Barcelona El Born and Barceloneta Guided Food Tour with Tapas, Paella and Sangria
Duration
3 hrs
Guided tour
Explore Barcelona's Born and Barceloneta with a local food lover, tasting Catalan classics, a seaside paella feast, and one surprise Secret Dish.
Meet your guide at Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran by the big horse statue, look for the orange umbrella, then set off on foot through El Born.
Follow your guide through Old Town bakeries, a bustling Market Hall, and a family-run tavern as you sample 6 or more Spanish dishes and drinks.
Taste Catalan pastry, Iberian ham, Spanish cheeses, tapas, and a dessert, then share seaside paella with sangria or soft options and a Secret Dish.
Upgrade your evening with a curated drinks package featuring Rioja wine, Albariño, crisp Cava, and a traditional Spanish digestive at select stops.
Guided food tour through Born and Barceloneta neighborhoods
6 or more authentic Spanish dishes and drinks
Traditional Catalan pastry
Selection of Spanish cheeses
Iberian ham and cured sausages
Authentic tapas selection
Seasonal pastry or cake
Classic Mediterranean paella
Secret Dish
Water
Refreshing sangria
Non-alcoholic alternatives
Upgraded drinks package with Rioja wine, Albariño, Cava and a Spanish digestive available for an additional cost
Gratuities for guides
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Explore Barcelona’s Born and Barceloneta on a guided food tour featuring 6+ Spanish dishes, drinks, and classic Mediterranean paella.
Getting started
Meet your guide at Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran, by the statue of the big horse, and look for the orange umbrella to find your group. After a brief introduction, you set off on a guided food tour through the Born and Barceloneta neighborhoods. Arrive at least 15 minutes early, wear comfortable shoes, and let your guide know in advance about any dietary requirements.
What to expect
Born neighborhood
The experience begins in the historic Born area, where your guide, a local food lover, introduces you to Catalan flavors and food traditions.
Features
One of the first stops is at one of Barcelona’s oldest bakeries, where you try a traditional Catalan pastry along with water or one of the non-alcoholic alternatives that are available throughout the tour.
At a bustling Market Hall, you experience the diversity of Catalan produce while tasting 6 or more authentic Spanish dishes and drinks, including a selection of Spanish cheeses paired with Iberian ham and cured sausages.
An authentic tapas selection is served at a family-run restaurant, where you learn about the role of tapas in local life and can enjoy them with your included drinks.
Barceloneta neighborhood
Later, you continue toward the seaside district of Barceloneta, where Mediterranean recipes meet the city’s maritime history.
Features
By the waterfront, you sit down to a classic Mediterranean paella, prepared with regional ingredients, and accompany it with a glass of refreshing sangria or one of the non-alcoholic alternatives.
A seasonal pastry or cake is included as part of your dessert course, reflecting what local bakeries are making at that time of year.
Before the tour ends, you are treated to a Secret Dish, a mystery tasting that changes over time and is exclusive to this food tour.
Wrapping up
An upgraded drinks package with Rioja wine, Albariño, Cava, and a Spanish digestive is available at an additional cost, for guests who want to expand their tasting beyond the included sangria and other drinks.
What to bring
Dietary details: Contact the team in advance if you have any dietary requirements.
Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves walking.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: This tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or special assistance needs.
Additional information
Meeting point: Meet at Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran, by the statue of the big horse.
Guide identification: Look for your guide holding an orange umbrella.
Arrival time: Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure.
Age requirement: The legal drinking age on this tour is 18 years old.
Itinerary note: The itinerary and menu may change based on availability and weather.
Upgraded drinks: If you select the upgraded drinks package, you will enjoy Rioja, Albariño, Cava, and a Spanish digestive.
Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
