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Barcelona Tapas Tour with a Local Foodie: Personalized & Private

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Overview

Discover Barcelona through crisp patatas bravas, creamy croquettes, tomato-rubbed bread, and the pleasure of sharing tapas. This private, three-hour walking experience includes 8 tapas tastings and 2 drinks, with suggested stops in the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Barceloneta.

Before you meet, you’ll receive a short Personalization Form so we can tailor the experience to your interests and pair you with a local guide. The true luxury is having their expertise and undivided attention, with the flexibility to explore at your own pace and focus on what interests you most.

- Enjoy 8 tapas tastings selected to suit your preferences
- Savor 2 included glasses of wine, beer, or non-alcoholic drinks
- Discover Spanish tapas and distinctive Catalan food traditions
- Complete a Personalization Form for a tailored experience
- Explore with a local guide who adapts the stops to your tastes and start time

What's Included

  • Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
  • Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
  • Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities (optional)
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Plaça de Catalunya
17, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

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Barcelona (pass by)

Discover Barcelona through crisp patatas bravas, creamy croquettes, and the simple pleasure of sharing tapas on a private, three-hour walking experience. With a local guide tailoring the experience to your tastes, explore historic neighborhoods while learning how Spanish tapas and Catalan food traditions come together at the table. Before you meet, you’ll receive a short Personalization Form to help us match you with the right local guide and shape the experience around your food preferences and interests.You’ll enjoy 8 tapas tastings and 2 glasses of wine, beer, or non-alcoholic drinks. The suggested stops offer a glimpse of what you could explore. Your route and tastings may vary according to your preferences, chosen start time, venue opening hours, seasonal availability, and preferred pace.
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Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) (pass by)

Golden potatoes with crisp edges, fluffy centers, and a generous spoonful of bravas sauce capture the appeal of one of Barcelona’s favorite bar snacks. Among the Gothic Quarter’s narrow streets and tucked-away squares, tapas bars reveal how each kitchen puts its own stamp on familiar dishes. Your local guide can help you find flavors that suit your tastes while sharing stories that bring the neighborhood’s history to life.
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Mercat de Santa Caterina (pass by)

Colorful produce, regional cheeses, cured meats, and seafood reveal the ingredients behind Barcelona’s tapas culture at Santa Caterina Market. When the stalls are open, browsing with your local guide offers a closer look at the seasonal ingredients that shape local menus. Even a simple specialty such as pa amb tomàquet, bread rubbed with ripe tomato and dressed with olive oil, shows how carefully chosen ingredients can create something memorable.
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Carrer de Montcada (pass by)

A crisp breadcrumb shell giving way to a rich, creamy filling makes a freshly cooked croquette hard to resist. Around Carrer de Montcada, tapas bars nestled among El Born’s historic buildings offer possibilities ranging from classic ham croquettes to seasonal variations. Your local guide can help you discover your favorites while sharing how the neighborhood’s kitchens bring fresh ideas to traditional recipes.
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Passeig del Born (pass by)

The clink of glasses and conversation drifting across terraces capture the social pleasure of tapas around Passeig del Born. Small plates might feature briny anchovies, regional cheeses, or tender roasted vegetables, offering contrasting flavors to explore at your own pace. Your local guide can help you select wine, beer, or a non-alcoholic option for one of your included drinks while sharing how food and conversation make this everyday ritual so inviting.
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La Barceloneta (pass by)

A crisp potato shell, savory meat filling, and a lively combination of aioli and spicy sauce make the bomba one of Barceloneta’s signature bites. This historic fishing neighborhood brings a maritime character to Barcelona’s food scene, with possibilities such as golden fried calamari alongside its famous potato croquettes. Your local guide can introduce you to the available specialties while sharing the food traditions that connect the neighborhood to the sea.
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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
  • After booking, you’ll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your food preferences, interests, and any dietary requirements. Your local guide will contact you to plan an experience around the flavors and food traditions you’re most interested in discovering.
  • The itinerary stops are suggestions. Your local guide will adapt the route and tastings to your preferences, chosen start time, venue opening hours, and availability.
  • This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Barcelona Tapas Tour with a Local Foodie: Personalized & Private?

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). 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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Average 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 33 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Barcelona Tapas Tour with a Local Foodie: Personalized & Private?
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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience.
  • Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local.
  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
  • 8 tapas tastings and 2 glasses of wine, beer, or non-alcoholic drinks.
The following is NOT included:
  • Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions.
  • Transportation.
  • Gratuities (optional).
  • Hotel drop off.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Barcelona Tapas Tour with a Local Foodie: Personalized & Private is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Barcelona Tapas Tour with a Local Foodie: Personalized & Private will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
  • Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
  • 8 tapas tastings and 2 glasses of wine, beer, or non-alcoholic drinks
  • Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel drop off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections.
  • After booking, you’ll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your food preferences, interests, and any dietary requirements. Your local guide will contact you to plan an experience around the flavors and food traditions you’re most interested in discovering.
  • The itinerary stops are suggestions. Your local guide will adapt the route and tastings to your preferences, chosen start time, venue opening hours, and availability.
  • This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
  • Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.

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