Spain · FOOD & DRINK
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food & drink experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller rating and the thing to check before you commit.
Catch flamenco at Tablao Torres Bermejas in Madrid. Alhambra-style setting, one-hour show, and optional food and drinks.
“The dancers and music were great! It was a little loud but so impressive to witness. The restaurant staff was quick as well when it came to drinks and the place looked gorgeous.”
Ride the cogwheel train to Montserrat, tour the monastery, then taste organic wines and tapas at a 10th-century castle winery.
“This was a fantastic tour and the guides were fantastic. We had Julet and she was great. The Monastery was beautiful and the winery was nice.”
A 6-hour Ibiza catamaran beach hop with snorkel gear, paddleboards, food, and drinks, plus lifeguards and a glass bottom.
“It was an amazing day on the water. The scenery of Ibiza’s coast and different beaches are amazing. The crew is doing a great job.”
Experience flamenco on Barcelona's La Rambla at Tablao Flamenco Cordobes, with intimate, no-microphone show and optional tapas or buffet.
“The show was great and the performers were amazing. The dinner buffet was not good”
3-hour Barcelona tapas and wine walking tour through the Gothic Quarter, with 4 tasting stops, local guide, and stories.
“Santiago was a really good tour guide and fun to be with. I cannot remember when I laughed as much as on that tour! I definitely recommend this tour! It was an interesting and delicious experience.”
Small-group Madrid tapas and wine walk in the Literary Quarter with 4 bars, 12+ tapas, and Spanish wines or beer, about 3 hours.
“Noemi our food guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Everything you’d want in a food guide. She selected four locations. All were ready for our arrival. The food was delicious as was the wine and liquor. I requested vegetarian and Noemi was able to accommodate. The restaurants were popular with locals.”
Walk Seville’s neighborhoods for tapas and wine, learn food traditions, and finish in Santa Cruz with four drinks in a small group.
“An enjoyable experience meeting and mingling with people we never met before. Dorota was a fun guide leading us to different tapas places to savour different dishes with drinks. All the places selected had different vibes and overall the tour was fun and filling. Will definitely recommend doing this tour.”
6-hour Ibiza beach cruise with stops at Cala Bassa and Cala Conta, drinks, buffet food, plus paddleboard and snorkeling gear included.
“Absolutely fantastic. We had so much fun and laughter. Would certainly go again Loved island hoping and jumping in the sea off the boat Well worth the money”
Small-group Madrid tapas and taverns tour with vermouth, cider, wine cocktails, and a guided history walk through Centro.
“Arantxa was wonderful and knowledgeable She knows the culture and takes you to family owned places!!”
Toledo’s Jewish Quarter and a cathedral option, then a Bargas vineyard tour with a guided cellar walkthrough and 3 wine tastings.
“Wear walking shoes and comfortable clothes, take lots of money. If inclined walking is an issue make other arrangements”
Taste 9 tapas with wine or cava on a guided walk through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born, with priority reservations and history.
“Very personal, Lydia was fantastic Very informative and fun.”
Taste 12 tapas and sip wine in four century-old bars in central Madrid, led by a local bilingual guide, ending near Plaza Mayor.
“Carlos was an excellent guide. We had a good group of travellers and the wine and tapas we tasted were all excellent. As a solo female traveller I felt perfectly safe, the meeting point was easy to find and I felt integrated into the group immediately. I highly recommend this tour.”
Four-stop Barcelona tapas walk in the Gothic Quarter with wine, sangria, vermouth, and cava, plus history in English.
“I have taken many food tours in cities around the world, and this one was the least impressive. The guide was not knowledgeable about the history of Barcelona or the food culture. Much of the tour time was spent listening to him talk about his personal struggles and wanting to get his life together, rather than learning about the city, the cuisine, or the neighborhoods we visited. That was not what I signed up for. The highlight of the tour was a private chef experience at one of the four stops. The chef was engaging, skilled, and clearly knowledgeable. The other guests also made that portion enjoyable. Unfortunately, the remaining…”
Adults only Ibiza to Formentera full-day cruise with VIP sun beds, brunch, swim toys, paella show cooking at sunset, 6 hours ashore.
“Amazing boat trip — beautiful views, great crew, and super fun! Food was great, and unlimited sangria! I highly recommend!! Formentera is absolutely stunning! Worth going there!”
Costa Adeje whale and dolphin cruise with hotel pickup, catamaran sailing, paella lunch, unlimited drinks, and a swim stop at sea.
“It was a fun activity to do. Staff were very friendly and helpful with my elderly mum. Recommend it as being out on the ocean was really lovely.”
Every sort of day out, and the best-rated of each.
