Wine and Tapas Walking Tours in Spain: 15 Guides Who Know the Back Streets

1.Barcelona Tapas and Wine Experience Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,804 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Walk from Plaça Sant Jaume through the Gothic Quarter and El Born, stopping at four restaurants for tapas, Catalan dishes, and a glass of local wine at each stop. Guides such as Dasha, Felipe, Berta, Miro, and Paulina add history, food knowledge, and useful Barcelona tips. Choose a midday or evening departure, with an optional flamenco show.

“This was one of the most memorable tours that I have done on any of the trips that I have taken by land, by sea, and by river! Our tour guide, Berta, was absolutely amazing! Her knowledge of the history of Barcelona, navigating the streets of the Old City, taking us to the various locations for the tapas and beverages, cannot compare to any other experiences I’ve had on group tours. Those in our tour group would most certainly share how personable, knowledgeable, professional, and caring Berta was. On a scale of 1 to 10 this was a 20!!! What a fantastic experience to have had during my first trip…”

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2.Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,261 reviews · 3 hours · from $78

Spend three hours eating through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with an English-speaking local guide. Visit four main food stops, with possible extra bars, for tapas, wine, vermouth, sangria, and Catalan specialties. Guides such as Juan Carlos, Andrew, Santiago, and Ewan bring history, humor, and plenty of practical food advice.

“Fun friendly group and knowledgeable guide. Great food and delicious drinks. Loved spending our Friday evening in the Gothic Quarter hitting some great spots.”

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3.Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Walking Tour – Small Group Local Bars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,644 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93

Join a bilingual local guide for a three-hour walk through Madrid’s Literary Quarter, stopping at up to four traditional bars for more than 10 tapas and a drink at each. Expect Iberian ham, tortilla, cod, chickpea stew, eggplant with honey, and Spanish wines, with beer or soft drinks available.

“This wine and tapas tour was incredible! Carlos was an amazing guide, and we tried so many foods we never would have ordered on our own—and loved every single one. The tour was the perfect length, relaxed but full of flavor, and such a fun way to experience Madrid. We’re so glad we booked it and would absolutely recommend it. 🍷”

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4.Toledo Tour & Vineyard Walk with Wine Tasting from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,546 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $133

Leave Madrid at 9 a.m. for a bilingual guided visit through Toledo’s old town and Jewish Quarter, with an optional cathedral tour. After free time, continue to a historic vineyard near Bargas for a cellar visit, three wine tastings, Iberian charcuterie, and Manchego cheese. Guides such as Antonio, Laura, and Christina are known for lively storytelling.

“Christina was a great tour guide. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. Toledo was stunning and beautiful! A must see! Visiting the winery and tasting three wines was a great way to end the tour.”

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5.Food Walking Tour with Tapas and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,180 reviews · 2h 30m · from $100

Walk Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born with an English-speaking guide such as Petra, Mariah, Thami or Sara. Stop at four local eateries for nine tapas, including bravas, croquettes, pimientos, paella and dessert, paired with wine, cava, vermouth or soft drinks. Vegetarian choices are available, but vegan and gluten-free guests should choose another tour.

“We had a great time on our tour. Darren was a great guide and the food was delicious! Lots of new facts and even more laughs”

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6.Tapas & Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,171 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Spend three hours walking Madrid’s Literary Quarter and old Austrias district with a bilingual guide such as Carlos, Noemi, or Rocio. Visit four traditional bars, some more than 100 years old, and taste at least 12 tapas with wine, beer, soft drinks, or water at each stop. Expect enough food for lunch or dinner, plus stories about Spanish dishes, wine regions, and Madrid life.

“Tour was wonderful! So much food and drink, make sure you come hungry. Eva did a great job of educating us on the wine and food of Madrid. Super fun too! You won’t regret taking this tour.”

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7.Madrid by Night Small Group Tour: Stories, Sights and Tapas Bites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,956 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Spend 3.5 hours walking Madrid’s central streets with a local guide such as James or Charlie, stopping at four Spanish bars and restaurants. Your first drink and at least three tapas tastings are included. After that, you pay only for what you choose, making the evening flexible for adventurous eaters and cautious appetites alike.

“This is a great tapas and walking tour. Great out of the way locations, great food and wine. Very entertaining and lots of fun. Thoroughly recommended.”

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8.Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,928 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about three hours with a local guide in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, stopping at four food and drink venues for tapas, wine, vermouth, sangria, and cava. Guides such as Santiago, Lila, Ewan, and Juan Carlos have led this route, which suits adults, families, and solo visitors who want an easy social evening near La Rambla.

