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Private Barcelona Family Food Tour

About this experience

This private family food tour turns the city into your playground where churros come dipped in thick chocolate, markets become treasure hunts, and centuries-old streets hide dragons, giants, and stories your kids will actually remember. Your private guide adapts the pace, keeps kids engaged with games and storytelling, and gives parents space to actually enjoy the city. You’ll taste real local food, uncover stories hidden in plain sight, and connect with Barcelona in a way most families never do.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Family Food Tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • 2+ tastings for kids and parents
  • Entry to Casa de los Entremesos
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Activity booklet for kids

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Itinerary and highlights

Meet your private guide in a quiet plaza, where your family adventure begins. Kids receive their interactive “Adventure Booklet,” filled with games, clues, and challenges that will guide them throughout the experience. From the very start, this tour is tailored to your family’s pace and interests.

Head to a beloved local café that’s been serving Barcelonans for generations. Kids enjoy freshly fried churros dipped in thick hot chocolate, while parents relax with a coffee.

Wander the winding streets of the Gothic Quarter as your guide brings Barcelona’s history to life through legends and storytelling. Kids follow clues in their booklets while discovering tales like Sant Jordi and the city’s dragon lore.

Then, stop at a cozy local spot where adults enjoy cava or vermouth paired with regional cheeses and cured meats. Kids get hands-on experience making their own pan con tomate.

Step into one of Barcelona’s most vibrant markets. Here, kids take part in a fun scavenger hunt while the whole family explores colorful stalls filled with fresh produce, local specialties, and friendly vendors.

Visit this unique cultural space dedicated to Catalan festival traditions. Inside, you’ll come face-to-face with the famous “giants”, towering figures that play a central role in local celebrations.

End your experience at a historic candy shop that’s been delighting locals for generations. Kids choose their own handmade sweets.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets in front of Palau de la Balmesiana.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Devour Barcelona Food Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 2–14; Adult tickets: age 15+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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