Santiago: Galician cheese and wine tasting
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One-hour tasting at an old-town restaurant in Santiago with three Galician wines and three Galician cheeses, each pairing explained by an expert. Rated 4.8/5 from 56 reviews.
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- English, Spanish
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Three Galician wines
- Three paired Galician cheeses
- Explanation of every product
- In Santiago's old town
- Wheelchair accessible
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Our take
A short, easy plan to fit between visits, ideal for discovering Galician cheeses alongside local wines. It won't replace a meal, but for €30 it's a good introduction to Galicia's larder.
What's included
- Tasting of 3 wines
- Tasting of 3 local cheeses
- Water and bread
- Detailed explanation of each product
- Insurance
Not included
- Extra wines or cheeses
Good to know
Not suitable for
- Under-18s
- Vegans
Things to keep in mind
- All wines and cheeses are Galician
- Groups of up to 30 people
Meeting point
Galicia Travels, Rúa das Casas Reais, 31, Santiago de Compostela.
Be at the Galicia Travels office a few minutes early; the tasting takes place at a nearby old-town restaurant.
The experience
What you will see
- Three Galician cheeses, each with its own story.
- Three Galician wines chosen to go with them.
- A restaurant in Santiago's old town.
How it works
You meet at the Galicia Travels office on Rúa das Casas Reais and walk to a nearby restaurant in the historic centre. Over an hour you taste three wines and three Galician cheeses in pairs, with bread and water, while each product is explained.
Who I recommend it for
- Visitors short on time who want to try local produce.
- Couples and friends who enjoy wine.
- Anyone needing a wheelchair-accessible activity.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Under-18s.
- Vegans.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
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