Italy & Spain for Foodies

Introducing Venice: A Private Tour

Venice is a magical city, and today you’ll discover the best it has to offer, with a private three-hour tour with your own personal guide. You’ll get a feel for the layout of the city and appreciate some of its legendary landmarks. After being picked up at your accommodation, you’ll head toward the elegant Piazza San Marco, which is enclosed by buildings from the ancient republic. Before reaching the famous Rialto bridge you’ll stop by the square of San Giovanni e Paolo and pass the Marco Polo House. From the top of the bridge you’ll be able to take in the wonders of the Grand Canal. At this point you’ll be right in the market, where you'll conclude your tour in true Italian style, with the opportunity to delve into Italian wines and local recipes on your own.

Venetian Tapas and Wine Tours

See Venice from a local's point of view! This tour explores the Santa Croce and Dorsoduro districts, areas normally untouched by the tourist crowds. This is a perfect chance to follow the same bar route that Venetians do after work, or during special celebrations. This tour's food tasting takes place in "Bacari," traditional bars that offer the best selection of local dishes and cicchetti (tapas), often containing delicious fish cooked in traditional yet creative ways. Every food sample is accompanied by a drink: a true Venetian experience calls for prosecco, wine, and grappa!

Bountiful Bologna

Visit Bologna's most famous monuments: the Piazza Maggiore and the Neptune Fountain, which is considered one of the most elegant Renaissance fountains in Italy. On this tour, you'll also see St. Petronio Basilica with its treasures, and the Archiginnasio Palace. The first permanent seat of the oldest university in the world, this place is famous for its frescoed walls and its Anatomical Theater. Then you'll get to see the Two Towers, St. Stephens Square, and more!

Bologna Small Group Food Walking Tour

Delve into the gastronomy of Bologna with a walk through the Quadrilatero market, the real beating heart of the local specialties. Enjoy three tastings in the company of a local guide while learning fun facts about typical Bolognese food. At the end of the tour, spoil yourselves with a sweet treat.

Food Valley Private Gourmet Experience

Madrid Private City Tour

Uncover the city's highlights, secrets, and charm in a compact yet enriching experience. Are you ready?

Spanish Traditional Villages & Wineries Group Tour

On this tour, delve into Spain's rich wine heritage, where you will journey from Colmenar de Oreja's rustic cellars to Aranjuez's regal reserves. Experience the tapestry of flavors and stories from two contrasting bodegas: the village's heart and an estate vineyard. Your day starts in the picturesque town of Colmenar de Oreja, where Bodega Peral, a third-generation boutique winery run by its owner, stands as a beacon of local winemaking. From the village charm, the tour moves to Aranjuez, where history meets harmony. And here, in its heart, is Finca El Regajal, an extensive 400-hectare estate in Aranjuez, where you will discover 14 hectares of organic vineyards featuring Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grape varieties, cultivated using environmentally friendly biodynamic practices. This small, state-of-the-art winery crafts artisanal wines aged in French oak barrels.

Paella and Tapas - Madrid Group Cooking Class with Market Visit

Pintxos: it's Basque for Tapas

'Pintxos' is the Basque take on tapas and they significantly differ from the Spanish variety. Local delicacies are presented on a small piece of bread secured by a toothpick—a delightful bite bursting with flavor. Enhance your understanding of Basque gastronomic traditions and heritage by participating in a food tour.

Farm and Cider Cellar Small Group Tour with Transport Included

This tour immerses you in the time-honored cider-making process with a lineage stretching back 500 years. The tour commences with a visit to Igartubeiti, a structure dating to the mid-16th century, epitomizing the golden era of Basque farmhouse architecture. Renowned for its impeccably preserved original wooden framework and internal cider pressing apparatus, Igartubeiti provides a window into the historical art of cider production. Here, guests savor freshly pressed, delectable apple juice. Subsequently, the itinerary proceeds to a contemporary cider house, where modern cider production techniques are unveiled. Finally, you will indulge in the natural flavors of Basque cider paired with a traditional cider house culinary offering.

Rioja Wine Tasting Small Group Tour from San Sebastian

Hondarribia and Gastronomic Society Private Experience

You will be picked up from your accommodation and taken on the Hondarribia and Gastronomic Society Private Group Experience, where you will go beyond the obvious tours and have a delicious two-in-one experience that combines a cultural journey to the medieval times of fortified Hondarribia and the quintessence of the Basques’ affection for food – the Gastronomic Society! After visiting various locations, an experienced chef will cook you a glorious meal. With the gastronomic society, there will be a unique opportunity to actively participate in local culture - cook, eat, sing, and laugh as if you were Basque for a day! Then, you will be driven back and dropped off at your accommodations.