6 Best Tapas Tours in Granada

Granada is an amazing city with hundreds of activities and places to see and enjoy. Among the most fun, interesting and delicious? is a tapas tour to enjoy Spain's culinary speciality.

But... What tour options will you find in Granada? Today, I'll tell you all about the types of tours available in the city so you can choose the experience that best suits you based on key factors such as your budget, the type of experience you want to have and whether you'd like to combine the tour with another activity.

A tapas bar tour of Granada is a typical experience that every traveller should try when visiting the city.

This type of experience takes place at both lunchtime and dinnertime, so it's easy to include in short city breaks, such as 2 days in Granada or even less.

What do these tours include?

As for the tapas tasting and bar crawl included in the experience, keep in mind that this may vary slightly depending on the company you hire. In general, you can expect to visit 2 to 3 different bars and try at least 2 different tapas at each one, with a drink included.

However, the greatest value of this type of experience is, without a doubt, the company of an expert guide in Granada's gastronomy who takes the group of travellers to some of the local tapas bars that are not always the most touristy ones.

The guide will be there to guide and accompany the group, putting their knowledge at your disposal and offering personalised recommendations based on your tastes or desire to experiment. If you have any food allergies or restrictions, it is advisable to inform the company you choose for your excursion in advance.

Most guides in Granada are fluent in several languages, predominantly English and Spanish. This experience is highly valued by travellers visiting the city, so I recommend booking in advance if you are visiting during the high season, such as spring or summer in Granada.

Useful information

• Price: These types of experiences are available from approximately £55 per traveller.
• Duration of the tour: You should allow between 2 and 3 hours to complete the tour.
• Recommended if... You are looking for a basic tapas tour of Granada and want to enjoy the local food without spending too much money on your trip; it is also ideal if you want to meet new people on your trip and share a pleasant experience.

The private tour without a tasting menu is quite interesting for those who want to go at their own pace and/or are visiting the city of Granada with their family. Not only will you be able to take your time to enjoy certain experiences, but you will also be able to adapt the dietary requirements of each member to their particular needs or tastes.

What do these tours include?

Normally, a local guide who is an expert in Granada's cuisine will pick you up at your hotel in the city centre for a tour and to try some of the best local tapas. The experience has been rated as one of the best excursions to do in Granada.

Please note that food is not included, and the cost will depend on each participant; however, for the price, you can add several people in private groups with a maximum of 6 to 8 participants, depending on the company you hire.

This type of experience is usually offered at different times: at midday for lunch (around 1 p.m.) or at sunset (around 8 p.m.).

Both the time and format of the experience make it a great alternative if you are visiting Granada with children, as paying for individual drinks and food is not worth it for the younger members of the family.

Useful information

• Price: Available from £80, the price is for the accompanying guide's fees without food.
• Duration of the tour: The traditional tapas experience usually takes about 3 hours.
• Recommended if... You are visiting the city in a group of friends or family; the guide is an added bonus that will make the bar-hopping experience much more fun and interesting.

An experience designed to allow you to enjoy a tour of some of the best tapas bars in a more intimate and friendly atmosphere. It offers the advantage of being able to do the tour at your own pace, stopping at places you find interesting in the company of an experienced guide.

What do these tours include?

Although some of the details of this type of experience vary depending on the company you hire for the excursion, a private tour with tasting included in the city of Granada will always begin with the collection of the traveller and their companions (if any) directly from their hotel.

Unlike a traditional excursion, this is a customisable tour where you can coordinate with your guide if you want to visit a particular place. You can also simply go with the flow, as the organisers always have a programme designed to entertain visitors.

These types of tours usually take place at sunset and are one of the best things to do in Granada at night. Your expert guide will take you to some famous local monuments and you will discover Granada's nightlife by visiting the best tapas bars in the city.

The tapas tasting menu can include more or fewer dishes depending on the price, but the basic packages include 3 tapas and 3 drinks in 3 different bars. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let the organiser know in advance so that they can arrange a tour that takes this into account.

Useful information

• Price: This can vary greatly depending on the number of tastings included; prices range from approximately £100 to £200.
• Duration of the excursion: You must reserve a minimum of 3 hours to enjoy this experience.
• Recommended if... You like to go it alone and design tailor-made experiences; with this type of tour, you can plan with your guide to visit different places that may be off the beaten track.

This tour offers one of the best experiences you can have on a trip to Granada, combining a tour of the Arab quarter of Granada, the Albaicín, with a gastronomic experience of the best local food.

What do these tours include?

The tour is carried out with a small group of travellers, as the number of participants can vary between 3 and 10 people, depending on the company organising the excursion and the number of people interested.

