Barcelona: Tapas, Wine & History Tour of the Old Town
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- AM tour - 3 tasting stops with 9+ tastes and 4 drinks. Enough food for a full lunch
- Expertly guided walking tour
- PM tour - 3 tasting stops with 10+ tastes and 5 drinks. Enough food for a full dinner.
- This tour offers a Private option, take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests
- Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- AM tour - 3 tasting stops with 9+ tastes and 4 drinks. Enough food for a full lunch
- Expertly guided walking tour
- PM tour - 3 tasting stops with 10+ tastes and 5 drinks. Enough food for a full dinner.
- This tour offers a Private option, take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests
- Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
A local family-owned tapas bar is your first stop on this exploration of Barcelona’s history. With strong ties to the local community, this place has been serving drinks for well over 100 years. Sip two Catalan aperitif classics – cava and vermouth – while sampling some delicious local fare to get things started.
Next, it’s time to dig deeper into the roots of Barcelona’s culture and heritage. You’ll take a 50-minute history walk through the narrow backstreets of the Gothic Quarter, and hear more about the city’s fascinating past. From Ancient Roman ruins to the political upheaval of the 20th century, the city will come to life through stories told by your expert guide.
Afterwards, you’ll wind your way towards a true Barcelona institution. This is one of the city’s best-kept secrets and regularly visited by some of Spain's most celebrated chefs. For almost 80 years, this tapas bar has boasted the same menu consisting of just four standout dishes, proof that delicious food doesn’t need to be complicated.
To end the tour, you’ll visit a historic tapas bar that opened in the early 20th century for a sit-down meal of various Spanish specialties. In this former bohemian paradise, you’ll sample a range of family-style sharing plates accompanied by local red wine, ending the meal with a traditional Spanish dessert.
- End with a meal of shared plates paired with red wine.
- Enjoy 10+ food samples and 5 drinks across 3 tapas bars.
- Savor a traditional aperitif in a 150-year-old local spot.
- Try the complete four-item menu of one tapas bar.
- Wind your way through the Gothic Quarter’s historic streets.
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- Children under 15 years
- People with gluten intolerance
- People with mobility impairments
- Vegans
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Baby strollers
Know before you go
- The tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- This tour focuses on alcoholic drinks and is not recommended for those who do not drink alcohol. or under 18.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, gluten free (not celiac), dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop. Not recommended for Vegans.
- Tour covers dinner.
- Tour not suitable for children
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Your itinerary may vary depending on the option selected. Please review the tour description and details carefully before making your choice.
