A Day in Sants: Feasting Off the Grid
From$150
5 hours
Max 7 people
Barcelona, Spain
About this activity
Eat your way through a lesser-explored neighborhood with a long-standing local food scene and a fascinating history. Across markets and old vermuterias, pastry shops and down home restaurants, Sants satisfies those hungry for alternative Barcelona.
Highlights
- Culinary walking tour
- Untouristed residential neighborhood
- Breakfast in the local market
- Visit to a former textile factory
- Farm to table lunch with seasonal catalan dishes
Full description
On our Sants food tour we will visit many emblematic establishments, getting a taste of what life in Barcelona was like before it became a global hotspot. This neighborhood, one of the city's economic engines during industrialization, has managed to stay under the radar, allowing it to keep its traditional charm and way of life. We will start with a hearty breakfast in the centenary local market and we’ll drop by some of the area's food shops and restaurants, tasting artesanal delicacies and well-loved seasonal dishes. Along the way we’ll stop at an old school bodega to enjoy some vermut and at small bakeries and chocolate stores for handmade sweets.
We won’t leave Sants, though, without a visit to one of the city's most unique social projects, a massive 19th century textile factory transformed by locals into a bustling cultural center. Over a drink and more bites there, we’ll learn how cooperatives and social movements make this neighborhood so special.
Included / Excluded
- All food consumed on the walk – almost a dozen different edible specialties
- Culinary Backstreets Guide
- Alcohol sampled
- Transportation to and from meeting point
Meeting point
Start Location
Placeta de Ramon Torres Casanova, Carrer de Finlàndia, Barcelona, Spain
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
- Some stops may not be suitable for individuals with mobility impairments due to stairs and uneven terrain.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the cobblestone streets.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater as evenings can be cool.
- Ensure you have a valid ID if you plan to participate in wine tasting.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
More than one week before the beginning of the activity: 90% Refund Less than one week before the beginning of the activity: 50% Refund Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: No Refund