They usually take place at the end of the day to enjoy the last rays of sunshine in strategic locations around the city, such as the Mirador de San Nicolás, one of the best places to enjoy views of the Alhambra in Granada.

Some tours also include stops to admire some of the jewels of local architecture, such as the Cathedral of Granada and the Royal Chapel. I recommend reading the different itineraries carefully to see which one best suits your expectations.

This type of experience usually includes a tasting menu. Although this may vary between different tour operators, most include visits to 2-3 bars on each tour to enjoy a total of 3-4 tapas with drinks per traveller.

Keep in mind that the more tastings you choose, the more expensive the experience will be.

Useful information

• Price: This type of experience costs around €90 to €115 per person, approximately.
• Duration of the tour: Depending on the company you choose, you should allow between 2 and 4 hours for the tour.
• Recommended if... you want to combine two of the best experiences Granada has to offer in a single tour; it is especially interesting if you are visiting the city for a short time, such as a day trip to Granada, and want to make the most of your time exploring.

In the city of the Alhambra, you will find combined tours to enjoy two iconic experiences: a traditional flamenco show and Spanish tapas tasting.

No visit to southern Spain is complete without a flamenco show included in the itinerary. While it is true that flamenco shows in Seville are among the most varied in the entire region, Granada can really surprise you!

What do these tours include?

This type of experience usually takes place at the end of the day, starting around 6pm. The adventure is carried out in small groups of between 3 and 10 travellers. To start the tour, you will need to meet your guide and the rest of the travellers at a meeting point in the centre of Granada at the appointed time.

The expert guide in local cuisine and history will take participants to different bars to enjoy a tasting menu that can include between 3 and 6 tapas, with 3 and 4 drinks for each traveller. Generally, a more extensive tasting menu involves a higher cost.

You will be presented with a selection of tapas and drinks to choose from, and you can always ask your guide for personalised recommendations. Some experiences include an additional dessert.

The flamenco show in Granada includes tickets to see top local artists perform. The show may take place before or after the tasting, depending on the company you choose for the experience.

Useful information

• Price: You should expect to pay between €90 and €120 per traveller. Young people under the age of 17 can usually get a reduced rate.
• Duration of the excursion: Depending on the company you choose, you should allow around 4 to 5 hours for this type of tour.
• Recommended if... You are looking for a typical night of fun in Granada and want to discover the best the city has to offer in a single adventure; explore the streets, sample the delicious food and enjoy local talent, all in one experience.

Although it is a less touristy experience, in the city of Granada you can enjoy workshops where you will learn all the secrets of preparing traditional Spanish tapas.

Highly appreciated by travellers who love gastronomic tourism and want to take a little bit of Granada home with them.

What do these tours include?

Although details may vary slightly depending on the host offering the experience, this type of excursion is usually carried out in a small group of travellers, which can vary between 2 and 20 participants.

The group participates in a private cooking class focused on the intricate preparation of the most famous traditional tapas.

The programme usually includes the preparation of the famous Andalusian gazpacho, croquettes and, of course, Spanish omelette. Drinks, including cocktails and Spanish wine, are also included in the experience.

The activity usually takes place at the end of the day and is an ideal way to enjoy the local culture and cuisine.

Useful information

• Price: Around £80 per participant.
• Duration of the excursion: You should allow around 3 to 4 hours for the workshop.
• Recommended if... You want to take the tapas experience to the next level and learn from a true Spaniard how to prepare this delicious appetiser. The experience is great fun! It is very popular with tourists visiting the city for several days, for example 4 days in Granada or more.

Simple, a guided tour is the easiest and most hassle-free way to get to know the city and enjoy a new experience, whether it's gastronomic or of any other kind.

When you book a tapas tour, you hire the services of an expert local guide whose knowledge will make your experience of Granada even more memorable, not to mention the opportunity to ask for personalised advice on good places to eat or interesting places to visit away from the traditional tourist route. I can assure you that you will only have fond memories of an experience like this!

If you go on a tapas tour in Granada, it's good to know that this beautiful city is famous not only for its impressive architecture, but also for the generosity of its traditional eateries.

In Granada's tapas bars, it is common practice to offer diners a free tapa to accompany their drink. As a general rule, the complimentary dish is a surprise for the customer and is usually a typical Granada tapa that is simple to prepare but equally delicious.

This generosity has gone from being a local tradition to becoming a cultural and tourist attraction that is drawing more and more travellers every day, so if you are travelling to the city with friends for a few days of fun, don't hesitate for a second!

However, due to the simplicity of the dishes, guided tours are still a great idea, especially recommended for the most demanding palates.