Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local
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Barcelona, Spain
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a food tour that looks at the history of Barcelona at the same time. With a small group, learn about Barcelona’s close connection with food and explore some of the best tapas bars in the city—according to the locals. Try local food and taste wine that pairs beautifully with it, and learn about the way these foods are prepared and about tapas culture in general.
- Taste local delicacies and learn about their preparation
- Find hidden gem bars you wouldn’t stumble across on your own
- Choose from a lunch or dinner tour to fit your schedule
- Small group tour with a local guide for a personal experience
Sample Menu
Main
Croquetas
Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, classic croquetas are made with a mixture of béchamel and cubes of cured ham
Main
Vermut
"Fer un Vermut" is a real Catalan ritual you just can't say no to. This wine, flavored with herbs, will win you over with every sip.
Main
Fried Anchovies
Fish is a must in a city facing the sea. You will taste delicious fried anchovies, the ideal tapas for every taste.
Main
Tortilla
The Spanish potato tortilla is an international topseller, thanks to its adaptability as side dish, hot dish and starter.
Main
Sausage montadito
You'll eat the famous montaditos (the Spanish version of the sandwich) with some delicious typical sausage. Yum!
Main
Tomato salad
Tomatoes, onions and olives, a tasty and at the same time fresh combination that will cheer you up on hot summer days.
Main
Pimientos del Padron
Green peppers from a small town in the province of La Coruña, fried and sprinkled with plenty of salt. A delight for the palate!
Dessert
Catalan cream
famous all over the world, this dessert is irresistible thanks to its soft and creamy heart and its sweet and crunchy surface. Lunch only
What's Included
- MealsAt least 4 food stops around the beautiful Gothic Quarter. At the end of the tour you will eat the equivalent of a full meal
- Alcoholic BeveragesSelection of alcoholic drinks in fixed amount (only for customers over 18 years old)
- Water
- English-speaking Local Tour Guide
- GratuitiesIf you believe the Local Expert did a good job and you loved the food & drinks, consider giving them a Tip (it's not compulsory).
- Any additional food and drink
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Plaça de l'Àngel, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Spain
Please, meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience Barcelona Food Tour in front of the entrance of the Hotel Suizo
End point
- Carrer de Jaume I, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Please, bear in mind that the end point may slightly change according to the availability of our partners.
Itinerary
1
Barrio Gotico (Barri Gotic)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Carrer de la Mercè
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Carrer del Regomir
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Placa de Sant Josep Oriol
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Placa de Sant Jaume
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please, for other languages contact us before booking
- Please, inform us of any dietary restriction before booking.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. Non alcoholic options are available.
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience
- Vegetarian options are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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Linda_L, Jun 2026
Fabulous! This tour exceeded our expectations in the food, the company, and Ophelia, the tour guide. The food and drink were plentiful and there were lots of alternatives for allergies and overall preferences. We joined a bachelorette party from Cardiff and they were charming and made us feel included in their celebration. Best wishes to the bride and groom!
John_E, Jun 2026
Great food. Go on the tour hungry. It was an easy walk. The guide should hold up a sign in the square we met in. We found her difficult to hear. Love other tours with head sets.
Debra_A, Jun 2026
Excellent walking tour of gothic quarter. A great combination of food, drink, history and humor led by a knowledgeable guide. Andrea was friendly and passionate about the food and history of the area. We sampled many different foods and drinks in several different tapas bars. Fun evening!!
Danny_a, Jun 2026
We loved our food tour with Andrea! She was an enthusiastic, fun, passionate guide, very knowledgeable and sprinkled bits of history and culture throughout the tour. It was a perfect introduction to Barcelona, and helped us to become more acquainted to the culture, history, lore, and food scene. Would highly recommend booking with Andrea!
John_B, Jun 2026
Overall okay experience, great guide, but was disappointed by the amount of food for the amount of money.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for joining our experience. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the guide and overall experience.
We understand your concerns regarding the food portions and pricing. Our tours feature products sourced from local producers and artisans, which helps support the local community and ensures high-quality, authentic tastings. In addition, a significant part of the cost covers the expertise of our professional guide and the personalized experience provided throughout the activity.
While we always strive to offer great value, we also work hard to keep our prices competitive, and our experience remains one of the more affordable options compared with many similar guided activities in the area.
We appreciate your feedback and will keep it in mind as we continue to improve. Thank you again for spending time with us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future
Jared_R, May 2026
Etienne was the best tour guide for tourists. Full of interesting facts and knowledge about not just the food, but the area as well. Food was also amazing, left feeling full and satisfied.
monica_m, May 2026
Great tour with interesting history told along the way. Etienne was a great guide and would recommend.
Scott_F, May 2026
More educational than foody. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the neighborhood while showing us some of the local food establishments.
