Embark on a Barcelona Markets Walking Tour and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Las Ramblas and La Boquería. Sample traditional Catalan olives, explore the Gothic Quarter, and discover the unique tradition of the caganer. End your tour at the historic Market of El Born.
- Mercat de la Boqueria - The oldest market in Barcelona, where your tour will start. There you’ll sample the traditional Catalan turrón and different kind of olives. - Las Ramblas - After visiting the Boqueria Market, you will stop by Las Ramblas, famous tree-lined promenade filled with cafes, shops, and fragrant flower stands - Mercat Santa Caterina - You’ll admire the stunning architecture of Santa Caterina Market. Once inside you’ll visit the ruins of an ancient monastery. - Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar - A Gothic church that hides intriguing tales of Mediterranean trade brought into the spotlight thanks to the Netflix series, “Cathedral of the Sea” - Tienda Caganer.com - The world’s largest purveyor of an unusual Catalonian tradition. - El Born Centre de Cultura i Memoria - Once the largest covered market in Europe, today a cultural center
- All fees and taxes included
- Complimentary snacks
- Gratuities
Start your journey at the Boqueria Market, recognized globally as one of the premier food markets. Your tour guide will take you through its mosaic pathways while you sample authentic Catalan olives. Upon leaving the Boqueria Market, you will land upon the picturesque Ramblas. This was once a bustling market, now renowned for its vibrant flower stalls.
For the next leg of our tour, we step into history as we traverse the alleys of the Gothic Quarter, home to myriad antique shops and occasional vintage markets. Our journey continues to the Santa Caterina Market, Barcelona’s first ever covered market. Along the way to our final stop, we’ll be dropping by a local caganer store to unravel the tale behind one of Catalonia’s most perplexing traditions.
The grand finale of your tour will be at the Market of El Born. Initially constructed as a market, this edifice of steel and glass now serves as a historical site, preserving remnants of the neighborhood’s past from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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