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Barcelona Food Tour: Market & Gothic Quarter

4.7(114 reviews)Barcelona, Spain
2h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

Experience a 2.5-hour food tour in Barcelona, exploring the city's street food scene. The tour begins at La Boqueria, a local market where you can sample various specialties. An expert guide will lead you to notable food spots, including family-run businesses where you can taste items like jàmon, cheese, fried fish, patatas bravas, pichos, and pastries. This tour is ideal for food lovers who want to enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine. It may not suit those looking for a fine dining experience or who have dietary restrictions, as specific food options may not be available.

Itinerary

1

Las Ramblas

Your tour will start from here where you will get an introduction of the city, its culture and culinary heritage.

2

Mercat de la Boqueria

Your food tour experience will start from La Boqueria Market, after meeting your food-expert guide, meet some of the food vendors at their market stalls at this vibrant historical place. Sample local specialties and feel the amazing atmosphere where locals go for their groceries. The local market offers a sensorial experience, and will introduce you to the local culinary scene of Catalan gastronomy. Here you will have the chance to try fried fish and the finest slices of cured meat and cheese.

3

Gothic Quarter

Next, head for the Gothic Quarter, learn all about and explore this amazing neighborhood and its architecture that give this picturesque quarter an unique charm. Learn about traditional dishes and specialties from your knowledgeable local guide and try local specialties such as Pinchos (small tapas) and patatas bravas!

4

Placa Del Rei

Your guide will narrate the journey as you encounter various historic sites such as the medieval Placa del Rei (Royal Palace), the Temple d'August and the city's Roman remnants and the Palatine chapel of Santa Agata. Visit a nearby family-run deli shop to eat some of the best Catalan’s dessert. Hear how this famous sweet is made and why it’s so traditional. Choose to take this tour either at lunch or dinner time, as it is an ideal way to do some sightseeing while having a light meal as you make your way through the city. This is a small group tour for a max. of 14 people.

What's included / not included

Professional and expert guideSeveral Food TastingsSmall Group Tour
GratuitiesDrinks

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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