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Barcelona Tour: Historic Tapas and Culture
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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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John
Feb 21, 2025
Fabulous food tour! - British Alex was a ham. We learned a lot of history, some hilarious stories and had fabulous food, wine and vermouth (shockingly good). The group was a perfect size and easily accommodated in the establishments. Typing this on a phone, so I’ll conclude with a high recommendation for the tour. You won’t be disappointed!
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Karen
Feb 21, 2025
Top notch food & beverage tour; true to description - The tour was fantastic! The food was really good and our guide, Hector, was even better. Hector is incredibly knowledgeable about Barcelona & Catalan history and happy to share his knowledge. He is equally enthusiastic about food.
Each of our stops had delicious food & drink options and nothing too daring to eat. The restaurants were ready for us and accommodated us well. We returned to most establishments in the following days for our favorites.
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Michelle
Feb 19, 2025
Simply amazing! - I love history and have been on tours around the world. Without question, Valentina is the best guide I have ever had! She is energetic, engaging, considerate and so knowledgeable. The food was amazing! And we learned so much about the history of Barcelona. I can’t say enough about this tour, except that I want to do it again!
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Y4467nadanag
Feb 13, 2025
Five Star Hector - Hector is an absolute five star guide. His personal guide and stories of Catalonia are very informative and beautiful of its pride. Highly recommend to look for Hector.
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854jasminer
Feb 13, 2025
Solo Food Tour - Hector was amazing. Very patient, knowledgeable, and excellent recommendations!! When you book ask for Hector!!! You won’t regret it!
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Marta
Feb 12, 2025
10/10 would recommend - Such a good experience. Would recommend to anyone. Hector was a great guide. He was local and gave a lot of history to the area.
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Lisako9146kg
Feb 12, 2025
Highly recommend - It was pouring rain and Hector made sure we were moving along and gave us all a wonderful experience that I would highly recommend. The food was as fabulous as was the wine.
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I3637pfjeffreyt
Feb 6, 2025
Fun, informative and delicious - Fantastic tour with delicious food. Luke was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Along with three unique tapas places, we were shown modern, historical and ancient Barcelona.
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Kerry
Feb 5, 2025
Great Tour - and Supports Local Small Businesses - Feliciano was a great guide for our evening of tapas, taverns and history. These are carefully chosen pocket-size local establishments with deep history themselves. Not places on the conventional tourist list. You’re supporting local small businesses! Great history. Great food. Great wine. And great company.
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Kelly
Feb 4, 2025
Way beyond my expectations and the tour came highly recommended! - My adult daughter and I had a FABULOUS time with Dominic on the tour. Because we were there during the off season, there was only one other couple with us, so the intimate group made it even better. Every stop was excellent, food and drink way beyond expectations. Dom was an expert guide, and when describing the tour to someone later, I was surprised to share that I felt like I’d learned or remembered the entire history of Spain in one evening while being wined and dined in style! We wandered through a charming selection of winding streets on our way to each destination, learning a bit of local lore along with the history of the region. By the time we hit our final yummy spot, we felt like we were having dinner with old friends. Highly recommend! Thank you Dom for a great evening!
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