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Barcelona Tapas, Taverns & History Tour

1837 reviews

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 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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Verified Customer reviews

Verified ratings

4.8 /5

based on 848 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

4.8 /5

848 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.9/5

Guest Support

4.6/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

This tour was one of the highlights of my trip! Jessica was an absolutely delightful tour guide, offering lots of information about the city, the food, and some of her personal history as well. The food and ambiance at all the stops was great and having a small group of only 11 made it a very social and lively experience. Made some friends and then headed off to a bar at Jessica's recommendation! Highly recommend :)

Tripadvisor customer · Joanne · Nov 24, 2025

Excellent

This was a lovely way to sample both old Barcelona and tapas and tavernas. Alexandra (Alex) was a fantastic guide - friendly, knowledgeable, quick to laugh - and we hope the stars align such that she guides us somewhere great again on our next Barcelona visit. The pace of the tour was perfect, with eating, drinking, walking and learning intermingled with just the right balance. If you’re looking for a three hour investment in Barcelona that pays a big and varied dividend, take this tour!

Tripadvisor customer · Mark · Nov 24, 2025

Excellent

Very good short tour to both experience authentic local cuisine and hear about the history of the Gothic Quarter. Highly recommended for foodies.

Viator customer · Riina · Nov 23, 2025

Excellent

The tapas tasting and Gothic history tour was fantastic from start to finish. The combination of delicious, authentic tapas and the fascinating stories behind the Gothic architecture made for a truly memorable experience. Our tour guide was A+—knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate, which made the history come alive while keeping the group entertained. (I’m terrible with names, so I still don’t remember hers—even after seeing her the next day at Batlló!) Every stop felt thoughtfully curated, and the pace was perfect to enjoy both the food and the history without feeling rushed. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a mix of culinary delight and rich cultural insight!

Viator customer · Matthew · Nov 23, 2025

Excellent

Feliciano was the best! He shared so much Barcelona history with us and got us to all of our eating spots right as the food was getting to the table! The food at each stop was delicious! I felt like a local going into hidden gems that the tourists don’t know about! Feliciano was great to point out additional attractions worth visiting on our own.

Viator customer · Kristin · Nov 22, 2025

Verified rating

4.8 /5

based on 848 Walks’ customer ratings

Guide

4.9/5

Guest Support

4.6/5

Total guest reviews

: 1837 guest reviews

Excellent 1652

Great 169

Good 10

Average 4

Poor 2

Latest reviews

Excellent

Tripadvisor customer · Joanne · Nov 24, 2025

Excellent

Tripadvisor customer · Mark · Nov 24, 2025

Excellent

Very good short tour to both experience authentic local cuisine and hear about the history of the Gothic Quarter. Highly recommended for foodies.

Viator customer · Riina · Nov 23, 2025

Excellent

Viator customer · Matthew · Nov 23, 2025

Excellent

Viator customer · Kristin · Nov 22, 2025

Excellent

Feliciano was fantastic! We enjoyed great food and a great history lesson along the way! Saw lots of great local spots.,

Tripadvisor customer · Suzanne · Nov 21, 2025

Excellent

This was a great experience! Jessica was very knowledgeable and easy to connect with. We tried a large variety of tapas and alcoholic drinks. The portions were generous; I was full and tipsy by the end of the evening. This was a great way to see the city, learn some history, and experience the food.

Tripadvisor customer · JVS0201 · Nov 19, 2025

Excellent

Jessica was a wealth of knowledge and was a great guide. Food was spot on and liked that it was traditional local foods. Highly recommended.

Tripadvisor customer · Harold · Nov 17, 2025

Excellent

One of our favorite evenings laden with a great host, Mick, the best tapas we ate in Barcelona, and great history and introduction to some legendary locations!<br />I’m still trying to replicate the tomato bread and Spanish tortilla we had…a no fuss tour that will leave you with so many happy memories…after 40 years of traveling intensely, devour tours were the first “arranged” outing that we attempted and we ended up doing 4 in a 10 day period, because each and every one was amazing! We never felt “corralled”, rushed, bored, or uncomfortable…I couldn’t recommend them more!

Tripadvisor customer · Quest747247 · Nov 15, 2025

Excellent

Ariana was an amazing guide. Honestly, this tour could not have been more fun. Great food. Interesting history. Just a fun evening in Barcelona.

Tripadvisor customer · Michelle · Nov 14, 2025

FAQs

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.

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.