Barcelona Tapas, Taverns & History Tour
3.5 hours
Max 10
Why take this tour?
Devour are the food specialists in our family, running all of our food tours. They're obsessed with finding the most authentic and tasty food and the biggest characters at the local market. We think that passion makes them the best at what they do.
Highlights
- Enjoy 10+ food tastings and 5 drinks (enough food for a full dinner) at 3 family-run tapas bars in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
- Have a Catalan-style aperitif in a locale that’s been feeding hungry locals for 150+ years
- Weave through the centuries-old streets of the Gothic Quarter and hear the stories of the area brought to life by your expert guide
- Taste the only four dishes on the menu at a tapas bar that’s been going strong since 1945, and discover why the secret to excellent Spanish and Catalan food is simplicity
- Sit down for a dinner of shared family-style plates complete with local red wine
- Sites Visited
- Plaça del Rei
- Plaça St. Felipe Neri
- Plaça St. Jaume
- Gothic Quarter
- Traditional Tapas Bars
- Traditional Bodega
- Tour Includes
- 3 tasting stops with 10+ tastes and 5 drinks
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
Taste history while exploring the Gothic Quarter with a local foodie
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Verified Customer Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
based on 329 reviews
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Excellent
A fun thing to introduce taps experimenting with a very knowledgeable guide learning the history of Spain and Barcelona. Highly recommend!
Leslie ·
Mar 28, 2023
· Canada
· Male
· 65 to 74 years
Excellent
This was a perfect way to get to know the city and culture. Our tour guide was very fun and made the experience feel like we were with a friend.
Darren ·
Mar 24, 2023
· Canada
· Male
· 55 to 64 years
Great
Frances was a lively and knowledgeable guide. He went out of his way to accommodate my dietary needs. The tour group was fun. Had a memorable evening, enjoying good food and company.
Elizabeth ·
Mar 23, 2023
· Mexico
· Female
· 65 to 74 years
Excellent
We had an amazing tour. Ariana was fun and full of energy. The food and drink was wonderful, but it was the history that really made the tour special. Thanks for a great evening!
Laura ·
Mar 18, 2023
· United States
· Female
· 55 to 64 years
Excellent
This was a great tapas and history tour. Valentina was fabulous - very knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. She went out of her way to answer everyone’s questions and to assure all were enjoying the tour. Highly recommended!
Deborah ·
Mar 18, 2023
· United States
· Female
· 55 to 64 years
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
We'll meet in Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran next to the Ramon Berenguer equestrian statue. The square is located next to Via Laietana. Your guide will be holding a red Devour Tours bag and a Devour Barcelona sign.
Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
FAQs
Will my tour run in the order that is described?
Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.
Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?
This tour is adaptable for:
- Vegetarians
- Pescatarians
- Dairy free
- Pregnant women
We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking.
This tour is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.
Due to the amount of wine stops on this tour, it is not recommended for children or adults who do not drink alcohol.
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