Meet your guide at the Plaça Sant Jaume in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter to begin this 3-hour culinary walking tour. As you head to your first tapas bar of the day, chat with your local guide about Barcelona’s cultural legacy, its gastronomy, and the historical landmarks as you see.
Stroll the streets where Antoni Gaudí and Pablo Picasso once walked as you get to know the history and the flavors of the Catalonian capital city.. Jostle for space with locals in some of Barcelona’s most vibrant tapas bars and learn about tapas etiquette, like how to order and how to share, from your guide. Sample dishes like Iberian ham, various cheeses from around Spain, pimientos de padrón, the spicy patatas bravas, traditional grilled bread with tomato, fresh octopus, and several other dishes accompanied by fine local wine pairings and the best company. After a sip and a nibble, it’s time to move onto the next spot and repeat the delicious process.
Visit four of Barcelona’s best tapas bars/restaurants in total, then bid your guide farewell at the end of the excursion with a full stomach and a deeper understanding of Catalonian cuisine and culture. Vegetarian options are available, and food allergies and preferences can be accommodated — simply list them in the Special Requirements field when booking.
Private tour available.
Flamenco show upgrade: If the Flamenco option is selected, relax and enjoy an even more immersive experience featuring a 50-minute flamenco show with a drink. After the tapas and wine tour, continue your night with this authentic Flamenco show experience in Dalmases Palace.
Points of Interest
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Pl. de Sant Jaume, 6
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La Rambla, 97
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Gothic Quarter
- Stop at four emblematic restaurants
- Walking tour through old city
- Tapas and local product tastings, enough for a full meal
- Choose between Evening tour (6.00pm) or Midday tour (11.00am)
- Wine tasting (glass of great and local wine at each stop)
- Friendly local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Flamenco Show ticket (if Flamenco Show option is selected)
- Infants won’t have any food or drinks. Their fathers need to pay extra if they want something
Embark on a 3-hour culinary journey through the El Born and Gothic Quarter neighborhoods of Barcelona where your steps are matched by your bites. Accompanied by a local gastronome, you will explore four of Barcelona’s top tapas bars, savoring food and beverages representative of the Catalonian palette. Learn about Spanish food culture while relishing wine and bite-sized delicacies, and gain valuable tips from your guide on local eateries and attractions to make the most of your Barcelona visit. The experience is kept intimate with groups limited to 12 persons. A vegetarian variation of the food tour is also on offer.
The tour kicks off at 11:00 am for the midday aficionados and at 6:00 pm for evening enthusiasts.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please note food allergies in the Special Requirements at time of booking
- Infants are not included for food and drinks, only a seat at the table. Extra food and drinks for them must be paid on site
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
