8 Best Food Tours In Barcelona, Spain - Updated 2024

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It’s all about the food and drinks in Barcelona. They put emphasis on flavor when it comes to food. You can enjoy amazing meals even at fast food chains. Almost everything is of high-quality. Check out these food tours in Barcelona you definitely should give a try. These are carefully selected to give you the best of the culinary scene in Barcelona.

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1. Montserrat, Tapas and Wine Half-Day Tour from Barcelona

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Enjoy breathtaking views at the mountains of Montserrat. You will be with 14 others and one guide on your way there. You will pass by Benedictine monastery too, a site where miracles were performed by Mother Mary. Just a few minutes from the monastery is Oller del Mas Castle where the winery is located. You’ll get to see the vineyards and the treasures room. And of course, there will be wine. A short talk about the wine making process is part of the tour too. At the same time, Spanish tapas will be served along with six other traditional dishes and desserts!

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2. Paella Cooking Experience with Boqueria Market Tour

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Instead of a guide, a chef will be with you in this tour. The highlight would be you learning how to cook traditional Spanish seafood paella. So listen well. This is a 3-hour activity that begins with a tour of Mercat de la Boqueria. Just so you know, Mercat de la Boqueria is Barcelona’s oldest food market.

While buying some fresh ingredients for the paella, the chef educates you about the basics of Catalan and Spanish cuisine. You will also be introduced to Barcelona’s famous appetizers. They include the patatas, tortilla de patatas, bravas, queso manchego, and many others. Apart from teaching you how to prepare paella, you also will get a chance to make your own sangria!

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3. Intimate Barcelona eBike Tour with Gourmet Tapas & Wine

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Do you want to live like a local in Barcelona? Aboard an electric bike, you will be with a small group in exploring bohemian neighborhoods around Barcelona. You’ll discover secret bars frequented by locals, and of course see the fishing village. There are beaches in Barcelona too! The best thing about this tour? Tapas and sparkling wine, Cava! You will get more of them with this food tour.

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4. Barcelona: Private Food Tour with 10 Tastings

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You don’t know this, but Barcelona has the best Churros and Pintxos! Thankfully, these two yummy dishes are included in this tour. The highlight of this tour would be the best of the Spanish cuisine. They’ve carefully chosen 8 authentic dishes plus 2 traditional drinks specifically for this tour. This is something you really should look forward to in Barcelona!

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Hello! My name is Perry, originally from the heart of Belgium, famed for its waffles and fries. However, it wasn't just the call of the Spanish sun that brought to Barcelona, but rather a captivating encounter with a German-Uruguayan beauty in Thailand. This led to the birth of our son in Ibiza, and eventually, more than two decades ago, I found myself in the vibrant city of Barcelona. My pa... Read more

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5. Vegan Food Tour Experience in Barcelona

In this tour, you’ll explore three neighborhoods, and taste three different Mediterranean-inspired vegan dishes in three restaurants! One of these restaurants is the first vegan restaurant in Barcelona. You’ll stop by one shop for desserts too! If you’re a vegan, your guide can give you good recommendations for other vegan restaurants that you can try around Barcelona. This food tour will make you realize that you love vegan food. They’re really delish!

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6. Catalan Gastronomy: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour in Barcelona

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Highlights of this 4-hour tour will take you around Gracia neighborhood. You’ll be exploring different food shops, market stalls, and tapas bars. Food tastings include the Iberian ham, salt cod, great cheese, and other good stuff. Basically, your guide will educate you about Barcelona’s culinary scene, particularly the Catalan cuisine. You will have a traditional Catalan breakfast, and you’ll know everything about how the Spanish eat.

This tour is for a small group and the guide is a certified food-lover. You’ll get inside tips from him on where to eat and everything about the Catalan cuisine.

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7. Barcelona Food Tour in Sant Antoni and Poble-Sec districts

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This tour will let you experience Barcelona like a local by visiting different eateries and specialty stores to try nine delicious dishes! You’ll be exploring Poble-Sec districts and Sant Antoni too.

If you’re into homemade tapas and other local food, this tour is for you. You will also learn more facts about Barcelona and get to see amazing architecture! After the tour, you will be provided with a guide that features recommendations on the best places to go in Barcelona, and interesting things to do in the city.

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8. Private Barcelona Food Lovers Walking Tour

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This tour is for a small group of 8 friends or for an entire family. A professional guide will take you to the capital and visit shops and restaurants frequented by the locals. You get to experience the life of the people in Barcelona. A 3-course meal is included in this food tour and you get to sample tapas at a Spanish tapas bar.

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A taste of Barcelona

Barcelona can give you everything when it comes to food. They’re one of those few places that offer the best dining experience to both locals and tourists. If you don’t believe me, try one of these tours and you’ll surely ask for more.

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