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The food experience in Almería is truly unique & delicious! However, if you don’t speak Spanish, it can be difficult to know where to go & how to make the most of it. That’s where I come in.
Join me for an all-inclusive, small-group experience that will provide you with a fun, seamless, & memorable day. I’ll guide you through some of my favourite local spots, places loved by locals and often missed by visitors, where you’ll enjoy a curated selection of authentic tapas, drinks, & even a guided olive oil tasting.
Along the way, I’ll share stories, history, & fun insights about Almería, bringing the city and its food culture to life. The experience is relaxed, personal, & social. more like spending the day with a local friend than joining a typical tour.
I’m passionate about food, hidden gems, & creating experiences people enjoy, & I can’t wait to share the very best of Almería with you. Come hungry, you’ll leave with a full stomach & a deeper connection to this incredible city.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Paseo de Almeria
We will walk near the Almeria Walk of Fame and learn about why this is so important to our area.
Mercado Central de Almeria
We will be eating and drinking our way through the Central Market and tapas bars of Almeria, experiencing the city as a local. You will try multiple types fo food typical to the Spanish tapas experience as well as local seafood, olive oil and more!
You will experience delicious Spanish food while learning about the food culture of Almería.
Lunch
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
R520TShelend,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Cathy was recommended as a guide for a tapas tour of Almeria, and I wasn’t disappointed. She’s such a vivacious lady, you can’t help being enthused about everything. The fish market is such a good experience, and I had no idea you can buy the fish fresh, then have it cooked in a cafe above. Cathy’s knowledge of Almeria and its history is excellent. We walked through back streets full of character, stopped at some of the best places for tapas, learned about the different drinks and what to order, and just had an amazing time. If you’re looking for a friendly, knowledgeable guide, then choose Cathy. Highly recommended.








benenroamie,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was absolutely amazing! Well worth the money and more. Cathy is cheerful, enthusiastic, clearly doing this for her love of being around and helping people. She catered to our needs and, besides her passion for Almeria, showed real interest in us as persons. I didn’t feel like a tourist - she made me feel like a friend.







mor-lor1706,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Cathy was very bubbly, friendly and knowledgeable. She took us to really interesting places, starting in the fish market where she bought prawns to be cooked on the grill, just like the locals do. Then onto 4 more bars where we tried their specialties, including country wine at the oldest bar in Almería. The whole experience was fantastic and felt like an extra long lunch with friends. Highly recommended!












carols6467,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
An absolutely amazing tour of Almería and worth every penny! The mix of historical sites, the beautiful old town, incredible tapas, and drinks made this such a unique experience from start to finish. Cathy was fun, knowledgeable, and gave us so many helpful hints and tips along the way, especially when it came to ordering food and drinks like a local. I came away feeling much more confident navigating menus and trying new things in Spain. The atmosphere was relaxed, entertaining, and full of great energy. We discovered places and details we never would have found on our own. If you want a fun, authentic, and memorable way to experience Almería, I can’t recommend this tour enough










Y8017JKsarahb,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
My husband and I booked the Tapas Tour with Cathy. What an amazing afternoon we had! We’ve had a holiday home here for a while, but never really experienced the more authentic places to eat tapas as it can be a bit daunting if you’re not quite sure how or what to order. But Cathy has changed all that; we started off at the indoor market where we learned about all the local produce. We sampled some freshly cooked red prawns from Garrucha, amazing toasted almonds, several different types of frittata and some beautiful olive oils. We then walked through the city with Cathy giving a very informative talk along the way. We visited several tapas bars where Cathy suggested which plates to order with our drinks. Again, this was so helpful as the menus can be a bit overwhelming. One of the bars was the oldest in Almeria, and was absolutely packed with people spilling out onto the street. The atmosphere was incredible. Honestly, we would not have had the courage to go inside or know what to order if we’d have been on our own. Cathy explained everything and quickly got us drinks and a wonderful selection of food. It was so nice to be there, mingling with the Spanish crowd and taking in the culture. Our final stop was another fabulous bar, where we had some lovely local wine and beautifully presented tapas. It felt like we were out with friends we had known for ages as our group was small, I think she only takes a maximum of 6 people on each tour, so it felt relaxed and friendly the whole time. I really wish we had done this tour sooner, it’s opened our eyes to the real Spain and given us confidence to try new places and we will definitely return to this wonderful city. Thank you so much Cathy, we really had the most wonderful day with you!
william c,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had a truly perfect day on this tour the food and drinks were excellent and our guide was brilliant great fun and very very knowledgeable The tour immerses you in to spanish culture way of life and cuisine I would highly recommend this tour Thank you Cathy for a wonderful day Bill Cottis


Bazzy1962,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
What a wonderful day we had! We thoroughly enjoyed walking around Almeria with our guide Cathy who told us lots of interesting stories about the area. We visited many places to sample the local food and drink, there was so much variety, it was hard to choose a favourite because everything was delicious. Cathy is a fantastic guide, she is so enthusiastic which made the tour a really fun experience. She was also so helpful about local information eg transport from the train station. Highly recommended.
paulkC9270MK,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My wife and I had a fun tapas tour with Kathy. She was very knowledgeable regarding the culture of tapas and she is fluent in Spanish. We ate some wonderful food, visited interesting bars and generally had a great time. Kathy gave us more confidence in enjoying tapas and my wife and I returned to a couple of the bars later in the week. Highly recommended.


IngarHagen,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Cathy gave us a real Almeria experience. She was lovely and the Tapas tour was amazing. We started of with a Olive oil tasting at the Central Market and then visited several amazing tapas bars in the old town, including the oldest bar in Almeria. The hospitality, the kindness, the knowledge and simply the fantastic person Cathy is made this a truly extraordinary experience. Even if we went to only one tapas bar we would go again just to have fun with Cathy.



PirateCOYS,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Cathy was excellent throughout the tour. She is good fun, very knowledgeable about Almería and chose some great venues and amazing food and drink! Places I doubt I would have found myself, so Secrets of Almeria is an apt title for the tour. I cannot recommend this tour ( and Cathy) highly enough.
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