Seville: Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Food Tour

Summary

Seville’s oldest bars tapas tour with orange wine tasting and local stories

You’ll wander Seville’s oldest bars with a local culinary expert, tasting Iberian ham, manchego cheese, fried fish with sherry, and that famous orange wine where it started. Alongside stories and laughter (and maybe some language mishaps), you’ll finish knowing how locals really eat — and probably wanting just one more bite.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest, I signed up for this Seville tapas tour mostly because I was hungry and curious — but I didn’t expect to leave feeling kind of attached to the city. We started in the Jewish Quarter at this bar from 1870, where our guide Marta handed me a little plate of potato salad (nothing like the stuff back home) and slices of Iberian ham that actually melted on my tongue. The place smelled like old wood and something sweet, maybe vermouth. There was a group of older men at the end of the bar arguing about football — loudly, but in a way that felt friendly. I just stood there grinning with my glass of red vermouth, trying to look like I belonged.

Marta led us around corners I’d never have found alone — one tiny tavern near the Cathedral looked almost too small for our group. She ordered us manchego cheese and slow-roasted pork belly (I still think about that crispy edge), then poured us orange wine. Apparently this is “the” spot for it in Seville. I tried to say “vino de naranja” properly but got laughed at by the bartender, which honestly made it better. Orange wine tastes nothing like oranges if you’re wondering — more like spiced honey? It’s hard to describe.

The fried fish shop was chaos in the best way: paper cones everywhere, people shouting orders over each other, sherry being poured fast enough to keep up with all the hands reaching for it. Marta explained how this spot gets wild during Seville’s spring festival — she even showed us photos on her phone from last year. My shoes stuck slightly to the tiled floor but nobody cared; everyone was too busy eating or talking or both.

We ended up sharing plates in a bright little eatery in the historic center. Someone said they spotted a local TV host at another table (I wouldn’t know). Dessert was some creamy thing with cinnamon on top — simple but perfect after all those salty bites. By then we were swapping tips on where else to eat in Seville, feeling braver about walking into any bar and ordering whatever looked good. It’s funny how quickly you can feel at home somewhere new if you’ve got good food and someone patient showing you around.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Seville tapas and wine tasting tour

• Start at oldest bar in Jewish Quarter
• Taste potato salad and Iberian ham
• Drink sweet red vermouth
• Visit hidden tavern near Cathedral
• Sample manchego cheese and pork belly
• Try famous orange wine
• Go to family-run fried fish shop
• Enjoy fried fish with manzanilla sherry
• End at historic center eatery
• Feast on shared plates and dessert

Top questions

How long is the Seville tapas tour?

The tour includes four stops across central Seville and typically lasts several hours as you walk between locations.

Are drinks included on this food tour?

Yes, five drinks are included—local vermouth, orange wine, manzanilla sherry, and others paired with your tapas.

Is this tapas tour suitable for vegetarians?

The tour can be adapted for vegetarians if notified after booking; however, not every stop may have replacements.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

No hotel pickup is included; guests meet at the designated starting point in central Seville.

Is this Seville food tour wheelchair accessible?

No, due to standing at bars and walking between stops, it isn’t suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.

What languages is the tour offered in?

This small group food tour is conducted in English only.

How many people are on each tour group?

The group size is capped at 10 people for a more personal experience.

What’s included

Your evening includes guided visits to four beloved local establishments in central Seville with an English-speaking culinary expert; over ten traditional tapas such as Iberian ham, manchego cheese, fried fish; five paired drinks including vermouth, orange wine, and sherry; plus guaranteed reservations so you skip crowded lines—all while exploring on foot through historic neighborhoods before finishing with dessert among new friends.