15 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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9.Hike Gaztelugatxe, Fishing Port Bermeo & Pintxo Lunch from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $162

Travel from Bilbao in a small group of no more than seven, hike the 241 steps to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, then visit Bermeo for pintxos and one drink. Guides such as Zack, Irene, Olaia, and Janice share local history and Basque culture. Expect a scenic but steep half-day outing with hotel pickup.

“We had such a great experience with our tour guide Zach! From the get go he was amazing with us, collecting us from our hotel and filling us in on so much of the history and culture of bilbao as well as every town we passed through on the way to the hike. The hike itself was spectacular! He chose the perfect time to bring us and had so much knowledge on the history of the monestary. He also brought us to a great spot for pintxo in bermeo and let us explore the hidden gem that was the fishing town. Overall it was a great day out and I…”

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10.Pintxo Lunch Tour in San Sebastián: A Unique Culinary Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $210

Spend three hours in San Sebastián’s Parte Vieja with a culinary guide, tasting five pre-selected pintxos and five drinks, including cider, txakoli, or red wine. The small group, limited to 10 people, visits less obvious bars and explains Basque food customs. Guides such as Eskerne, or Esky, may tailor choices to your tastes.

“The guide was exceptional. It was fun, upbeat and informative. The food was excellent. One of the best tours that I have taken.”

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11.Tapas Crawl in Madrid Historical Quarter for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $102

Meet by Queen Isabel II’s statue at Ópera for a 3.5-hour small-group walk through Old Madrid. A local English-speaking guide leads you to four emblematic bars for Iberian ham, cheese, tapas, and Spanish wine, beer, or soft drinks, with stories of kings, monuments, and Madrid traditions.

“So passionate; so informative; so tasty! Great way to explore ... it’s not all about Tapas ... but it’s definitely one of the highlights of our visit.”

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12.Barcelona´s Lunch or Dinner Tapas Tour: Food, drinks, happiness!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131

Join Ida for a three-hour lunch or dinner walk through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and Born area. You’ll visit small local tapas bars, try dishes such as croquettes, tomato bread, seafood, and Spanish omelette, and enjoy wine, sangria, or vermouth. Groups are capped at 16, though off-season departures may become private tours.

“An authentic walk through the Gothic and Born areas with stops at small local restaurants. Simple tapas and drinks. Very nice!”

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13.Pintxos Preparation Workshop with Lunch in Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $118

Meet chef Gustavo at Goienkale 3 in Bilbao’s Old Town for a two-hour English-language workshop near Ribera Market. You’ll prepare four Basque-style pintxos, from a modern Gilda to low-temperature cod, steak tartare toast, and sheep curd with honey and nuts, then enjoy your work with drinks.

“Gustavo is a great teacher and host! My husband and I took his workshop a week into our trip across northern Spain. By this time we had tried several traditional versions of the pintxos that Gustavo used as reference to reinterpret for our lesson. We learned new techniques, tips, and ways to approach party food prep. Gustavo is a talented chef who breaks down the steps of making a dish into approachable steps you can replicate at home. This workshop was a fun and tasty way to spend an afternoon!”

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14.Traditional Villages, Winery Tour & Tapas Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 30 reviews · from $204

Travel from Madrid to Chinchón, Aranjuez, and Bodega Viñas de El Regajal on a 6.5-hour small-group tour. Walk through Chinchón’s Plaza Mayor, see Aranjuez’s royal gardens, and taste Madrid wines with tapas. Guides may lead in English or Spanish, with Laura, Christina, and winemaker Sergio among the named hosts.

“Laura made our event memorable mainly because she was so nice. She was able to make everyone comfortable and kept us entertained. The 2nd stop possibly could be omitted but it might be because there wasn’t much going on this time of year. We bought a donut at the local bakery and either the clerk made a mistake or took advantage of us, but either way, Laura took care of it. I’d go on this trip again. The winery owner was so knowledgeable. The tapas were some of the best we had in Madrid.”

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15.Barcelona´s Lunch or Dinner Tapas Tour: Food and Happiness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $130

Spend three hours walking Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with a local guide such as Ida, Maria, or Ira. Stop at small bars and family-run restaurants for Spanish omelette, croquettes, pork, seafood, vegetables, tomato bread, wine, sangria, or vermouth. The tour offers enough food for a full meal and welcomes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free guests with advance notice.

“We had a fantastic evening with Ira. It was a good mixture of history and great options for the Tapas and Drinks! The walking distance was perfect- even after a day on foot, strolling through the city. Ira was a great host and I will definitely recommend her. We found something to talk about even in our very mixed group with an age span from 17 to 79. Thank you for making this evening a fantastic finish point to our cruise.”

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