Santiago: tapas tour with drinks and live music
2.5-hour food tour of three Santiago bars with three Galician tapas, three drinks, a liqueur tasting and live music. Maximum 8 people. Rated 4.7/5 from 231 reviews.
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Practical details
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish · French
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Three bars, three tapas and three drinks
- Galician liqueur tasting
- Live music (every day except Monday)
- Group of 8 people max
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Our take
Santiago is eaten bar by bar, and this tour does it in a small group, with good spots and live music. At €45 all-in it's a great first-night plan. Be on time: they don't wait.
What's included
- Guide
- 3 drinks (local wine, beer or soft drink)
- 3 Galician tapas
- Liqueur tasting at a traditional shop
- Live music (except Mondays)
Not included
- Extra drinks
Good to know
What to bring
- ID or passport
- An appetite
Not suitable for
- Under-18s
Things to keep in mind
- Starts on time: latecomers over 5 minutes aren't admitted
- Lunchtime tours visit the food market (Monday to Saturday)
- Some Wednesdays there's a Galician music event
Meeting point
Praza de Cervantes, Santiago de Compostela, by the fountain.
The guide waits by the fountain in Praza de Cervantes.
The experience
What you will see
- Three old-town bars.
- Galician tapas: octopus, Padrón peppers, mussels or tortilla.
- A Galician liqueur tasting.
- Live music.
How it works
You meet in Praza de Cervantes and go with the guide to three bars, with a drink and a tapa at each, a liqueur tasting at a traditional shop and live music.
Who I recommend it for
- Food lovers.
- Anyone arriving on the first night with no idea where to go.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who doesn't drink alcohol or wants a full dinner.
Accessibility
Check accessibility with the provider.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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How many people?
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