Barcelona Tapas Food Walking Tour with Lunch or Dinner in El Born and Gothic Quarter
by Carpe Diem Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€158Overview
The Barcelona Tapas Food Walking Tour with Lunch or Dinner in El Born and Gothic Quarter lasts about two and a half hours and covers four restaurants in these two neighborhoods. The tour starts at Pl. de Correus, 1, near the main post office in the Gothic Quarter, where guests meet their guide. The first stop is a family-owned tapas bar in the Gothic Quarter, serving traditional dishes such as croquettes, patatas bravas, and pimientos de Padrón paired with local wine. Next, the group visits a family-run bodega near the port, operating since 1945, offering a small menu including crispy boquerones and Catalan butifarra sausage, with drinks served from a porrón and vermouth. If this location is unavailable due to holidays or weather, the operator adjusts the menu or changes the venue accordingly. The walk continues through the Gothic Quarter, passing Roman walls and towers, before crossing into the El Born district. Guests stroll along Carrer de Montcada, passing artisanal shops and galleries, and stop at a Basque-style pintxos bar where they select their own pintxos from the bar. Before the final stop, the group passes the exterior of the Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar. The tour concludes back in the Gothic Quarter with a serving of paella, sparkling cava, and a traditional Catalan dessert. Nine different tapas dishes are tasted throughout the tour, and alcoholic beverages such as local wine, vermouth, and cava are included for guests aged 18 or older. Vegetarian and alcohol-free options are available at every stop. Gluten-free and vegan diets cannot be accommodated. Dietary restrictions should be communicated in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point at Pl. de Correus, 1
Guests meet their local guide at Pl. de Correus, 1, near Barcelona’s main post office in the Gothic Quarter. The tour starts promptly; arriving 10 minutes early is recommended as late arrivals will not be refunded. Look for the yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign.
15 min
Family-Owned Tapas Bar in the Gothic Quarter
This first food stop is a family-run tapas bar in the Gothic Quarter, offering traditional Catalan dishes such as croquettes, patatas bravas, and pimientos de Padrón. These are paired with a glass of local wine. The venue is located in the oldest neighborhood of Barcelona, central to Catalan cuisine.
20 min
Family-Owned Bodega near the Port
Established in 1945, this bodega features a simple menu with just four tapas, including crispy boquerones and Catalan butifarra sausage. Drinks are served from a porrón and a glass of Spanish vermouth is included. This spot reflects the traditional eating habits of sailors. Seasonal holidays, weekends, or weather may require replacing this stop or adding food at other locations.
15 min
Walk Past Roman Walls in the Gothic Quarter
The tour moves through the Gothic Quarter, passing by historic Roman walls and towers on the way to the next food stop.
10 min
Walk through El Born’s Alleyways
After leaving the Gothic Quarter, the group walks through El Born’s narrow streets, surrounded by artisanal shops and art galleries.
10 min
Carrer de Montcada
At a Basque-style pintxos bar on Carrer de Montcada, guests learn about the history of tapas and select their preferred pintxos directly from the bar.
15 min
View of Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
Before the final stop, the group passes by the exterior of the Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, one of Barcelona’s notable landmarks.
5 min
Final Stop with Paella and Dessert in the Gothic Quarter
The tour concludes back in the Gothic Quarter with a serving of paella, a glass of sparkling cava, and a traditional Catalan dessert.
30 min
Meeting point
Our guide will be waiting in front of the pillars and stairs of the "Correos y Telégrafos" building at Pl. d'Antonio López, 1, 08002, holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive 10 minutes early, as the tour departs on time. Late arrivals cannot be refunded.
End point
We will end out food tour in this neighbourhood.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Barcelona Tapas Food Walking Tour with Lunch or Dinner in El Born and Gothic Quarter
by Carpe Diem Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€158Overview
The Barcelona Tapas Food Walking Tour with Lunch or Dinner in El Born and Gothic Quarter lasts about two and a half hours and covers four restaurants in these two neighborhoods. The tour starts at Pl. de Correus, 1, near the main post office in the Gothic Quarter, where guests meet their guide. The first stop is a family-owned tapas bar in the Gothic Quarter, serving traditional dishes such as croquettes, patatas bravas, and pimientos de Padrón paired with local wine. Next, the group visits a family-run bodega near the port, operating since 1945, offering a small menu including crispy boquerones and Catalan butifarra sausage, with drinks served from a porrón and vermouth. If this location is unavailable due to holidays or weather, the operator adjusts the menu or changes the venue accordingly. The walk continues through the Gothic Quarter, passing Roman walls and towers, before crossing into the El Born district. Guests stroll along Carrer de Montcada, passing artisanal shops and galleries, and stop at a Basque-style pintxos bar where they select their own pintxos from the bar. Before the final stop, the group passes the exterior of the Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar. The tour concludes back in the Gothic Quarter with a serving of paella, sparkling cava, and a traditional Catalan dessert. Nine different tapas dishes are tasted throughout the tour, and alcoholic beverages such as local wine, vermouth, and cava are included for guests aged 18 or older. Vegetarian and alcohol-free options are available at every stop. Gluten-free and vegan diets cannot be accommodated. Dietary restrictions should be communicated in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point at Pl. de Correus, 1
Guests meet their local guide at Pl. de Correus, 1, near Barcelona’s main post office in the Gothic Quarter. The tour starts promptly; arriving 10 minutes early is recommended as late arrivals will not be refunded. Look for the yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign.
15 min
Family-Owned Tapas Bar in the Gothic Quarter
This first food stop is a family-run tapas bar in the Gothic Quarter, offering traditional Catalan dishes such as croquettes, patatas bravas, and pimientos de Padrón. These are paired with a glass of local wine. The venue is located in the oldest neighborhood of Barcelona, central to Catalan cuisine.
20 min
Family-Owned Bodega near the Port
Established in 1945, this bodega features a simple menu with just four tapas, including crispy boquerones and Catalan butifarra sausage. Drinks are served from a porrón and a glass of Spanish vermouth is included. This spot reflects the traditional eating habits of sailors. Seasonal holidays, weekends, or weather may require replacing this stop or adding food at other locations.
15 min
Walk Past Roman Walls in the Gothic Quarter
The tour moves through the Gothic Quarter, passing by historic Roman walls and towers on the way to the next food stop.
10 min
Walk through El Born’s Alleyways
After leaving the Gothic Quarter, the group walks through El Born’s narrow streets, surrounded by artisanal shops and art galleries.
10 min
Carrer de Montcada
At a Basque-style pintxos bar on Carrer de Montcada, guests learn about the history of tapas and select their preferred pintxos directly from the bar.
15 min
View of Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
Before the final stop, the group passes by the exterior of the Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, one of Barcelona’s notable landmarks.
5 min
Final Stop with Paella and Dessert in the Gothic Quarter
The tour concludes back in the Gothic Quarter with a serving of paella, a glass of sparkling cava, and a traditional Catalan dessert.
30 min
Meeting point
Our guide will be waiting in front of the pillars and stairs of the "Correos y Telégrafos" building at Pl. d'Antonio López, 1, 08002, holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive 10 minutes early, as the tour departs on time. Late arrivals cannot be refunded.
End point
We will end out food tour in this neighbourhood.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.