Barcelona: Group Tapas Tasting Tour

About this experience

Barcelona Group Tapas Tasting Tour Discover Barcelona's authentic food culture through the neighbourhoods of Sant Antoni and Poble Sec on this guided tapas tasting tour. Your local guide leads you to five traditional restaurants where residents actually eat, not tourist traps. You will sample eight different Spanish and Catalan specialities, from prized Iberian ham to crispy patatas bravas. During the visit, a tasting of local drinks such as vermouth and beer is served at the restaurants as part of the experience. This small group experience reveals the stories behind each dish and the customs that make Catalan dining unique. Walk between local eateries whilst learning about the ingredients, traditions and neighbourhood culture that define Barcelona's food scene. Your guide shares insider knowledge about where locals go and what makes each tapa special. What is Included Eight traditional tapas including Iberian ham, pinchos and patatas bravas A tasting of local drinks such as vermouth and beer, served during the tour Visits to five authentic restaurants Local guide with expertise in Catalan food culture Walking tour through Sant Antoni and Poble Sec neighbourhoods Good to Know Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled start time at the central meeting point. Wear comfortable walking shoes as you will move between venues on foot. The tour is wheelchair accessible and dietary restrictions can be accommodated if you inform your guide at the beginning. Bring valid ID if you plan to consume alcohol. The walking pace is leisurely, allowing time to savour each tasting and absorb the neighbourhood atmosphere. Your guide provides insights into local dining customs and can recommend other authentic places to explore in Barcelona. After experiencing Barcelona's tapas culture, you might enjoy exploring more of the city's culinary traditions on a Barcelona food market tour or discover the historic heart of the city with a Barcelona Gothic Quarter walking tour. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Visit five authentic local restaurants in Sant Antoni and Poble Sec
• Sample eight Spanish and Catalan specialities including Iberian ham
• Three carefully selected local drinks included throughout the tour
• Small group format with a local guide who knows the neighbourhood
• Skips tourist traps in favour of spots where Barcelona residents eat
• Patatas bravas among the classic tapas featured on the tasting route

What is included

• Collective guided tour of 3 hours with an expatriate French guide
• 11 tastings (8 tapas and 3 drinks)

Not included

• Tips
• Transfer to and from the hotel
• Additional dishes and drinks

Before you go

Arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start Wear comfortable shoes for walking between venues Bring a valid ID if you wish to consume alcohol Tell your guide about any dietary restrictions at the start This tour is wheelchair accessible

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 72 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 72 hours before your visit date.