Food, Wine & Nightlife in Spain

Valencia is known as Spain's gastronomic hub, so take part in local culinary traditions on a private food walking tour with up to five friends or family members. Go beyond the famous local dish of paella as you shop for farm-fresh produce and fish at the vibrant Central Market and visit a local organic shop, sampling typical Valencian crops and specialty products along the way. Finish with a tasting of regional wines in the heart of downtown.

Don't let being vegetarian stop you from sampling Spanish specialties such as paella. Learn to cook the culinary staple and explore Central Market (Mercado Central) during a 4.5-hour vegetarian cooking class and market tour in Valencia. After collecting fresh ingredients from Central Market (Mercado Central), you'll learn to cook paella while sampling Valencian wine and appetizers. Then, you'll feast on the fruits of your labour accompanied by starters and dessert.

Get a taste of authentic Spanish culture during this 4.5-hour Paella cooking class in Valencia, the birthplace of the famous rice dish. Shop for ingredients at the Central Market alongside your guide and group, and then head to the kitchen to learn how to turn simple ingredients into a delicious meal with deep cultural roots. This tour includes all instruction, ingredients, food, and drinks during the class.

Avoid the city's commercial restaurants and learn how to cook authentic Valencian paella with an afternoon's cooking class delivered by an expert chef. Discover the traditional recipe and get hands on experience creating your own dish, with all necessary ingredients provided. Sample appetizers and white wines as you cook, then sit down with your group to dine upon your home-cooked paella, served with starters, red wine, and dessert.

Calling all lovers of Spanish culture and cuisine, this 4-hour Valencia walking tour showcases the city's cultural delights and delectable bites. Alongside your guide, you'll explore Valencia's Old Town, and tick off highlights such as Valencia Cathedral, Central Market (Mercado Central), and the Silk Exchange. Sample local Spanish produce during an olive-oil tasting, and then feast on a 3-course lunch featuring tapas, wine, and traditional sweets. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, limited to 10 food lovers.

Discover the verdant vineyards and intriguing history of the Rioja wine region on a full-day tour from Bilbao. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit charming villages like Harn and Laguardia to see medieval monuments and admire spectacular views of the countryside. Venture to Vitoria in order to wander the sprawling vineyards and descend into atmospheric wine cellars to learn about complex manufacturing processes. Pleasure your palate with the refined taste of signature wines during a tasting session and enjoy a traditional lunch in a locally recommended restaurant (own expense).  

Taste a wide variety of classic Valencian dishes during this 4-hour comprehensive culinary tour. Follow your food-loving guide through a whirlwind movable feast, including jamón, horchata, artisan chocolates, tapas and Spanish wine. Small group tour has a maximum of 12 people and includes all food and drink samples.

Experience a relaxing day in the countryside and plenty of wine-tasting during this 8-hour day trip to some of the top wineries outside Barcelona. Head to the Penedès region, where you'll visit some of the most famous wineries of Catalonia, stopping to taste and learn about the production of the area's many vintages and cava (Catalan sparkling wine) along the way. During your visit, you'll also enjoy the services of a guide, who will escort you between wineries and share informative and fun facts about the region during your trip. This Catalonia winery tour includes tastings at three vineyards plus cheeses and tapas.

We combine history, culture and chocolate on this tour through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter!  With its  labyrinth-like streets & hidden squares, the neighborhood is a  pop up storybook of  amazing history this is a fun area to explore.  Along the way, we will stop to at a local chocolate makers to see creations in the works and try the finished product in our blindfolded tasting!   Combining education with family fun with our exclusive age appropriate  family fun scavenger hunt.  We will finish the tour with an  edible prize of  freshly made  churros and chocolate in a historic setting.

Valencia is the birthplace of the paella and the best place to taste one of Spain's most famous dishes. Discover the secrets of authentic seafood paella during this 4.5-hour, small-group cooking class. Shop for ingredients at the Central Market, get hands-on in the kitchen, and then taste your delicious homemade paella, accompanied by fine Valencian wines.

Get a true taste of Valencia with a 3-hour walking and wine tour complete with delicious Spanish tapas. Stroll through old town with a sommelier guide, soaking up the historical atmosphere and learning about Valencia's culinary culture at a local market, before sampling three different wines paired with appetizer-style tapas.

When your cruise calls at Alicante, make the most of your time in the region with a private excursion to Villena. Journey to this historical city by private, air-conditioned vehicle and on arrival, visit its 12th-century Atalaya Castle (own expense), once a defensive point between Castile and Aragon. Then, take a guided tour of a local winery and olive grove, and enjoy an optional wine, oil, and Iberian ham tasting (own expense) before your return.

Enrich your knowledge of the world of Spanish wine on a full-day tour from Barcelona. Travel by luxury coach to one of Spain's most esteemed wineries, Llopart winery, and gain fascinating insight into the manufacturing processes of refined wines, effervescent cava, and oils. Visit the winery's vineyards and tasting room, while getting a chance to taste wine, cava, and olive oil.

Indulge your senses with the rich flavors of Catalonian cuisine on a full-day, food-and-wine tour from Barcelona. With a knowledgeable guide, travel to a medieval farmhouse cradled by the mountain of Montserrat, and sample fine wines and creamy cheese while admiring the spectacular scenery. Savor home-cured meats in a Benedictine monastery, taste a variety of premium olive oils, feast on a traditional Catalan lunch at a quaint farmhouse, and embark on a guided tour of a winery. Sample effervescent cava, and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Discover the cultural sights and fine wines of Toledo during a unique 60-minute wine-themed experience. Head to an iconic location in the historical heart of the city and settle into a comfortable seat for a virtual tour of the region's most beautiful wineries. Allow an expert sommelier to educate you about wine tasting methods as you sample five wine varietals and selection of traditional Spanish tapas.

Discover the best of Spanish wine and tapas on a small-group evening tour. Over three hours, enjoy eight different wine samples, including cava (Spanish champagne).  Each beverage is expertly paired with a special tapas, so there's no risk of going hungry.  Along the way, discover lesser known corners of the El Born neighborhood with your guide.

Get an insider's view of Triana, one of the most traditional neighborhoods in Seville, on this 3-hour guided eating and walking tour. Stroll the streets of this ambient part of town, learning about the history of it from your guide, and then stopping at local bars to sample some of the tasty tapas. Discover the hodgepodge of culinary styles, and then wash it all down with some locally made wine.

Get the most out of your time in Valencia on this half-day shore excursion. Save time organizing transport, as you'll be picked up from Valencia Cruise Port, and visit landmarks such as Church of San Nicolas, and Central Market. It'll be a hassle-free day with entrance fees, a guide, and a delicious tapas lunch and wine tasting from the rooftop of City and Arts and Sciences included.

 Take a bite out of Barcelona's finest culinary traditions. On this excursion, you will visit four eateries, sampling tapas and local wines and drinks at each. Every stop on this tour has been specially selected to showcase local recipes, allowing visitors an authentic experience at the spots locals love. Your guide can share some insider tips on places to eat in other areas too.

During this journey, you'll be immerse in the Valencian gastronomy history and customs. You'll savor many typical products while you walk down the oldtown of Valencia and the Central Market. Late morning you'll enjoy a Valencian wine tasting and in the evening you'll learn how to cook an authentic paella guided by an expert chef. A full day to get to know and savor our gastronomic specialities.