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Barcelona Food Tour: Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide

4.7(121 reviews)Barcelona, Spain
2h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

Experience the culinary scene of Barcelona over 2.5 hours, beginning at La Boqueria market. This tour is designed for food enthusiasts who want to explore local flavors and is ideal for those who enjoy walking in historical areas. You will visit family-run establishments to sample a variety of traditional street foods, including jàmon, cheese, fried fish, patatas bravas, pichos, and pastries. The tour involves navigating the Gothic Quarter, allowing you to appreciate the city's historical architecture while tasting its renowned cuisine.

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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