Mark_V, May 2026
Ofelia was very knowledgeable about the area and the delicious tapas. Small local restaurants were great. Plenty to eat
Brian_N, May 2026
Andrea was amazing and very kind and knowledgeable and took us to the best tapas places and drinks too.
Nicole_C, May 2026
We had an amazing food tour in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona with Andrea! She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the history, culture, and food of the area. Andrea took us to some fantastic local spots where we got to try delicious traditional foods and learn the stories behind them.
Walking through the Gothic Quarter with her made the experience feel so authentic and personal. She made everyone feel welcome and kept the tour fun and engaging the entire time. We left full, happy, and with a much greater appreciation for Barcelona’s food and culture. Highly recommend this tour — especially if you’re lucky enough to have Andrea as your guide!
Tara_O, May 2026
This was a wonderful tour and introduction to amazing tapas and regional wines. Our group of 11 enjoyed every stop along the way and our guide Miguel was superb.
jyothikrishnan, May 2026
This tour gives you a glimpse of the food history of Barcelona . The tapas culture and the local drinks . Andrea our guide was fun knowledgeable and we had a very good time wit her .
Sarah_B, Apr 2026
Francesco was a great guide for us! We had some delicious food and wines and learned so much about the city, gothic quarter and Spain overall! It was a great way to kick-off our first day in Barcelona, the whole group loved it!
Steven_H, Apr 2026
What a nice food and wine tour with Daiam. She was knowledgeable about the history and led us to sites while guiding us for the 4 stops on the tour. We departed stuffed. Perfect lunch before rejoining our cruise ship. We highly recommend this tour.
Ronald_Z, Apr 2026
Ophelia was an excellent guide that provided a great tour of local eateries with a well planned food and wine. We started with app and main course and desert at 4 different stops. She also provided history of town and interacted question and answer. Well organized and fun.
Ali_M, Mar 2026
Was a great tour. Learned a alot and had song great tapas. Andrea was a good tour guide! I would recommend this.
Edmund_R, Mar 2026
Excellent information and well selected eateries. Tour guide was timely and spaced out the locations in an organized manner
Jan_F, Feb 2026
We had a very nice walking tour of the
Gothic quarter that included multiple stops for yummy local Tapas restaurants. All of the stops were delicious. Andrea was our local guide and she was outstanding! She was easy to talk to and shared information about the history and architecture of the area. Highly recommend this tour!
Teri_R, Feb 2026
Andrea was amazing, as She very informative and engaged. Great cafes with delicious food. Delightful time.
Robert_D, Jan 2026
What an incredible experience! It was just the 3 of us and the guide was super informative not only about food but the Gothic Quarter in general! Worth every penny!
Natasha_A, Jan 2026
We had a wonderful time. Our tour guide, Ophélie, was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. The food and wine were delicious. My husband and I truly enjoyed the experience.
Susie_M, Jan 2026
Delightful way to experience Barcelona. You learn some history and culture while enjoying local cuisine. Our guide was wonderful. Enjoyed all the stops. Delicious variety of food and drinks.
Tiffany_H, Dec 2025
This was a perfect way to discover delicious restaurants we never would have discovered otherwise. Our local guide Andrea was amazing and so knowledgeable and fun! There ended up being just two of us in the group and we had a great experience. Would definitely recommend!
Steven_B, Nov 2025
Guide Ophelie led us to four different local establishments for a variety of Catalonian and Spanish foods at dinner time. We’ve taken a few food tours but this was one of the best we’ve experienced due to the local character visiting smaller bars and restaurants and how engaging Ophelie was with the group.
Melissa_A, Nov 2025
This was such a fun day with Thomas! He walked us all around the Gothic Quarter and took us to fun local places to get drinks and tapas. He even took me to see the ocean! I 10/10 recommend.
Dave_M, Nov 2025
Great food choices, was more than enough for the 2 of us. Guide was good but maybe needed to convey a bit more history and fun facts, and wasn’t sure where one of his selected venues was located, so a bit more polish and organization.
VictorM_O, Nov 2025
Ophelia, our guide, was awesome. We connected from the start and felt more like strolling and eating tapas with an old friend in the neighborhood!!! Each place she took us was phenomenal, the sampling of tapas was very good and the cafe/bar/tapas owners were gracious and caring. Thank you!!!!!!
Gail_C, Oct 2025
We had a great time, there were 4 of us and the guide which made the whole tour very personable. Not only did we try food and drinks of the region but our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area
Amanda_M, Oct 2025
We LOVED this tour!! Not only did we get to try a lot of amazing food and wine, we learned so much about Barcelona and Catalonia along the way. Our guide Miguel was so wonderful and very knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions, even some we didn’t even know we had! The cost is well worth it for the amount of food and wine that is included. It’s a longer tour but you get to take your time at each stop to really enjoy the food and company. Would highly recommend for anybody visiting Barcelona!
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