• Private Tour
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Escape the hustle and bustle of Cadiz and uncover one of its best-kept secrets: the picturesque white village of Rota nestled by the sea, just a 30-minute boat ride away from Cadiz!

Destination

Cadiz, Spain

Category

Off The Beaten Track

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español

Included

• Meals
• Pick-up Included

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Joanna.

1. Meeting point

   You will be picked up anywhere in Cadiz. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Explore Outside of Cadiz City

   Catch the local ferry to the small town of Rota. Wander around this ‘white village’ entering the moorish castle, following the poetry route and of course, enjoying local food and drinks along the way!

4. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

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  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

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Reviews from guests

Leann🇺🇸 United States

17 July 2024

Joanna was awesome. She was full of knowledge and so fun. She catered to our interests and made sure we were getting what we wanted out of the tour. Took us to some of her local favorites. Made sure we got to our places by ferry or shuttle with no problem. Very flexible on the tour time. Gave us suggestions of restaurants and things to do prior to our trip. Would highly recommend her for a tour!Excellent tour guide

Mark🇺🇸 United States

7 December 2024

We had the best time in Cádiz with Joanna! She introduced us to many areas of the city and gave us little bits of history throughout our food tour. The tastes we got were delicious and it was so much fun experiencing the areas of the city where the locals go to eat. We really enjoyed our time with Joanna and would recommend her as a guide for any tour!!Fabulous Tour!

Stuart🇬🇧 United Kingdom

28 November 2024

Joanna arrived promptly and in the rain. She bought umbrellas with her, for us. Joanna has a warm and lively personality and was the ideal guide to show us around Cádiz. She has great knowledge and the history of the city. We were advised of where to go to eat local foods and drinks. I would thoroughly recommend Joanna as a guide of Cádiz.Joanna in Cadiz

Cindy 🇺🇸 United States

27 November 2024

We give Joanna 10/10! She was so friendly and informative. She absolutely loves Cadiz. Fun to tour with a local who is so in love with her town. We have recommended you to our sister and brother in law they may visit Cadiz between Christmas and New Years. Thanks Joanna for a wonderful day! Great Day with Joanna

Paul🇺🇸 United States

25 November 2024

We had a fantastic food tour with Joanna. It could not have been better. She sent very clear directions on the meeting place and even though the place was crowded due to a festival, it was easy to find her. Joanna's has an excellent knowledge of the city and provided informative details of Cadiz history during the tour. Our stops were very well organized, even though it was a busy Saturday, and included sherry, olives, oysters, paella, local meats, and desserts. Joanna has a fantastic level of energy and enthusiasm for food tours (and life in general), and it was such a pleasure to spend time with this very positive person. 10 out of 10 for sure and I'd highly recommend this guide.Outstanding in every way!

Peter🇬🇧 United Kingdom

22 November 2024

We had the most wonderful tour with Jo. This young lady is so friendly, knowledgeable and interesting she has got to be one of the best guides around. We really enjoyed her company and everything she did for us and everywhere she took us on this Tapas tour. Thank you Jo and hope to see you againEnjoyable Cadiz

Stevie Lynn

17 November 2024

Joanna is AMAZING!! She booked us very last minute - on a day she was going to have off and it was raining. We were trying to just make the best of a rainy day and Joanna made it more than we could ask for. She had so much knowledge. Knew all the locals spots and goodies and truly had the most uplifting attitude! It was like we had known her forever! Highly recommend this tour! We didn’t want to leave and can’t wait to return!Joanna is AMAZING!!

Nelson🇺🇸 United States

14 November 2024

Well, in a nutshell Joanna was an awesome guide! She really took the time to personalize our fun filled day of sightseeing and food tastings across the entire island of Cadiz. We covered quite a bit of territory with perfectly timed stops at various food spots for Sherry, Cheese, Tapas, Hot Chocolate and a few sweets! Totally delicious! Joanna also did an amazing job of imparting local history as we roamed through the various areas of Cadiz. I have to say that visiting the local food marketplace was amazing as well. Really got to experience hanging out with the locals and trying out the local fare including fresh oysters just caught from the bay. Long story short you cannot go wrong booking a tour with Joanna in Cadiz. Enjoy your time in Cadiz and the great food as well!Livin La Vida Loca in Cadiz!

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

7 November 2024

My tour with Joanna was great. She was able to pick me up at the port gate since I was nervous and traveling alone with crappy phone service. She tailored the tour to the mood of the day. Kept it casual, with great historical education, local wines and beautiful local venues. She definitely turned a sour day into a great one. I would highly recommend her especially if you are English or Spanish speaking. Friendly, knowledgeable and caring!

