Barcelona · FOOD & DRINK
Practical choices for a better Barcelona day
Popular Barcelona slots tighten early. These food & drink tours show what is included, where the experience begins and who will enjoy it most.
Ride the cogwheel train to Montserrat, tour the monastery, then taste Catalan wines at a castle winery with tapas or lunch.
“This was a fantastic tour and the guides were fantastic. We had Julet and she was great. The Monastery was beautiful and the winery was nice.”
3-hour tapas tour in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with 4 food stops, wine and vermouth, and local history. Max 16.
“The selection of food was great and the drinks were very generous...certainly didn't expect to drink so much on a tour....it was fantastic. Our guide Andrew ( from new jersey) was amazing...so knowledgeable and full of charm and humour. It was great to be in a group with so many nationalities...really made it a great night.”
A 3-hour Barcelona tapas walking tour in the Gothic Quarter with four stops, wine and other drinks, plus local food tips and guided history.
“Amazing tour...great food and drinks and generous portions, our guide Ewan gave us so much interesting information and he had a sharp and witty sense of humour, highly recommend this tour!”
Barcelona tapas crawl through El Born and the Gothic Quarter with 5 tastings, wine cava, and vermouth in 2.5 hours. From $82.
“The tipsy tapas was a lot of fun. Valida was knowledgeable and funny with her stories. Would recommend to anyone traveling to Barcelona.”
Barcelona Gothic Quarter tapas and wine tour with small-group stops for cured meats, Roman ruins stories, and Catalan classics.
“We had a great time with Jordi on this tapas tour in the gothic quarter. It was a great balance of history, food, and fun. I like that the tapas choices were a combination of traditional and then some other unique options. I highly recommend this tour.”
Barcelona 3-hour tapas and paella tour with sangria, 8+ local tastings, and a secret dish guided in English.
“Incredible experience with Jordi! Jordi is a Barcelona native and well-versed in the neighborhood and was flexible. We were already familiar with one neighborhood, so Jordi was able to switch gears midway. We left the tour happy, curious, and satiated.”
Early bus to Montserrat, Cremallera rack railway views, Black Madonna in the basilica, and Montserrat liquor tasting from Barcelona.
“Excellent tour guide Enrique from start to finish. Very interesting and beautiful place Even recommended good place to eat in Barcelona La Flauta fantastic food ***** thank you Jackie Meek and Bryony Brice”
Barcelona tapas and wine walk with priority tables at four stops, nine tastings, cava and vermouth, and a local guide in El Born.
“We had a GREAT time with Petra on our Barcelona wine & tapas tour. A nice variety of tapas at four different venues. The food and drinks were all really good. Petra was personable and fun to talk to. Her English was excellent. We learned some interesting things about the area. A great tour! We would do it again!”
A close-up flamenco night at Tablao de Carmen in Barcelona’s Spanish Village, with Poble Espanyol entry and dinner options.
“The flamenco dancers are authentic as well as the accompanying singers and guitarists, food and wine was excellent and the service was great.”
Walk through El Born and Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with priority tapas and 4 drinks, plus Catalan stories and Roman to medieval sights.
“Excellent - Mariah our guide was outstanding - informative and with a great sense of humour Too”
Glide through Barcelona by electric bike, stop for big sights in the Born and parks, then wrap up with tapas and wine in 3.5 hours.
“A great tour of the city. Rained a bit but we were given ponchos that helped. Rory did a great job … he’s very knowledgeable and well educated on much of Barcelona’s history. Thank you for a great look at the old (original) parts of the city along with the landmarks of the World’s Fair. Tapas/Wine hit the spot at the end.”
1.5-hour wine tasting in Barcelona's Old Town: 1 sparkling, 2 whites, 2 reds from Catalonia and Spain, with pairings.
“Such an intimate and noteworthy experience. We dined with around 10 others total and bonded over our tasting experience. The gentleman leading was accommodating and easy to follow as we walked through wine pairings. Would definitely recommend!”
Picasso Museum entry plus a guided Gothic Quarter walk to his haunts, with an optional private wine and food tasting at Vila Viniteca.
“Eoghan was an enthusiastic and entertaining guide. He informed the group of Picasso's growth as an artitst.”
Small group day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat and Penedès, with monastery visit and optional cava tasting plus hotel pickup.
“Dulce was our tour guide for the Monsterrat and the Basilica. She was a delight and quite knowledgable. She allowed us options for how we would like to travel up to the Basilica, by take the cable car and as well as the option to take the tram to the top. It was a wonderful experience.”
Private Barcelona food tour with locals, 6 or 10 tastings in 3 hours, including churros, pintxos, vermouth, and market bites.
“it was absolutely fantastic! Our guide was energetic and passionate, sharing not only delicious dishes but also insights about local customs and hidden spots we never knew about. Each stop offered authentic flavors that showcased the region's culinary culture. I left with a full stomach and a newfound appreciation for the area. Highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves food!”
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