Tastes and Traditions: Barcelona Food Tour with Market Visit | La Vacanza Travel

Tastes and Traditions: Barcelona Food Tour with Market Visit

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Spain, Catalunya, Barcelona
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Barcelona
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

More than many cities in Spain, Barcelona is a melting pot. Influenced over the years by cultures from within Spain and beyond, the dishes that we consider traditional today weren't always part of Barcelona's story. But without them the city wouldn't be the same. On this tour, we'll explore a mix of traditional businesses and the ones that are writing that story today, while we discover the real Barcelona through its food.

- Take an insider tour of a market that's always packed with locals (unlike the Boqueria!)
- Learn—by tasting!—how Barcelona's current traditional dishes came to be.
- See the local side of two essential Barcelona neighborhoods: el Born and Barceloneta.
- Try paella in one of Barcelona's most iconic spots, and learn to spot an authentic paella!
- Explore the bakeries, bodegas and food shops that are the heart of central Barcelona.

Itinerary
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Stop At: El Born, La Ribera, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona Spain

In between delicous food stops explore the Born neighborhood. One of Barcelona's most iconic, we know it's on your list to visit anyway—best to do it with an expert. Your guide will share our favorite neighborhood haunts and stories with you.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mercat Santa Caterina, Avinguda de Francesc Cambo 16, 08003 Barcelona Spain

Start your morning at the Santa Caterina Market, a local favorite where the stalls have been family-run institutions for decades! You’ll weave in and out of locals doing their shopping as you learn about their daily customs and traditions.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Xarcuteria Carlos, Mercat Galvany, S N, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08001 Barcelona, Spain

While in the market stop to sample a variety of local Spanish cheese.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Antonio Cruz Hernández, Av. de Francesc Cambó, 16, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Then, of course, try some local cured meats—including jamón ibérico!


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bar Joan, Av. de Francesc Cambó, 16, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

We'll head to one of the market's most-loved bars. Open since the 1980s, this is where locals stop for breakfast and lunch while shopping—and that's exactly what we're here to do! You'll enjoy a glass of sparkling cava (the true Catalan way to start the day!) paired with next-level sandwiches featuring treats such as spinach tortilla and spicy Mallorcan sausage.



Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Placeta d'En Marcús, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Pass through one of the Born neighborhood's iconic historic squares.

Stop At: Patisserie Hofmann, C/ dels Flassaders, 44, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

We'll visit one of Barcelona's most loved bakeries to try their surprising speciality -- a delicious filled croissant!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Torrons i dolços La Campana, Carrer de la Princesa, 36, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Our next food stop is one of Barcelona’s oldest specialty shops—one of the last of its kind, in fact! Here you’ll taste a variety of the shop’s star products.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, Placa Santa Maria 1, 08003 Barcelona Spain

As you are exploring the Born neighbourhood stop see this Catalan Gothic church.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: La Barceloneta, Barcelona Spain

Explore Barcelona's famous fisherman's neighbourhood where your guide will highlight some of the neighborhood's most interesting corners.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Plaça del Poeta Boscà, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Pass through one of Barceloneta's local squares.

Stop At: Bodega La Peninsular, C/ del Mar, 29, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

After a morning of exploring (and tasting your way through!) the Born neighborhood, it’s time to head towards the fishermen’s district of Barceloneta! At our first Barceloneta stop, it’s time to practice the art of the Spanish aperitif! We'll visit a local bodega for a glass of vermouth and Barcelona's favorite tapa: the bomba. Considered by locals to be the only tapa ever invented in Barcelona, we'll share its colorful story with you.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Can Ramonet, Carrer de la Maquinista, 17, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

At our last stop, we'll finish strong with a traditional Spanish lunch! You’ll visit a tucked-away restaurant in the fishermen’s district that's been open since the 1950s. Here we'll enjoy some of the best homemade seafood paella in town, paired with fantastic local wine!

Duration: 40 minutes

Inclusions
  • Small group tour (maximum 12 guests)
  • Food tastings (enough for breakfast & lunch)
  • Wine tastings
  • Expert local culinary guide
  • Our Devouring Barcelona guide, packed with all our favorite places to eat and drink in the city
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Entry/Admission - Torrons i dolços La Campana
  • Entry/Admission - Bar Joan
  • Entry/Admission - Patisserie Hofmann
  • Entry/Admission - Can Ramonet
  • Entry/Admission - Bodega La Peninsular
  • Entry/Admission - Xarcuteria Carlos
  • Entry/Admission - Antonio Cruz Hernández

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Available for pescatarians and gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
  • Not recommended for vegans or vegetarians
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Mercat de Santa Caterina, Av. de Francesc Cambó, 16, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain


Return Details

Barceloneta, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Linda_B

19 Mar, 2024

This was my least favorite food tour I have ever done. The guide was okay but lacked the energy and enthusiasm I hoped for. He seemed distracted by his phone most of the tour and didn't seem very interested in the experience. Not worth the money or time.

Leah_M

18 Mar, 2024

This was an AMAZING tour and a perfect way to kick start your trip in Barcelona! From trying the cheeses, to olives, to Cava and pork… So good, and so worth the time! Hector was amazing! Thank you so much! A+++++

W9060PRmarks

16 Mar, 2024

Alex was our excellent tour guide, he was really knowledgeable about the area and it's history. We were in a small group which was perfect for the visit to the bustling market and to some local businesses selling delicious treats, which we'd never have noticed if not for the tour, and bought some gifts to take home. We particularly appreciated Alex's attention to detail in accommodating our dietary needs (one vegetarian, one nut allergy). Highly recommended.

chris_b

10 Mar, 2024

My wife and I enjoy learning about the food where we travel and have found Viatour market tours to be an excellent way to try items we wouldn’t normally try. Our guide Alex was wonderful, providing extensive details about the tour’s topics. Highly recommended .

Y6358KRannn

01 Mar, 2024

This was one of my very favorite food tours ever. Our guide was personable and knowledgeable about the local cuisine and history. We loved comparing different foods side by side to see their unique flavor profiles. We had more then enough for breakfast and lunch. Guaranteed to have great time!

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