Leanne

2 November 2024

What a fabulous trip. Thank you so much Johanna. Absolutely loved all the little places you took us to. If you really want to experience Cadiz’s history, food and sherry etc then go with Johanna. Highly recommend!!! Fabulous

Karen🇺🇸 United States

24 October 2024

Joanna provided a wealth of information about the city, customs and tasty traditional restaurants and bars. Highly recommend 10

Graham🇺🇸 United States

23 October 2024

Joanne was really knowledgeable about the city and picked out fun local places to show off the city’s unique cuisine … and sherry! Really enjoyed it. Best tour like this we’ve been on. Would highly recommend!Brought Cádiz to life for us

Unknown

23 October 2024

Joanna was the perfect tour guide. Took us to the most wonderful places, pointed out the most amazing sites and made sure we experienced the local food and drink. Joanna is obviously extremely passionate about Cadiz, which added a magical touch the tour. We would highly recommend Joanna as a guide, she’s very attentive, informative and takes you off the beaten track. We fell in love with Cadiz and that’s all down to Joanna. ❤️Magical

David🇺🇸 United States

17 October 2024

Joanna is a fantastic guide, knowledgeable, entertaining, familiar with interesting and out of the way vendors and sites. My wife and I had a great day with Joanna and highly recommend her.Cadiz with Joanna

Veronika🇦🇹 Austria

5 October 2024

Joanna verdient sich 10 Punkte. Sie ist professionell, kennt sich super aus und ist auch lustig.Perfekte Führung

y59vz4tdd2🇺🇸 United States

4 October 2024

Joanna is great- very easy going, friendly and knows the local area very well. Easy to understand this Brit in English, who speaks Spanish like a native! Would definitely use again to tailor any tour!Great walking tour of Cadiz.

Dr. Johann

29 September 2024

Jana hat uns prima geführt und uns einen guten und spannenden Einbkick in die Stadt und Geschichte gegebenGrossartig

Gemma

29 September 2024

Joanna was a super tour guide she was welcoming , engaging and extremely knowledgeable about the various foods and drinks we had with her . The tour was well thought out and we enjoyed all the establishments visited . It was fun and we left knowing some interesting food facts . She gave us good recommendations for other places which were great too.Joanna was a fabulous tour guide

Graham🇬🇧 United Kingdom

29 September 2024

Super advice by message in advance chose a great time and tailored experience - great fun and fabulous tips. Thank you so much. Great fun

Liz🇬🇮 Gibraltar

18 September 2024

Joanna was an excellent guide, full of enthusiasm, very knowledgeable and extremely pleasant to spend time with. We were 3 middle-aged people wanting to explore the culinary delights and history of Cadiz and she provided us with an excellent insight into the charms of Cadiz and the tastes of its unique food. Overall, an incredibly enjoyable experience.Excellent guide, wonderful experience

Unknown

18 September 2024

We found Joanne to be extremely knowledgeable about Cádiz, very friendly And her tour really made our trip to Cádiz really memorable Really really enjoyed her companyMy tour of Cadiz

Marilee

14 September 2024

We had a wonderful time touring Cadiz with Joanna. She had terrific "insider" spots that made the tour memorable and interesting. We highly recommend her to anyone who wants to see Cadiz through a Guide's eyes who truly respects the local culture and authentically loves this city. Charming and Knowledgable

Sue🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 September 2024

We had a brilliant tour with Joanna through the narrow streets of Cadiz to various wonderful hostelries where we sampled some local specialities. We would definitely do it again and felt we got much more out of the experience than we would have done had we been in a large group.A great experience

Florian

25 August 2024

Johanna is very knowledgeable about Cádiz and you can feel that she truly loves the city. She was navigating us through the narrow streets of the old town and we learned a lot about the history. She also made sure that we get a good taste of the local culture. We stopped for food and drinks at great places. The evening drinks at a rooftop terrace across from the Cathedral and the local food market, were our highlights! Thanks, Joanna!Awesome Tour with great guide

Sophie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

16 August 2024

We had a fantastic few hours in Cadiz with Joanna. Arriving on a cruise ship she met us right outside the port. We were a family group of ages 8-70 and Joanna accommodated all very well. We tried some wonderful food that was different to what we would try by ourselves in some fascinating places. Having visited Cadiz 3 times before we learnt loads we didn’t know and saw new places. It was rated by most as our best day on our entire holiday and the best visit to Cadiz! So clearly comes highly recommended by us! Food tour Cadiz

Matthew🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 August 2024

As fairly typical reserved Brits, we simply wouldn’t have been able to enjoy the variety and exquisite flavours of Cádiz without Joanna’s friendly expertise. She took us through the colourful market and we tried lots of different local dishes, and ended up at a lovely little taverna, trying..well see it for yourself by making a booking you will have made a great decision. Joanna knows the local people and shares a passion for the produce so we were able to enjoy food we would never have found by ourselves. Thank you Joanna for a wonderful few hours!!😀Unmissable food experience!

