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Barcelona Private Food Tour: Tapas, Ham at La Boqueria and Churros

A 3-hour private tour of five bars and food stops in Poble-sec, El Raval, La Boqueria and the Gothic Quarter: pintxos and vermouth, croquettes, bravas, tortilla, Iberian ham and Manchego, and churros with chocolate. 3 drinks included.

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  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Spanish, English, German +3
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Highlights

  • Private tour, just your party, with a local guide
  • Five stops in Poble-sec, El Raval, La Boqueria and the Gothic Quarter
  • More than 11 tastings: pintxos, croquettes, bravas, tortilla, pan con tomate, Iberian ham and Manchego
  • Churros with chocolate for dessert at one of Barcelona's oldest churrerías
  • 4.9 out of 5 from 35 Tripadvisor reviews

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Our take

A tour for eating well and understanding Spanish food without falling into a tourist trap: five stops through Poble-sec, El Raval, La Boqueria and the Gothic Quarter, from vermouth and pintxos to churros with chocolate, with a guide just for you. The rating is excellent: 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews. From about €128 per person for two and about €98 each for four. If you're more into wine than food, the same operator runs a tavern tour focused on wine and cava.

What's included

  • 3-hour private tour with a local guide
  • 5 stops at bars, restaurants and La Boqueria market
  • Pintxos and tapas tasting
  • Iberian ham
  • Churros with chocolate
  • 3 drinks per person, alcoholic or not
  • Vegetarian alternatives

Not included

  • Tips

Good to know

What to bring

  • An appetite: with all the tastings it's practically a meal

Not suitable for

  • Pets

Things to keep in mind

  • La Boqueria is closed on Sundays: that day another stop is extended
  • Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available: mention it when booking
  • It's private: from about €128 per person for two, dropping to about €98 each for four

Meeting point

El Molino theatre, Carrer de Vila i Vilà 99, Barcelona

The meeting point is the entrance of El Molino theatre at Carrer de Vila i Vilà 99, in Poble-sec (metro Paral·lel).

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The experience

How the route works

You meet at the door of El Molino theatre and start in Poble-sec, with pintxos, vermouth and croquettes. Next comes bohemian, multicultural El Raval, for patatas bravas, tortilla and pan con tomate. At La Boqueria market it's Iberian ham and Manchego cheese, and dessert is churros with chocolate at one of the city's oldest churrerías, in the Gothic Quarter.

In all, more than 11 tastings and 3 drinks per person, with a guide who explains Spanish and Catalan food and shares tips for the rest of your trip.

Who it's for

  • Anyone who wants to taste real Spanish food in a single afternoon.
  • Groups of friends or families: the tour adapts to vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs.

Accessibility

The operator states it is wheelchair accessible; with a stroller, check first as the operator's information is inconsistent.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before. No refund within 24 hours of the start.

Frequently asked questions

What do we eat?
Pintxos with vermouth and croquettes in Poble-sec; bravas, tortilla and pan con tomate in El Raval; Iberian ham and Manchego at La Boqueria; and churros with chocolate in the Gothic Quarter. More than 11 tastings in all.
How many drinks are included?
Three per person, alcoholic or not.
What happens on Sundays?
La Boqueria is closed, so more time is spent at one of the other stops.
Are there options for special diets?
Yes: vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. Let them know when booking.

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