Barcelona Poble Sec Tapas & Wine Tour
About this activity
Discover Barcelona’s Poble Sec and Sant Antoni on an evening walking tour with a local guide, 10 to 12 Andalusian and Catalan tastings, 3 drinks and never more than 8 guests at the table.
Highlights
- Share 10 to 12 Andalusian and Catalan tastings at three handpicked stops, with 3 drinks along the way
- Spend an evening in Poble Sec and Sant Antoni, central Barcelona barrios where residents still own the terraces
- Step into an intimate chef-led spot with a few tables and a menu that shifts with the seasons
- Learn why El Molino, once Barcelona’s answer to the Moulin Rouge, lost its name and its color under Franco
- Walk with a local guide and no more than 8 guests, trading stories, tips and the occasional second helping
Full description
On this 3 hour and 15 minute small-group walking tour, you’ll spend an evening in Poble Sec and Sant Antoni's neighborhood, eating the way residents do. The night starts outside El Molino, a century-old music hall with a cheeky past and a name change forced by Franco. Your guide leads you on foot past colorful mosaic facades and through plazas built for lingering. Along the way you’ll learn about terracear, the local habit of holding a terrace table for as long as humanly possible.
Three handpicked stops keep you fed: a classic neighborhood tavern, an intimate kitchen where the chef cooks only a few nights a week, and a sweet final stop. Together they add up to 10 to 12 tastings that lean on Andalusian and Catalan traditions, with 3 drinks to match.
Groups never exceed 8 guests, and vegetarian or gluten-free needs can be accommodated with notice.
Included / Excluded
- Artichokes with mojama (cured tuna)
- Pescaíto frito (small fried fish such as cuttlefish or dogfish) or Andalusian-style calamari
- Pork stew sandwich or Chicharrón
- Spanish omelette or Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Bread with tomato (pa amb tomàquet, DIY style)
- Barbecued Iberian pork or Oxtail stew
- Canelones (Catalan lasagna)
- Seasonal veggie dish or salad
- Torrija (Spanish-style French toast)
- Chocolate mousse with olive oil and sea salt
- Dry white wine (Cádiz-style), Catalan red wine, Vermut (vermouth), Cava (sparkling wine), Natural wine & Water
- Local English-speaking guide
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Guests will sample between 10-12 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 Poble Sec neighborhood.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
El Molino, Carrer de Vila i Vilà, 99, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
El Molino, Carrer de Vila i Vilà, 99, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the historic windmill Theatre, and wearing our 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
- 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
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Additional information
- Contact information: +1 917 909 6432 or +44 7723 497280.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller accessible.
- Near public transportation.
- This tour operates rain or shine