Flavours of Barcelona: Private Tapas & Wine Tour
Tapas are a fundamental element of Spanish gastronomy, and Barcelona is no exception. The Catalan capital has produced some of the world’s most innovative chefs, and its many tapas bars offer a tantalising mix of traditional dishes and modern avant-garde offerings. Our private tapas tour is a fantastic way to get a closer look at Barcelona’s culinary scene, sampling a carefully curated selection of dishes and exploring the iconic neighbourhoods of the Gothic Quarter, El Born and Barceloneta along the way.
On your private tapas tour, you will:
- Eat your way through the historic heart of Barcelona in the company of a knowledgeable local guide;
- Visit some of Barcelona’s most authentic tapas spots;
- Learn all about the origins of tapas culture and uncover what makes the Catalan take on tapas so unique and special;
- Indulge in a variety of delicious tastings, including a bomba de Barceloneta, an explosion of flavours named in honour of the bustling beachside neighbourhood;
- Sip tasty tipples beloved by locals like cava and vermouth;
- Try your hand at drinking wine from a porrón, a distinctive drinking vessel found in many traditional restaurants;
- Find out which ingredients and dishes are the cornerstones of Catalan cuisine, and how the Barcelona food scene has been influenced by other regions, such as the Basque Country;
- Make your way through key corners of Old Town: the Gothic Quarter, El Born and Barceloneta;
- Finish on a sweet note with a special Catalan pastry.
Starting in a lively square in the heart of the Ciutat Vella, Barcelona’s atmospheric Old Town, this private tapas tour helps you delve into the historic heart of the city, winding through the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and the seaside neighbourhood of Barceloneta. In the company of a local guide, you’ll not only taste the flavours that define the Catalan capital but also uncover the hidden stories and culinary traditions that give Barcelona its unique character. Every stop is a discovery, blending the city’s history with its thriving food culture.
You will enjoy various food tastings and delectable drinks, encountering both beloved classics and modern innovations. In Barceloneta, you’ll have the chance to bite into a bomba, an irresistible croquette-like explosion of potato and spice, born in this very quarter. You can sip vermouth the way locals do before dinner, and try your hand at drinking crisp white wine from a porrón, a peculiar glass pitcher that actually serves a practical purpose. You can enjoy a glass of Cava, Spain’s sparkling answer to Champagne, and sample a selection of other dishes (often determined by what is in season) that may include Basque-inspired pintxos or a robust fideuà, a hearty noodle-based alternative to stereotypical Spanish paella.
Along the way, you’ll explore what makes Catalan cuisine distinctive: its Mediterranean roots, its seasonal ingredients, and how it is influenced by the geography of the region, nestled between the mountains and the sea. The tour concludes with a sweet Catalan pastry, the perfect finale to a journey through the flavours of the city. By the end of your time together, you’ll have more than a satisfied appetite: you’ll understand how Barcelona eats, celebrates, and comes together around the table, leaving you with memories and tastes you’d never find on your own.
