Tastes and Traditions: Barcelona Food Tour with Market Visit
Overview
More than many cities in Spain, Barcelona is a melting pot. Influenced over the years by cultures from within Spain and beyond, the dishes that we consider traditional today weren't always part of Barcelona's story. But without them the city wouldn't be the same. On this tour, we'll explore a mix of traditional businesses and the ones that are writing that story today, while we discover the real Barcelona through its food.
- Take an insider tour of a market that's always packed with locals (unlike the Boqueria!)
- Learn—by tasting!—how Barcelona's current traditional dishes came to be.
- See the local side of two essential Barcelona neighborhoods: 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.
- Take an insider tour of a market that's always packed with locals (unlike the Boqueria!)
- Learn—by tasting!—how Barcelona's current traditional dishes came to be.
- See the local side of two essential Barcelona neighborhoods: 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.
Inclusions
- Small group tour (maximum 12 guests)
- Food tastings (enough for breakfast & lunch)
- Wine tastings
- Expert local culinary guide
- Our Devouring Barcelona guide, packed with all our favorite places to eat and drink in the city
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Entry/Admission - Torrons i dolços La Campana
- Entry/Admission - Bar Joan
- Entry/Admission - Can Ramonet
- Entry/Admission - Bodega La Peninsular
- Entry/Admission - Xarcuteria Carlos
- Entry/Admission - Antonio Cruz Hernández
- Entry/Admission - Pastisseria Hofmann
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: El Born, La Ribera, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona Spain
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mercat Santa Caterina, Avinguda de Francesc Cambo 16, 08003 Barcelona Spain
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Xarcuteria Carlos, Mercat Galvany, S N, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
While in the market stop to sample a variety of local Spanish cheese.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Antonio Cruz Hernández, Av. de Francesc Cambó, 16, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Then, of course, try some local cured meats—including jamón ibérico!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bar Joan, Av. de Francesc Cambó, 16, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
We'll head to one of the market's most-loved bars. Open since the 1980s, this is where locals stop for breakfast and lunch while shopping—and that's exactly what we're here to do! You'll enjoy a glass of sparkling cava (the true Catalan way to start the day!) paired with next-level sandwiches featuring treats such as spinach tortilla and spicy Mallorcan sausage.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Placeta d'En Marcús, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Pass through one of the Born neighborhood's iconic historic squares.
Stop At: Pastisseria Hofmann, C/ dels Flassaders, 44, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
We'll visit one of Barcelona's most loved bakeries to try their surprising speciality -- a delicious filled croissant!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Torrons i dolços La Campana, Carrer de la Princesa, 36, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Our next food stop is one of Barcelona’s oldest specialty shops—one of the last of its kind, in fact! Here you’ll taste a variety of the shop’s star products.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, Placa Santa Maria 1, 08003 Barcelona Spain
As you are exploring the Born neighbourhood stop see this Catalan Gothic church.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: La Barceloneta, Barcelona Spain
Explore Barcelona's famous fisherman's neighbourhood where your guide will highlight some of the neighborhood's most interesting corners.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Plaça del Poeta Boscà, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Pass through one of Barceloneta's local squares.
Stop At: Bodega La Peninsular, C/ del Mar, 29, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
After a morning of exploring (and tasting your way through!) the Born neighborhood, it’s time to head towards the fishermen’s district of Barceloneta! At our first Barceloneta stop, it’s time to practice the art of the Spanish aperitif! We'll visit a local bodega for a glass of vermouth and Barcelona's favorite tapa: the bomba. Considered by locals to be the only tapa ever invented in Barcelona, we'll share its colorful story with you.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Can Ramonet, Carrer de la Maquinista, 17, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
At our last stop, we'll finish strong with a traditional Spanish lunch! You’ll visit a tucked-away restaurant in the fishermen’s district that's been open since the 1950s. Here we'll enjoy some of the best homemade seafood paella in town, paired with fantastic local wine!
Duration: 40 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: El Born, La Ribera, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona Spain
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mercat Santa Caterina, Avinguda de Francesc Cambo 16, 08003 Barcelona Spain
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Xarcuteria Carlos, Mercat Galvany, S N, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
While in the market stop to sample a variety of local Spanish cheese.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Antonio Cruz Hernández, Av. de Francesc Cambó, 16, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Then, of course, try some local cured meats—including jamón ibérico!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bar Joan, Av. de Francesc Cambó, 16, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
We'll head to one of the market's most-loved bars. Open since the 1980s, this is where locals stop for breakfast and lunch while shopping—and that's exactly what we're here to do! You'll enjoy a glass of sparkling cava (the true Catalan way to start the day!) paired with next-level sandwiches featuring treats such as spinach tortilla and spicy Mallorcan sausage.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Placeta d'En Marcús, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Pass through one of the Born neighborhood's iconic historic squares.
