STREET FOOD · BARCELONA STREET FOOD TOURS
Every trip has one evening spare. These 15 street food tours are worth spending it on, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend 150 minutes eating through four local tapas spots in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born. Your English-speaking guide, such as Petra, Mariah, Thami, or Craig, pairs nine dishes with wine, cava, and vermouth while explaining Catalan food and culture. Vegetarian and alcohol-free choices are available.
“Thami was a great guide, very knowledgeable about Barcelona and the food scene!”
Spend 2.5 hours eating your way through Barcelona with a local guide such as Sara, Darren, Craig, or Petra. Visit four tapas venues, taste croquettes, pintxos, paella, and patatas bravas, and pair them with wine, cava, and vermouth. Vegetarian and alcohol-free options are available.
“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!”
Spend 2.5 hours walking from El Born through the Gothic Quarter, stopping at four tapas bars for nine dishes and four drinks. Guides such as Sonia, Mariah, Thami, Sara, Craig, and Darren bring local food, Roman-era stories, and practical Barcelona tips to the route.
“Our host Mariah was excellent, very knowledgeable and lots of fun. Would highly recommend this tour”
Visit Casa Vicens in Barcelona, Antoni Gaudi’s first major house, then enjoy a seasonal Hofmann aperitif in the garden. The experience lasts about 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, is offered in English, and includes admission. The exact sweet may be ice cream rather than churros.
“They had ice cream instead of churros and the staff seemed disinterested and the young lady in the shop was rude. Casa Vicems was amazing tho’”
Walk from Casa Vicens to La Pedrera through Gracia and Eixample, stopping for 12 or more Catalan food tastes, pastries, tapas, vermouth, cava, wine, or beer. Guides such as Danny, Victoria, Raquel, and Norah add local stories, though vegetarian and vegan choices are limited.
“We loved this tour! It was the highlight of our trip. It was fun and interesting. We learned so much about the Catalonia culture, Danny was an amazing tour guide. As a chef, he had a special way of describing the food we were tasting. We went to 12 places and drank and ate! Danny even recommended places to have dinner the following night.”
Spend three hours tasting Catalan and Spanish specialties with a local English-speaking guide such as Ophélie or Pierre. Expect four or five stops in Sant Antoni, with food included, drinks extra, and a relaxed group of no more than 10 people.
“We had an amazing time with Ophelie. The tour was very well organised, the information Ophelie shared with us was very interesting. I am really happy about the fact that the places we visited are not touristic places, but authentic ones. The food was also great and at the end we even had dessert. 😋”
Follow an English-speaking guide through La Rambla, La Boqueria, and the Gothic quarter, tasting jamón, patatas bravas, cheese, pastries, paella, and crema Catalana. Guides such as Vincent, Francisco, Bea, and Pep bring food advice and city stories, but expect walking and no vegan or gluten-free options.
“Vincent was really nice and knowledgeable, we discover new places and very interesting storys 😊”
Walk Barcelona’s old city with a private guide such as Patricia, Jennifer, Simon, or Valentina. Kids solve clues, win small prizes, visit markets and parks, and finish with churros and hot chocolate. Adults get Iberian ham and cheese, with flexibility to adjust the pace and stops.
“My family and I had a wonderful time. Our tour guide Nico was awesome. He was very insightful and kept my children engaged. My children reallly enjoyed the churros and chocolate. Nico, thank you for the wonderful tour.”
Spend three private hours walking Barcelona with a family-focused guide such as Patricia, Simon, or Jennifer. Follow playful clues through La Rambla, the Gothic Quarter, Born, La Boqueria, and Ciutadella Park, with Iberian ham, churros, and hot chocolate along the way.
“This was our favourite tour we have done. Jenifer was absolutely amazing with our 8 and 10 year old girls. She made the experience exciting for them as well as for us as parents and their grandparents as well. I would highly recommend to all. We were on a cruise and got off and booked this tour. Plenty of time to explore after the tour as well. I feel like Jenifer gave us great advice and showed us the real Barcelona. Thanks again Jenifer 🇳🇿”
Start near Plaça de Catalunya and follow an English-speaking guide through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Raval, and Sant Pere. You’ll see Roman walls, modernist landmarks, old squares, and a food market before stopping for churros, an aperitif, vermouth, and a tapas lunch. Montserrat is available as an upgrade.
“What a perfect way to spend a day in Barcelona. Anayas was the best gude for the day. She was so knowledgeable and has the perfect personality for this job. She share history and fun facts about the city, it's people, and the culture in a super approachable way. The tapas Read more”
At Los churros de San Martín, Don Benito guides you through six freshly made churros: plain, sugared, cinnamon, vanilla, and anise. Taste each one before dipping it into hot chocolate. The $10 experience is family-friendly, English-language, wheelchair accessible, and valid for 120 days.
“C’était une excellente expérience ! Le guide a été aux petits soins du début à la fin, rendant la prestation vraiment agréable. J’ai particulièrement apprécié ses explications passionnantes sur la création des différentes saveurs de churros, qui ont donné encore plus de goût à la dégustation.”
Spend 2.5 hours in a Barcelona food market with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Taste Catalan ham, cheeses, cured meats, olives, baked goods, wine, vermouth, and artisanal Mediterranean esqueixada while meeting independent vendors. Groups are limited to eight people.
“Our host was amazing she had great knowledge about the food and the area. Really enjoyed our time and would highly recommend it.”
Spend three hours with a private local host tasting 6 to 8 tapas and two drinks in Barceloneta, El Born, and the Gothic Quarter. Hosts such as Alan, Pau, Jonathan, and Alfredo tailor the route to your food interests, pace, and mobility needs, with hotel pickup possible in central Barcelona.
“Fantastic! Pau was so knowledgeable about history, culture, food, sport, all things Barcelona! He catered the trip to our family , ensuring our son got to enjoy things as well - delicious chocolate desserts. Well worth the money spent!”
Meet your English-speaking guide near La Boqueria for a 2.5-hour walk through Barcelona’s food and old-city quarters. Taste fried fish, jamón, bakery treats, pintxos, and cheesecake while learning about Catalan culture. Vegetarian options are possible with advance notice, but vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free diets cannot be accommodated.
“Vincens was a wonderful guide. He listened to our likes and dislikes and asked about our previous experiences in Barcelona. I would highly recommend him!”
You’ll spend 2.5 hours tasting nine tapas dishes across four local venues in the Gothic Quarter and El Born. Expect croquettes, pintxos, patatas bravas, vermouth, seafood paella, cava, and dessert, with guides such as Lindsey, Sky, Mariah, and Jamie adding food and neighborhood context.
“TAMARA WAS FANTASTIC, only go with her cause she is the best. I can’t think of anything else to write”
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