Less small talk, more small plates.
Highlights
Walk three of Barcelona’s most iconic neighbourhoods — the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and seaside Barceloneta — exclusively with your group and a private guide.
Taste classic eggplant tapas, the legendary Bomba de Barceloneta, and Fideuà (Catalonia’s noodle take on paella).
Drink like a local: pour white wine from a porrón, sip a vermut cocktail, and toast with cava.
Eat at restaurants that go back three generations, where the recipes haven’t changed and the welcome is unchanged either.
Walk past Picasso’s home and through medieval El Born, learning how Roman, Visigoth, Moorish, and Latin influences shaped modern Catalan cuisine.
Try Basque-style pintxos, jamón-stuffed mushrooms, and Catalan tomato bread — proper, generous portions designed to fill you up.
Finish with a special Catalan pastry — the perfect sweet note to end on.
Built for families, couples and celebrations, corporate teams, and groups of friends — Barcelona’s most accessible and broadly-loved private food tour.
Tour Description
Looking for a private Barcelona food tour that covers the city’s greatest hits at a relaxed, family-friendly pace? Our Private Side Streets Tapas & Wine Tour walks the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Barceloneta across 5 stops, designed exclusively for your group, and packs in everything you came to Barcelona to taste.
Barcelona’s food scene is as rich as its history, and this tour brings both to life. Your private guide takes you through the medieval alleys of the Gothic Quarter and El Born to the seaside charm of Barceloneta, explaining how Roman, Visigoth, Moorish, and Latin influences shaped vibrant Catalan cuisine. From Basque-style pintxos to the indulgent Bomba de Barceloneta and a Fideuà to share, you’ll sip vermut, cava, and white wine from a traditional porrón as you wander past medieval churches, historic waterfronts, and even Picasso’s home. If you love great food, history, and a drink (or three), this tour was made for you.
Who this private food tour is for
- Families with kids 4 and up — the most family-friendly Barcelona tour we run, with the broadest menu and a generous pace
- Couples and celebrations — anniversaries, milestone birthdays, romantic Barcelona weekends, proposals
- Corporate groups and team building — executive offsites, conference programs, MWC and Smart City Expo client hosting
- Groups of friends — private celebrations, hen and stag weekends, foodie reunions
- First-time visitors who want to cover Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Barceloneta in one tour
- Cruise passengers and short-stay visitors — the most efficient introduction to Barcelona’s classic flavours
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-friendly tour. Vegan, gluten-free, and kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions when booking and we’ll do our best to accommodate. 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, English-fluent Barcelona locals who know every Gothic Quarter taverna, El Born wine bar, and Barceloneta seafood spot
- Barcelona’s Hidden Gems — Exclusive access to three-generation family restaurants, a Basque pintxos bar, and the best Bomba de Barceloneta in town
- Culinary Diversity — Eggplant tortilla, jamón-stuffed mushrooms, pintxos, the iconic Bomba, Fideuà, and a Catalan pastry — Barcelona’s greatest hits in 5 stops
- Cultural Immersion — Roman walls, medieval El Born, Picasso’s home, and seaside Barceloneta, all told as you walk
- Established Expertise — Europe’s best food tours, top-rated since 2011; 500,000 clients; 25,000 five-star reviews
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(ages 4+) From €180 per guest
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EATING EUROPE INC. CANCELLATION POLICY
Small Group Tours
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
From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company’s discretion.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, you can contact us using the information below:
E-mail: [email protected]
Tour Highlights Include
The Flavors You'll Taste
- Eggplant tortilla or fried eggplant in balsamic honey
- Catalan tomato bread (pa amb tomàquet) or jamón-stuffed mushrooms
- Pintxos (Basque tapas)
- Bomba de Barceloneta (fried potato and pork with bravas sauce)
- Fideuà (Catalan-style noodle paella)
- Special Catalan pastry
- White wine served from a traditional porrón
- Vermut cocktail
- Cava (Spanish sparkling wine)
- Water
Offerings may vary by day or season, but you’re sure to enjoy a delightful array of authentic Catalan and Spanish flavours.
