Santiago de Compostela Food & Wine Gastronomic Tour

The Cathedral sits at the end of a morning that tastes like Galicia.

A morning gastronomic tour of Santiago de Compostela that combines a guided walk through the Historic Center, tastings of Spanish tortilla and Galician wine, a visit to the Cathedral, and a traditional Galician lunch with dessert and coffee. A private foodie guide leads the route in English or Spanish. The tour runs four hours and includes all food, wine and beverages.

The experience

You start in the Historic Center with a walk through Plaza de Abastos, the market where locals buy their food. A private guide who knows the city's food culture leads you through the streets, stopping first at an iconic local spot for an aperitif: Spanish tortilla paired with Galician wine. From there you move to the Cathedral of Santiago, the landmark that anchors the city's history and pilgrimage routes.

After the Cathedral, you sit down to a traditional Galician lunch at a local restaurant. The menu includes Galician broth, octopus, raxo, and zamburiñas: dishes most visitors never find on their own. The meal ends with a famous Old Town café's dessert and coffee. Your guide stays with you throughout, answering questions and explaining what you're tasting and why it matters to the region.

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and the pace suits all fitness levels. Your guide speaks English or Spanish, and you can add a gratuity at checkout if you choose.

What’s included

• Private guided tour of the city.
• private foodie guide.
• Spanish tortilla and Galician wine tasting.
• traditional Galician lunch with broth, octopus, raxo and zamburiñas.
• local dessert.
• coffee.
• personalised assistance from an agent to guarantee service quality.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:30 and 19:00

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AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (6 to 14 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?The tour runs four hours in the morning, so it fits a free half-day before or after you arrive in Santiago, leaving your afternoon open for the rest of the city or to rest.

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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 (6 to 14 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What exactly do I eat on this Santiago gastronomic tour?

You taste Spanish tortilla and Galician wine at the start, then sit down to a full lunch of Galician broth, octopus, raxo, and zamburiñas at a local restaurant. The tour ends with dessert and coffee at a café in the Old Town.

How much walking is involved in the morning gastronomic tour?

The tour combines a guided walk through the Historic Center and Plaza de Abastos with stops at restaurants and the Cathedral, so you're moving between sites but not on a long hike. The pace suits all fitness levels.

Does the tour include a visit to Santiago's Cathedral?

Yes, the Cathedral of Santiago is a key stop on the route. You visit it after the aperitif tasting and before lunch.

Is this tour private, or do I join other travelers?

You have a private foodie guide leading the tour, so the experience is tailored to your group.