“Prompt meet-up, some repetition in the dishes though between stops especially regarding bread. The paella stop was excellent and a good sit-down experience with plenty of time allocated to mingle with other guests. The guide was knowledgeable about Catalonia and some of the food traditions, but didn’t maximize the foodie aspect—we went to a private kitchen, but she barely introduced the chef, and there was little commentary provided while he was cooking. It seemed the chef and guide instead used the time to catch up with each other (in Spanish of course), and we were left to our own devices after each course was served. The food on that stop…”

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9.Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Paella, Sangria & 8+ Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,275 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Join a small group of up to 12 for a three-hour Barcelona food walk led by a local guide such as Jordi, Muriel, Miguel, or Ricardo. Taste Catalan pastries, cheeses, cured meats, tapas, paella, churros, anchovies, pintxos, wine, and sangria while learning about the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Barceloneta.

“Best food tour ever. Jordi is the best guide. He took us to a pastry shop, market place, tapas bar, walk about the old town and finished with paella and sangria. Everything was delicious. He gave us a very interesting info about Barcelona. Loved everything about this tour. Than you, Jordi”

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10.Sagrada Familia, Park Guell & Tapas Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 903 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $237

Spend about seven hours with a private local guide exploring Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Modernist avenues, Gaudí landmarks, and favorite food stops. You’ll walk through the old city, take taxis to Park Güell and Sagrada Familia, enjoy tapas on Rambla Catalunya on select options, and visit Sagrada Familia with an official guide or audio guide, depending on your package.

“Fred was a great tour guide. We learned quite a lot about the culture of Barcelona and its incredible sites.”

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11.Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 814 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Walk Madrid’s historic center with a local guide such as Jorge, Jo, Ignacio, or Diego, stopping for pastries, Iberian ham, Manchego, squid sandwiches, tapas, vermouth, cider, and Spanish tortilla. Choose a shorter tasting route or the three-hour option with extra cured meats, olive oil, a second tapa, sangria, or beer.

“Jorge was a great guide and the experience was a lot of fun! Very entertaining, informational, and delicious. We really felt that we were getting to sample true recommendations from a knowledgeable Madrid resident. And so much food!”

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12.Tapas, Taverns, and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 676 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $84

Walk Seville with a local English-speaking guide through four food stops, from a 1900s tavern serving flaming chorizo and barrel vermouth to a bakery and celebrated bar. Expect tapas, drinks, Moorish streets, local history, and useful restaurant tips in a group capped at 12 people. Guides may include Remy, Cate, Jeff, Antoinetta, or Ferran.

“The three of us were more than pleased with Cate as our guide. she was just a delight! She explained everything as we went - what we were eating, how far it was to walk( I am a senior and have a bit of problem sometimes) and she was just a delightful young lady! And the crew that were with us were just great! All in all I would give Cate 5 stars! And the tour itself was a huge success! Loved it and would highly recommend the tour and Care!”

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13.El Born Food Walking Tour with Tapas and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 662 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $93

Spend 2.5 hours walking through El Born and the Gothic Quarter, stopping at four local tapas bars for nine small plates and four drinks. Guides such as Sonia, Mariah, Sara, Thami, and Craig bring Catalan food and city history to life. Vegetarian options are available, but vegan and gluten-free diets cannot be accommodated.

“Sara was great!! She was a great guide with a wealth of knowledge but the information was not overwhelming. She let us have our free time to socialize with the other tour members. The food and drinks were great, a great value and would 100% do it again. Thanks Sara!”

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14.Tapas, Taverns and History Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $99

Join an English-speaking food guide such as Mario, Remy, or Elena for a 3 to 3.5-hour walk through Seville’s Jewish Quarter and Arenal. You’ll visit old family-run taverns, taste 9 or more tapas, sample four drinks including orange wine and manzanilla, and finish with artisan ice cream.

“Our guide had a great attitude and knowledge of the history, culture and food of Sevilla and Spain. We visited four different, unique taverns. This was a full experience, it felt like we were Spanish on an evening out with friends with good food, drinks and conversation.”

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15.Las Palmas: Private Old City Guided Walking Tour with Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 200 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $65

Spend 2.5 hours exploring Vegueta and Triana with a private guide such as Artemi or Manuel. See Columbus House, the Cathedral, lesser-known corners, and selected city views, then pause at a local café for a tapa and drink, or coffee, tea, and cake. The tour is offered in English or Spanish.

“My guide Artemis was extremely knowledgeable about a range of subjects and brought the history, architecture and language of Las Palmas and the Gran Canaria to life in an enthusiastic way. Recommended.”

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