Tapas tasting with drinks in Santiago Old Town

Taste five Galician tapas and learn the history behind each one

A tapas tasting in Santiago's old town pairs five traditional Galician dishes (Raxo, Empanada, Chicharrones, Pimientos de Padrón, and Tarta de Santiago) with two drinks you choose from local wine, beer, coffee, infusions and soft drinks. A guide shares the culinary heritage behind each tapa in a cozy local bar over two hours, and public transport stops nearby make it easy to reach without a car.

The experience

You gather in a small, authentic bar in Santiago's old town, the kind of place locals actually eat. The five tapas arrive one by one: Raxo (marinated pork), Empanada (Galician pie), Chicharrones (smashed pork meat), Pimientos de Padrón (local green peppers), and Tarta de Santiago (almond cake). Each one is made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients that show what Galician cooking actually tastes like, not what a restaurant thinks it should taste like.

As you eat, a guide walks you through the history and stories behind each dish, explaining why these particular flavors matter to the region and how they fit into Galicia's food culture. You pick two drinks from a range that includes local wine, beer, soft drinks, water, infusions, or coffee, so you're not locked into one pairing. The whole thing runs two hours in a relaxed, welcoming setting where you'll meet other people who came to eat the same way.

The bar sits in the old town where public transport options are nearby, so you don't need a car to get there. It's the kind of experience that works if you have a free afternoon and want to eat like you live here instead of like you're visiting.

What’s included

• Five traditional Galician tapas (Raxo, Empanada, Chicharrones, Pimientos de Padrón, and Tarta de Santiago).
• two drinks of your choice from local wine, beer, soft drinks, water, infusions, or coffee.
• a guide who explains the history and stories behind each dish in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and SaturdayDeparts at 20:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 15

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Galicia Travels

Is this one for you?The bar sits in the old town with public transport nearby, so you reach it without a car or arranging a ride: ideal if you're staying elsewhere in Santiago or arrived without a vehicle and want to eat like a local on a free afternoon.

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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): free.

What exactly are the five tapas I'll taste?

The five tapas are Raxo (marinated pork), Empanada (Galician pie), Chicharrones (smashed pork meat), Pimientos de Padrón (local green peppers), and Tarta de Santiago (almond cake). Each one is made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients that represent traditional Galician cooking.

Can I choose which two drinks I want?

Yes. You choose two drinks from a selection that includes local wine, beer, soft drinks, water, infusions, or coffee, so you can tailor the drinks to your taste.

How long does the whole experience take?

The tapas tasting runs two hours, which gives you time to eat each dish, hear the stories behind them, and enjoy the company of other people at the bar.

Is there a guide who explains the food?

A guide leads the experience in English or Spanish and shares the history and stories behind each tapa, so you understand the culinary traditions behind what you're eating.

How do I get to the bar if I don't have a car?

The bar is in Santiago's old town where public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach it easily without a car.