Santiago Food Tour Tapas Drinks and Delights with a Local

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About this activity

Do Eat Better Experience Santiago Food Tour is a walking tour in small groups around the old town. You will be guided by a Local Expert, who's able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and any other relevant fun fact and curiosity.

You will visit at least 4 venues and at the end of the tour you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal, tasting various tapas and drinks. you will get the chance to try some of the most iconic dishes, such as tortilla de patata, Patata con pulpo, and Galician cheese!

These tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing local lifestyle and a walking experience with a local friend.

Enjoy the most traditional tapas in Santiago and discover the secrets behind this Galician, worldwide famous gem. And don't forget: by booking this food tour, you will contribute to sustainable tourism and create shared value with local companies.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Do Eat Better Experience

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Water
Included: English-speaking Local Tour Guide
Included: Meals: This is an itinerant tapas tour. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a meal in at least 4 stops
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Alcoholic drinks in fixed amounts are included (only for over 18-year-old guests)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities: If you believe the Local Expert did a good job and you loved the food & drinks, consider giving them a Tip (it's not compulsory).
Not included: Any additional food and drink

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

Discover this charming city through its gastronomy and its tapas. Embark on a culinary journey with a local and enjoy the best tapas that Santiago has to offer.

Please, bear in mind that the tastings here described may change according to the season and the availabilities of our partners.
Stop 2

one hour

Meet your Local Expert in Praza de San Fiz de Solovio, where you can admire the omonymous church, built in XII Century on the ruins of a more ancient Romanesque church.

From here, you will move towards your first stop, where you will enjoy a classic Spanish tapa featuring premium anchovies, octopus or empanada gallega. The perfect way to discover Galician flavours.
Stop 3

one hour

Conchas - literally "shells" in English - are the symbol of Santiago de Compostela and of the famous Saint James Way, attracting millions of pilgrims every year.

And right near the most iconic symbol of this town, you will have a taste of an even more iconic Spanish dish: tortilla made with eggs, potatoes and onions. A true comfort food across the country.
Stop 4

one hour

Praza de Fonseca is a place where you can truly breathe local atmosphere, with a view on the Colexio de Fonseca - the original seat of Santiago's University - and its beautiful Renaissance courtyard. And right here you will indulge in a tasting of delicious Galician cheese, of course served with a glass of local wine.
Stop 5

15 min

Mercado de Abastos is the historical market in town, reconstructed in 1941 even though it has been serving as a local market for more than 300 years so far. Here, both locals and visitors can find a large array of delicacies, like fresh seafood from Atlantic Ocean.

This is the perfect place to end your culinary journey, but not before a sweet note! In fact, according to the season, you will either try the famous Tarta de Santiago - a local almond cake - or a scoop of Tarta de Santiago-flavoured ice cream

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please, meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience Santiago Food Tour in front of church of Santo Fiz de Solovio

End point

Please, bear in mind that the end point may slightly change according to the availability of our partners.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please, be aware that the guide may speak both English and Spanish during the tour.
Please contact us for any food restriction before booking.
Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. Non alcoholic options are available.
For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience
Vegetarian options are available