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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based on 372 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
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Latest reviews
Excellent
David was beyond amazing! He was a wealth of knowledge and was super peraonable! He was a joy to spend the day with and took the time to provide excellent detail!
Verified · Rebecca · USA · Female · Apr 03, 2026 Excellent
Fun, funny, and delicious! Highly recommend Alex. He was entertaining and very informative.
Tripadvisor customer · Suzanne · Mar 31, 2026 Excellent
Such a great tour! Alexandra was wonderful! Highly informative and engaging.
Tripadvisor customer · Luini · Mar 24, 2026 Excellent
Ariana was a very good guide--enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She introduced us to a selection of native foods, along with anecdotes about each. Fun way to spend three hours!
Verified · Joanne · USA · Female · Mar 23, 2026 Excellent
Jordi was knowledgeable and friendly, he was able to answer our questions. Food was all very good, a lot to eat, don’t eat beforehand.
Viator customer · Christie · Mar 23, 2026
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Ultimate Barcelona Food & Market Tour of El Born with Paella
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Excellent
David was beyond amazing! He was a wealth of knowledge and was super peraonable! He was a joy to spend the day with and took the time to provide excellent detail!
Verified · Rebecca · USA · Female · 45 - 54 years · Apr 03, 2026 Excellent
Fun, funny, and delicious! Highly recommend Alex. He was entertaining and very informative.
Tripadvisor customer · Suzanne · Mar 31, 2026 Excellent
Such a great tour! Alexandra was wonderful! Highly informative and engaging.
Tripadvisor customer · Luini · Mar 24, 2026 Excellent
Ariana was a very good guide--enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She introduced us to a selection of native foods, along with anecdotes about each. Fun way to spend three hours!
Verified · Joanne · USA · Female · 65 - 74 years · Mar 23, 2026 Excellent
Jordi was knowledgeable and friendly, he was able to answer our questions. Food was all very good, a lot to eat, don’t eat beforehand.
Viator customer · Christie · Mar 23, 2026 Excellent
Feliciano was SO AMAZING! He was so enthusiastic and knew so much about the history of the area. He had a witty sense of humor and made everything so interesting. The restaurants we visited had been operating for many years for good reason...the food and wine was so delicious.
Tripadvisor customer · Traveler12906017130 · Mar 23, 2026 Excellent
Thank you Alex!!
Verified · Jordan · USA · Male · 25 - 34 years · Mar 22, 2026 Excellent
A fantastic way to get a feel for Barcelona. It was so insightful and Alex our tour guide’s enthusiasm for the local produce and for Barcelona was so engaging. So many samples to try and a wide area of the city covered in our tour. A must for anyone, foodie or not, when visiting Barcelona!
Verified · Rachel · United Kingdom · Female · 45 - 54 years · Mar 19, 2026 Excellent
A superb and insightful tour with Alex. Starting at the market, we learnt so much about the Iberian food culture and got to sample plenty of delicious bites as well as visiting shops and restaurants around a wide area of the city. A wonderfully educational and enjoyable experience. Highly recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · rvjmoon · Mar 18, 2026 Excellent
We usually try to take a food tour in most places that we visit. This one, led by Alex, was exceptional. Alex provided an outstanding blend of knowledge about the food, local culture, and food-culture (meal times, portions, food origins) all with a great sense of humor and wit. His ability to warmly engage with a group of strangers really enhanced the tour. This was one of our most memorable experiences in Barcelona.
Tripadvisor customer · George · Mar 12, 2026You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours
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