Discover traditional tapas and modern fusion dishes at family-run spots where recipes have been perfected over generations or reimagined with contemporary flair
Taste Toni’s legendary pork cheek, guests never guess what it is, and the tenderness always makes them believers in slow-cooked perfection 🤌
Sample Jamón Ibérico that’s actually Iberian (the difference is enormous, and we’ll explain why in ways that make you sound impressive at dinner parties)
Experience “hacer el vermut” like a proper local at a traditional vermutería, where vermouth and tapas have been the Sunday ritual since your great-grandparents weren’t born yet 🥃
Learn why Barcelona’s food varies so dramatically by region, from Galician peppers to Andalusian eggplant with honey
End with Catalan desserts and cava in a 14th-century wine cellar, because some walls have stories worth a thousand Instagram posts.
Tour Description
This Barcelona Gothic Quarter food tour takes you through the oldest part of the city, where Roman walls meet medieval architecture and traditional tapas share space with modern Spanish cuisine.
You will taste authentic dishes at family owned establishments, from vermut with Iberian ham to creative interpretations that respect tradition while adding a contemporary touch. Your local guide shares the stories behind each bite, including the cultural influences that shaped regional cooking, why Spanish omelettes inspire strong opinions across the country, and what “hacer el vermut” truly means to locals.
Between stops, you will explore the historic Call (Jewish Quarter), walk past the remains of the Roman forum in Plaça Sant Jaume, and experience the vibrant streets that have kept this neighborhood at the heart of Barcelona for centuries.
Dietary Information
Vegetarian, gluten-free, or kosher options available but more limited; vegan options severely limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Why Eat with Us?
Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable, and English-fluent Barcelona locals.
Barcelona’s Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
Cultural Immersion: See Barcelona through the eyes of a local.
Established Expertise: Europe’s best food tours, top-rated since 2011.
"We had a fantastic time with Lorea and Marc on the Gothic Quarter Tapas tour! Great to hear about the history of the Gothic Quarter and the history of the tapas. The 3 hours went by in a flash! The restaurants we visited were great and we even went back a few days later to one of them and had a great evening of tapas, drinks and conversation with other guests! Highly recommend booking with this company and doing the tour on the front end of your time in Barcelona. It gives you a good feel for the neighborhood and a good idea on what to order and we thought it a great value for 3 different restaurants, professional guided tour and local history, plus they keep the tour size to around 6 or 7 so it is intimate. Try everything! We will definitely go back and do other tours with this company when we return to Barcelona!
" — Ron S | Tripadvisor
Please note that tastings may vary slightly by day or season, but every tour features a delicious mix of authentic local flavors from Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
Meeting Point
Pl. de Ramon Berenguer el Gran, 19, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona
Your guide will be waiting for you, wearing our purple Eating Europe bag
What people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
A great way to find delicious Barcelona food to eat and revisit. Sky was very passionate about the food and history of Barcelona. With her guidance, we experienced Spanish tortilla with eggplant, pan de tomato, tapas, paella, potato beef croquettes and various Italian drinks. Eating Europe does a great job finding positive and personable guides with a love of the local cuisine. EE also keeps the group relatively small 10-12 people.
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MsMom22
10/05/2025
We had a fantastic tour with Petra. She was joined by Lizzy who was doing research for future food tours. All the stops were great along with drinks and food. Petra historical knowledge was great. We learned a lot about Barcelona and Spain. This was our 5th Eating Europe tour. Plan to do more as we visit new location.
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Mark Graham
10/03/2025
Fun tour! Great tour! Sky was phenomenal. The food, tour and drinks were good. You’ll stop to a few historical spots throughout the tour as well!
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SV
10/03/2025
Eating Europe Barcelona tour with Sky - we had the best food tour experience tour with Sky! She was a fantastic tour guide and the tour experience was so good. All the food was delicious and very generous portions! So full!!! Also loved the host Catalonian history Sky shared with us throughout the tour - we learnt so many new things! All the tour stops were so authentic and super cute! Would definitely recommend and will be booking another Eating Europe tour for sure!
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Melanie Brown
10/02/2025
Sky was wonderful! Great energy, lots of knowledge, fun and friendly! I would definitely recommend her for any tour!
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Sharon Stephens
10/02/2025
Sky was incredible. She was so knowledgeable about the history of the city and how food evolved along the way. We had an amazing evening with her and would recommend her tour to anyone!
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Alonna Wright
10/02/2025
Definitely recommend!!! Sky has a fabulous personality and is so informative!!! I’m glad we booked this. The food and drinks….. so good!!! I highly recommend this tour!
