TAPAS & FOOD CRAWLS
The ones worth clearing an evening for.
The 15 most popular tapas crawls and food walks we have reviewed, from Barcelona vermouth bars to Seville taverns and Lisbon tascas. The bars locals actually drink in, the dishes worth ordering, and who runs the night.
Montserrat monastery plus a Catalan winery in a 10th-century castle, with tapas and optional wine tastings. Easy half-day escape from Barcelona.
Most Popular“The views are phenomenal, the background information provide outstanding and the experience of seeing the black Madonna is emotional and once in a life time.”
Ride the cogwheel train to Montserrat, tour the Basilica with an English guide, then choose tapas or a wine-and-lunch at a castle winery.
“From the beginning to the end the trip was amazing. Vince, our tour guide was knowledgeable, personable and just an amazing human. Monserrat was unlike any place we have ever been. The beauty, history and spiritual feeling will be with us forever. The winery was beautiful. True Spain. If you do nothing else while in…”
Small-group Barcelona tapas and wine walk through the Gothic Quarter and El Born, with four tastings, Catalan history, and optional flamenco.
“Viator sent us to the wrong meeting location. We had to call Viator and get the location of the first restaurant to meet the group there. Another couple was also sent to an incorrect location and they never caught up to us. This is no reflection on the guide or the restaurants because they were…”
A full-day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat and a medieval winery for tasting and lunch, with optional Black Madonna and trains.
“The tour guides Elena and Carla were phenomenal! Fun, energetic and knowledgeable! They made our trip memorable!”
Ride Montserrat by cogwheel train, tour Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, then taste Catalan wines at a 10th-century winery with tapas or lunch.
“Thais was amazing! Super knowledgeable and a fun time! Highly recommend.”
Barcelona tapas walking tour in the Gothic Quarter. 3 hours of 4 tastings plus wine, sangria, and vermouth for $78.
“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…”
Small-group Madrid tapas and wine walking tour through the Literary Quarter with 4 bar stops, 12+ tapas, and wine pairings.
“We got to experience the best non-touristy places! Noemi was kind and knowledgeable with true. Lifelong connectivity to the places and people we visited. She created a memorable and delightful experience, truly making us feel welcome. We enjoyed the places visited so much that we went back to them later in our trip. Highly recommend…”
Seville tapas, four wines, and local history on foot. Try classic bites in neighborhood bars, with small groups and expert guides.
“Really fun, informative tour. Alejandro is very friendly and knowledgeable and our group had good fun.”
Walk Valencia Old Town sights, tour the Central Market, then feast on paella, tapas, and regional wines in a historic setting.
“The balance of history, architecture and fellowship (folks, food and wines) was very nice - just enough physical efforts before having fun and food”
Small-group Madrid tapas tour with vermouth, cider, wine, 9 tapas, and a guided history walk through old squares and neighborhoods.
“Javier was an amazing guide. His choice of restaurants was wonderful. The food was amazing. His history was interesting and pace of the tour was perfect. Six stars!!!”
Shop Barcelona’s Boqueria with a chef, make sangria and tapas, then cook classic paella in a small group. Recipes included.
“Great fun with very enthusiastic teachers. The market trip was short but informative and you learn things that will be useful for a second self managed trip”
Skip the line at Madrid’s Prado with a small-group guide, hit top Spanish masters fast, and optionally add a tapas stop.
“Excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and took time to explain and educate us. I learned a lot and will definitely recommend this company.”
Guided Caminito del Rey and Álora white-village day with tapas brunch, official guides, and comfortable round-trip transport from Málaga.
“Very enjoyable & well organised day trip. Daphne was a very energetic, enthusiastic & informative guide. Dietary intolerances well catered for at the Tapas restaurant without any fuss. Highly recommend this tour.”
Barcelona tapas and wine walking tour with 9 tastings, 4 drinks, and guided Gothic Quarter and El Born sights.
“Sonia was amazing and we loved our experience. Highly recommend.”
3-hour Madrid tapas and wine tour with a local bilingual guide: 4 historic bars, at least 12 tapas, and 1 drink each stop.
“The guide was a very friendly and knowledgeable local, and she brought us to four really different bars/restaurants. Food selection was different in each one so across the whole tour, we had a superb variety of tapas. Drinks selection was also very good. Overall it was definitely great value and a superb way to get…”
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