Ultimate Barcelona Food Tour with visit to a Local Market
Cut through the tourist menus and uncover what Catalans really like on this morning food tour. Learn—by tasting!—how Barcelona's traditional dishes came to be Try paella in one of the most iconic spots. learn to spot an authentic paella! Explore the bakeries, bodegas that are the heart of central Barcelona. Try locally baked sandwiches for breakfast at a neighborhood market bar, an authentic (not yellow!) seafood paella in a family-run tavern that’s been around since the 1950s.
Meet the characters that keep local traditions alive, and taste the flavors that give Barcelona its soul.
Take an insider tour of a market that's always packed with locals Learn—by tasting!—how Barcelona's current traditional dishes came to be and see the local side of two essential Barcelona areas - el Born and Barceloneta. Try paella in one of Barcelona's most iconic spots, and learn to spot an authentic paella! Explore the bakeries, bodegas and food shops that are the heart of central Barcelona.
Options
Small Group Tour
Maximum 8 to 10 guests
What's included in Ultimate Barcelona Food Tour with visit to a Local Market
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
El Born
In between delicous food stops explore the Born neighborhood. One of Barcelona's most iconic, we know it's on your list to visit anyway—best to do it with an expert. Your guide will share our favorite neighborhood haunts and stories with you.
Mercado de Santa Caterina
Start your morning at the Santa Caterina Market, a local favorite where the stalls have been family-run institutions for decades! You’ll weave in and out of locals doing their shopping as you learn about their daily customs and traditions.
While in the market stop to sample a variety of local Spanish cheese.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Expert local culinary guide
- Our Devouring Barcelona guide, packed with all our favorite places to eat and drink in the city
- Wine tastings
- Small group tour (maximum 9 guests)
- Food tastings (enough for breakfast & lunch)
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, gluten free (not celiac), Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop. Not recommended for vegans
- The tour covers breakfast and lunch.
- The tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Mercat Santa Caterina, Av. de Francesc Cambó, 16, 08003 Barcelona, in front of the main entrance.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. • Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients. • Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking over uneven surfaces to make your tour more enjoyable. • The tour covers breakfast and lunch. • Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour. • We recommend you bring a water bottle (to protect the environment we don't provide plastic bottles). You'll be able to fill your bottle on tour. • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated. • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
