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Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local

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Barcelona, Spain
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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Do Eat Better Experience Barcelona Food Tour is a walking tapas tour around the Gothic Quarter. You will be guided by a Local Expert who's able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and any other relevant curiosities.

Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way for showing local culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible.

Our food tour in Barcelona is a walking tour in at least 4 stops: we are going to stop in at least 4 different tapas bars and taste the best typical dishes and drinks of Barcelona! You are going to be guided by a local food expert, who will tell you curiosities about the local gastronomy tradition.

What's Included

  • Meals At 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 beverages Selection of alcoholic drinks in fixed amount (only for customers over 18 years old)
  • Water
  • If 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
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Plaça de l'Àngel
Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Spain

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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.

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Barrio Gotico (Barri Gotic)

Join us for this 3-hours-long walking tapas tour in Barcelona Gothic Quarter! With the help of our Local Expert, you’ll pass by some of the most emblematic and iconic spots of the whole city and retrace the footsteps of celebrated artists, while tasting Spanish and Catalan culinary must-haves.Accompanied by our local food expert, you will be able to experience the true essence of “vermuteo”, savour traditional, delicious tapas with typical wines and indulge in one of the first desserts ever documented. Please, bear in mind that the tastings here described may change according to the season and the availabilities of our partners.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Carrer de la Mercè

You will start your culinary journey in Carrer de la Mercè, one of the most vibrant streets of Gothic Quarter, near which you can also admire the stunning omonymous basilica, dating back to the XVII century. Here you will visit one of the oldest still running tapas bars in Barcelona, where you'll taste a glass of local wine paired with various tapas, such as fried anchovies, tomato salad and "Pincho de Botifarra", a piece of the typical “pan con tomate” (bread spreaded with tomato juice) topped by a piece of sausage.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Carrer del Regomir

Let's continue our tapas tour in Carrer del Regomir. Nearby, we’ll enjoy a mix of delicious tapas such as the famous pan con tomate - freshly baked slices of bread with a tomato spread on top - pimientos del padron - small green peppers seasoned with olive oil - or the iconic potato tortilla. All of this will be accompanied by Cava, the “Spanish champagne”.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Placa de Sant Josep Oriol

Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol is a small square behind the Famous Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi, but despite its more famous neighbour, this square is worth a visit, especially during the weekend, where an artists' market takes place and - if you're lucky enough - you can see them painting en plein air!In a tapas bar nearby, you will discover some of the best pintxos in town!
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Placa de Sant Jaume

Plaça Sant Jaume is the administrative heart of Barcelona, where you can admire - but only from the outside - some buildigs like the city hall or the headquarter of Catalan governement.But Plaça Sant Jaume is famous also for another place: one of the oldest bakery shops in Barcelona! Here you'll taste Crema Catalana, one of the most famous desserts in the world and the official regional dessert as declared by the Catalan Institute of Cooking (lunch only).In the evening, you will enjoy a handmade ice-cream flavoured with local ingredients like turron!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Vegetarian options are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 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
  • If 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

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please, for other languages contact us before booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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