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Underwhelmed...
It is more of a food tasting. While one item was "ugly", the rest were expected cultural foods. The tour guide was great thought.
Ugly Delicious Food Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $34 / person
- Location
- Seville, Spain
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 45 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Local Food Experiences
- Meeting point
- at the churros kiosk "Los Especiales", old town side
Description
If you want to have an authentic culinary experience as Sevillians do, this is your activity. Forget about another classic "tapas tour". We are going above and beyond to show you the "not-so-pretty" side of Spain's delicious and traditional food! Let us guide you through the most exquisite bites of Sevilla & Andalucia cuisine accompanied by traditional beverages that you've never heard of before. Savor tapas in classic tapas bars, where you'll get the chance to try some ugly but delicious tapas served with a drink. Learn that food doesn't always have to look good to taste delicious. You will understand more about Spanish food by the history of our products, people, wineries, processing and more. In the end, you will see how Spanish gastronomy is both comprehensive and simple, yet delicious.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 11:30 AM and 7:30 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $34
- Child (ages 4–12)
- $23
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Triana
Meet your guide and immerse yourself in your gastronomic walking tour. Marvel at the food and listen as your guide teaches you about Spanish cuisine and its historical roots and connections to Seville. Savor tapas in classic tapas bars, where you'll get the chance to try some ugly but delicious tapas served with a drink. Learn that food doesn't always have to look good to taste delicious. Leave your culinary experience with a deeper understanding of Spanish food culture, from its history to its wineries, the products, the people, and more. Your guide will be happy to provide recommendations so you can keep exploring Seville's food culture on your own.
What's included
Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Delicious and Traditional Tapas with a lovely historical point of view
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
45 reviews
How it compares in Seville
- Starting price $34 is 33% below the typical $51 for tours of similar length in Seville
Excurgo comparison of 1,139 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ugly Delicious Food Tour take?
Ugly Delicious Food Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Ugly Delicious Food Tour cost?
Prices start at $34 per person for this Seville experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Ugly Delicious Food Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:30 AM and 7:30 PM.
How much does Ugly Delicious Food Tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–12 pay from $23, adults from $34. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Ugly Delicious Food Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is at the churros kiosk "Los Especiales", old town side. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Ugly Delicious Food Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(45)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
H
What a lovely afternoon.
Maria introduced us to the neighbourhood of Triana and we tried a number of tapas I wouldn't have ordered on my own. I am temporarily using a mobility device because of an injury and the guide was very accommodating.
Operator response
We truly appreciate your kind words! It makes us so happy to know you enjoyed our local food experience. We hope to see you again! Follow us on social media @localfoodexperiencelfe
S
Want to know what the locals eat, give this a try.
Excellent experience. We went to where the locals go and got great advice about how to avoid the typical tourist foods.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed discovering Spanish cuisine with us. Sharing authentic local food experiences in Seville is what we love most. Follow us on social media @localfoodexperiencelfe
M
A wonderful introduction to Spanish Tapas and drink.
Maria was a brilliant guide, she was very friendly and knowledgable all the food and drink was delicious not ugly at all. We enjoyed the small intimate group of 4. Overall, a wonderful experience introducing us to Spanish tapas and Spanish drink. Thank you very much, Maria.
Operator response
Thank you for the 5-star review! We love creating authentic culinary experiences and sharing Spanish gastronomy with guests from around the world. We hope to welcome you again soon! Follow us on social media @localfoodexperiencelfe
P
Great local food with Paula.
The tour with Paula was very informative and interesting. As a matter of fact we went to try the restaurant today (Monday) unfortunately it was closed. We were going to take her suggestions on how to order their house specials. As you can tell, we had a good experience and wanted to repeat it.
Operator response
We are so grateful that you took the time out to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to improve service for everyone. Follow us on social media @localfoodexperiencelfe to keep in touch!
H
Great experience!
Our tour guide was a lovely lady.Very friendly and knowledgeable.Made us feel comfortable straight away. Great choice if you want to go where the locals go and not all the touristy places.Also great communication regarding having to change date. I would recommend this tour.
Operator response
Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. Follow us on social media @localfoodexperiencelfe to keep in touch!
B
Do not let them swap your tour
We booked the ugly delicious tour, but the tour operator wanted to reschedule our tour from Saturday to Monday, we could not go Monday because we were leaving town, they then offered us a different experience, which was sangria and tapas, in hind sight we should have asked more questions and cancelled but we didn’t. This experience I’m sure is great if you are a couple or group of friends in the summer and really enjoy sugary sangria, as they have a nice terrace, but it is quite windy and cold in the winter, so we sat inside, it was still chilly inside. So unlike the tour we sat in one a characterless room with our kids, trying to enjoy very basic cold tapas (cheese, olives, salchicon, a tiny tortilla, and a tiny plate of paella) and sangrias. Much different than the tour we booked. I think the nail that sealed the coffin was the last tapa, paella. My husband is of Spanish and Cuban descent, we have had our share of paella. We received about 1/2 cup portion maybe less of reheated paella, there was neither meat nor fish in it, and the rice was not cooked properly. I requested a partial refund explaining our disappointment but was denied.
Operator response
Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. However, several of the statements in your review are not accurate, and it is important for us to clarify them for future guests. You were never obliged to join a different activity. The original tour could not run with only two participants — a condition clearly communicated. You were informed that the tour would be cancelled unless additional reservations were made. At that point, you were offered the option to cancel with a full refund or to switch to a different experience. You chose to accept the alternative activity after being fully informed of what it included and how it differed from the original tour. Regarding the food, all tapas and sangrias served matched the exact menu described for this experience. This is not — and was never advertised as — the “Ugly Delicious Tour,” but a different activity you voluntarily agreed to attend. As for the paella, our chefs specialize in rice dishes and prepare paella following traditional Spanish standards. The texture of authentic paella rice is frequently misunderstood by visitors who expect something closer to Latin-American or Caribbean styles of rice. The version you received was freshly made, properly cooked, and in line with the portion sizes and format of a tapa, not a full meal. This was explained to you before the tasting. For all these reasons, and because you attended the activity in full after accepting the change, a partial refund could not be granted. We take feedback seriously, but we also believe it is essential to provide accurate information so that future guests can make well-informed decisions. Regards,
Z
Excellent
We had so much good food on this tour ! I forgot the name of the girl that was our guid but she was lovely and very informative! And beyond
Operator response
We are so grateful that you took the time out to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to improve service for everyone. Follow us on social media @localfoodexperiencelfe to keep in touch!
A
Ask for Fabio!
Fabio was a great guide, who told us not just about food but about the city, it's history and the way of life in Sevilla. We could have spend all day listening to him! The food was so nice that afterwards it was difficult to find food just as nice... We became spoiled! He was very kind, like a friend who shows you around. We were a group of 8 women and felt very comfortable with him.
Operator response
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future. Follow us on social media @localfoodexperiencelfe to keep in touch!
Y
Good appetizers and a bit of history insights
It was a good experience, we learned small historic facts about the place we were visiting. A very friendly and caring guide, and a nice group of people. Just thought we would have a bit more ugly foods to savour, but for a starter it was very good and opened our appetite for more food. Good recommendations, actually going to visit the market today and buy some spices!!
Operator response
We are so grateful that you took the time out to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to improve service for everyone. Follow us on social media @localfoodexperiencelfe to keep in touch!
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