Granada is one of the last cities where a drink still arrives with a tapa, and this walk makes the most of it: 3.5 hours, a small group, several bars, drinks poured at each stop. Dietary needs are handled at booking. Rated 4.9 across 933 reviews, from $78 per person.
Overview
Granada Food Sherpas walks small groups through the centre of Granada on a food and wine route that lasts 3 hours 30 minutes and takes at most 12 travellers. Granada Cathedral is passed along the route rather than visited.
Eating is only half of it. The guides, several reviewers say, treat each stop as a history lesson, explaining how Spanish cuisine developed and what sits behind the wines being poured. The pace draws repeated praise for being comfortable and unhurried.
First-time visitors get a lot out of it. Reviews describe the tour as a good introduction to downtown Granada and to tapas culture, and mention restaurant recommendations that help with the rest of a stay. The listing offers a vegetarian option and says allergies and other dietary requirements can be accommodated when advised at booking, and vegetarian travellers report this worked on the day. Guides also adapt drinks to preferences, reviewers say, so non-drinkers can join. It is less suited to young children: the operator advises against ages 5 and under, and the minimum drinking age is 18.
What's Included
Itinerary
- Meet at Puerta RealThe group gathers at the kiosk by Isabel La Catholica Theatre, C. Acera del Casino 5, close to Puerta Real. Drivers can use the nearby subterranean Parking Plaza Puerta Real.
- Food and wine tastingsThe group walks between venues in the city centre, sampling tapas, cured ham, dried fruit and wine along the way. Reviewers mention three restaurant stops in total, though the listing does not fix their order.
- Pass by Granada CathedralThe walking route passes the cathedral without going inside. It is listed as a pass-by, not a visit.
- More tastings en routeFurther food and wine stops follow as the walk continues. Reviewers describe generous servings and unhurried time at the table.
- Final tastingsThe last of the tastings rounds out the meal. Dishes along the way have included items travellers say they would not have ordered on their own.
- Finish at Plaza del CampilloThe tour ends at Plaza del Campillo in the city centre, a different point from where it started.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points before booking. The tour needs no special preparation, just an appetite and comfortable shoes.
- Bring an appetite. The listing counts both lunch and dinner as included, and reviewers repeatedly say they left stuffed. Eating lightly beforehand is wise.
- Pace on foot. Expect 3 hours 30 minutes built around walking between venues in the city centre. Reviewers say the pace is comfortable and nothing felt rushed, but the tour does keep you on your feet.
- Dietary requirements. Flag any vegetarian or allergy needs at the time of booking. The listing promises accommodation for dietary requirements, and vegetarian travellers confirm it worked on the day.
- Wine and drinking. The minimum drinking age is 18, and the wine is described as plentiful. Several reviewers also say they learned about regional wines and grape varieties from the guide along the way.
- Weather and clothing. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so dress for whatever the day brings. Comfortable shoes matter most for the walking between stops.
- Good for orientation. One reviewer found it a useful way to get familiar with downtown Granada and tapas culture at the start of a stay. Guides also hand out restaurant recommendations that travellers then use for the rest of their trip.
Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the operator advises against bringing children aged 5 and under. Private transportation is not included, so everyone makes their own way to the kiosk near Puerta Real, and the tour runs in all weather conditions. A minimum number of travellers is required, and if it is not met the operator offers a different date or experience, or a full refund. Cancellations inside 24 hours of the start time receive no refund, and changes inside that window are not accepted.
Common Questions
What is included in the price?
The food and wine tastings at the stops, with the listing counting lunch and dinner as included. Private transportation is the stated exclusion, so getting to the meeting point is up to each traveller. No monument entries feature in the itinerary, since the cathedral is passed rather than entered.
Where does the tour meet and end?
At the kiosk by Isabel La Catholica Theatre, C. Acera del Casino 5, close to Puerta Real. The tour finishes at Plaza del Campillo, a different spot from the start. Drivers can use the subterranean Parking Plaza Puerta Real nearby, and the meeting point sits near public transportation.
Can vegetarians or people with allergies join?
Yes. The listing offers a vegetarian option and says allergies and other dietary requirements can be accommodated when advised at the time of booking.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Only older ones. Infants must sit on laps, and the operator does not recommend the tour for children aged 5 and under. The wine side of things carries a minimum drinking age of 18.
Is it accessible for wheelchairs?
No, the listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible. It does note that most travellers can participate and that the meeting point is near public transportation. Anyone with mobility concerns should weigh the walking between venues across 3 hours 30 minutes.
What is the cancellation policy?
A full refund is available when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Inside 24 hours the amount paid is not refunded and changes are not accepted, with cut-off times based on local time. If the operator cancels because the minimum number of travellers was not met, a different date or experience, or a full refund, is offered.