Private Barcelona Tour: Tapas Tour in Old Town
Barcelona, Spain
From USD 140.93
Office phone number: +34 677618087
Private Barcelona Tour: Tapas Tour in Old Town
Barcelona, Spain





Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.

Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Join this food envy-inducing Barcelona private tour for three hours of sightseeing and food tasting. Join locals as they indulge in the fine art of eating and drinking, something Spaniards are champions at. By the end of the tour, you'll not only be familiar with some local tapas and drinks but also with some hidden secrets of the Old Town.
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of four travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for four travellers.
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Highlights
- Indulge in traditional Catalan tapas from the famous pa amb tomàquet (bread with tomato) to the nationwide popular patatas bravas accompanied by a glass of wine or a local vermouth
- Immerse yourself in the buzz of street life and listen to stories of the past and everyday life in Barcelona, Catalonia, and Spain
- Treat yourself too inside some of the oldest, historical establishments of the city
- Mingle with the locals in their neighborhood
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
In front of the Arts Centre Santa Mònica
Rambla de Santa Mònica 7, (Metro Line L3, Station “Drassanes”)
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- Starting time: 5.30 PM
- Ending point:
Plaça Catalunya, next to Metro Station “Catalunya” (Metro Lines L1 + L3)
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 5 Food and 4 Drink stops, 4 glasses of wine (or soft drinks for those under the age of 18), 5 local specialties - tapas (in 5 separate venues)
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for the guide.
Meet your English-speaking guide in front of the Centre d’Art Santa Mònica at the bottom of the Ramblas (Metro Station ‘Drassanes’) before setting off on a Barcelona food tour like no other.
We take you away from the touristy spots and into local neighbourhoods, like the once-notorious no-go-area Raval, which nowadays features a unique blend of old medieval buildings, dodgy streets, ambitious new architectural projects with the traditional, multi-ethnic life of the barrio. Just a stone’s throw away, you will enjoy the first tapas experience of the evening in an informal, old bodega from 1903, where we’ll start tasting a filling bomb and a nice glass of red wine.
The next place awaits us as we navigate our way through one of the most beautiful squares of the Gothic Quarter and its adjacent small streets that still retain their old medieval ambience. Our next stop is a bar with a beautiful, secret garden where we’ll taste Spanish ham and pa amb tomàquet (bread with tomato) accompanied by a nice white or red wine (as you do!). From there, our Barcelona tapas tour continues as we cross the old heart of Barcino, the name given by the Romans to the city that they founded more than two thousand years ago, where we will identify four columns from old Troy and the transformations that the Old Town experienced.
Next up is a hidden, charming, typical Bodega from the first third of the twentieth century, where you can have a vermut (vermouth) and indulge in their exotic croquettes. Then, on the way to the next place, we’ll see some of the oldest businesses of Barcelona (one from 1761), the Roman Walls, the Cathedral or even a giant work by Picasso before vanishing again in the labyrinth of narrow streets.
We’ll walk now in an old brewery from 1897 which currently is one of the most beautiful and famous establishments of Barcelona, not to mention the Catalan Art-Nouveau building it is located on. We'll taste an oyster or patatas bravas with a glass of sparkling wine.
It is actually the high relevance that Art-Nouveau has in Barcelona that will draw us into our final spot, a café located in a UNESCO World Heritage building where we’ll experience a sweet end of our tour.
Throughout this Barcelona tour, as you delight in the discovery of new tastes, flavors and dishes, your guide will give you insights into local gastronomic specialties and anecdotes of the city's history and local neighborhood life. Eating tapas is one of the best things to do in Barcelona, no doubt about that, and a great way to connect with the daily lives of the locals. At some point during this tour, you will likely meet some of the local characters in the Old Town and perhaps even get drawn into a conversation or two. You never know what the evening has in store!
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 5 Food and 4 Drink stops, 4 glasses of wine (or soft drinks for those under the age of 18), 5 local specialties - tapas (in 5 separate venues)
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for the guide.
Dress standard: A good pair of comfortable walking shoes is advisable.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.
Child Policy: Children and teens under 14 years of age are not permitted on this tour. Please note that alcoholic beverages may only be consumed by persons aged 18 years and up. Travellers may be required to show ID.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +34 677618087
Email address: barcelona@urbanadventures.com
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