The 9 Best Gourmet Food Tours in Spain

1.Montserrat Half-Day Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,359 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat with an English-speaking guide such as Yerai, Thais, Vince, or Mayi. Tour the basilica, see the Black Madonna, enjoy free time, then visit a boutique winery for three wines, seasonal tapas, and dessert if you choose the wine option.

“we were fortunate that the coach got overbooked and joined Mariana and three other travelers in a private van. Having her to ourselves was an absolute bonus with someone who was so passionate about history and wine! Mariana checked in frequently that we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. Never intrusive but always participative. we thank her so much :)”

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2.Palma de Mallorca: Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 627 reviews · 1 day · from $65

Start at Fervor Palma, then follow a self-guided route through Casa S’Oli, Bodega Mayor, Bocalto, and Maura. At each stop, choose one of two tapas and a drink such as local wine, sangria, beer, coffee, water, or a soft drink. You have until 10:00 PM to finish, with WhatsApp help available.

“What a fantastic way to spend the day in Palma. It was so nice to go around at your own pace and enjoy the city. The tapas and drinks were delicious. I highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting Palma. You won’t be disappointed”

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3.Barcelona Gourmet Food & Wine Tour with Local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Start by La Pedrera and spend four hours tasting Catalan food and wine at three Eixample restaurants. Expect 14 to 16 tapas servings, local wines, vermouth, seasonal dishes, and a small group of no more than 10. Guides such as Brian, Boris, and Caroline add food knowledge, neighborhood context, and plenty of personal recommendations.

“Wonderful tour with fantastic food and great company. Our guide Brian was so engaging and friendly - by the end of the evening we all felt like we had been friends for years.”

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4.Barcelona Wine and Gourmet Tapas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend about four hours eating and drinking through Barcelona’s Eixample, stopping at three local venues for tapas, Catalan dishes, dessert, wine, and spirits. Guides including Brian, Ghislaine, Boris, Christina, Caroline, and Bryan bring food, architecture, and neighborhood stories to life. The group is capped at 10 people.

“First, our guide Brian was amazing. Low key, very knowledgeable about the local fare we were experiencing and the evening flowed seemingly effortlessly. The food. Amazing. Each location took the food and drink to another level. We were warmly welcomed at each venue and the food and drink just showed up. Highly recommend this experience!”

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5.Alcudia: Self-Guided Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 94 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Start at Básico Gastro Bar, then follow a self-guided route through Alcudia Old Town with four tapas stops. At each restaurant, choose one of two dishes and a matching drink. You have until 21:00 to finish, so you can set your own pace. A QR code grants access at each stop, and WhatsApp support is available if you need help.

“The food was great and access to all restaurants was easy with the QR Code. We had a great time :)”

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6.Born to Eat: Gourmet Tapas & Wine Small Group Tour in Old Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $116

Start at 5 p.m. with vermut and tapas in El Born, then follow a guide through rustic bars, restaurants, Santa Maria del Mar, Passeig del Born, and Mercat del Born. You will taste food and alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, finish near the church, and learn how Barcelona’s politics, customs, and cuisine fit together.

“We booked a private tour for 4 people as a business event with some foreign collaborators. The experience was exceeding all the expectations we had in many ways, from the selection of food and wines to the excellent tourmanship oRead more”

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7.Market Gourmet Visit and Spanish Culinary Experience in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Start at Carrer del Paradís with a chef-led visit to Barcelona’s Boqueria market, choosing seasonal ingredients and learning how locals shop. Then prepare and eat a four-course meal with tapas, paella, dessert, wine, and printed recipes. The class is in English, lasts about 5½ hours, and holds no more than 14 people.

“Our hostess, Mariona was superb. Beautiful disposition and excellent presentation skills. She was also an excellent teacher and chef. She is an awesome ambassador for this programme.”

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8.Gourmet Experience: Tasting of Spanish Cheeses and Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Meet your English, Spanish, Italian, French, or Portuguese-speaking host near Plaza Mayor for a two-hour tasting of four Spanish cheeses and four regional wines. You’ll compare Mahón, Madrid goat cheese, Murcia wine cheese, and Gamoneu with wines from Murcia, Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha, and Valencia. Hosts may include Anthony, Yirelis, or Toni.

“Superbe activité ! Trop contents de decouvrir des vins et des fromages locaux Un grand merci à Anthony !”

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9.Culinary demonstration with Gourmet Tasting in The Pink Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $71

Walk through Torrevieja’s salt area, learn how salt was made then and now, and see why the lagoon turns pink. The experience ends beside a salt mountain with a salted-fish tasting, local wine, premium olive oil, and sunset views. Tours Costa Blanca provides English and Spanish guides, and the 2.5-hour tour is wheelchair accessible.

“De uitleg was heel interessant Het was leuker geweest als er na de tasting vervoer met treintje terug was geweest naar de Ingang Wat we miste bij de gourmet/ wine tasting was water wat klaar stond omdat je toch een uur door de zon gewandeld hebt Ook was er niet genoeg schaduw en zitplekken gecreëerd Dus daar mag nog wat aandacht aan geschonken worden voor de prijs die je betaald er was maar 1 wijn soort en wr hadden voor een wijnproeverij toch wat meer verwacht De hapjes waren heerlijk en de uitleg heel enthousiast Maar we mistte de wine tasting erbij”

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