Ultimate Barcelona Food Tour with visit to a Local Market

4.9
(491 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Begin your tour at the Santa Caterina Market, where family-run stalls offer top-quality local produce. With your expert guide and a small group, explore the vibrant market while tasting olives, Spanish cheeses, and jamón ibérico.

Next, stroll through El Born, a historic neighborhood filled with medieval streets and rich stories shared by your guide. Visit a 19th-century bakery known for its incredible croissants and a rare specialty shop to try their signature product.

Then, head to La Barceloneta, the city’s seaside district, for a glass of vermouth and a classic tapa—the bomba—at a local bodega.

End your experience with a traditional Spanish meal in a family-run restaurant in the fishermen’s quarter, featuring seafood paella and local wine. This immersive tour offers a delicious introduction to Barcelona’s food culture and history.

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Expert local culinary guide
Our Devouring Barcelona guide, packed with all our favorite places to eat and drink in the city
Wine tastings
Small group tour (maximum 9 guests)
Food tastings (enough for breakfast & lunch)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Mercat de Santa Caterina

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Mercat Santa Caterina, Av. de Francesc Cambó, 16, 08003 Barcelona, in front of the main entrance.

End point
Barceloneta

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mercat de Santa Caterina

    Begin your tour with a visit to one of the best local markets in Barcelona. Alongside your expert guide and small group of max nine people, make your way through the family-run stalls, stopping to taste some delicious Spanish cheese and cured meats from the region.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Brunells

    Home to the best croissants in Spain, this pastry shop dates back to 1852 and quickly became a local favorite and a visitor hotspot. Learn more about Spanish sweet treats and their history as you try one of their famed croissants for yourself.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Torrons i dolços La Campana

    This treasure trove is one of the last remaining specialty stores in the region. La Campana is run by two sisters who have adapted to modern times while retaining the authenticity that made this store last since the 1890s. Here, you’ll taste four delicious samples of the most recognizable Spanish treats: turrón.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Carrer de la Princesa, 36

    This bodega is a true hidden gem and a favorite among those seeking a relaxed environment to enjoy local cuisine. Try one of Barcelona’s famous tapas: the bomba, originally created in this very neighborhood, alongside some mouthwatering vermouth.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Restaurant Can Ramonet | Paella y marisco en la Barceloneta

    Located in a famous 18th century winery and one of the oldest buildings in the neighborhood, Can Ramonet is the place to go for seafood in Barcelona. Take in the historic surroundings as you enjoy a plate of fresh paella and your choice of a glass of white or red wine.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, gluten free (not celiac), Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop. Not recommended for vegans
  • The tour covers breakfast and lunch.
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