the tour supported a lot of small local businesses.”
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