Barcelona Food Tour: Market & Gothic Quarter
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore La Boqueria Market's vibrant stalls
- Savor authentic Catalan tapas and pastries
- Wander through the historic Gothic Quarter
- Discover hidden culinary spots off the beaten path
- Learn about Barcelona's rich food culture
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of La Boqueria Market
- Tasting of local Catalan delicacies
- Visit to the Gothic Quarter's hidden gems
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Your tour will start from here where you will get an introduction of the city, its culture and culinary heritage.
Your food tour experience will start from La Boqueria Market, after meeting your food-expert guide, meet some of the food vendors at their market stalls at this vibrant historical place. Sample local specialties and feel the amazing atmosphere where locals go for their groceries. The local market offers a sensorial experience, and will introduce you to the local culinary scene of Catalan gastronomy. Here you will have the chance to try fried fish and the finest slices of cured meat and cheese.
Next, head for the Gothic Quarter, learn all about and explore this amazing neighborhood and its architecture that give this picturesque quarter an unique charm. Learn about traditional dishes and specialties from your knowledgeable local guide and try local specialties such as Pinchos (small tapas) and patatas bravas!
Your guide will narrate the journey as you encounter various historic sites such as the medieval Placa del Rei (Royal Palace), the Temple d'August and the city's Roman remnants and the Palatine chapel of Santa Agata. Visit a nearby family-run deli shop to eat some of the best Catalan’s dessert. Hear how this famous sweet is made and why it’s so traditional. Choose to take this tour either at lunch or dinner time, as it is an ideal way to do some sightseeing while having a light meal as you make your way through the city. This is a small group tour for a max. of 14 people.
Meeting point
Start Location
Barcelona
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English.
- Please inform the guide of any dietary restrictions in advance.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
- Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
A first/second day must do
We booked this Food tour for the following morning (11am) after arriving in Barcelona from the U.S. to give us time to recoup from travel. It was the perfect thing to do! Our guide Vincent (Vincenzo) was very engaging and knowledgeable not only about the local cuisine by also the history and knew his was around very well. The food spots he took us to were superb. Savory as well as a few sweets! It really gave us a good sense of the culture, history and a lay of the land. Would highly recommend.
Nice food your Barcelona
Excellent guide and excellent food. The only downside is the meeting point is difficult to find.
Best tour
Sophia was an awesome tour guide. She explained some history of the area, she took us into one of largest outside markets. We got to taste many Spanish foods. Everything was great from start to finish. Would do tour with Sophia again. The best.
Awesome tour!
Maria was an awesome guide! We had a group of 8 and no other people so that worked out great! She adapted the tour to our group, taking us to a second market instead of getting pinxtos, since we had just come from San Sebastián. We tried foods that we would never have tried otherwise. She seemed to have a good relationship with the vendors. She was very personable, honest, engaging, knowledgeable, maintained great eye contact, maintained control of our wild group, and answered all of our questions. We would highly recommend this tour!
Yummy
Lots of yummy food samples. We had the opportunityto purchase items to take home. Maria was a wonderful guide.