Barcelona Tapas Food Tour in El Born
Overview
Taste your way through the Catalan capital on our award-winning Barcelona Tapas Tour. We handle the details so you can skip the crowds and enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine made by locals. Food is central to Catalan culture, and there’s no better way to experience it than by sharing tapas with fellow foodies.
Over two and a half hours, you’ll visit four top tapa spots across the Gothic Quarter and El Born, sampling classic small plates and local drinks while uncovering hidden cultural gems. Along the way, see Roman ruins, charming squares, and landmarks like the Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar.
From patatas bravas and pimientos de Padrón to crispy fried fish, croquettes, paella, and a traditional Catalan dessert, you’ll taste the best of Spanish and Catalan gastronomy, paired with wine, vermouth, and cava.
Perfect for friends, families, and solo travellers, this social experience is the ideal way to meet fellow food lovers and discover Barcelona like a local, with a local guide.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Wine, Cava, Vermouth for travellers 18+
- Veggie and alcohol-free options
- Tapas tastings (Croquettas, Pintxos, Patatas Bravas, Boquerones, Paella, and Dessert)
- An award-winning experience with pre-booked tables and priority service
- Personalised recommendations from a local, foodie guide
- Guided walking tour through El Born and the Gothic Quarter
- Additional drinks
- While we have vegetarian options we cannot accommodate a vegan or gluten-free diet
Meeting Location
Plaça de Correus
1, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Gothic Quarter
Barcelona, Spain
We will end out food tour in this neighbourhood.
What To Expect
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Plaça de Correus
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Carrer Ample
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Carrer de la Mercè
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Baixada de Viladecols
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Carrer dels Banys Vells
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Carrer de Montcada
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Carrer d'Avinyó
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Gluten-free or vegan diets cannot be accommodated. However, vegetarian options are available. Please inform the activity provider about dietary restrictions in advance
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcoholic beverage will only be offered to travellers who are 18 or older
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Alcoholic beverages. Wine, Cava, Vermouth for travellers 18+.
- Veggie and alcohol-free options.
- Tapas tastings (Croquettas, Pintxos, Patatas Bravas, Boquerones, Paella, and Dessert).
- An award-winning experience with pre-booked tables and priority service.
- Personalised recommendations from a local, foodie guide.
- Guided walking tour through El Born and the Gothic Quarter.
- Additional drinks.
- While we have vegetarian options we cannot accommodate a vegan or gluten-free diet.
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 2025If 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Barcelona Tapas Food Tour in El Born is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Gluten-free or vegan diets cannot be accommodated. However, vegetarian options are available. Please inform the activity provider about dietary restrictions in advance
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Barcelona Tapas Food Tour in El Born 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 2024Once 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.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesWine, Cava, Vermouth for travellers 18+
- Veggie and alcohol-free options
- Tapas tastings (Croquettas, Pintxos, Patatas Bravas, Boquerones, Paella, and Dessert)
- An award-winning experience with pre-booked tables and priority service
- Personalised recommendations from a local, foodie guide
- Guided walking tour through El Born and the Gothic Quarter
- Additional drinks
- While we have vegetarian options we cannot accommodate a vegan or gluten-free diet
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Gluten-free or vegan diets cannot be accommodated. However, vegetarian options are available. Please inform the activity provider about dietary restrictions in advance
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcoholic beverage will only be offered to travellers who are 18 or older
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