Steven 🇺🇸 United States

27 July 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our day in Ca’di (Cadiz), and learned that is the actual locals pronunciation. We learned much about the history of Cadiz including and extremely tasty drink called Tinto de Verno. Make sure that you try it while there. A wonderful day in Ca’di.

Jay🇺🇸 United States

13 July 2024

I was part of a group of 3 couples who had the pleasure of meeting with Joanna on a private cruise excursion in Cadiz. Joanna was absolutely wonderful! She taught us quite a bit about the rich history of Cadiz and showed us beautiful and historic sites while filling us in with great stories from this amazing city. Joanna also brought us to a local market where we were able to sample some of the local delicacies for ourselves. She even made sure to accommodate one member of our party who is a vegan. Joanna even followed up with us as she knew that Lisbon was our next stop and she offered some great suggestions for that city as well. Overall, a truly great experience. We cannot recommend Joanna highly enough!Wonderful day in Cadiz

Kelly🇺🇸 United States

1 July 2024

We had a private tour in Cadiz with Joanna and she was an absolute delight. She has a personal connection with the local store owners which gave us an even personalized experience to each place we visited. Joanna has a big heart and passion for history , culture, food and knowledge of the wines. It shows in every detail of her tour. She also gave us lots of great recommendations for the rest of our travels in Spain. Highly recommend Joanna for every tour in and around Cadiz , Rota and beyond.

HJT🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 June 2024

We had the absolute pleasure of joining Jo's food tour in Cadiz, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Jo was not only knowledgeable and passionate about the culinary delights of the region, but she also went above and beyond to ensure that every member of our group had an exceptional time. From the outset, Jo took our dietary considerations very seriously. With a range of dietary preferences and restrictions in our group, she made sure to accommodate everyone without missing a beat. Her attention to detail and dedication to inclusivity were evident throughout the tour. One of our group members is hard of hearing, and Jo was incredibly considerate in adapting the tour for them. She made sure they were always included in the conversations, using clear and thoughtful communication methods. Her genuine care and attentiveness ensured that everyone could fully enjoy and participate in the experience. Beyond her remarkable consideration for our needs, Jo shared a wealth of historical knowledge about Cadiz. We learned so much about the city's rich history and culture, which added an extra layer of appreciation for the culinary stops we made. She introduced us to dishes we would have never thought to try on our own, each one more delightful than the last. We were so impressed with the places Jo took us to and her recommendations that we found ourselves returning to many of them later in our trip. Each visit reaffirmed the quality and charm that Jo had initially highlighted. In short, if you're umming and ahhhing about whether to do the tour... Stop. Just book it! Jo is an outstanding guide whose passion for Cadiz and its cuisine shines through in every aspect of her tour. We highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to explore the food of Cadiz in the most considerate and enriching way possible. Thank you, Jo, for an unforgettable tour!The Only Way Is Jo! Best Cadiz Experience

Maxine🇬🇧 United Kingdom

29 May 2024

Had a fabulous day yesterday with Joanna on our tour around Cádiz. She had such a wealth of local and historical knowledge - delivered in a fun and engaging manner. As a native English speaker we found it very easy to engage with her warm and bubbly personality. Her Spanish fluency was a massive bonus and made navigating around Cádiz a breeze. It was the perfect tour to combine the history and food of Cádiz. We walked around 2.5 miles but had plenty of stops at various delicious eateries and bars so a perfect mix for our group who had varied mobility. We would never have found these gems without Joanna’s tour. Would 100% recommend to anyone going to Cádiz! A huge ‘thank you’! 😍 Living La Vida Loca - Joanna Amazing food and history tour with Joanna

Sue🇬🇧 United Kingdom

28 May 2024

Jo gave us a great introduction to Cadiz with a very interesting tour. She was informative, entertaining and great fun. Would definitely recommend her tour.Would definitely recommend

Orlaith🇮🇪 Ireland

22 May 2024

Joanna was a very effective guide. We toured the old city and hit many of the must see places stopping for a variety of drinks, cava, a variety of local white wines sherry, vermouth…. Also had a lovely varied tapas stop and our dietary restrictions were respected. A final stop for the local version of flan was just right. She was a fount of information on the history of the area and we learned a lot. Highly recommend Lovely evening with Joanna

Laura🇺🇸 United States

5 May 2024

We really enjoyed our tour with Jo. Her knowledge and passion for history was evident and gave us a great appreciation for Cádiz! Grateful for the restaurant recommendations as well as things to see and experience in surrounding towns. She was very personable. We highly recommend this experience. Awesome tour!

