Spain · FOOD
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food 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.”
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.”
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!!”
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.”
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.”
Alicante Central Market tapas tour with 20 tastings across 10 stops. 2 to 2.5 hours, English guide, small group, $34.
“Fran was a fabulous guide. I thought we would explore further outside the market but that was possibly my mistake with not checking the itinerary properly. Fabulous information shared with a great guide and lovely foods and wines”
4-hour Magic Select catamaran from Morro Jable with dolphin/whale spotting, Jandía swim stop, lunch and open-bar drinks in Fuerteventura.
“Brilliant day out on the Catamaran. Fun crew and great atmosphere. We were lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins. I enjoyed a refreshing swim and we had a little dance on the way back to the harbour.”
Small-group Gothic Quarter food and wine tour with 3 tapas stops, drink pairings, and guided medieval history in about 3.5 hours.
“We had a Wonderful experience but lots of walking on uneven stones. The overview said 4+ drinks, we had 4. James, our guide did a great job at combining food, drink & history.”
Eco catamaran whale watching in Tenerife with food tasting, unlimited drinks, and a swim and snorkel stop off Puerto Colón.
“This was an excellent experience and very good value for money. If we want a couch to lie down on the boat then be early to get front of queue. Saw whales, dolphins and turtle! Team onboard were very happy and helpful. We went in December; but weather was nice and warm. People swam in water and was a temperature of 18drgrees”
Every sort of day out, and the best-rated of each.
