Seville: Tapas & Wine Food Tour with Historic Bars

Summary

Seville food tour through hidden bars and historic streets

You’ll taste classic tapas in four of Seville’s best-loved bars with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect chicharrones, slow-cooked stews, sweet pestiños and regional wines as you wander Santa Cruz & Alfalfa’s lively streets — plus plenty of laughter and real Sevillian hospitality along the way.

What’s the experience like?

You know that feeling when you step into a city and it just hums? That’s how Seville hit me — especially once I met our guide, Ana, by the big white fountain near the Metropol Parasol. She waved us over like we were old friends and before I’d even wrapped my head around the maze of alleys, we were ducking into the first bar. The smell inside was this mix of fried pork (chicharrones, Ana said) and beer foam. She handed me a tiny sandwich — montaíto — and honestly, I thought it’d be too simple to remember. But there’s something about eating what locals have eaten for a hundred years, standing at a sticky wooden counter while the bartender yells out orders in Spanish that I’ll never pronounce right.

We wandered past shops selling flamenco dresses (the colors! reds and polka dots everywhere), and Ana explained how they’re not just costumes but part of every festival here. There was an old lady in one shop who winked at us; I tried to say “traje de flamenca” and got it so wrong Ana laughed until she nearly spilled her wine. Our next stop was in Alfalfa — narrow cobbled streets, scooters zipping by, laundry flapping overhead. The tavern here felt like someone’s living room: mismatched chairs, handwritten menus taped to the wall. We tried tostas with salty ham and some local wine that tasted dusty in a good way. It’s funny how quickly you relax when everyone else is talking loudly and nobody cares if you drip olive oil on your shirt.

I didn’t expect football to come up, but apparently Seville is obsessed — our third bar had scarves from Betis everywhere. The owner served us slow-cooked carrillada (so tender it barely held together) and espinacas with chickpeas. Even if you don’t care about football, you end up cheering along because everyone else is grinning about something. By now it was getting dark outside but warm inside from all the food and PX wine at our last stop — a family-run place tucked away in Santa Cruz with an open patio where you could hear someone practicing guitar upstairs.

I still think about those pestiños (little honeyed pastries) we finished with — sticky fingers, sugar on my lips, Ana telling us stories about her childhood here. Walking back through the historic center after three hours of eating and laughing felt like floating; maybe it was the wine or maybe just Seville itself. Anyway, if you want to feel like you belong somewhere for an evening, this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Seville food and culture tour

• Meet guide at Plaza de la Encarnación
• Eat chicharrones and montaíto with beer or wine
• Visit flamenco dress shop
• Explore Alfalfa neighborhood and local tavern
• Walk through historic streets of Seville
• Taste carrillada and espinacas with chickpeas
• Visit family-owned tavern in Santa Cruz
• Enjoy albóndigas, sweets, and PX wine

Top questions

How long does the Seville tapas tour last?

The food tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours.

Where does the tour start?

You meet your guide at the white fountain in Plaza de la Encarnación near Metropol Parasol.

Is food included on this Seville tapas tour?

Yes, all food tastings—more than enough for lunch or dinner—are included.

Are drinks included during the tour?

The tour includes 4 wines or beers (or soft drinks if preferred).

Are vegetarian or gluten-free options available?

Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available if requested when booking.

Does this tour visit Santa Cruz?

Yes, one of the stops is in Santa Cruz at a family-owned tavern.

Is hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup; meeting point is at Plaza de la Encarnación.

Is this food tour suitable for vegans or celiacs?

The tour isn’t recommended for vegans or those with celiac disease due to cross-contamination risk.

What’s included

Your day includes all tapas tastings—enough for lunch or dinner—plus four wines or beers (or soft drinks), guidance from a passionate local expert throughout Santa Cruz and Alfalfa neighborhoods, insider stories about Sevillian life, and a handy dining guide packed with extra recommendations for your stay.