Santiago, as the capital of Galicia, exemplifies all the tradition and rich gastronomy of a cuisine admired for the quality of its sea and farm products. The tour goes around traditional grocer’s shops and visits the very genuine and popular ’Mercado de Abastos’ (Food Market), which is also a monumental site and the second-most visited place after the Cathedral. Thanks to the guide’s explanations, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of Galicia’s gastronomic culture and the Atlantic diet, as well as the secrets of the most typical foods (shellfish and fish, meat, wine and cheese, etc) and cooking methods.
The visit ends with a tasting of 100% Galician products.
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Place:
Turismo de Santiago (Rúa do Vilar, 63).
Route:
Rúa do Vilar, Casa de los Quesos (cheese shop), traditional shops in Orfas and Caldeirería streets, Food Market, typical grocer’s shops in Plaza de Cervantes and Plaza de la Acibechería. The tour ends with a tasting in a wine and tapas bar.
Availability :
LOW SEASON 09-10 (Nov-Holy Week): bilingual Spa/Eng, Sat, 11 am. HOLY WEEK 10: bil Spa/Eng, Thu 1 and Sat 3 April, 11 am. MID-SEASON 10 (End Holy Week-31 may): bil Spa/Eng, Sat, 11 am. HIGH SEASON 10: (1 June-31 Oct): Thu (ENG) and Sat (SPA), 11 am. (Except special public holidays). LOW SEASON 10-11 (Nov-Holy Week): bil Spa/Eng, Sat, 11 am.
Duration:
2 h. approx.
Languages:
English (Thursday) and Spanish (Saturday); except during Mid and Low Seasons (bilingual).
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