Barcelona Gothic Quarter VIP Tapas & Wine Tour
About this activity
Taste your way through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter on a small-group walking tour: 8 to 12 tapas, vermouth, wine and cava at three family-run spots, and 2,000 years of stories in between.
Highlights
- Sit down at three family-run tables for 8 to 12 traditional tapas and Catalan desserts, alongside vermouth, Spanish red wine and cava
- Discover traditional tapas and local dishes at family-run spots where recipes have been perfected over generations.
- Wander the Gothic Quarter and El Born on foot with a local guide and a small group of no more than 8 guests, so there’s always room for your questions
- Discover hacer el vermut, the pre-lunch vermouth ritual locals treat as a sacred weekend appointment, and learn how to order one like a regular
- Trace Barcelona back to Roman Barcino at the old forum in Plaça Sant Jaume, then step into the narrow lanes of the medieval Jewish quarter
- Finish at a wine-led restaurant whose oldest stone wall, dating to the 1300s, is shared with the building that once housed the city’s synagogue
Full description
Two thousand years of Barcelona, served as tapas. This small-group walking tour, capped at 8 guests, takes you through the Gothic Quarter and El Born, the medieval heart of a city that grew out of the Roman settlement of Barcino.
Over 3 hours and 15 minutes, you’ll sit down at three family-run spots for 8 to 12 tastings, from cured Iberian ham and traditional Catalan and Spanish plates to a proper sweet finish, paired with vermouth, red wine and cava. The final stop has a story of its own: one of its stone walls survived the great 14th-century earthquake and is shared with the old synagogue next door.
On the walk between tables, your guide brings the neighborhood into focus, from the former Roman forum at Plaça Sant Jaume to the medieval Jewish quarter and the war-scarred church facade in Plaça Sant Felip Neri. A perfect way to start a trip. Vegetarians are welcome; please share any dietary needs when booking.
Included / Excluded
- Jamón ibérico
- Tortilla (Spanish omelette)
- Pa amb tomàquet (tomato bread)
- Eggplant with honey
- Padrón peppers or fire-roasted spring onions
- Pork cheek, meatballs or Iberian pork shoulder grilled over rosemary wood
- Chicken croquetas with jamón ibérico, or fried anchovies (pescaíto frito)
- Grilled scallops or cannelloni with butifarra
- Two Catalan desserts: crema catalana, fig ice cream, chestnut pie or mel i mató (Catalan cheese and honey)
- Red or white wine, Cava (Catalan sparkling wine), Vermouth & Water
- Local English-speaking guide
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Guests will sample between 8-12 dishes and 3 drinks from the above-mentioned list. Please note that tastings may vary slightly by day or season, but every tour features a delicious mix of authentic local flavors from Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
Pl. de Ramon Berenguer el Gran, 2, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Pl. de Ramon Berenguer el Gran, 2, Pl. de Ramon Berenguer el Gran, 2, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Your guide will be waiting for you directly in front of the statue of Ramon Berenguer riding his horse, and wearing a purple Eating Europe bag! Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early, so the tour can start on time. You do not need to print out a page to join the tour - showing us the confirmation email you will receive on your phone is fine!
Important information
Know before you book
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- This tour is suitable for guests aged 18 and above.
Know before you go
- Wear flat shoes – it is, after all, a walking tour, so be comfortable.
- Please bring a bottle of water – although we do have drinks stops throughout the tour, walking can be thirsty work.
- Come hungry. You’ll be tasting lots of food!
Health & restrictions
Age, Height, Weight
- Minimum age: 18
Cancellation policy
A public tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure. A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Reviews
We really enjoyed our private tour with Daniella. She was friendly, engaging and very personable. We got lucky getting her as our guide.
Megan was excellent and everything went really well
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Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller accessible.
- Near public transportation.
- This tour operates rain or shine