8 City Tours to Build an Evening Around

1.Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,264 reviews · 3 hours · from $69Our pick

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking host at Calle de la Montera 24, outside Bon Vivant tattoo studio. You’ll prepare sangria, cook chicken and seafood paella with a local chef, eat together, and take home both recipes. Vegetarian and allergy options are available with advance notice.

“Ivan and Javier (Javo) were amazing hosts. They promoted interactions between the group and taught us how to make paella and sangria. At the end our food was delicious, highly recommend this activity for friends, family and couples. Would recommend to friends.”

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

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

Spend 2.5 hours with a private local guide in Las Palmas, walking through Vegueta and Triana, hearing colonial stories, seeing the Cathedral and Columbus House, then sharing a tapa and drink at a local café. Guides include Artemis, Manuel, Arturo, and Efrén.

“The tour succeeded in being both informative and relaxed - and the tapas were delicious!”

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3.Sal: Espargos City Tour, Local Life, and Cape Verde Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 200 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35Best value

Spend 150 minutes exploring Espargos with a local guide such as Chan, from Amílcar Cabral Airport and colorful street art to a viewpoint, suburban life, and Cape Verdean tapas with a drink. Hotel pickup and return are included from Santa Maria, Espargos, or Murdeira.

“Chan, our guide, was brilliant he was honest, funny and open about anything we asked. He gave us time to absorb all the sights. This tour gives you a raw insight in to local life - and needs to be done by someone who can explain the life, the area - someone who lives it. Chan was a perfect host to this town and culture”

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4.Shore Excursion: City Tour with Tapas in 11th Century Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133Top rated

Spend five hours with a guide such as Martha, Emma, Dani, or Daniel touring Valencia’s Old Town and the exterior of the City of Arts and Sciences. Finish with abundant tapas, paella, and five regional wines in an intimate 11th-century venue. Port return transport is included.

“Our guide, Martha was wonderful! We experienced the old and modern parts of Valencia and the wine and tapas tasting was delicious and very generous”

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5.City of Arts & Sciences Tour with Rooftop Tapas & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $136

Tricia leads a small English-language walk through Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences, followed by Amanda’s multi-course tapas and wine tasting on a private rooftop. Expect Calatrava, local food, sunset views, and a group limited to eight.

“What a great tour! We had an amazing time. It was a perfect way to celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday. He loves architecture, food and wine, and this tour was a perfect way to enjoy all three. The two partners that ran the tour crushed it with their respective roles. Trish Read more”

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6.City Tour & Flamenco Show with Wine & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $141

Spend three private hours with a local guide in Barcelona’s Gothic and Born Quarters. Visit Placa Reial, Roman walls, Santa Maria del Mar, a traditional tapas bar, and Palau Dalmases, where you’ll enjoy a flamenco show and one drink.

“Point du RDV non respecté Guide non passionné, nonchalant, et manque d entrain... N a pas su nous convaincre des beautés de la ville Pas totalement bilingue Circuit trop rapide”

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7.Faro City Portuguese Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet at 6:00 pm in Faro for a guided evening of eight-plus tapas, Portuguese wines, local drinks, and Algarve dishes. Alessandra or Acacia may lead you through family restaurants and taverns, with the tour ending back at the starting point.

“A fabulous tour round delightful local tapas and wine spots round the centre of Faro. Alessandra was the perfect and genial jost”

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8.Old City Hidden Gems, Tapas, & Drinks Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 2h 30m · from $81

Spend 150 minutes with an English-speaking foodie guide in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born. Visit four local bars for tapas, vermut, wine, and sangria, then try pouring from a Catalan porrón. Groups are limited to 14, with guides such as Adrian and Dave leading the walk.

“For the price that I paid it was totally worth it. Met amazing people and everything went smooth. Had an amazing night!”

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