8 Tapas Lunches Around the World Worth Turning Up Hungry For

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

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

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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2.Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,209 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Spend about nine and a half hours visiting Montserrat, its basilica, and the Black Madonna if selected, then continue to a historic Catalan winery for tapas or lunch and three ecological wines. Guides such as Laia, Azul, Elena, and Luca lead the English tour. Transport is shared, while guiding groups are limited to about 20.

“Easy and relaxing way to make trip out to Montserrat from Barcelona. Mariana was our guide. She made the trip so enjoyable with her fun personality and knowledge, particularly at the winery. We had a wonderful day. Tour was well organized and comfortable. Would highly recommend.”

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3.Montserrat and Winery Tour with Tapas or Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,695 reviews · from $61Best value

Travel by air-conditioned bus and cogwheel train from Barcelona to Montserrat, with a guided abbey visit and free time for the Black Madonna, museum, or mountain paths. Extend the day to Oller del Mas, a family-run 10th-century winery, for three wines and either tapas or a multi-course Catalan lunch.

“Elena was outstanding. Such a beautiful place! The views were spectacular. The cheese excellent. The cogtrain was so smooth.”

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4.Madrid Small Group Tapas Tour at 4 Venues -Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 553 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Walk from Madrid’s Opera House through the old center with a food-focused guide such as Brian or Pedro. Over 3.5 hours, you’ll visit four traditional bars for more than 16 tapas flavors, four Spanish wines, Iberian ham, cold cuts, and churros at Chocolatería San Ginés. Groups are limited to 12.

“This tour was amazing! We had such a good time. The food was so good! We definitely recommend this tour.”

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5.Barcelona Tapas Food Tour with Lunch or Dinner in El Born

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Join Carpe Diem Tours for a 2.5-hour food walk through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born. A local guide such as Mariah, Sonia, Craig, Sara, or Thami leads you to four restaurants for croquettes, pintxos, patatas bravas, boquerones, paella, wine, vermouth, cava, and dessert. Vegetarian and alcohol-free choices are available.

“Excellent way to spend our first evening in Barcelona. Mariah was fantastic! She was quite wealth of knowledge and made the experience fun. I would definitely book this again.”

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6.Spanish Villages & Winery Visit with Wine Tasting and Tapas Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $209

Spend 6.5 hours beyond Madrid with a guide such as Laura or Diego, visiting Chinchón, Aranjuez, and the El Regajal wine estate. Expect village streets, royal gardens, vineyard and cellar visits, wine tastings, and a light tapas lunch. The group can reach 22 people, and some departures may include a second winery.

“We all enjoyed our day on this trip. The stops in Chinon and a Aranjuarez were lovely. The winery was a wonderful experience. The wine maker clearly loves what he does and enjoyed spending time explaining the process to our group. The tour guide and bus driver were friendly and knowledgeable.”

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7.Madrid Local’s Wine and Tapas Lunch Tour with a side of History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet your English-speaking guide at Plaza Isabel II for a three-hour walk through central Madrid and La Latina. You will taste Spanish wines, croquetas, ham, Manchego, huevos estrellados, and other tapas in traditional taverns. Guides including Daniel and Pablo add local food tips and stories about Madrid’s streets, buildings, and past.

“It was a year ago that we took this Madrid tour and tapas and I still remember each stop. It was delicious and lovely.”

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8.San Sebastian Lunch Time Pintxo Tour with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $187

Meet a local Mimo guide at 12:30 for a three-hour walk through San Sebastian’s Parte Vieja. Visit about five pintxo bars, taste one or two dishes at each, and pair them with regional wine or cider. Guides such as Sandra, Veronica, Kai, and Almudena tailor choices for dietary needs.

“Maria was great, our tour guide! Very busy day and everything was flawless. We had a great time with the other people on the tour.”

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