On this 3-hour walking tour of Barcelona's El Born and Gothic Quarter neighborhoods, you may eat as much as you walk. Follow your local foodie guide as you visit four of the city's best tapas bars to sample food and drinks typical of the Catalonian region. As you sip wine and nibble on small bites, hear more about Spanish culinary traditions and get plenty of inside tips from your guide on where to eat and what to do during your time in Barcelona. A maximum of 12 people per group to ensure a more intimate experience with your foodie tour guide. A vegetarian option is available.
Midday tour: 11.00am Evening tour: 6.00pm
Duration: 4 hours
Small group tour: The evening tour + Flamenco show after the tour (not included)
It costs 30€, 40€, 50€ depending on the zone, to be paid there
Starting point:
Pl. de Sant Jaume, 6, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
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.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
• Inform tour company if you have food allergies and/or vegetarian preferences. • Try to arrive 5 minutes before the starting time for a correct check-in. • If you selected the Flamenco Show option, the tour guide will accompany you to the Flamenco place, 2 minutes walking from the end of the tour. You will have to pay 25€/person at the Flamenco Show (card/cash), included a drink.