Meeting Point
Plaça de la Mercè
Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Your guide will be waiting for you, wearing our purple Eating Europe bag
What’s included in your private booking
- Private Barcelona side streets tapas and wine tour led exclusively for your group
- All food and drink across 5 stops in the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Barceloneta
- Bomba de Barceloneta and Fideuà tastings
- White wine porrón experience, vermut cocktail, and cava
- A dedicated English-speaking local guide (other languages on request)
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Flexible date with daily 12:30 pm or 5:00 pm departures
- 7-day cancellation policy for private tours
- Company invoicing, advance payment, and dedicated event coordination for corporate bookings
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A donated meal via World Central Kitchen with every booking
What Makes the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Barceloneta Special
The Gothic Quarter is Barcelona’s ancient soul — a labyrinth of Roman walls, medieval lanes, and hidden plazas. Between the cathedral and the old Jewish quarter, tiny tapas bars serve pa amb tomàquet, jamón, and cold cañas in candlelit rooms unchanged by time. Eating here means getting happily lost and ducking into whatever doorway smells best.
El Born sits just east with a sharper, more creative edge. Its medieval mansions now house natural wine bars, modern Catalan restaurants, and artisan vermouth spots, while the Mercat de Santa Caterina adds colour with stalls of local produce, cured meats, and fresh seafood. Tradition meets Barcelona’s contemporary appetite — stylish but never pretentious.
Barceloneta belongs to the sea. This old fishermen’s quarter of narrow streets and low balconied buildings hugs the Mediterranean, and the food follows the water — chiringuitos grilling sardines on the sand, no-frills restaurants serving fideuà and arroz negro, and market stalls overflowing with the morning catch. Salt air, cold beer, and the freshest seafood in the city — Barceloneta is Barcelona at its most relaxed and generous.
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Private tours
A private Barcelona side streets tour means just you, your group, and your guide — no strangers, no fixed pace, no compromises. Available for 2 to 12 guests (the largest cap among our Barcelona tours; even bigger groups accommodated on request) with a flexible lunchtime or afternoon start time you choose.
How our private tours work
Pick your date and start time. We’ll confirm your private guide, route the tour around your group’s interests, and handle every reservation, pour, and pairing in advance. Pricing is all-inclusive — no hidden fees, no upsells. Your schedule, your pace, your people.
Corporate Barcelona food tours and team experiences
A private side streets tour is one of Barcelona’s most flexible corporate hospitality experiences — it works for larger groups (up to 12), runs at lunch or late afternoon, and covers the city’s three most iconic barrios in a single tour. Perfect for executive offsites, conference programs (MWC, Smart City Expo, ISE, Hispack), client entertainment, and team building. We offer company invoicing, advance payment, purchase orders, and dedicated event coordination.
Popular corporate use cases:
- MWC, Smart City Expo, ISE, and Hispack client programs
- Executive retreats and leadership offsites
- Conference and summit lunch or end-of-day experiences
- Client entertainment and partner hosting
- Sales incentive trips and reward experiences
- Team building, milestone celebrations, and team welcomes
- Cruise group programs and shore excursions
Languages available
English by default; Spanish and Catalan native. Italian, French, Portuguese, and German on request. Other languages may be available — please ask when booking.
Get in touch
For private bookings, custom corporate proposals, or specific requests, contact [email protected] or call +1 917-909-6432. Private tours can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure.
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
Dining with Purpose
We proudly support World Central Kitchen. Every tour you book helps provide meals to communities in crisis.
Looking for a Unique Corporate Experience?
Treat your team or clients to a private food tour tailored to your needs. Flexible group sizes, seamless organization, and unforgettable moments in Europe’s top cities.
Meet Your Local Barcelona Tour Guides
Our Barcelona food tours are led by people who live this city through its markets, its barris, and its endless appetite. Vermouth lovers, mercat regulars, pintxos devotees, and storytellers who know which family-run bodega has been pouring cava since their grandparents' day. They take you past the Ramblas and into the neighborhoods where barcelonins actually eat — because the real Barcelona has always been found one street behind the obvious.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Tour Information
Is a private side streets food tour in Barcelona worth it?