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J L B
10/02/2025
First time ever doing something like this, and what a joy to have Lindsey @EatingEurope take us on a tasty tour of Barcelona! Great food, wonderful local libations, and an infectious sense of camaraderie! Planted history lessons from Lindsey!
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Ken Fong
10/01/2025
Fantastic food tour of Barcelona! Booked this tour with another couple on our first day in Barcelona. Perfect way to get to know the city and an wealth of historical information, which was fascinating. Our guide Sky planned the perfect tour with local restaurants and perfectly ordered to enjoy without being overwhelmed by food. She was great fun and I highly recommend if your looking for a great walking food tour of the city.
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Peter H
10/01/2025
We had such an incredible experience on our food tour in Barcelona! Everything was thoughtfully put together. Lindsay was knowledgeable about Catalan food and culture, as well as warm, engaging, and genuinely passionate about sharing the city with us.
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Jennie Thorne
9/30/2025
I was celebrating my birthday with my daughter the day of our tour. This was one of my favorite tours in Barcelona! Learning about local neighborhoods, their history and fun facts while enjoying delicious food and drinks of the area is a great concept. Lindsay was one of the best guides we’ve had on our trip too! Great sense of humor, and so knowledgeable even providing us with tips on restaurants and shopping. The small group was great as well. We even joined the other couple for dinner during our stay. So glad we selected this tour. Lindsay even had a candle placed in the paella and had the group sing happy birthday! I was so touched!
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Karyn Van De Mark
9/27/2025
Our Eating Europe guide, Sky, was wonderful! Our guide's, Sky, historical knowledge of the city of Barcelona really made the tour informative, and the choice of dishes the group tasted was delicious.
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Yolanda C
9/26/2025
Why Eat with Us?
#1 food and drink experience in Europe - 14 years. 500,000 Clients. 25,000 Five-Star Reviews!
Every tour is meticulously curated to showcase the very best of Barcelona's food scene.
Exclusive access to the most legit local spots, from the famous hole in the wall to the trendy new restaurants.
Premium tours with expert guides, outstanding food, and drinks always included
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Looking for a private food tour? Whether you’re visiting with a group or a local craving a unique day out, we’ve got you covered!
For more details or specific requests, reach out to [email protected] or call +1 917-909-6432.
Meet Your Local Barcelona Tour Guides
Our team of Barcelona Food Tour Guides includes local experts who speak several different languages.
Lindsay
Left my cold Canadian roots for Sunny Spain back in 2015 and lived happily ever after
My favourite Catalan dish has to be Calçots with Romesco sauce! Messy and fun, these seasonal spring onions are BBQed with friends and often eaten outside while sharing a Porron of wine!
If you find yourself in Barcelona on a weekend afternoon, the lush squares of the Gracia neighbourhood are the perfect spot to mingle with locals and expats on the terrace of a Vermuteria.
Sky
In 2018, I left the vibrant life of Colombia for the culture and energy of Spain, came for an MBA, stayed for the vida Catalana!
My favorite Catalan treat? Definitely bunyols, sweet anise-scented dough balls, best enjoyed with strong coffee, loud laughter, and good friends.
Grab your crew and hit Carrer de Blai at golden hour, where every bar overflows with colourful pinchos and the clink of cañas or wine seals the perfect evening.
Lorea
Born in Madrid with a Basque family, surname and blood, lived in Barcelona for more than 20 years, can you believe that?
My favourite dish: txipirones en su tinta (squid in ink sauce).
Don't try to see everything when you are on vacation! Embrace "slow life".
Noah
Orginally from the USA, I’ve lived in Barcelona for more than 14 years.
Unmissable dish: slow cooked beef cheeks.
Don't keep your nose in your phone, be in the moment when you’re on vacation!
Esther
I was born in the beautiful and flamenca city of Granada and have lived in beautiful Barcelona for 7 years.
My favorite Catalan dish is the delicious fricandó, a beef and mushroom stew made with a good wine and cognac.
Don't forget to take a stroll through beautiful Barceloneta and lose yourself in some of its most traditional bars.
A tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure.
Private Tours
A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Gift Cards, Travel Vouchers & Flexi-Pass™
Gift cards, travel vouchers and Flexi-Pass™ are non-refundable.
LATE ARRIVALS AND NO SHOWS
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
CANCELLATION DUE TO PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES OR ILLNESS
Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!
DISCOUNT CODES
Discount codes are valid for new bookings only. They are not eligible for pre-existing bookings and can not be applied retrospectively.
AMENDMENT POLICY
We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
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