About this experience
Discover the flavors of original Spanish & Catalan cuisine on a private food tasting tour in the Old Town of Barcelona! Tailor the experience to your needs, choose how much you want to eat & drink. Try the best local food & optionally, beers!
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests:
2,5-hour: Food Tasting Tour at 2 venues
Enjoy a short guided tour of Barcelona’s Old Town & visit 1 traditional restaurant for a full meal with a soft drink, & a patisserie for a dessert with tea/coffee.
3,5-hour: Food Tasting Tour at 3 venues
Join this tour to learn more about Barcelona’s culture & try traditional Spanish dishes & desserts with 1 coffee/tea, 1 soft drink and 1 beer at 2 restaurants & 1 pastry shop.
5-hour: Food & Beer Tasting Tour at 4 venues
Get a full experience of Barcelona’s Old Town & visit 4 different venues for a tasting of a variety of traditional dishes, desserts & beverages, including 8 Spanish beers.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min–5 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min–5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private Food and Beer Tasting Tour with Sightseeing in Barcelona -
- Local Food Expert who is fluent in the language of your choice
- 2 full course meals, 1 dessert with 1 soft drink, 1 coffee/tea and 8 beers (5-hour option only)
- 1 full course meal, 1 dessert, 1 soft drink and 1 coffee/tea (2,5-hour option only)
- 2 full course meals, 1 dessert, 1 soft drink, 1 coffee/tea and 1 beer (3,5-hour option only)
- - (number of tastings and attractions depends on selected option)
Not included
- Additional food and drinks
Itinerary and highlights
Meet your guide in front of the Oficina Banco BBVA, Plaça d'Antoni Maura, 6, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Sightseeing in Old Town with a visit to a traditional restaurant and a pastry shop. You will see highlights such as the landmark city square Plaça de Sant Jaume, the imposic Gothic Cathedral of Barcelona, the ancient Roman ruins and many more. To truly appreciate the multicultural heritage of the city, your Private Guide will introduce you to the local cuisine with a tasting of original Catalan and Spanish dishes. We will serve you a full course meal, including good portions of meat and seafood specialties, a soup and a sweet dessert such as Crema Catalana (yellow cream made with egg yolk). This is your chance to try Bombas (a tennis ball-sized potato croquette) or Bacallà amb samfaina (salted cod with vegetable dish). We will also serve a cup of tea/coffee and a soda drink.
Visit 3 excellent venues in Barcelona’s Old Town and taste more delicious food, such as the famous Seafood Paella with special Bomba rice, Calçots and Barcelonasco Sauce. To make the tasting even more enjoyable, you will also sample 1 Spanish beer during this tour. This is a perfect way to experience the diverse and vibrant culture of Barcelona!
For a food and beer feast that will satisfy all of your senses. During this Old Town tour you will follow your Private Guide along the winding alleys of the Gothic Quarter to the Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi.
La Rambla boulevard where you can find the best restaurants and pubs. You will visit 4 different venues for a tasting of a variety of original Spanish and Catalan dishes and 8 beers, including popular, regional and craft beers.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meet your guide in front of the Oficina Banco BBVA, Plaça d'Antoni Maura, 6, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- ru — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- pl — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Rosotravel - Spain City Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of tastings and attractions depends on the selected option.
- Please arrive on time at the meeting point as late arrival may affect table reservations. In case of delay, the guide will wait for up to 30 minutes.
- Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements, such as food allergies or vegetarian options.
- The tasting includes a full course meal, not just samples. The golden rule is to serve enough food for the table to collapse, so we recommended joining the tour on an empty stomach to be able to enjoy each of the dishes.
- Please note that the described menu is an example only. The types of dishes will vary depending on the visited venue. We will pick the best food options for you depending on availability.
- The legal drinking age in Spanish is 18.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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