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Barcelona Tapas Tour: Taste History
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Barcelona
Immerse yourself in Barcelona’s rich history on a tour that combines tapas, taverns, and the Gothic Quarter. Explore iconic spots, centuries-old tapas bars, and historic streets.
Immerse yourself in Barcelona’s rich history on a tour that combines tapas, taverns, and the Gothic Quarter. Explore iconic spots, centuries-old tapas bars, and historic streets.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Plaza del Pi - Start your tour at one of the city’s most iconic tapas bars. This beloved spot has been serving locals delicious food for decades and is a must-visit for any food enthusiast. Enjoy a perfectly paired aperitif with a curated selection of cured meats and cheeses, along with a classic Spanish potato dish—a perfect introduction to the…
- Plaza del Pi - Start your tour at one of the city’s most iconic tapas bars. This beloved spot has been serving locals delicious food for decades and is a must-visit for any food enthusiast. Enjoy a perfectly paired aperitif with a curated selection of cured meats and cheeses, along with a classic Spanish potato dish—a perfect introduction to the city’s culinary delights.
- Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) - Depending on whether your tour is in the morning or afternoon, take a stroll through the Gothic Quarter either before or after your visit to one of Barcelona’s most historic areas. As you navigate its narrow streets and pass by Ancient Roman ruins, you’ll journey through a thousand years of history. Your guide will provide the fascinating details that bring these streets to life.
- Bar La Plata - The second tapas bar on our tour, established in 1945, offers a menu of four tapas dishes. These dishes have been perfected over the years to highlight what makes Spanish cuisine unique: simple recipes made with the finest ingredients.
- Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) - At your final stop, enjoy a sit-down meal at a local establishment dating back to the early 20th century. Savor a classic selection of Catalan dishes like croquettes and cannelloni paired with local wine, and finish with a delicious traditional dessert.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- PM tour - 3 tasting stops with 10+ tastes and 5 drinks. Enough food for a full dinner.
- AM tour - 3 tasting stops with 9+ tastes and 4 drinks. Enough food for a full lunch.
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Local English-speaking guide
- PM tour - 3 tasting stops with 10+ tastes and 5 drinks. Enough food for a full dinner.
- AM tour - 3 tasting stops with 9+ tastes and 4 drinks. Enough food for a full lunch.
- Expertly guided walking tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Additional Information
Barcelona is a city rich in history, with each era leaving a distinct imprint on its landscape and culture. Explore the deep connection between its history and cuisine on this tour, which guides you through some of the city’s most iconic locations. You’ll visit age-old tapas bars and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Barcelona’s historic…
Barcelona is a city rich in history, with each era leaving a distinct imprint on its landscape and culture. Explore the deep connection between its history and cuisine on this tour, which guides you through some of the city’s most iconic locations. You’ll visit age-old tapas bars and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Barcelona’s historic streets.
- The tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This tour focuses on alcoholic drinks and is not recommended for those who do not drink alcohol. or under 18.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, gluten free (not celiac), dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop. Not recommended for Vegans.
- Tour covers dinner.
- Tour not suitable for children
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Location
Palau de la Balmesiana
Carrer de Duran i Bas
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Carrer de Duran i Bas, 11, in front of Palau de la Balmesiana. Palau de la Balmesiana ia a light brown, stone building with an arched door.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Chrissy_p
May 5, 2025
Walking, Wine and Tapas in the Gothic Quarter - James was an outstanding tour guide! He presented as very relaxed and easy going which set the tone for a memorable experience! The walking was wonderful throughout the Gothic section of Barcelona. We enjoyed great tapas and wines and explored many of the best bars around the town. The highlights were the famous Gothic Squares filled with antiquity and architecture.
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627tishal
May 4, 2025
Great tour for solo travelers - Feliciano was amazing. Very informative and restaurant selections were fantastic. The historical highlights weee interesting and the area was truly brought to life
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Vitot799
May 3, 2025
Hector was amazing. - Hector is a Barcelona native and this shows with his knowledge and passion for the city’s culture, history, and food. He is known by many barkeeps and shop owners since he was a little kid and it makes this a special tour.
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Maps01338925967
May 3, 2025
The most hospitable host. Hector was incredible! Incredibly personable. Incredibly friendly. Incredibly informative. - Loved hector! He felt like an old friend by the end of the tour. He was so incredible. Taught us so much about the city. Very passionate about the history and the tour. We would do the tour again and again and again just to hang out with him some more.
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Colettef551
May 3, 2025
Devour history and food tour - This was an informative tour and the food was fantastic. We ate so much. We’ve done other food tours in the past and we never ate nearly the amount we did on this tour. Feliciano was a terrific guide and super knowledge. We had fun and would recommend this to anyone looking for history and good food and drink.
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Sashar594
May 3, 2025
highly recommend! - Feliciano was a wonderful tour guide!! we enjoyed our tour, amazing historical information and the food was beyond amazing. Creme catalan is where it’s at 😍
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Onair00280930936
May 3, 2025
Catalonian tapas with culture and history - Interesting history of traditional Catalonian-Spanish tapas from the perspective of culture and history from a personable guide.
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149leighd
May 3, 2025
Fun Tapas and History Tour - Hector gave us an amazing historical tour and introduced us to top-rated tapas bars in the Gothic Quarter. This is a great way to meet new people and enjoy dinner in Barcelona!
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Michael_a
May 3, 2025
This was a great tour to... - This was a great tour to introduce you to local foods and wine. This was on our first day in Barcelona and it gave us valuable information for the culinary needs for the rest of our stay.
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Leigh_d
May 1, 2025
Amazing Hector and Rich History - Hector was a fantastic guide! We enjoyed learning about the Gothic quarter and Barcelona’s history. The wine snd tapas were excellent. Highly recommend the evening tour. Great time with new friends.
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