Barcelona Tapas, Taverns & History Tour
3.5 hours
Max 12
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 lunch or 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 100+ 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 meal 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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Excellent
Luke was a fantastic guide, and my family enjoyed learning about the history, architecture and culture of Barcelona/Catalunya, while eating tasty food and drinking nice wines. A fun experience!
Verified · Margaret · USA · Female · May 25, 2026 Excellent
Our tour guide, Vera, was very knowledgeable about not only the food but the city as well. The tour was a wonderful way to spend the evening.
Verified · Sonya · USA · Female · May 25, 2026 Excellent
Our tour guide, Hector, was incredible! He was very knowledgeable, very helpful, and kept us all engaged with the history of Catalonia. The tour of the 3 tapas restaurants were amazing but they were elevated thanks to Hector’s expertise. Would 100% recommend this tour and Hector as a tour guide.
Verified · Anthony · USA · Male · May 24, 2026 Excellent
Alex was amazing, great information about Barcelona as well as trying many delicacies and drinks. We love it all.
Verified · Susan · USA · Female · May 24, 2026 Excellent
The tour was an easy walk with good food and drink as well as a super fun tour guide. Kudos to Devour Tours.
Verified · James · USA · Male · May 24, 2026
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Our tour guide, Hector, was incredible! He was very knowledgeable, very helpful, and kept us all engaged with the history of Catalonia. The tour of the 3 tapas restaurants were amazing but they were elevated thanks to Hector’s expertise. Would 100% recommend this tour and Hector as a tour guide.
Verified · Anthony · USA · Male · 35 - 44 years · May 24, 2026 Excellent
Alex was amazing, great information about Barcelona as well as trying many delicacies and drinks. We love it all.
Verified · Susan · USA · Female · 65 - 74 years · May 24, 2026 Excellent
The tour was an easy walk with good food and drink as well as a super fun tour guide. Kudos to Devour Tours.
Verified · James · USA · Male · 65 - 74 years · May 24, 2026 Excellent
Ariana our tour guide was very knowledgeable on the history and culture of Barcelona. We were taken to 3 Tapas eateries and Ariana explained the background of the food and wine that we sampled. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and also got some great photos.
Viator customer · Steven · May 24, 2026 Excellent
Amazing, Feliciano was an amazing tour guide. Knew all the history and was very funny and made it interesting.
Tripadvisor customer · Shelley · May 24, 2026 Excellent
Guide was so friendly and fun! We had amaing food in local restaurants!!
Tripadvisor customer · Bernat · May 24, 2026 Excellent
Alex was very knowledgeable not only about the food and wine but the history as well.
Verified · Terri · USA · Female · 65 - 74 years · May 23, 2026 Excellent
It was an amazing tour. Hector was an amazing guide, take us through all the history of Barcelona. Food was delicious and the tour was a lot fun! We loved every second of it.
Tripadvisor customer · Tuğçe · May 23, 2026 Excellent
Feliciano was wonderful - full of history and humor and candor. We loved our tour!
Tripadvisor customer · Annie · May 23, 2026 Excellent
Alex was not only very entertaining, but extremely knowledgeable. Beautiful, delicious tour. Highly recommend.
Tripadvisor customer · MacPrawn · May 22, 2026FAQs
Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?
The buffet has a variety of options that can accomodate different dietary restrictions. Contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) if you need additional assistance.
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.
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