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Gothic Quarter Tapas and Wine Small Group Tour in Barcelona
(328) Reviews
Barcelona
About
This Barcelona Gothic Quarter food tour takes you through the oldest part of the city, where Roman walls meet medieval architecture and traditional tapas share space with modern Spanish cuisine.
You will taste authentic dishes at family owned establishments, from vermouth with Iberian ham to creative interpretations that respect tradition while adding a contemporary touch. Your local guide shares the stories behind each bite, including the cultural influences that shaped regional cooking, why Spanish omelettes inspire strong opinions across the country, and what “hacer el vermut” truly means to locals.
Between stops, you will explore the historic Call (Jewish Quarter), walk past the remain...
Highlights
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experience “hacer el vermut” like a proper local at a traditional vermutería
Local English-speaking guide & ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
Discover traditional and modern tapas like legendary pork cheek, Jamón Ibérico and Galician peppers
Enjoy 9 to 12 food tastings, along with 3 drinks, on this small group tour, up to 8 guests!
End with Catalan desserts and cava in a 14th-century wine cellar
Guided walk through the Gothic Quarter and Jewish Quarter
Gratuities / Tips for the guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Pl. de Ramon Berenguer el Gran, 2
Your guide will be waiting for you directly in front of the statue of Ramon Berenguer riding his horse, and wearing a purple Eating Europe bag!
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
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Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
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Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Hidden on a quiet corner of El Born, this peaceful 12th-century Romanesque square houses the ancient Capella d’en Marcús, a little sanctuary once linked to pilgrims and medieval postal riders.
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Sabor de Barrio
Warm, family-run restaurant where traditional Spanish cooking meets creative flair. Here you'll sample some of the following tastings: eggplant with honey, pork cheek, pork meatballs with cuttlefish, padrón peppers, cannelloni with pork sausage, or burrata cheese , along with a glass of vermouth.
40 minutes
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Bar Pimentel
A charming, unpretentious tapas bar tucked in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, focused on seasonal, locally sourced cuisine. Rooted in tradition yet presented with a modern, creative twist. Sample a selection of dishes such as Jamón Ibérico, bread with tomato, seasonal vegetables, calamari with kimchi sauce, or grilled Iberian pork, served with red wine.
30 minutes
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El Born / La Ribera
While the focus of the tour is very much on the iconic Gothic Quarter, we often pass through a few corners of the other beautiful old parts of the Ciutat Vella (Old City): El Born and La Ribera.
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Placa Sant Jaume
We will pass through some gorgeous streets and plazas, such as Plaça Sant Jaume, the historic and political heart of Barcelona, where the Roman forum once was. Now home to Catalonia’s main institutions, it’s the perfect spot to discover local politics, flags, and the tradition of human towers, called castells.
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Call de Barcelona
Historic Jewish Quarter, a labyrinth of narrow medieval alleys, ancient stone buildings, and hidden courtyards. Once the city’s Jewish heart, today it invites you to explore centuries of history and heritage.
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La Vinateria del Call
Finish with a tasting of a classic Catalan dessert: a fig ice cream, a crema catalana, or a chestnut pie, paired with fine Cava, a Spanish sparkling wine, in a charming wine cellar tucked into Barcelona’s historic Jewish Quarter.
30 minutes
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Plaça de Sant Felip Neri
A hauntingly beautiful square in the Gothic Quarter with Baroque architecture and visible scars from Barcelona’s past, offering a quiet, reflective moment steeped in history.
Gothic Quarter Tapas and Wine Small Group Tour in Barcelona
(328) Reviews
Barcelona
About
This Barcelona Gothic Quarter food tour takes you through the oldest part of the city, where Roman walls meet medieval architecture and traditional tapas share space with modern Spanish cuisine.
You will taste authentic dishes at family owned establishments, from vermouth with Iberian ham to creative interpretations that respect tradition while adding a contemporary touch. Your local guide shares the stories behind each bite, including the cultural influences that shaped regional cooking, why Spanish omelettes inspire strong opinions across the country, and what “hacer el vermut” truly means to locals.
Between stops, you will explore the historic Call (Jewish Quarter), walk past the remain...
Highlights
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experience “hacer el vermut” like a proper local at a traditional vermutería
Local English-speaking guide & ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
Discover traditional and modern tapas like legendary pork cheek, Jamón Ibérico and Galician peppers
Enjoy 9 to 12 food tastings, along with 3 drinks, on this small group tour, up to 8 guests!
End with Catalan desserts and cava in a 14th-century wine cellar
Guided walk through the Gothic Quarter and Jewish Quarter
Gratuities / Tips for the guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Pl. de Ramon Berenguer el Gran, 2
Your guide will be waiting for you directly in front of the statue of Ramon Berenguer riding his horse, and wearing a purple Eating Europe bag!
