Dinner Tapas Tour of Santiago

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Summary

Get a real insight into Santiago's culture and tapas bars with your friendly, expert guide. Spend three hours learning all about the history and recipes behind the famous Galician tapas while savouring quite a few of them along the way. Discover how to order like the locals and what to eat if you want a really authentic Galician experience! You will meet your guide at 7pm in the city centre. Head to the first tapas bar close to the grandiose Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and try some distant relatives of Mexican peppers! Stop at a busy local pastry shop for the perfect Galician empanada while you discover the centuries of history behind this Galician foodie icon! Pick up your traditional nutty dessert at the third stop where the owner's grandfather made Santiago cake history!  Enjoy traditional Galician octopus cooked to perfection, the region's famous mussels and learn the history of tapas at your fourth rustic tapas bar! At your last stop you'll dig deeper into the region's little known but fantastic wines paired with local cured meats and cheese and devour your delicious Santiago dessert!  

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Duration
3 hours
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Why take this tour?

Wonder through the 'Calle de Vinos' (wine streets) in the historic center of Santiago with your friendly, expert guide. Visit five authentic local tapas bars and pastry shops over three delectable hours and enjoy some true Galician tapas! Discover the surprising link between the Galicians and the Irish at cultural stops along the way and uncover the centuries of history around every corner. Learn how to order and eat like a local! Hear the fascinating stories behind the dishes, the bars and the beautiful city of Santiago!

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What’s included?

  • 9 food tastings, 3 local wines and 1 dessert

  • Friendly and knowledgeable guide

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

  • Gratuities

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Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Feast Galicia Tours

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Eat, explore and see the real Galicia with us! Learn the secrets behind the famous Galician cuisine, meet the locals and enjoy wonderful Galician hospitality in the company of your knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide! Go off the beaten track and hear the stories behind the dishes and places while you discover the culture and history of this fascinating corner of Spain! We offer three fantastic walking food tours in Santiago's picturesque historic center: Our GOURMET SANTIAGO tour will take in modern and traditional local restaurants where we'll enjoy each course of our lunch at a different spot! SANTIAGO TAPAS & TRADITIONS is a fab evening tour for those who want to learn not only where to eat the best tapas but also how to order and what to order! Visit five traditional tapas bars and pastry shops to get a true tapas experience! Our MARKET FOODIE TRAIL will give you an insider's look at the local market, try some of its famous specialties as well visiting four other hidden gems!

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