Devour Tours Seville Spain: Explore Hidden Flavors

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Mouth-watering tapas, a breathtaking cathedral and heart-stopping flamenco shows make Seville, Spain, a top destination. Yet many tours oversell the overly touristy areas, and authentic places can feel hard to find.

As someone who loves to travel and taste local cuisine, it’s my mission to scope out the genuine spots. Choosing Devour Tours Seville was the best option to help me taste the true flavors of the city.

The author was hosted.

Why I picked Devour Tours

Inside of a bar, with alcohol bottled lined on the wall, a cabinet with drinks, a waiter behind the bar, and glasses of wine and plates of food on top of the bar — Bar Alvaro Peregil, where you’ll enjoy the sweet orange wine and be greeted by locals. Photo credit: Kiersten Brown

Many walking and food tours take you to trendy tapas bars. Devour, however, focuses exclusively on visiting family-owned restaurants.

With Spanish natives leading each tour, you avoid tourist traps and learn in-depth history and fun facts about both the dishes and the restaurants you visit.

Don’t worry if you have food restrictions. The tour adapts to different dietary needs, including non-dairy, vegetarian, and no-alcohol. If you’re pregnant, the tour is adaptable; you can choose to have water instead of the alcoholic beverages served on the tour. Keep in mind the tour requires lots of walking and standing.

Pros

Led by local experts
Small group sizes
Visits family-owned restaurants
Flexibility with some dietary restrictions

Cons

Higher price point
Lots of standing
Difficult for those with strict dietary restrictions

SheBuysTravel Tip: While common to travel during the summer months, Seville can get extremely hot. The best times to visit are during April and May or October and November.

Stops on the Local Tour

On the Seville Tapas, Taverns & History Tour, you visit four stops, each offering a signature tapa paired with wine. The menu changes seasonally, but here’s a taste of what to expect.

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Stop 1: Alvaro Peregil

Outside of the bar, with wooden doors and a green awning. — The entrance to one of Sevilla’s most famous wine bars. Photo Credit: Kiersten Brown

A must-visit for wine lovers, Alvaro Peregil serves the famous sweet orange wine, vino de naranja. The only place still offering the original recipe first introduced in Huelva, Spain, in the 1700s.

You’ll pair the wine with nine-month-aged cheese and marinated slices of ham for the perfect combination.

A women holding a a rectangle plate with six small slices of ham. — A savory start to the tour with these marinated slices of jam. Photo Credit: Kiersten Brown

Vibe: Lively and full of locals
Must try food: Gazpacho, a vegetarian-friendly tomato-based cold soup
Must try wine: Vino de Naranja

Stop 2: Las Teresas

White sign with blue writing and a red boarder, showing an entrance to a bar — A doorway to the bar, enticing you to come in. Photo Credit: Kiersten Brown

Step into Las Teresas and instantly notice the dozens of cured hams dangling from the ceiling, a true symbol of a locally owned bar. On the tour, you’ll savor this rich Jamón Ibérico, Spain’s prized cured ham, paired with vermouth, a fortified wine infused with herbs and spices.

Bar top with a small plate of potato salad and pepper salad with a glass of vermouth — Our potato salad tapa with my vegetarian substitute of a red pepper salad, accompanied with a vermouth. Photo Credit: Kiersten Brown

Alongside, sample aliño, a potato salad with olive oil, vinegar, green peppers and shallots—a vegetarian option filled with sharp flavors. Non-meat eaters can also enjoy a refreshing roasted red pepper and olive oil salad. Here, you not only taste authentic flavors but also learn how to spot top-quality cured meat.

six small plates plates of tapas along the bar — Our second tapas option waiting for us along the bar. Photo Credit: Kiersten Brown

Vibe: Bustling with locals and travelers
Must try food: Jamón Ibérico
Must try wine: Vermouth

Stop 3: Bodega Díaz Salazar

Sidewalk view of the entrance of a bara green doorway and frame. People are sitting at tables outside — Outside the third bar, located in the heart of the city center. Photo Credit: Kiersten Brown

Bodega Díaz Salaza offers history buffs the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine. A wine distributor opened the shop in 1908, and locals soon gathered there as journalists, photographers and activists.

The bar delights guests with montaditos—mini sandwiches served with a wide selection of wine. On the tour, you’ll sink your teeth into montaditos stuffed with Pringa, a mix of cooked beef and pork, or shrimp blended with a garlic paste called allioli.

I chose the shrimp option: it’s to die for.

Pair the sandwiches with Manzanilla Sherry, a dry wine that sharpens the flavors.

A plate of mini sandwhiches — Freshly made montaditos, with soft bread and savory fillings. Photo Credit: Kiersten Brown

Vibe: A sit-down place
Must try food: Montaditos
Must try wine: Manzanilla Sherry

Stop 4: El Atun

outside of a restaurant, with wide windows and doors — Outside of the final stop, and a cozy sit-down restaurant. Photo Credit: Kiersten Brown

After warming up your appetite with tapas, you’ll finish the evening by sharing a full meal at El Atún.

The restaurant serves world-class tuna and also crafts subtle meat dishes. At the final stop of the tour, you’ll taste the Carrillada Ibérica—braised beef cheek so tender that a spoon cuts through it—alongside the award-winning house tuna. Non-meat eaters enjoy the potaje de garbanzos con espinacas, a stew of garbanzo beans and spinach.

As you savor rich flavors, your guide explains how Spain’s historic cultures shaped its cuisine. You’ll end the tour with a full stomach and a deeper appreciation for the local culture.

Two plates of food, one meat one fish — Excellently prepared beef and tuna dish for the last meal on the tour. Photo Credit: Kiersten Brown

Vibe: Slightly more formal but relaxed sit-down restaurant. A great place to end the night.
Must try food: The house tuna
Must try wine: Chef’s choice, depending on your meal

Tips for Making the Most of Devour Tours

List Allergies Ahead of Time: When signing up, be sure to mention any food allergies or dietary restrictions. It’s also helpful to remind your tour guide on the day of the tour to avoid any surprises.
Arrive Early: Plan to arrive a little before the scheduled start time. Starting on time lets you fully enjoy each restaurant without feeling rushed.
Don’t Eat Before the Tour: To savor every bite, come hungry! It’s best to arrive with an empty stomach so you can enjoy all the delicious tapas.
Expect Sharing & Small Portions: The tour focuses on small tapas portions across multiple taverns plus a shared meal at the end. Visiting several spots means you’ll leave pleasantly full.
Plan ahead: If you need to cancel or have a change of plans, make sure to cancel 24 hours before the scheduled tour.

Where to Stay in Seville

Casual de las Letras Sevilla: A boutique hotel with a rooftop terrace, just five minutes from Metrópolis Parasol in the Historical Center.
Hotel Casa Palacio Don Ramón: Luxury accommodations close to main sights.
H10 Casa de la Plata: Modern comfort plus a rooftop pool.

Must-See Attractions in Seville

Real Alcázar: Stunning Moorish palace with lush gardens—consider booking an exclusive tour.
Seville Cathedral & La Giralda: The world’s largest Gothic cathedral with the iconic Giralda bell tower.
Plaza de España: Grand square with beautiful tiled benches and canals.
Barrio de Santa Cruz: Charming old Jewish quarter full of narrow streets and patios.
Metropol Parasol (Setas de Sevilla): Modern wooden structure with panoramic views and a walking path.