Much more than a food tour
On our 3.5 hour Taste of Granada Tour, you’ll have the opportunity to discover the best food at local hidden eateries, meet the wonderful people behind these traditional and modern dishes and listen to their fascinating stories.
Have a stroll through the beautiful city centre, tasting a selection of locally made specialties paired with delicious wines. From local style ham cured in the mountains, to dry fruits and nuts in one of the oldest ultramarinos (grocery shops) in Spain to traditional Granada tapas in a charming family-owned restaurant you’ll enjoy delectable dishes and drinks as you learn about Granada’s rich history and culture.
During the entire itinerary, a local Food Sherpa who is an expert and passionate about our culture and local cuisine will share anecdotes, details about life in the city and insider tips for the rest of your stay.
After the tour, you’ll be left full and feeling like a true insider!
Highlights include:
- 4 Foodie Hotspots (On Sundays and National Holidays we’ll visit three instead)
- Full Lunch/Dinner
- Become a Granada insider
- Sample dried fruits and nuts in one of the oldest shop fittings in Spain (born in 1850)
- Granadas traditional cuisine and Poets corners at Restaurante Chikito
- Small group (10 person max)
- Passionate English speaking Food Sherpa
- Copy of our Granada Dining Guide
- 10% off your next Booking¡
- Food, Wine, History & Fun
What to Expect
Discover how locals in Granada eat out and try some of the best foodie places in town!
Our Tapas Tour starts with a visit to a small shop with a fabulous selection of products from the Granada region but the main focus is Serrano and Iberian Ham.
You’ll meet Ivan and see him slice ham professionally in his specialist store. He also stocks some of Granada´s local specialties: local wines, World´s Best oils, goat cheeses, jam made with locally produced mango are just some of the many options lining the shelves. You will learn how to differentiate “Jamón Serrano”, including our worldwide famous and highly appreciated Iberian Bellota ham and also local ham from the mountain villages of Sierra Nevada with our friend Ivan, a professional cutter famous in Granada. Awaken your senses and enjoy this hand-cut delicatessen in a small, family-run specialty store. Get to taste the different varieties of Mountain and Iberian ham in a side by side tasting. (Note that this is a small family business that is closed on Saturday evening, Sundays and holidays)
Granada has the Sierra Nevada area and the almost 3,500 meters of Mulhacén, but also the Costa Tropical at sea level and this space is the perfect place to understand very different climates that make the great variety of local products huge.
A step away from the Cathedral, a piece of history in the form of an establishment awaits us. It is an old ultramarinos (grocery store) born in 1850 in which, for example, it served those who arrived with ration cards in times of Civil War and the long postwar years. We’ll meet the owner, Rafa whose family took over the premises a little over three decades ago. Today the place specializes in the sale of nuts and dried fruits of high quality which we’ll try of course. (Note that this is a small family business that is closed on Saturday evening, Sundays and holidays)
Indulge in traditional tapas that reflect our local gastronomy, created with autochthonous ingredients and authentic recipes. Taste then in a well-loved by locals place to experience the art of tapear. It’s a hidden tavern that lives an intense hustle and bustle, a constant coming and going of people who know that they will find what they are looking for there: for example their homemade vermouth or their hearty tapas.
The Tour ends in a mythical place of Granada’s gastronomy, whose owner Dani describes as “a site that is a bit of everyone and a lot of Granada”. It is located in the same facilities as Café Alameda years ago, the one that was frequented by Federico García Lorca and Manuel de Falla.
Their dishes are based on traditional food, such as the exquisite remojón granadino, or dishes made with locally produced vegetables such as beans, asparagus or artichokes from the Vega de Granada.
Throughout the whole activity you will be guided by a member of our team, a Food Sherpa, an expert in our local culture. A person with a deep knowledge of the best-kept foodie secrets of Granada.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the best places to eat in town and to discover hidden gems that even locals don’t know about!
*Tastings and Tour stops are likely to change to reflect seasonal produce, and our partners availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What People Say About Our Tours
“Unlock the hidden gems and history of Granada’s famous tapas.”
I really enjoyed this experience, I went with a friend but as the groups are small and intimate it would also be great for someone visiting by themselves.
“This is a MUST for anyone visiting Granada! ”
A highlight for us was visiting one of Spain’s oldest shops selling dried fruits and an amazing selection of nuts, along with tasting Granada’s award-winning tapas.
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