15 Guided Tapas Tours to Build an Evening Around

1.Tapas & Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide

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

Spend three hours walking Madrid’s Literary Quarter with a bilingual local guide such as Carlos, Noemi, or Rocio. Visit four long-running bars, taste at least 12 tapas, enjoy one drink at each stop, and finish near Plaza Mayor.

“The tour was exactly as described so all our expectations were met. The walk was not arduous, each of the four establishments were different and unique in character. Our guide was superb and gave us a lot of useful and interesting information. The food was varied and delicious and choice of drinks complimented the food. Being a small group of just 8 persons was an advantage - enjoyed every moment of the experience.”

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2.Madrid Tapas & Wine Tour with Rooftop Views and Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,047 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $113Top rated

Walk from San Miguel through La Latina, Plaza Mayor, and the Literary Quarter with guides such as Agustin, Mario, Marina, or Rodrigo. Expect four tapas tastings, paired drinks, local stories, and, on the 6:00 PM tour, rooftop views with cava or a cocktail.

“Had a great time meeting new people, and finding places and learning about tapas and Madrid. Food and drinks were great. Marina was so friendly and a great guide. Would totally recommend!”

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3.Malaga Wine & Tapas Small Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,972 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Join a group of up to 13 for an evening walk from Calle Larios to Plaza de la Merced. Guides such as Javi, Fernando, and Emilio pair Málaga stories with four drinks, Iberian ham, classic tapas, and modern local cooking. Vegetarian options are available if requested in advance.

“Fun. Fun. Fun. Emilio got us all talking. Sharing stories. Eating fab food. Explained with passion. Best food tour I’ve been on.”

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4.3 h. Guided Highlights Bike Tour with Optional Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,623 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

Cycle 11 km through central Madrid with a guide such as Manuel or Rudy, stopping at the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Prado, Retiro, and Puerta del Sol. Choose a standard or electric bike, then finish with three pinchos and a drink if you add the tapas option.

“Loved this tour with Manuel. He was very knowledgeable and could answer all questions we had with good humour mixed in.”

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5.Authentic Flamenco Show with Tapas & Wine Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,476 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet your English-speaking guide in Plaza de San Francisco for vermouth and Iberian ham, then walk to a 15th-century flamenco venue in Santa Cruz. The Classic option adds eight or more tastings, three drinks, and a tapas dinner. Guides such as Mario, Sophie, Guillermo, and Elena bring the evening to life.

“Very fun evening with Pilar. From the appetizers to the Flamenco to the dinner, it was an outstanding night. Pilar was wonderful and we learned so much from her about Seville, it's culture and she gave us a great understanding of Flamenco. It made the show even better. Highly recommend.”

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6.Highlights Guided Vintage Bike Tour and Tapas Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 962 reviews · from $32Best value

Ride a comfortable vintage bicycle through Madrid with guides such as Manuel and Rudy, stopping at the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Prado, Retiro Park, and more. The three-hour route covers about 12 kilometers at an easy pace, with an electric-bike option, city map, and tapas and restaurant advice.

“manuel was awesome. made me feel like the only one there. very knowledgeable about the tour and area”

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7.Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 887 reviews · 2 hours 5 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Meet your English-speaking guide near Teatro Real and walk into Madrid’s Royal Palace with priority admission. Spend about two hours among royal rooms, art, and gardens, using provided headphones. Choose the palace-only tour, add the Royal Collections Gallery, or include tapas at Mercado Jamón Ibérico.

“**Skip the Line Made All the Difference** The best part of this trip was the skip-the-line feature. There was a long line to get in, and there are separate entrances for groups. We were able to get right in without any wait. The tour guide was very nice and provided great information about the place and its significance. Overall, it was a nice tour and well worth it!”

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8.Guided Food Walking Tour with Tapas and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 848 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Spend 2.5 hours walking Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born with a local English-speaking guide such as Darren, Sara, Craig, or Petra. Visit four tapas venues, taste croquettes, pintxos, paella, and patatas bravas, and pair them with wine, vermouth, and cava.

“This experience was absolutely AMAZING! I learned so so much about Spain and the history of different building and architectures and restaurants. The vibes were so confortable and fun and it was absolutely a blast. And the food was absolutely delicious and exclusive! Would definitely recommend and would do it again!”

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9.Madrid Guided Food Tour with Tapas and Spanish Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 773 reviews · 2h 30m · from $96

Follow a local English-speaking guide through La Latina and Madrid Centro, stopping at five eateries for nine tapas, dessert, wine, vermouth, and tinto de verano. Guides such as Lidia, Layla, Sergio, Javier, and Hayley add food stories, city history, and practical Madrid tips.

“A wonderful experience with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Lots of fun, highly recommended!”

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10.Guided Tapas and Wine Tour with Rooftop Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 608 reviews · 4 hours · from $111

Walk from San Miguel through La Latina, Plaza Mayor, and Las Letras, stopping for mushrooms, Iberian ham, carrilleras, and garlic shrimp with Spanish wine. Guides such as Agustín, Marina, and Mario add local history and good humor. Choose the 6:00 PM departure for the rooftop cava finish.

“The guide was great. For me i hoped for more food and less wine! But it was a fun night.”

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11.Tapas, Taverns and History Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk Seville’s Jewish Quarter and Arenal with an English-speaking food guide such as Mario, Remy, Elena, or Pilar. Visit old family-run taverns, taste 9 or more tapas and four drinks, then finish with artisan ice cream. Expect plenty of standing, a full meal, and practical tips for ordering tapas on your own.

“Fantastic tour! Mario gave amazing recommendations on local places to visit, and he was caring and attentive to all participants. It was a refreshing experience!”

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12.Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Meet at Alicante’s Central Market for a two-hour tasting walk with guides such as Francisco, Nadia, Isaac, or Fran. Visit 10 long-running stalls, sample 16 small regional dishes, taste four local wines, and hear the stories behind the food. Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available.

“We sampled a lot of different booths and types of food in the central market. The tour guide Isaac was great and we had an amazing time with delicious food.”

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13.3 hour Guided Highlights Bike Tour with Optional Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 443 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35

Ride about 7.5 miles through central Madrid by regular bike or e-bike, stopping at the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol, and more. Guides such as Gabriel, Juanfe, David, and Irene add history, humor, and practical city tips. Optional tapas follows the ride.

“I really enjoyed this tour. David was a great guide, he was funny and informative and did a good job keeping everyone organized and safe. You get the chance to see a lot of different sites while getting some exercise and feeling the energy of the city. Madrid is very hot right now but it's pretty manageable on the tour. I'd say definitely being a bottle of water with you. The physicality level is probably in between low and medium. The ground is sometimes bumpy and sometimes you're going uphill a bit so if you are not in good shape it could maybe be a little challenging for a few…”

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14.Fuerteventura: Tapas and Local Life Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 407 reviews · 5 hours · from $92

Spend five hours with a German-speaking guide, visiting local fincas near southern Fuerteventura. You’ll taste cactus jam, green mojo, olive oil, wine, and award-winning goat cheese, while Adrian and Christina explain local farming and food traditions.

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15.Exclusive Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 347 reviews · 3 hours · from $113

Spend three hours in Bilbao’s Casco Viejo with guides such as Oscar, Roberto, Aitor, or Milan. You’ll taste six pintxos, four drinks, txakoli, Rioja, cider, beer, or cocktails, while learning about Basque food, history, football, and local life in a group of no more than six.

“Milan was an amazing guide. This shows you the best food and drinks in the city. It was helpful to talk to an expert about my other plans while I’m in town too”

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