Tapas Walking Tour in old town, with local food market and Paella

5.0
(3 reviews)
Barcelona, Spain

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

On this experience we cover 3 different areas, the old core of the city and our favorite park. We combine our culture & history exploration with a local wine tasting. Let’s dive in…

We start next to a majestic monument, the Arc de Triomf and the 1888 Universal Expo ground. After a short walk we enter the biggest public park in the city, Barcelona’s version of Central Park. Here we start with a refreshing toast, salut!

We cross “El Born”; a very charming and bohemian area famous for it’s tapas bars, world class wine & cocktail bars, boutique shops, museums & art galleries

Next we will enter this maze of little streets with many hidden treasures, The “Gothic Quarter”. It's where it all began! From Roman ruins to Medieval times. We'll travel back in time as we explore the layers of 2000 years of history

You will get a good overall impression of the city, it’s people, the history and culture and get great insider tips. A good way to start your BCN experience. Share the joy with us!

What's Included

We will try the top Catalonian drink, the Cava wine
Expert local guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Lamaro Hotel Barcelona

Our meeting point is in front of the Cathedral of Barcelona

End point

We finish our tour in the Parc de la Ciutadella

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Barcelona Cathedral

    Starting point of the tour and one of the important landmarks of Barcelona. This is where we begin our history walk through the Gothic quarter. Get ready to dive into 2000 years of history!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

    Let´s get lost in the maze of little street! This is the oldest and most authentic part of the city with an important medieval history, Roman remainings and many other hidden treasures. We will cover some of the main highlights as we make this little time travel together

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Mercado de Santa Caterina

    We will visit the oldest food market in town, this market is especially beloved among the locals. We explore the market while we use our 5 senses for the full experience, afterwards we enjoy some tapas and a refreshing drink inside the market building. You´ll feel like a local!

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    El Born

    The tapas gave us the right boost of energy for our next walking tour through the popular "El Born" neighborhood. The 2nd oldest neighborhood in the city houses many small art galleries, boutique shops, outstanding pastry shops, tapas bars and cocktail bars with international fame. It´s hip & artsy & delicious, let us show you around El Born!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Arc de Triomf

    Next to the majestic Arc de Triomf and the 1888´s Universal Expo ground we will have lunch in a restaurant which serves possibly the best paella in Barcelona!

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Parc de la Ciutadella

    We conclude our tour inside the biggest public park, Barcelona´s version of Central Park, named "Parc de la Ciutadella". This is the favorite park for many Barcelonians. We finish in front of the stunning Monumental Cascade, what better place to take our last picture to record a lovely memory.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Joyous Tours
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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