Barcelona Food Markets and Tapas Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore La Boqueria Market's vibrant stalls
- Discover hidden gems in Santa Caterina Market
- Savor authentic Catalan tapas
- Learn about Barcelona's culinary history
- Enjoy a small group experience for personalized attention
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of La Boqueria and Santa Caterina markets
- Sampling of traditional Catalan tapas
- Insights into local culinary traditions
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
Pass by: Meet your guide at 12h00 PM at Plaça Reial, to start this tour by taking a walk on the famous Ramblas, to head to the first stop of this tour.
This tour will take you first to La Boqueria, situated on the famous Rambla, an open market and a benchmark of Barcelona. The market offers a great variety of fresh products of good quality. On this market, you can feel the gastronomic traditions of the Catalan people through his colorful and exuberant posts, or learn where the worldwide famous Iberian cured ham comes from. Further on, you will make your first stop for tapas. Your guide will be the perfect person to take you to authentic places, known by the locals. You will get the chance to taste pintxos, the small snacks that are originally from the northern regions of Spain.
This tour will continue with a visit to the Santa Caterina market, known for its colorful and wavy roof. Listen to this market’s history, built on the ruins of a an ancient convent. Last stop will be a restaurant, with typical Spanish and Catalan meat dishes and drinks. Enjoy!
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- This is a small group tour; availability may be limited during peak tourist seasons.
- The tour includes food samples; inform the guide of any dietary restrictions in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves moderate walking.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for potential crowds in the markets, especially during peak hours.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 2 years old can join the tour free of charge, children between 3 and 8 are entitled of 30% off.
- If you have any food allergy or dietary restrictions, please let us know once you book the tour.
- Vegetarians and gluten free menu options are available upon request.
Traveler reviews
Authentic Spanish Market
This is a an authentic spanish market. We went yo others as well but mostly touristy
Food and culture of Barcelona
My partner and I had a wonderful time on our food and culture tour with Montse! She is full of knowledge, polite, and fun. We had the chance to try food at different markets and learn about the city as we walked around. Having Montse’s insight was so helpful as she knew the best places to go. It was clear she has developed good relationships with the vendors. Her background in art and history were evident as she shared about Barcelona. Come hungry and with an open mind as there is plenty to eat and drink and a lot to learn! We definitely recommend this tour and it is even better if you end up with Montse as your guide.
The Full Montse! A Genuine Catalan Tour
Montse was amazing. She spent so much time with us and took us explaining her Catalan culture and we visited her favorite places. We were stuffed with both food, drink and knowledge by the end of the almost 4 hours!
Best Guide!
We were delighted with the walk. The Montserrat guide is extremely nice and led us through really amazing places, always sharing rich and full of details. She was very careful with us and expressed herself in a clear way, that even those who do not master Spanish or English can follow without effort. So far, this was undoubtedly the most striking tour we have ever made.
Loveliest guide in Barcelona called Montserrat
We had a food tour around Barcelona with a guide called Montserrat. She was super lovely and very informative. Not only did we eat really well but she also gave us lots of information about Barcelona which we appreciated. So it was like hitting two birds with one stone. We ate some really good dishes at the market. Our most favourite was a dish called fricandò. She even sent us the recipe later which was very sweet of her. We really felt like a friend is taking us around the city. Didn’t feel forced or structured. Thank you Discover Spain and Montserrat. We highly recommend!