More than many cities in Spain, Barcelona is a melting pot. Influenced over the years by cultures from within Spain and beyond, the dishes that we consider traditional today weren't always part of Barcelona's story. But without them the city wouldn't be the same. On this tour, we'll explore a mix of traditional businesses and the ones that are writing that story today, while we discover the real Barcelona through its food.
- Take an insider tour of a market that's always packed with locals (unlike the Boqueria!)
- Learn—by tasting!—how Barcelona's current traditional dishes came to be.
- See the local side of two essential Barcelona neighborhoods: el Born and Barceloneta.
- Try paella in one of Barcelona's most iconic spots, and learn to spot an authentic paella!
- Explore the bakeries, bodegas and food shops that are the heart of central Barcelona.
Posted By : 658larryb
An amazing food tour focusing on the local cuisine of Barcelona. Our guide Hector was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We tasted olives, cheeses, dried meats, pastries, nougat, a "bomba," and seafood paella. One of the best food tours we've done!
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 11:30:48
Posted By : Joanne_I
We thoroughly enjoyed our food tour! Hector was outstanding, very knowledgeable and organized. We learned about the foods and beverages of Barcelona. The Bomba and vermouth were yummy. Stop searching and just book it!
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 05:04:05
Posted By : dc3rd
Hector was knowledgeable and provided good insight into the nuances of Born. The food was complimemtary to how we worked around the streets. Definitely worth doing if you enjoy food and at the same time being illuminated by new subject matter.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 04:31:05
Posted By : Kim76401
What a great tour with Jordi! He was incredibly knowledgeable about not only the food but also the food history of Spain. He was friendly, pleasant and engaged. We started in a traditional market and then visited several family-owned shops and restaurants. Absolutely the best way to get an overview of a new city.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 03:44:07
Posted By : F1984KEkellim
Ariana was absolutely amazing! Our first time in Spain and she brought Barcelona to life through the food and the history she shared! Completely recommend any tour with her!! Our entire family ages 18-49 enjoyed our experience.
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 11:31:02
Posted By : Roxy1905
Adriana was amazing. Si knowledgeable and fun. She learned all our names and made sure to know our likes and dislikes. 10 out 10. Great experience and the perfect guide!
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 04:25:12
Posted By : Cruiser06267794422
Ariana was an incredible guide! Extremely informative, clearly passionate about food, and was very attentive to everyone in the group. Even after nearly a week, I can clearly recall almost all of the anecdotes she mentioned throughout the trip. The tour itself was well-paced.
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 17:15:53
Posted By : O7599VTrebeccat
Mick, our guide, was very welcoming when we found him stood, as described when booking, with his red Devour Tours bag outside Santa Caterina Market. We met the rest of our group, Mick introduced himself and his background, and off we went round the market to try some local delicacies. The pace was chilled, Mick was very knowledgable and full of helpful hints and tips with regards to dining out in Barcelona.
The weather was rainy- be advised to take an umbrella if the weather isn’t great! However, Mick adapted the tour so we could eat our bakery goodies in the beautiful old Estació de França.
The tour included plenty to eat and portions were enough to try without being overfaced or stingy- don’t eat breakfast before you go! The drinks were delicious, and catered for those who didn’t drink. Mick was very attentive to those on our tour who had dietary requirements too. The tour covered some history, as well as food history and customs.
Overall we had an enjoyable few hours, the tour was great value for money and we would recommend Devour Tours to everyone visiting Barcelona be it for the first time or the tenth! The restaurant recommendations sent out at the end were very helpful and had it not been our last day, we would have tried to visit a few of them- it only means we need to visit Barcelona again!
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 13:26:52
Posted By : Kelli_M
Ariana was wonderful and very informative. We traveled with our kids (ages 6 and 9) and they very much liked tasting all that the market and city had to offer. Definitely a highlight for both the grown-ups and kids alike.
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 12:50:05
Posted By : deborahhY9854VX
Great food and excellent guide. Alex was very informative and friendly. We loved the experiences that she provided. Alex was a wonderful ambassador for Barcelona.
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 09:40:48