Barcelona
Ultimate Barcelona tapas experience
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
(60)
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.
Fully tailored to your preferences
Walking experience may use public transport for long distances
Eco-friendly & local Supports local businesses and low-impact travel
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
6-8 tapas tasting & 2 glasses of wine/beer or non-alcoholic drinks per person
Tailored itinerary based on your preferences
A knowledgeable host who knows the hidden gems
Flexible start times to fit your day
What’s not included
Food and drinks other than the ones included in the experience
Transport fares or attraction entry fees
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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Debra
Sep 2025
Our guide was excellent. They made it an extremely interesting tour and allowed us to learn a lot. We were able to ask all our questions and she made it very fun.
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Barbara
Sep 2025
Federico was very informative of the local Barcelona tapas locations and restaurants and explained a large variety of local foods and specialities. He was also able to include history of the area throughout the tour. A great experience.
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Debra
Sep 2025
Our host allowed us to choose what worked best for us so a very personal experience.
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Nicholas
Sep 2025
Tour guide was excellent and accommodating to our requests - I would recommend though that Viator not allow booking of times during tapas places lunch break because there were fewer locations to visit which was no fault of the tour guide - those time frames should be blocked on Viators site!
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Olga
Aug 2025
What a great day of exploring Barcelona!!
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Tammy K
Jul 2025
Alan was friendly, informative and passionate about sharing Barcelona’s history. He had great communication and relationships with the merchants and restaurants owners; which enhanced our experience and made us feel special.
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