Absolutely. This tour covers Barcelona’s three most iconic neighbourhoods — the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Barceloneta — in one go, with the iconic Bomba, Fideuà, and porrón experience. A private booking means a flexible pace and a guide focused entirely on your group. It’s the most efficient way to experience the Barcelona you came for.
What’s included in the price of the private side streets tour?
All food and drink across 5 stops, the porrón experience, vermut cocktail, cava, your dedicated private guide, and a donated meal via World Central Kitchen. No hidden charges, no upsells.
How long is the tour?
This private food tour runs 3.5 hours, with daily 12:30 pm or 5:00 pm departures. Custom timings available for corporate groups on request.
What neighborhoods does the tour cover?
Three: the Gothic Quarter (Roman walls, medieval lanes, and tiny tapas bars), El Born (medieval mansions now housing wine bars and modern Catalan restaurants), and Barceloneta (the old fishermen’s quarter on the Mediterranean).
What is the private group size?
Private bookings are available for 2 to 12 guests — the largest cap among our Barcelona tours. For even larger groups, we can arrange a custom experience — get in touch.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend at least 2 weeks ahead. Corporate groups should book 4+ weeks in advance — and around MWC, Smart City Expo, and major conferences, much earlier.
Can I customize the private tour?
Yes. Stops, pacing, dietary focus, wine selection, and start time can be adjusted. We can also build extended itineraries with our private tour team.
What’s the minimum age?
This tour is suitable from age 4 and up. It’s our most family-friendly Barcelona tour — kids love the Bomba and the porrón. Wine, vermut, and cava are for ages 18+; non-alcoholic alternatives provided for younger guests.
Food and Drink
What kind of food will we taste?
A full meal’s worth of Catalan and Spanish classics — eggplant tortilla, Catalan tomato bread, pintxos, the iconic Bomba de Barceloneta, Fideuà, and a Catalan pastry to finish.
Are drinks included?
Yes. White wine from a porrón, vermut cocktail, cava, and water — all included in the price.
Do the tours accommodate vegetarian or gluten-free diets?
Vegetarian-friendly. Vegan, gluten-free, and kosher options may be limited given the seafood, pork, and pintxos-led menu. Share dietary restrictions when booking; on a private booking we have more flexibility to plan around dietary needs.
Are portions enough for a meal?
Yes — you’ll eat at least the equivalent of a full meal across the 5 stops. The Fideuà and Bomba alone could pass for dinner.
Booking and Payment
How do I book a private side streets tour?
Book directly via the Book Private Tour button above, or contact [email protected] / +1 917-909-6432 to discuss custom requirements.
What forms of payment are accepted?
Major debit and credit cards, iDEAL, and Bancontact. Corporate invoicing, advance payment, and purchase orders available on request.
What is the cancellation policy for private tours?
Private tours can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure.
Do you offer corporate invoicing?
Yes. We handle company invoicing, advance payment, purchase orders, and dedicated event coordination for corporate bookings — including MWC, Smart City Expo, ISE, and other major Barcelona conferences.
Tour Experience & Expectations
Will the guide speak my language?
All guides are fluent in English; native Spanish and Catalan. Italian, French, Portuguese, and German are available on request — let us know when booking.
Will we visit the same places as other tours?
No. The majority of side streets stops are family-run venues that work exclusively with us, and on a private booking the route is built entirely around your group.
Is the tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
The Gothic Quarter and El Born have narrow medieval streets and uneven cobblestones; Barceloneta is mostly flat. Some venues are at ground level, some have step access. Please contact us before booking and we’ll plan a route that works.
Do you offer other private food tours in Barcelona?
Yes. We also run private tours in Poble Sec and Sant Antoni, plus a Gothic Quarter VIP tapas and wine tour at the premium tier. Get in touch and we’ll help you find the right fit.
City Tips
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Where to Find Churros in Barcelona
A Culinary Guide to Food in Barcelona
EATING EUROPE INC. CANCELLATION POLICY
Small Group Tours
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
From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company’s discretion.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, you can contact us using the information below:
E-mail: [email protected]
