Barcelona Tapas Tour: Small Group Walk Through the Old Town

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   Meet beneath Barcelona's second grand basilica, named for the city's patron saint and built across two distinct eras of construction. From the outside, spot the layers of history in the stonework.

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2. 2

   Duck into a partially open-air tavern hung with cured jamon, the kind of place fishermen and dock workers have long unwound in. Try crispy fried aubergine drizzled in balsamic honey and jamon-stuffed mushrooms, poured with white wine from a porron.

   30 Minuten•Eintritt frei

3. 3

   St. Mary of the Sea Cathedral

   A Gothic church raised in just 60 years, its stones carried by hand from Montjuic by the dockworkers and merchants who built El Born.

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4. 4

   Step into a Basque-style pintxos bar lined with small plates and big personalities. Pick your own pintxo from the counter and pair it with a Basque vermut cocktail, the kind poured for regulars who've been coming for years.

   20 Minuten•Eintritt frei

5. 5

   El Born

   El Born takes its name from this very promenade, once a jousting ground where knights competed for glory. Today it's one of Barcelona's busiest stretches for bar hopping.

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   This square marks the mass grave of Catalan soldiers who died defending the city in 1714. An eternal flame still burns here, and every March 11th, Barcelona gathers to remember the day independence was lost.

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   The third generation of a Barceloneta fishing family runs this modern rustic tapas spot, plating up bomba de Barceloneta, a fried potato ball with a minced pork centre, finished with both alioli and spicy bravas sauce.

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8. 8

   Sleek yachts sit alongside small local cruise liners at Barceloneta's main marina, just off the seaside walkway. This stretch of water has watched over the neighborhood's fishing boats for generations, long before the yachts arrived.

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   This is the original site of Barceloneta's neighbourhood market, which still supplies the restaurants around it with fresh ingredients. The whole neighborhood was built for the city's fishing families, and the market has fed them ever since.

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10. 10

    The oldest house in Barceloneta holds this kitchen, run by the same family since the 1700s and stocked from the Barceloneta market right outside its door. Dig into fideua, short noodles simmered paella style, finished with alioli and a pour of cava.

    40 Minuten•Eintritt frei

11. 11

    End the tour with a typical regional pastry from a neighborhood bakery that's been feeding Barceloneta's sweet tooth for generations, the kind of last bite that makes you want to linger a little longer by the harbor.

    10 Minuten•Eintritt frei

Treffpunkt

Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Church, next to the fountain, wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!

Die Karte zeigt Barcelona. Der genaue Treffpunkt ist die Adresse oben.Größere Karte öffnen

Abholung

• Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

Gut zu wissen

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
• Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
• Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers.
• Have dietary requirements? Email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs. For safety, our tours are not suitable for guests with a severe or life-threatening (anaphylactic) allergy to nuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish or gluten (coeliac disease), where trace amounts or cross-contamination pose a risk. Guests with any other severe allergy must contact us.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early, so the tour can start on time. You do not need to print out a page to join the tour - showing us the confirmation email you will receive on your phone is fine!

Stornierung und Erstattung

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Storniert und voll erstattet, wenn zu wenige buchen