Ultimate Barcelona Food & Market Tour of El Born with Paella
3 hours
Max 9
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 enough food for a full meal at 7 classic establishments with a small group of max 9 people.
- Step inside a market only locals know about.
- Discover the fascinating history behind the creation of some of Barcelona’s most iconic dishes.
- Explore two quintessential Barcelona neighborhoods, El Born and La Barceloneta, on a walking history tour.
- Learn how to identify authentic paella – and try some for yourself!
- Soak up Barcelona through its bakeries, bodegas and food shops.
- Sites Visited
- Born Neighborhood
- Barceloneta Neighborhood
- Santa Caterina Market
- Plaçeta d’en Marcus
- Passeig del Born
- Santa Maria del Mar church
- El Fossar de les Moreres
- Malcuinat and Dames streets
- Plaça Poeta Bosca
- Tour Includes
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- 7 tasting stops with 12+ tastes and 3 drinks
- Small group of max 9 people
Discover the real Barcelona through its iconic food
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4.7 /5
based on 353 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
4.7 /5
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Excellent
Great guide - passionate about the area and Barcelona - took to us to places we wouldn’t have found by ourselves - generous ‘tastes’ (no one on the tour was left hungry - good small group size >10
Viator customer · Rob · Dec 23, 2025 Excellent
I had a fantastic food tour with Alex. We went to a lot of places that I would not have found on my own. Authentic family run places. There was market food, bar/cafe food (la bomba!) and a beautiful seafood paella to finish in Barceloneta. Washed down with Cava. Whilst moving between venues he explained about the food, history and culture. I highly recommend this tour if you want a little off the beaten track. I really hope you do. It's worth it.
Tripadvisor customer · Dana · Dec 23, 2025 Excellent
This was relaxed and engaging. Dominic was our guide, and in low season it was us and one other couple. The great thing is the tour combines historic locations with local food. Dom is experienced with and has practical knowledge about Barcelona. He has a great sense of humor and can customize the experience to the group’s interests. We felt ourselves warming to Barcelona on this tour and went on to have a really great week there. Highly recommended!
Tripadvisor customer · Tim · Dec 07, 2025 Excellent
The guide was fabulous, And the historical information combined with the tastings was super
GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · Dec 02, 2025 Excellent
Alex was incredible. So funny, so knowledgeable. We were surprised at how much we ate and how much we learned!
Viator customer · Kelly · Nov 28, 2025
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Excellent
This was relaxed and engaging. Dominic was our guide, and in low season it was us and one other couple. The great thing is the tour combines historic locations with local food. Dom is experienced with and has practical knowledge about Barcelona. He has a great sense of humor and can customize the experience to the group’s interests. We felt ourselves warming to Barcelona on this tour and went on to have a really great week there. Highly recommended!
Tripadvisor customer · Tim · Dec 07, 2025 Excellent
The guide was fabulous, And the historical information combined with the tastings was super
GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · Dec 02, 2025 Excellent
Alex was incredible. So funny, so knowledgeable. We were surprised at how much we ate and how much we learned!
Viator customer · Kelly · Nov 28, 2025 Excellent
The food tour allowed us to have the opportunity to try local foods. Dom did a great job explaining the history of Barcelona and each specialty. Will highly recommend this tour to all who are visiting Barcelona.
GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · Nov 16, 2025 Excellent
Excellent tour with our guide, Jordy. So much food in a short time so bring an appetite. Love the olives, cheese and meat tasting at the market but the croissant place was unbelievably good. Would have liked the tour to last another hour to include even more walking tour so that you could burn calories before eating more. By the time we got to the paella no one had an appetite. The seafood paella was my least favorite but still very good just not very much seafood. Jordy was the perfect guide
Viator customer · Jeanette · Nov 13, 2025 Excellent
The food tour was amazing! Our guide Jorge was so knowledgeable and friendly. We ate sooo much and enjoyed every bite.
Viator customer · Vicky · Nov 13, 2025 Excellent
We had a fantastic time with Hector! He was gloriously entertaining and full of so many historical and interesting facts that kept us engaged through the entire experience! From markets, to delicious tapas, to a fantastic paella…our minds and tummies were so satisfied!
Tripadvisor customer · Quest747247 · Nov 04, 2025 Excellent
James was a wonderful guide! He is so enthusiastic, you can tell how much he loves Barcelona. The food and drink was varied and very good. It was too much food for me, but I don't have a big appetite. I would not hesitate to take this tour again.
Viator customer · Peg · Nov 01, 2025 Excellent
Vera was lovely, she obviously had great local knowledge, great food tour of Barcelona with insights of Catalonia culture. Had a great day with a full belly.
Tripadvisor customer · Joseph · Oct 30, 2025 Excellent
Ariana presented a fun and informative tour of Barcelona’s food scene. We learnt so much about what to eat, how to order and local etiquette. Plus, some history to put it all into context. <br /><br />This is a great introduction, if you’re a first time visitor to Barcelona or Spain. Don’t eat beforehand - you’ll have more than enough to eat.
Tripadvisor customer · Madam_Zo_Zo · Oct 27, 2025You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours
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