Oviedo: Food Tour with Sidra, Wine & Asturian Dishes

Summary

Asturian flavors, sidra rituals and old Oviedo streets in one walk

You’ll taste Asturian dishes like fabada and cachopo on this Oviedo food tour, sip sidra poured by locals (it’s harder than it looks), stroll past markets and old churches, and hear stories from guides who know every shortcut. Expect laughter, full plates, unexpected flavors — and maybe a little sidra on your shoes by the end.

What’s the experience like?

“You have to hold the glass low — lower!” That’s what our guide Rosa kept telling me as she poured sidra from way above her head at this tiny bar near Mercado del Fontán. I’d seen videos but it’s different when you’re actually there, the cider splashing everywhere (well, mostly in the glass), and that sharp apple smell mixing with frying croquetas. I was nervous about spilling but everyone just laughed — apparently no one gets it right the first time. The whole place smelled like bread and something earthy I couldn’t quite name.

We wandered through old Oviedo, ducking under stone arches while Rosa pointed out little details — like how the fish market in Trascorrales still smells faintly briny if you lean in close enough. She introduced us to a cook at one of the stops who insisted we try cachopo (“Don’t ask what’s inside until after,” he joked). It was huge and crispy and honestly I still think about that first bite — salty, cheesy, almost too much but somehow perfect after a glass of local wine. And then fabada, which is basically comfort in a bowl if you ask me.

I liked that we weren’t rushed. Rosa knew half the people we passed; she’d wave or stop for a quick chat about football scores or where to find the best cheese. The sun came out for maybe ten minutes near San Isidoro church and suddenly everything looked brighter — even the old stones felt warmer somehow. By the time we reached Bulevar de la Sidra my shoes were sticky from spilled cider but I didn’t really care. There’s something about sharing food with strangers that makes a city feel less strange.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Gastronomic tour of Oviedo's cuisine

• Walk through Oviedo city center
• Visit Mercado del Fontán
• See church of San Isidoro
• Pass City Hall
• Explore old fish market in Trascorrales
• View casa de la Rúa
• Visit Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias
• See Oviedo Cathedral
• Visit San Tirso el Real church
• See monastery of San Pelayo
• Walk along Bulevar de la Sidra
• Taste Asturian cider and wine
• Sample croquetas, cachopo, and fabada
• Learn about Oviedo's gastronomic culture

Top questions

Is this Oviedo food tour suitable for vegetarians?

The tour focuses on traditional Asturian dishes like fabada and cachopo which are meat-based; vegetarian options may be limited.

Does the Oviedo food tour include drinks?

Yes, each stop includes tastings of local sidra (cider) and wine along with the food.

How long does the Oviedo food tour last?

The exact duration isn’t listed but expect a relaxed pace with several stops through old Oviedo.

Are there any famous landmarks included?

You’ll pass places like Mercado del Fontán, San Isidoro church, City Hall, Trascorrales fish market, Cathedral and Bulevar de la Sidra.

Is hotel pickup included for this tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; tours start within central Oviedo with easy public transport access.

Is this food tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible including transportation options nearby.

Can infants join the Oviedo food tour?

Yes, infants can ride in prams or strollers; specialized infant seats are available if needed.

What’s included

Your day includes generous tastings of Asturian specialties (enough for a full meal), glasses of local wine and sidra at each stop, plus stories from a friendly guide who’ll lead you through old Oviedo’s markets and historic corners before wrapping up near Bulevar de la Sidra.