Queimada Experience Show and Tasting in Santiago de Compostela

See the fire ritual that defines Galician tradition, then drink what you watched made

A queimada experience show in Santiago de Compostela where you watch the full preparation of Galicia's most iconic flaming drink, learn its origins and method, and taste the authentic result. The guide speaks English or Spanish. The show includes a script in both languages and all the traditional tools used in the ritual.

The experience

The queimada is not a drink you order at a bar. It's a ceremony, and this show lets you see the whole thing unfold. You'll watch the guide prepare it using all the traditional tools, explaining where the ritual comes from and how each step works. The performance itself is the point: the flames, the chanting, the specific way Galicians have made this for generations. At the end, you get to taste it.

The experience runs about an hour. You'll receive a script of the entire queimada show in both English and Spanish, so you can follow along and take notes if you want. Alcoholic beverages are included for adults. Non-alcoholic options are available for anyone under the legal drinking age. A live guide leads the whole thing in your choice of English or Spanish.

What’s included

• Live guide in English or Spanish.
• the full queimada preparation and ritual with all traditional tools.
• a script of the show in both languages.
• alcoholic beverages for adults and non-alcoholic options for minors.
• the tasting at the end.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 18:00 and 20:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 55

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Galicia Travels

Is this one for you?This is a watched performance, not a hands-on class. You observe the guide prepare and present the queimada, then taste it. It suits anyone curious about Galician tradition and ritual who wants to understand the ceremony without learning to make it themselves. Public transportation is nearby if you're traveling without a car.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2).

What exactly is a queimada and why is it such a big deal in Galicia?

A queimada is a traditional Galician drink made by burning sugar and alcohol together in a clay bowl, then served flaming. It's central to Galician culture and folklore: the ritual, the chanting and the spectacle are as important as the drink itself. This show walks you through its origins and the exact preparation method.

Do I get to try the queimada after watching it made?

Yes, a tasting is included at the end of the show. You'll taste the authentic queimada that was just prepared in front of you.

How long does the whole experience take?

The queimada show and tasting runs about an hour.