This tapas crawl takes a smaller, more local line than the big old-town tours. The group is limited to eleven people and meets in front of the restaurant Catalina casa de comidas on the Plaza Padre Jerónimo de Córdoba, a small square in the Casco Antiguo near the churches of the Alfalfa area. From there the guide leads the group on a walk of about three hours through traditional bars, with the tour described as visiting four venues and including ten tapas servings and four drinks, with pairings suggested by the guide. The route ends at the Alameda de Hércules, the tree-lined boulevard in the north of the old town that is Seville's most youthful, lively quarter, with bars and cafes that fill up after dark. Because the walk finishes there, you can carry on drinking or eating without a taxi, which is a practical advantage over tours that end in a tourist-heavy zone. The tour is rated almost perfectly by well over a thousand reviewers, a remarkable record for a food tour, and the draw is the combination of small numbers and a guide who knows the owners and the dishes. The experience is more of a night out than a lecture: you move from bar to bar, eat standing or at small tables, and the guide explains the local etiquette of ordering, paying and sharing. Start times are selected when you book. Contact the organisers before booking if you have allergies or restrictions, and check what is included in the drinks.
Why choose it
The small group and the Alameda finish make this the best tapas tour for people who like a local feel. It suits friends and couples who want a lively evening, and it gives you a base for the rest of the night in one of Seville's best-loved quarters. It is a good second food experience if you have already done a broader old-town tour, as the route and the neighbourhood are different.
Practicalities
The tour lasts about three hours, with ten tapas servings and four drinks included in the price as described by the organiser. The meeting point is in front of Catalina casa de comidas on the Plaza Padre Jerónimo de Córdoba. Cancellation is free up to twenty-four hours before the start. Because the number of stops and the dishes are chosen by the guide, tell the organisers about any dietary needs in advance. Wear comfortable shoes and arrive a few minutes early.
Making an evening of it
The tour ends on the Alameda de Hércules, where bars and terraces stay open late and the streets around the Calle Feria market have more food and a more local crowd. If you want to go on to flamenco, the Casa de la Memoria and the small rooms of Santa Cruz are a short taxi ride away, and the Setas de Sevilla are a pleasant walk back toward the centre at the end of the night.
Seville eating is better when you know the rhythm of it, which is a small plate, a small glass and a short stay before moving on. A tour is the quickest way to learn that rhythm, and the habit stays with you long after you have finished the ten tapas.
What to expect
The experience
A guided walk of about three hours for up to eleven people, with ten tapas servings and four drinks at four venues, finishing at the Alameda de Hércules.
Best time
An evening departure, so the tour doubles as dinner and finishes in a lively quarter.
How long
About three hours.
Tips
Contact the organisers about dietary needs before booking. Arrive a few minutes early at the meeting point. Wear comfortable shoes.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Friends and couples who want a lively, local-feeling tapas night in a small group.
- Families
- Better for teenagers and adults; it is a night out with drinks.
- Couples
- The evening start, then carry on at a terrace on the Alameda.
- Pair with
- The Alameda de Hércules and its bars after the tour.
- Time needed
- About three hours.
Good questions
Where does the tour start and end?+
It starts in front of Catalina casa de comidas on the Plaza Padre Jerónimo de Córdoba and ends at the Alameda de Hércules.
What is included?+
The organiser describes ten tapas servings and four drinks, with pairings suggested by the guide. Check the details for your date when you book.
How large is the group?+
The tour is limited to eleven travellers.
Is it suitable for dietary restrictions?+
Contact the organisers before booking if you have allergies or restrictions.
Can I cancel?+
Yes, there is free cancellation up to twenty-four hours before the start time.
