3-Hour Wine Tasting, Tapas

A three-hour wine tasting with tapas, rated 5 across 21 reviews. From $106.92 per person, it pairs local pours with bites in central Zaragoza.

Overview

Rutica 41 Spain runs this three-hour tasting walk through Zaragoza's historical centre. The group meets at the Cesar Augusto Monument and sets off on foot with a guide, calling at 4 gourmet shops and bars along the way. Each stop brings a taste of local wine and food: 4 Aragonese wines in all, one from each of the areas around the city, alongside 4 local tapas.

The commentary connects the glass to how the city eats. Zaragoza's gastronomy, as the listing tells it, blends the influence of Mediterranean neighbours with the fruit and vegetables of the Ebro basin, and the tour pays particular attention to the place wine holds in Spanish culture. Along the route there is room to ask the guide about everyday life in the city, and the walk closes with recommendations for the rest of your stay. Reviewers again and again single out the guides, several praising the history context and the way tapas were matched to the wines.

It suits travellers who would rather walk between bars than sit through a seated tasting, and who are happy to find their own way to the meeting point, since no hotel pickup is included. The tour runs in English, German and Spanish. Pets, luggage and large bags are not allowed.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at the Cesar Augusto MonumentThe group gathers at the monument before the walk begins. No hotel pickup is included, so you make your own way there.
2. Guided Walk Through the CentreThe guide leads a walking tour of Zaragoza's historical centre, with commentary on the city's food culture on the way.
3. Four Tasting StopsThe route calls at 4 gourmet shops and bars for tastings of local wines and tapas, with conversation about the local lifestyle of Zaragoza along the way.
4. Wines From Four AreasThe tastings cover 4 wines from Somontano, Cariñena, Campo de Borja and Calatayud, the wine areas around Zaragoza, and the guide explains the importance of wine in Spanish culture.
5. Recommendations to FinishAt the end of the tour the guide recommends activities for the remainder of your stay before the group disperses.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth sorting before you book, from the meeting point to what the tasting actually covers.

• Meeting Point. There is no pickup for this tour. You meet the guide at the Cesar Augusto Monument in the historical centre, so plan your route there in advance and aim to arrive on time.
• Walking Shoes. This is a guided walking tour of the historical centre with 4 stops spread across the 3 hours. Comfortable shoes will serve you better than anything dressy.
• Bags and Pets. Pets are not allowed, and neither are luggage or large bags. Bring a small bag and leave suitcases at your hotel.
• Food and Drink. The tasting covers 4 Aragonese wines and 4 tapas. Several reviewers praised how the tapas were matched to the wines, and one described a mushroom tapas among the meat and vegetable options.
• Tour Languages. The tour runs in English, German and Spanish. Check the booking page for a departure in your language before you reserve.
• Photos and Views. The listing highlights panoramic views of the old Zaragoza city from an observation deck, so keep a phone or camera easy to reach during the walk.

Common issues. No hotel pickup is included, so getting to the Cesar Augusto Monument is on you. Gratuities are not included, and the listing recommends tipping the guide 15 to 20% at the end. The whole route is on foot with 4 stops, which sets the pace, and pets, luggage and large bags are barred from the tour. Four tapas across three hours works as a generous tasting, so plan a proper meal afterwards if you want one.

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