Plaça Sant Jaume, Barcelona

Culinary & Nightlife

Begin your culinary experience with a stroll through the streets of Barcelona’s El Born district and Gothic neighborhoods. If you believe that the best way to discover a culture is through its gastronomy, this is the perfect way to spend 3 hours in this popular city. You’ll walk along the streets of historic areas, learn the history and curiosity of these and stop to try typical tapas such as Iberian ham, various cheeses from around Spain, the spicy patatas bravas (potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce), the typical bread with tomato, an awesome octopus and several other foods accompanied by the suitable local wine. You’ll visit 4 different tapas bars, passing by beautiful buildings and along neighborhood streets en route. Take advantage of the small group tour, which will allow you to spend more time close to your guide. The guides will be taking you to the best venues of the area that they’ve carefully selected.

Travel back to medieval Barcelona, and hear stories of the characters that inhabited the atmospheric Barrio Gotico, and their relationship to the city’s history. Meet your guide at Carrer Montsio n.10. Continue to Plaça Nova near the imposing Cathedral of Santa Eulalia. As you wander down the winding streets leading off the square, your guide will tell an enthralling history of the city, revealing some of the hidden sights in secret corners. Learn about the ancient gates of the Roman city of Barcino, and continue through the Jewish Quarter of El Call. You’ll come across picturesque squares, such as Plaça Sant Jaume, site of the City Hall and Presidential Palace. Marvel at the Palau Reial Major in Plaça del Rei, and window shop along pedestrianized Plaça de l’Àngel, now one of Barcelona’s most expensive areas. See the mariner’s church of Santa María del Mar, and end in front of lively Santa Caterina Market. Then, it’s time to taste some authentic pintxos (snacks) in a traditional tapas bar of the El Born neighborhood.

Bon Nadal!, as the locals say in Catalonia. Throughout this tour you will celebrate the festive season in Barcelona. Discover Barcelona during Christmas with a local guide exclusively for you and your group. The Christmas spirit may be universal, but the same can't be said for its traditions. In Catalonia and Barcelona, you will be amazed by the different and unique rituals and customs. Throughout your tour you will visit the Gothic Quarter, discovering the famous fair of Santa Llucia and the nativities that decorate the most beautiful medieval courtyards. You will climb to the roof of the Cathedral of Barcelona where you will finish at the Port Vell Fair. You will also visit the Food Artisans Market and experience some hot chocolate with traditional churros.

Enjoy an exciting and fun-filled expedition through the heart of historic Barcelona. Your kids will be delighted to discover a version of history made just for them, full of valiant kings, princesses and dragons, quirky stories, hidden street art and more. Over the course of 3 hours, let your guide inspire the whole family with their infectious enthusiasm and expressive storytelling, sparking the imagination of all the little brains in your group. Younger members will receive an interactive workbook especially designed by an educational expert. Follow your family-friendly guide into traditional old shops and sample tasty treats like candy and chocolate con churros. Pay a visit to the oldest shop in Barcelona where you’ll have to guess what they sell. Later, have fun with a word search to find the Roman name of the city, marvel at a 3rd-century fortified wall and use your activity book to solve the mystery of the ancient temple. Next, visit the seat of power in Barcelona. Hear the fantastic legend of the city's patron saint and see if you can spot him in the square. Find out where the president works while learning about the flags of the city. Look up to see the gargoyles that haunt the medieval buildings of Barcelona, peering down from churches, houses and town halls. Finally, use your imagination to become kings, queens, princes, and princesses re-enacting the stories that helped shape the city.

Taste some of the tapas dishes that must try when visiting Barcelona on this private tour in the Gothic Quarter. Please your inner foodie with this gastronomy and history tour. Dine on some prime tapas with the help of a local expert. Meet your guide from the comfort of your accommodation, and stroll to the medieval Born area and listen to your guide tell you about the beautiful streets and palaces. Visit the interior of Santa Maria del Mar, the universal gothic church in Barcelona. Stop in El Born, one of Barcelona’s trendiest neighborhoods, and also one of the most historical. Walk down small streets lined with design shops, and charming squares. Bask in this lively area with some of the best tapas restaurants and bars in town. Make your way to the Gothic Quarter, go by Cathedral Square, the Jewish Quarter, Sant Jaume Square, and more. Finally, make one last stop to delight in more tapas and local wines.