Tom🇳🇱 Netherlands

30 April 2024

We did the walk around the city with the culinary experience. Joanna gave us a lovely time and showed us the city and let us discover local food and drinks. Thank you Joanna. What a fantastic way to discover Cadiz!

Rick🇺🇸 United States

29 April 2024

We couldn't have been more happy with Joanna's great tour of Cadiz. We loved all the local places where we had wine and tapas and the stories of living there. We can't wait to go back. Thank you Joanna!Fairy tale trip through Cadiz

James🇺🇸 United States

4 April 2024

Wonderful experience.Super awesome

Fiona Griffin

21 February 2024

Wow! What a fantastic city Cadiz is, made all the more interesting by our great guide, Jo. We particularly enjoyed the amazing market where the vibe was bustling but not too busy. Jo showed us some lovely spots for a refreshing beer in glorious sunshine. Her infectious enthusiasm makes the tour go by too quickly! She left us with pointers of where to see the best sunset views, which are absolutely beautifulCold Beers in the Market

Ian Cann

18 February 2024

We spent a few lovely hours in Joanna’s company whilst on a cruise through Cadiz. We expected she would be knowledgeable about the buildings and history of Cadiz and she was. What brought the tour to life was her knowledge of the culture and the food and we had lunch at the Central Market after she explained in detail the Tapas and seafood available. We look forward to seeing her again in a future visit.Ten Tastings of Cadiz

Katie Howardson

17 February 2024

We absolutely loved our time spent with Joanna as we tried lots of new Spanish eats and drinks. We’re both big foodies so it was a total treat to be taken somewhere we wouldn’t have found by googling - the food was delicious, drinks plentiful and Joanna organised it all. We tried amazing new food that we’d never have tried - or been able to order ourselves! Then topped off with sherry tasting which was brilliant, we learnt lots as we drank and really enjoyed ourselves. It was the perfect end to our honeymoon! We wouldn’t hesitant to recommend Joanna - she’s brilliant and can’t wait for our next Spanish trip with her!Honeymoon Treat

Mike Woods

16 February 2024

Although not as big as its neighbour, Cadiz, El Puerto de Santa Maria is a busy working town with the benefit of lots of sherry bodegas. Jo, our excellent guide, showed us various ones and we sampled a lot. Osbourne was the biggest and most commercial but the smaller ones were equally interesting and we had a lot of fun trying different sherries. Jo also took us to a fantastic steak restaurant, Meson del Asador, right in the middle of the bustling old town, where we cooked our own steaks on a small tabletop hot plate. Having lived in the area for 5 years Jo also explained to us that she is an expert on all the Ice Cream spots !!Eating Our Way Round Puerto Santa Maria

Denise Woollatt

14 January 2024

Did the walking tour of Cadiz with Jo in English. Saw the main squares with Town Hall, Cathedral and the Plaza de San Antonio, walked on the old walls outside the city and then into the narrow streets of La Vina where we stopped for a welcome ice cream break. Ended the tour at the food market. Jo then helped us order a selection of tapas at a market restaurant as the menu was only in Spanish. Jo is an English guide living locally and her tour was a nice mix of historical facts with local anecdotes. She was engaging and made the tour very enjoyable. She also recommended that for great views of the city to do the Torre Tavira with the camara obscura as well a climbing up the cathedral bell tower – both of which we did after the tour.Excellent Walking Tour of Cadiz with Jo

Brad Miller

18 December 2023

Jo’s enthusiasm for the local area really shone through during our walking tour of Cadiz. Jo had exceptional knowledge of the city and many great recommendations for restaurants and local cuisine and we even managed to sample a few, a particular favourite was the prawn pancake thing. Jo managed to incorporate so much into the tour it really was worth every penny. Thank you Jo for sharing your enthusiasm and experiences of Cadiz with us.Rooftop Views

Alice Burrows

23 November 2023

My friends and I loved our tour of El Puerto de Santa Maria. Joanna had organised everything so smoothly! We had stunning views of the bay on the ferry ride over (she introduced us to the Captain!), ate delicious seafood in a hidden away corner that looked a little run-down but was so tasty! Then we walked to two different local sherry distilleries and finished with an ice-cream from Joanna's favourite parlour! We really enjoyed getting out of Cadiz city and seeing more of the local area!Sherry in the Sunshine