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Tastes, Tapas & Traditions of Seville Food Tour: Discover the Vibrant Culinary History
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368 Ratings
Sevilla
Embark on a culinary journey through Seville, exploring its vibrant food scene and uncovering the city’s rich culinary history. From charming cafés to lively tapas bars, indulge in local delicacies and flavors while discovering the footsteps of Columbus and ancient Roman ruins. A must for food lovers!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol) - Explore the market and get a glimpse into the daily life in the city. Afterwards, make your way to the best charcuterie stall in the market and watch as impossibly thin slices of Iberian ham are cut and land on the plate in front of you.
- Bar El Comercio - Pull up a chair by the bar in the cozy Bar El Comercio and watch as the owner Paco makes a fresh batch of churros with a cup of hot chocolate. Some say they’re the best in all of Spain, but you’ll have to try them yourself. From the black and white tiled floor to the legs of ham hanging from the ceiling and the fact that the owner was born upstairs, this is one of the best places in Seville to experience food and tradition.
- Santa Cruz, Seville - Follow your guide to Barrio Santa Cruz, the old Jewish quarter, and step into a historic convent. This is an incredible opportunity to see a part of Seville that many miss and a great chance to try the nuns’ famous homemade cookies.
- La Fresquita - Walk through the doors of this spectacular venue that’s part bar and part museum. Dedicated to the vibrant Holy Week, the walls of Taberna La Fresquita are adorned with photos, plaques, and memorabilia all paying homage to the celebration. Sit down with a glass of tinto de verano, a mix of red wine and lemon soda, and tuck into traditional montadito sandwiches filled with chorizo and shredded pork.
- FREIDURÍA LA ISLA - Immerse yourself in the Seville way of life and live like a local at Freiduría La Isla. The father and son team here serve up freshly fried fish in a friendly and energetic restaurant. At its most popular during April Fair, the fried fish here is served in paper cones and often enjoyed with a glass of one of the driest white wines in the world. You’ll enjoy it in the form of their famous adobo, a special marinade that’s only found in this part of the world.
- Restaurante El Atún - Some of the best places to eat in Seville are family-run and have been around for generations, and El Atún is no exception. This tapas bar pays homage to the history of Seville and tapas, with a traditional menu with plenty of choices to catch the eye of any seafood lover – El Atún means “Tuna,” after all. Learn how tapas bars play a big role in life in Seville and, most importantly, find out the best ways to navigate the busiest of bars from your guide.
- Confitería La Campana - First opening their doors in 1885, the family who runs Confitería La Campana have perfected their craft over the past 135 years and have passed their knowledge down through four generations. Marvel at their wonderous creations and try to narrow down your choices – it’s harder than you’d think! This is one of the grandest bakeries you’re ever likely to be in, where the classy interiors are only outmatched by the elaborately designed cakes and treats.
What's Included
- Local English Speaking Culinary Expert
- Breakfast & enough food for lunch
- Expertly guided walking tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Additional Information
Experience the rich food history of Seville as you journey from wonderful coffee shops to lively tapas joints, encountering unique treats and tastes with each visit. This journey also takes you back in time, tracing the steps of Columbus, witnessing age-old Roman relics, and exploring the exact entry points that saw the introduction of avocados, potatoes, and coffee in Europe from the Americas. Meandering gently in daylight hours, this tour is a definite for anyone with an appreciation for food!
- The tour is in English.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour
- We do not recommend this tour for vegans.
- Due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not adaptable for those with celiac disease
- Considerable amount of time standing up and walking
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Location
Estanco Las Setas, Plaza la Encarnación
Plaza de la Encarnación
The meeting point is also known as "Metropol Parasol" or "Las Setas de Sevilla" monument, NOT next to Seville Cathedral.
Your guide will be waiting at the Tabacos stand on the corner of Calle Imagen and Plz. de la Encarnacion Street. Your guide will be holding a red Devour tote bag.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(368 Ratings)
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Khaleesi646
Jul 19, 2024
Delicious tour through Sevilla - We had a wonderful time with Elena J on our Tapas tour of Sevilla. She was very knowledgeable and taught us the history of Sevilla and Spain in such an interesting way, relating it to each stop and to the food that we experienced. I highly recommend touring with Elena J, she was friendly, enthusiastic, and so delightful to spend our day together.
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996alexap
Jul 15, 2024
Devour tapas tour worthwhile! - We could not recommend this tour enough! Our guide (Caterina, originally from Italy) was charming and knowledgeable and rocked our experience. Best time ever!
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P5940igrobertl
Jun 23, 2024
Manuel made sure we had a great time! - Manuel was a great guide, and the sample of local vendors he chose was quite enjoyable. He also made sure that we all enjoyed each other during the tour. Highly recommended.
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Natashagq1639bt
Jun 1, 2024
Tapas tour - Our guide Alejandro was absolutely amazing! He gave us a detailed history of Sevilla and linked it back to the traditional tapas and wine that we were having. Will recommend this tour to everyone I know!
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Rgkeogh
May 28, 2024
Our taps tour of Sevilla - Our guide Alex was exceptional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.we not only experienced the culture but also the history of the city
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Lindseybeattie
May 26, 2024
A Big Yes to the Tastes Tapas and Traditions Tour in Seville - Fantastic Tour. We really enjoyed this- Eleña D was the perfect host - friendly, fun and full of enthusiasm for the city and its food, and provided lots of interesting information too. The stops and the tastes were great- lots of tasty food without being overwhelming and she catered for our dietary requirements without any fuss. This was out first ever food tour - Devour came highly recommended and with Eleña completely lived up to expectations. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
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U9680ldcarlg
May 25, 2024
Tapas & Traditions - We just finished the Tapas &Traditions Tour with Elena J. She was fabulous! We went to 7 or 8 different local places where she shared the history behind each restaurant before we tried the tapa. The places she took us were truly authentic and everyone in our group enjoyed themselves. We would highly recommend Elena J to anyone. She is very knowledgeable, the food was tasty, and the environment was friendly.
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Trisha_t
May 23, 2024
Great tapas crawl - We loved all the tiny tapas bars that Sophie shared with us. Places we would have never found on our own. She shared a lot of great and interesting information. Especially her own experiences.
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Rughbir_r
May 22, 2024
Great Activity - Great tour, Maria was fantastic, very energetic and full of great tips and information. Great way of getting to find places to eat, drink and dine.
Well worth it. Had a great time.
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Jst578
May 9, 2024
Top Tapas - Local Tapas bar to the hotel we were staying at, visited this Tapas bar twice while on a 3 day City break in Palma, this Tapas bar is used extensively by locals so that says how good it is.
The waiter was very helpful in explaining how the menu and specials board worked, and recommended dishes too. The red house wine was very good and excellently priced. Can't recommend this place enough.
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