Gourmet Tapas: The 15 Best Tasting Evenings

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 for a guided monastery visit, free time, and views of the serrated mountain. Depending on the option you book, continue to Oller del Mas or another small winery for vineyard time, three wines, seasonal tapas, and dessert. Guides such as Thais, Yerai, Vince, and Mayi bring Catalan history to life.

“Given the cold and intermittent rain, Carlos did a remarkable job of keeping the tour upbeat and organized, despite several persistent stragglers. He knows his job and his voice is clear and articulate. What could have been a disappointing day was quite enjoyable.”

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2.Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,290 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by shared coach and cogwheel train, visit the Basilica with an English-speaking guide, then choose a castle-winery visit with three organic wines and tapas or a full lunch. Guides such as Thais, Toni, Mariana, and Lesly are praised for clear explanations and warm humor. The full day runs about 7 to 8 hours.

“This tour is in a big motor coach to a very touristy site. The drive to Montserrat is on a windy mountain road, and the bus driver was very safe. The guide was excellent. I really enjoyed all components of the trip. The only thing I don't like about Barcelona is the taxi drivers that rip you off.”

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3.Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour

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

Start at Fervor Palma, then walk between five Palma Old Town eateries, including 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, or a soft drink. You set the pace and have until 10:00 PM to finish.

“It was great to go in so many different restaurants that you wouldn’t usually go in, all the tapas were amazing and so were all the wines, excellent value for money too. Loved it”

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4.Premium Paella Cooking Class & 10 Spanish Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Meet your chef in Plaça Reial, tour La Boqueria, then cook seafood paella, Spanish omelette, and crema Catalana in an 18th-century apartment. The class runs in English for about four hours, with 10 tapas, wine, and a small group of up to 12 people. Claudia and other professional chefs lead the session.

“great experience. the tour of the market was great while it is the touresty market it is all great. The food was amazing and well throughout and easy to follow. Great family activity. The couples were fun and everyone participated the unlimited wine was also great”

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5.Barcelona Gourmet Food & Wine Tour with Local Expert

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at La Pedrera and spend four hours eating your way through Barcelona’s Eixample. You’ll visit three local restaurants and wine bars, enjoy about 14 to 16 tapas servings, and sample Catalan wines, vermouth, and seasonal dishes. Guides include Brian, Boris, Caroline, Sirio, and Gislaine.

“Our guide was great and we had a small group, so it was more intimate. Great food and great knowledge of Barcelona in general and the food culture specifically.”

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6.Barcelona Wine and Gourmet Tapas Tour

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

Spend four hours tasting tapas, Catalan dishes, local wines, and spirits at three Eixample stops with an English-speaking guide. You’ll meet at La Pedrera, learn how locals eat in L’Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample, and finish with dishes such as duck cannelloni and torrija. Guides may include Brian, Ghislaine, Boris, Christina, Caroline, or Bryan.

“Terrific food, wine and background / explanation from the guide. Guide was very knowledgeable and engaging.”

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7.Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Join Chef Lola at a private cooking studio near Madrid’s Retiro area for a hands-on Spanish class lasting about three and a half hours. You’ll prepare ham croquettes, Russian salad, ajoarriero cod, and black rice with squid, then sit down to eat with unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. No cooking experience is required.

“Lola provided a wonderful experience for our family! She provided great information to learn and prepare about traditional dishes of Spain. This was a great way to spend time outside of the hustle and bustle of the city and still learn much about the Spanish culture. We were fortunate to also have other children with our group which was also nice! If I could give her 10 starts I would!”

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8.Madrid Gourmet Tapas Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)

Meet near Retiro Park at 8 p.m. for a 2-hour-45-minute food walk through Madrid’s eastern Retiro neighborhood. Your English-speaking guide leads you to four local gastropubs and bistros for generous tapas, wine, and plenty of food lore. Enrique is one guide praised for his easy conversation and strong food and wine knowledge.

“We had such an amazing night. In the end it just ended up being the three of us in our party and our tour guide. The hospitality and the conversation was so easy and smooth it made the night feel magical.”

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9.Premium Wine and Tapas Tasting Session

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

Spend two hours at Lisbon Winery with an English-speaking sommelier such as Thiago, Adriana, or Andrea. Taste five small-production Portuguese wines, including possible Port or espumante, alongside artisanal cheeses, Iberian sausages, jams, olive oil, and long-cured pata negra ham. This is a seated tasting, not a walking tour.

“Alex was superb. Her explanation was clear and she was very generous with her sharing of information about the olive oils, cheeses and wines.”

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10.Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Palma de Mallorca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Explore Palma’s Old Town at your own pace with five tapas and five drinks at local restaurants and bars. Start between 1 and 6pm, follow directions by mobile ticket, and finish by 10:30pm. There is no guide, but WhatsApp support is available before and during the walk. Expect food, drinks, and historic streets rather than a formal history tour.

“Fun to try a variety of tapas at different restaurants. The 5 restaurants were within easy walking distance of each other but far enough from each other to give you a different feel for the town.”

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

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

Follow a self-guided food route through Alcudia Old Town, beginning at Básico Gastro Bar and continuing to three more local restaurants. At each stop, choose one of two tapas and a matching drink. Use your QR code, walk at your own pace, and finish by 21:00 with WhatsApp help available.

“It was a cool experience!!! Perfect to visit the small town and eat amazing Tapas. Of course the drinks were good as well! It was a great opportunity to try some wines from Mallorca and the sweet Sangria! I would recommend it to anyone who is planning to visit alcudia!”

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12.Chef Led Porto Market Tour and Portuguese Tapas Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $168

Start at Mercado do Bolhão with a chef-led tour and tastings, then walk to Canto de Luz for coffee and a hands-on Portuguese tapas class. You may prepare clams, cod fritters, octopus salad, green beans, chorizo, and dessert. Groups are limited to eight, and guides may include Priscilla, Mackenzie, Gemma, or Anna.

“We had a great tour with Anna. As a 30 year local, she had so many interesting places to take us, sharing her knowledge and experiences. The food was amazing as well as the beverages!”

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13.Olbia: Chef-Prepared Sardinian Tapas Tasting with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $73

Meet at Rosinita restaurant in Olbia’s Piazza Mercato for ten chef-made Sardinian tapas served with three seasonal wines. Expect bread, waffles, bowls, meat, fish, vegetables, cheeses, charcuterie, and dessert-style bites. The menu changes monthly, children receive a separate soft-drink menu, and Italian or English service is available.

“The food was so good! Perfect amounts to fill you up but not overly stuffed”

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14.PREMIUM TAPAS TOUR Paella, Tapas, Winery & Flamenco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Start with welcome wine at Antigua Casa de Guardia, then follow a local guide through Malaga’s old center for traditional tapas, regional dishes, wine, and paella prepared live. Guides such as Carlos, Maria, and Paola add history and food stories before a premium flamenco show with a drink.

“Was really a nice way to know more about Malaga traditions.”

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15.Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Meet Michelin-trained local chef José at IVAM, walk with him through the old town, then cook sangria, tapas, and paella in his home. You’ll eat what you prepare, try horchata mousse and cremaet, and leave with José’s recipe booklet. The private class runs about three hours and is offered in English.

“Loved our experience with Jose’! He is an exceptional chef and a great instructor. We made sangria, tapas, and a delicious paella. So much fun and the time flew by. He gave us his recipes and we can’t wait to try them on our own.”

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