Taste of Barcelona Tour: Barcelona's History & Food Tasting Experience

Barcelona, Spain
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With the Taste of Barcelona experience, you will get such a great insight in a short amount of time about Barcelona's history and food. Find out all the stories behind our food while you delight in it. Learn how tapas came about and why we eat dinner so late. We will show you some of the best taverns, bodegas, family-run restaurants and wine bars in the city. We pride ourselves in giving the best experience possible. Start your tour as a visitor end it like a local!

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Stop At: Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona, Placa de Catalunya, 21, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Meet your guide just outside the Hard Rock Cafe, across from Plaça de Catalunya

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Las Ramblas, La Rambla, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Now that we've satisfied our sweet tooth, we are off to Mercat La Boquería, just off La Rambla. Here you will see where locals come daily to get their hands on the freshest highest-quality ingredients.

Here you will get to taste some local products from different family-run stalls which have been handed down through the generations.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Las Ramblas, La Rambla, 08002 Barcelona Spain

We will take a walk down to one of Barcelona most well-known streets while your guide points out the various point of interest along the way.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), Mediterranean Seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona Spain

We will head more deeply into the heart of the Gotic Quater to take in its beautiful architecture and learn more about its rich history...


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), Mediterranean Seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona Spain

A cozy 75-year-old, family-run Catalan tavern will be our last food stop. At this point on your food and history tour, we will have a fun surprise (trust me when I say you will enjoy it immensely). Hint: it involves wine and of course, incredible food!

Not to mention that you will also explore fantastic 75-year-old hidden family-run taverns. you will get to try your luck with our traditional Catalan Porron and three food tasting. We believe that the best way to get to a city and the people is through food.

With this Tour, you are going to have wonderful, unique memories of Barcelona’s tastes and smells that will linger long after your trip is over.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Port Vell, Moll de la Fusta, 08039 Barcelona Spain

We will end your experience at Barcelona's oldest port and your expert guide will be happy to point you in the right direction and give you recommendations on where to go and eat for the remaining of your stay in Barcelona.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), Mediterranean Seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona Spain

We will delve into the heart of the old city of Barcelona or Gothic Quarter, exploring down the winding medieval streets and hidden squares. After appreciating these cultural points of interest, we will then make our way to La Rambla, one of the most visited places in all Barcelona. We will also visit a local Pastisseria or pastry shop, an original 115-years old Modernista store, passed down through two generations. Everything here is handmade and baked fresh daily, and the artistic touches they add to each one will blow you away. Here we will try a typical Catalan pastry that has an interesting and rather amusing history dating back to the 1920s.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Coffee and/or Tea - We offer 3 drinks: Coffee or tea ☕️(optional), fresh fruit juices & regional rose or white wines
  • Snacks - We have 8 food tastings on this experience. A mouth-watering pastry, regional ham & cheese & delectable homemade tapas!
  • Entry/Admission - Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
  • Entry/Admission - Las Ramblas
  • Entry/Admission - Port Vell

Exclusions

  • It is customary and much appreciated to leave a tip at the end of the tour 

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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