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Barcelona Tapas Food Tour in El Born

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Overview

Taste your way through the Catalan capital on our award-winning Barcelona Tapas Tour. We handle the details so you can skip the crowds and enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine made by locals. Food is central to Catalan culture, and there’s no better way to experience it than by sharing tapas with fellow foodies.

Over two and a half hours, you’ll visit four top tapa spots across the Gothic Quarter and El Born, sampling classic small plates and local drinks while uncovering hidden cultural gems. Along the way, see Roman ruins, charming squares, and landmarks like the Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar.

From patatas bravas and pimientos de Padrón to crispy fried fish, croquettes, paella, and a traditional Catalan dessert, you’ll taste the best of Spanish and Catalan gastronomy, paired with wine, vermouth, and cava.

Perfect for friends, families, and solo travellers, this social experience is the ideal way to meet fellow food lovers and discover Barcelona like a local, with a local guide.

What's Included

  • Alcoholic beverages Wine, Cava, Vermouth for travellers 18+
  • Veggie and alcohol-free options
  • Tapas tastings (Croquettas, Pintxos, Patatas Bravas, Boquerones, Paella, and Dessert)
  • Additional drinks
  • While we have vegetarian options we cannot accommodate a vegan or gluten-free diet
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Meeting Location

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Plaça de Correus
1, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

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End point

Gothic Quarter
Barcelona, Spain

We will end out food tour in this neighbourhood.

What To Expect

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Plaça de Correus

Meet your friendly local guide at Pl. de Correus, 1, near the main post office in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Look for the yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive 10 minutes early, as the tour begins promptly and no refunds are available for late arrivals.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carrer Ample

At the heart of Catalan cuisine, the Gothic Quarter is a must-visit for any foodie. Explore Barcelona’s oldest neighbourhood through its flavours, starting at a family-owned tapas spot. Sample Spanish classics like croquettes, patatas bravas, and pimientos de Padrón, perfectly paired with a glass of local wine.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carrer de la Mercè

This family-owned bodega has been doing things the right way since 1945. With only four tapas on the menu, it showcases the no-frills soul of Spanish cooking. Just steps from the port, we’ll eat like the sailors did long ago, sharing cones of crispy boquerones, sampling traditional Catalan butifarra sausage, and washing it all down with a pour from a porrón and a glass of Spanish vermouth. *Due to seasonal holidays, weekend availability, and weather conditions, we may not be able to go to this spot but we will compensate by ordering additional food at another stop or replacing this spot with another venue.*
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Baixada de Viladecols

We’ll wander through the city’s oldest neighbourhood marvelling at former Roman walls and towers on our way to the next food stop.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carrer dels Banys Vells

After leaving the Gothic Quarter we'll head to the bohemian El Born where we'll wander down picturesque alleyways, window-shopping at artisanal shops and art galleries.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carrer de Montcada

Learn the story behind tapas in the lively setting of a classic pintxos bar, inspired by the Basque Country. Then dive in, selecting your favourite pintxos straight from the bar.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

Before our final stop we'll see one of Barcelona's most stunning basilicas.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carrer d'Avinyó

We’ll return to the Gothic Quarter for the grand finale: a hearty paella, a glass of sparkling cava, and a classic Spanish dessert that will make you fall in love with Barcelona all over again.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Gluten-free or vegan diets cannot be accommodated. However, vegetarian options are available. Please inform the activity provider about dietary restrictions in advance
  • Alcoholic beverage will only be offered to travellers who are 18 or older
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Barcelona Tapas Food Tour in El Born?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Alcoholic beveragesWine, Cava, Vermouth for travellers 18+
  • Veggie and alcohol-free options
  • Tapas tastings (Croquettas, Pintxos, Patatas Bravas, Boquerones, Paella, and Dessert)
  • An award-winning experience with pre-booked tables and priority service
  • Personalised recommendations from a local, foodie guide
  • Guided walking tour through El Born and the Gothic Quarter
  • Additional drinks
  • While we have vegetarian options we cannot accommodate a vegan or gluten-free diet

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Gluten-free or vegan diets cannot be accommodated. However, vegetarian options are available. Please inform the activity provider about dietary restrictions in advance
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  • Alcoholic beverage will only be offered to travellers who are 18 or older
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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