Barcelona
Ultimate Barcelona tapas experience
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
(49)
Ultimate Barcelona tapas experience
Pimientos de Padron, ice-cold cañas and chorizo topped montaditos in a standing bar.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Get insider tips from your host to shape the rest of your time in Barcelona
- Discover El Poble Sec, the neighborhood famed for its vibrant tapa culture
- Sample 6–8 tapas and pintxos at bars known for authentic local specialties
- Sip local favorites like vermouth, Catalan wine, or a cold Spanish beer
- Visit only authentic bars—from lively stand-ups to cozy street-side tables
- Leave with your host’s personal list of must-try tapa spots for later
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
6-8 tapas tasting & 2 glasses of wine/beer or non-alcoholic drinks per person
3-hour private and personalized experience
Start when you like - later the better for real local vibes!
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
What’s not included
Food and drink in addition to what’s included
Transport costs
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Guidebooks are a bore; they can’t clink a glass of vermouth with you and they’re no fun to share a plate of pimientos de padron (seared peppers) with. But that’s exactly what your host will do as you flit between tapa and pintxos bars. Sip vermouth or cañas (the local measure of beer), and sample the favorite local dishes - like la bomba, croquettas of mashed potato stuffed with ground pork, and esqueixada, a zesty feast of raw salted cod, romesco sauce, tomatoes and black olives. They’ll take you only to authentic tapa bars where you’ll be rubbing shoulders with the locals and you might not be sure what some of the things on the menu are - although there probably won’t be a menu, so you’ll be ever happier your host is with you.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Terri
May 2025
Exceptional guide, wonderful experience. Alfredo Sanchez was everything a guide should strive for interesting, humorous, experienced and kind. Our foodie tour was never dull, a culinary delight & the best of times. He made the Gothic quarter of Barcelona memorable. Would highly recommend Alf for any age group, outing or size.
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Terri
May 2025
Our experience was made special because of our guide Alfredo Sanchez. He was gracious, personable and experienced. A well guided tour with explanations of culture, history and food was excellent. Our topas restaurants selection and assisted food selections were high quality and authentic. We would highly recommend a tour with Alf. We had a great time.
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Paula
May 2025
Lots of walking. Very personalized to our tastes and walking speed. Great overview of Barcelona on our first visit to the city. Great introduction to local food customs. Our guide Pau did his best to explain his love and admiration for his home of Catalonia
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Elisabeth
Apr 2025
Wonderful tour and excellent food! Great discussion about culture and history. The food was excellent.
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Patricia
Apr 2025
Alfredo was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We very highly recommend him!
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Barbara
Feb 2025
Anna was flexible and full of information!
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