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You’ll explore the Gothic Quarter and El Born alongside a local guide, on a small-group tour with no more than 8 guests.
Over 3 hours and 15 minutes, you’ll visit three family-run spots for 8 to 12 tapas and desserts, paired with vermouth, Spanish red wine and cava. Expect slow-cooked house favorites, properly carved Jamón Ibérico and a sweet Catalan finish at a bar dating back to the 14th century.
Between tables, the stories flow: the Roman forum where Barcino was born, the medieval Jewish quarter, and the Civil War marks still visible in Plaça Sant Felip Neri. You’ll also learn how to 'hacer el vermut', the weekend ritual locals guard closely.
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Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be waiting for you directly in front of the statue of Ramon Berenguer riding his horse, and wearing a purple Eating Europe bag!
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Hidden on a quiet corner of El Born, this peaceful 12th-century Romanesque square houses the ancient Capella d’en Marcús, a little sanctuary once linked to pilgrims and medieval postal riders.
Admission ticket free -
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Warm, family-run restaurant where traditional Spanish cooking meets creative flair. Here you'll sample some of the following tastings: eggplant with honey, pork cheek, pork meatballs with cuttlefish, padrón peppers, cannelloni with pork sausage, or burrata cheese , along with a glass of vermouth.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2El Born / La Ribera
Step into a buzzing El Born tapas bar built around an open fire grill and a list of 180+ wines. Share plates fresh off the flames, like Iberian pork shoulder grilled over rosemary wood, croquetas topped with melting Jamón Ibérico or others, with a glass of Spanish red.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) (Pass by)
While the focus of the tour is very much on the iconic Gothic Quarter, we often pass through a few corners of the other beautiful old parts of the Ciutat Vella (Old City): El Born and La Ribera.
Admission ticket free -
Placa de Sant Jaume (Pass by)
We will pass through some gorgeous streets and plazas, such as Plaça Sant Jaume, the historic and political heart of Barcelona, where the Roman forum once was. Now home to Catalonia’s main institutions, it’s the perfect spot to discover local politics, flags, and the tradition of human towers, called castells.
Admission ticket free -
Call de Barcelona (Pass by)
Historic Jewish Quarter, a labyrinth of narrow medieval alleys, ancient stone buildings, and hidden courtyards. Once the city’s Jewish heart, today it invites you to explore centuries of history and heritage.
Admission ticket free -
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Finish with a tasting of a classic Catalan dessert: a fig ice cream, a crema catalana, or a chestnut pie, paired with fine Cava, a Spanish sparkling wine, in a charming wine cellar tucked into Barcelona’s historic Jewish Quarter.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A hauntingly beautiful square in the Gothic Quarter with Baroque architecture and visible scars from Barcelona’s past, offering a quiet, reflective moment steeped in history.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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.
- 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!
Additional info
- 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.
- 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 is suitable for guests aged 18 and above.
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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