Stop At: Pastisseria Hofmann, C/ dels Flassaders, 44, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
We'll visit one of Barcelona's most loved bakeries to try their surprising speciality -- a delicious filled croissant!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Torrons i dolços La Campana, Carrer de la Princesa, 36, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Our next food stop is one of Barcelona’s oldest specialty shops—one of the last of its kind, in fact! Here you’ll taste a variety of the shop’s star products.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, Placa Santa Maria 1, 08003 Barcelona Spain
As you are exploring the Born neighbourhood stop see this Catalan Gothic church.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: La Barceloneta, Barcelona Spain
Explore Barcelona's famous fisherman's neighbourhood where your guide will highlight some of the neighborhood's most interesting corners.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Plaça del Poeta Boscà, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Pass through one of Barceloneta's local squares.
Stop At: Bodega La Peninsular, C/ del Mar, 29, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
After a morning of exploring (and tasting your way through!) the Born neighborhood, it’s time to head towards the fishermen’s district of Barceloneta! At our first Barceloneta stop, it’s time to practice the art of the Spanish aperitif! We'll visit a local bodega for a glass of vermouth and Barcelona's favorite tapa: the bomba. Considered by locals to be the only tapa ever invented in Barcelona, we'll share its colorful story with you.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Can Ramonet, Carrer de la Maquinista, 17, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
At our last stop, we'll finish strong with a traditional Spanish lunch! You’ll visit a tucked-away restaurant in the fishermen’s district that's been open since the 1950s. Here we'll enjoy some of the best homemade seafood paella in town, paired with fantastic local wine!
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Non-eating children under 5 years old do not require a ticket
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Available for pescatarians and gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
- Not recommended for vegans or vegetarians
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Tours require a minimum of just two people to operate
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Our top priority is to keep our guests, guides and tour partners safe.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Daniel H
May 2023
Excellent walking tour of some great food and history through Barcelona. Alexandra was an amazing guide, very excited to show us around her city.
Excellent walking tour of some great food and history through Barcelona. Alexandra was an amazing guide, very excited to show us around her city.loeeetta
May 2023
Our guide was Valentina and I said that I would like to hear about more history on the tour and she really did include a lot more of it along with the food customs. I really appreciate that. Excellent day spent in Barcelona and I highly recommend this tour.
Our guide was Valentina and I said that I would like to hear about more history on the tour and she really did include a lot more of it along with the food customs. I really appreciate that. Excellent day spent in Barcelona and I highly recommend this tour.Kurt_S
April 2023
Arianna was such a wonderful story teller!! Food trying was fun and so we’re the drinks! Truly enjoyed it… walked a lot!!
Arianna was such a wonderful story teller!! Food trying was fun and so we’re the drinks! Truly enjoyed it… walked a lot!!jennifermB4775RY
April 2023
This fantastic tour uses culinary traditions as a window into a historical overview of Barcelona. Our tour guide, Valentina, did a marvelous job of sharing information about the culture and cuisine of this region, while ensuring each person in our group was well taken care of, and that we all had...
This fantastic tour uses culinary traditions as a window into a historical overview of Barcelona. Our tour guide, Valentina, did a marvelous job of sharing information about the culture and cuisine of this region, while ensuring each person in our group was well taken care of, and that we all had plenty of delicacies to try. This was a marvelous way to discover truly authentic, locally owned and operated businesses and a delicious introduction to Catalonia.Mwong328
April 2023
This was exactly what I was looking for to get a sampling of some local foods as well as some history. After this food tour I really got a sense of how history has shaped the local foods as well as a better understanding of how the city has changed over time. For most adults, the walking should n...
This was exactly what I was looking for to get a sampling of some local foods as well as some history. After this food tour I really got a sense of how history has shaped the local foods as well as a better understanding of how the city has changed over time. For most adults, the walking should not be too strenuous. I had my 3 and 5 year old with me and they were able to walk the whole thing with minimal complaints. You definitely will want to consider how well your kids can handle sitting/standing/walking for a few hours as you’ll spend time in each spot talking about the history and the food you are tasting. Luckily I did not have to chase my kids around. Our guide, Luke, was absolutely amazing. My kids have a few food allergies and he was able to adjust the foods at the various stops to find foods that my kids would enjoy. Also he gave the right level of context and history throughout and was just awesome to hang out with.deborah w
April 2023
We had the most fantastic, informative and delicious tour in Barcelona led by Ariana. She is so passionate and knowledgeable about every aspect of the food and history of each place we visited. We had never been to Barcelona but fell in love with the culture and the people. Ariana created a fun...
We had the most fantastic, informative and delicious tour in Barcelona led by Ariana. She is so passionate and knowledgeable about every aspect of the food and history of each place we visited. We had never been to Barcelona but fell in love with the culture and the people. Ariana created a fun and entertaining tour that left us with a true passion for the incredible food and history of Barcelona.