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Santiago de Compostela Food Tour: 5 Authentic Tastings & Drinks

5.0 (7 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Santiago de Compostela Food Tour: 5 Authentic Tastings & Drinks

About this activity

Few destinations reward wandering like Santiago de Compostela, and no one shows you why quite like a local. On this food tour through the city's Old Town, you'll follow granite streets that have guided pilgrims for over a thousand years, tasting the dishes that fuel Galician life along the way. Start with Polvo a Feira, Galicia's beloved octopus tapa, then move on to a generous helping of traditional tapas, a Rixóns sandwich packed with crispy pork, and Zorza con Patatas, a hearty local classic of marinated pork and potatoes. Wash it down with Estrella Galicia, the region's own beer, or a glass of local wine, with non-alcoholic options always on hand. Along the way, your guide shares the stories behind the recipes, the history behind the stones, and why Galician cooking, simple and honest, made with generations of recipes, has kept this city's soul intact. As with every Secret Food Tours experience, there's a Secret Dish waiting to surprise you before the tour's end.

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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
Operated by
Secret Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local Tapa
  • Included: Zorza con Patatas
  • Included: Professional guide
  • Included: Rixons sandwich
  • Included: Drinks: Local Wine, Galicia Beer (Estrella Galicia), Soft Drinks
  • Included: Our Secret Dish
  • Included: Polbo a Feira (Galician-stlye octopus)

Not included

  • Not included: Guide's gratuities
  • Not included: Pick-up and Drop-off

Itinerary

  1. Estatua del Rey Alfonso II de Asturias, El Casto

    30 min

    A monument to the king credited with founding Santiago de Compostela after the discovery of St. James's remains. You'll pass this statue as your guide sets the historical scene for the tour.

  2. Mercado de Abastos de Santiago

    30 min

    The city's most beloved fresh produce market and a source for much of the seafood and local ingredients found in Galician cooking. Get a glimpse of the ingredients behind the dishes you'll taste.

  3. Iglesia de San Agustin

    30 min

    A historic church tucked into the Old Town's granite streets, part of the everyday backdrop locals have walked past for centuries.

  4. Statue Of The Pilgrims

    30 min

    A small carved figure tucked into the stonework, easy to miss unless someone points it out. Your guide will show you exactly where to look.

  5. Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela

    30 min

    The legendary endpoint of the Camino de Santiago, drawing pilgrims for over a thousand years. The tour brings you within sight of this landmark as part of the walk.

  6. Parque de la Alameda

    one hour

    A green, leafy space on the edge of the Old Town, home to one of the city's best-loved viewpoints.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We will meet at Estatua del Rey Alfonso II de Asturias, El Casto. Our guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella for eeasy recognition.

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End point

  • The our ends at Fonte do Toural, A, Praza do Toural, 2, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain.

Using your ticket

We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time to check in with their guide.

Our Secret Food Tours Guide will have an orange umbrella at the meeting point for easy recognition.

Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.

This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.

Gratuities to guides providing excellent service are appreciated.

The legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 18 years old in Spain.

Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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