Eat your way through Barcelona: taste artichokes with jamón crumble, the legendary Bomba de Barceloneta, and Fideuà, Catalonia’s take on paella 🥘
Sip like a local: pour white wine from a porrón, enjoy a vermut cocktail, and toast with a glass of cava 🥂
Walk through Barcelona’s most iconic neighborhoods: from the medieval alleys of El Born to the seaside charm of Barceloneta.
See and meet local legends, like the bar with a resident seabird named Titi 🪿, and dine in restaurants that go back three generations.
Indulge in a special Catalan pastry, the perfect sweet note to finish on.
End the tour full, tipsy, and feeling like a true Barcelonés. Great food, great drinks, and great company always do the trick.
Tour Description
Barcelona’s food scene is as rich as its history, and this tour brings both to life. Explore the city’s historic Gothic Quarter, El Born, and the seaside beauty of Barceloneta while learning how Roman, Visigoth, Moorish, and Latin influences have shaped the vibrant Catalan cuisine we know today.
From crispy artichokes with jamón crumble to the indulgent Bomba de Barceloneta, this experience is all about discovering the soul of Barcelona through its flavors. Sip on vermut, cava, and white wine as you wander past medieval churches, ancient markets, historic waterfronts and even Picasso’s home.
If you love great food, history and a drink (or three), this tour was made for you.
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-friendly tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be 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.
"I was super luck to get to go on the trial of this tour. It had everything: classics I’d been recommended (pixtos & paella), new dishes I’d never heard of (ensimada was I think how it was spelled), a bit of Picasso and FC Barcelona, and plenty of drinks! Thank you Lindsay for an incredible tour and for showing us your city ❤️
" — Andrea K | Tripadvisor
Bomba de Barceloneta (fried potato & pork with bravas sauce)
Fideua (Catalan-style noodle paella)
Catalan pastry
White wine porrón
Vermut cocktail
Cava (Spanish sparkling wine)
Water
Please note that the items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
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 people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
Worth Your Money and Your Time! Our Eating Europe tour was phenomenal! We learned so much from Yvonne and ate delicious food. If you are looking for a tour where you learn about culture, history, and food, this is the tour for you!! I can’t wait for my next Eating Europe tour! Thank you Yvonne!! We loved our time with you!!
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Michelle P.
4/07/2025
A gem of an experience not to be missed! We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our private guided tapas tour. The destinations were beautifully curated with unique bites combined with varied wines, beer and vermouth. This is a little gem of an experience not to be missed!
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Janine H
3/09/2025
Great experience! Wonderful food tour with Isaac! Delicious food and wonderful information about food culture in Spain. We would recommend!!!
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Jane M
3/08/2025
Will do again! Carolyn was our food tour guide for Eaiting Europe Madrid. She was excellent and very knowledgeable. All the food stops were delicious!
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Max
3/02/2025
Fantastic tour - perfect food, wine, and guide! This tour takes you to the best local spots that you wouldn’t know about! Fabulous food and great history mixed in! Carolyn is fantastic, she is extremely knowledgeable about Madrid. Highly recommend!
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Melanie H
2/28/2025
Incredible Isaac Isaac was such a fantastic Food Tour guide. We got off the beaten path and explored some of the best restaurants in Madrid. The food and wine was so good. We had so much fun we plan on bringing our friends and family back to Madrid to experience more of the culinary delights we experienced.
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Leonard T
2/26/2025
Isaac was an outstanding tour guide Isaac was our tour guide and he was outstanding! Isaac was very knowledgeable about the cuisine and culture of Madrid and Spain. The restaurants we visited were wonderful and the staff were personable. The Eating Europe crew accommodated our vegetarian diet. We will recommend this tour (and Isaac) to other friends visiting Madrid.
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Denise T
2/26/2025
The only wine and tapas tour you should take!! Carolyn was phenomenal!! This tour was so fun and informative! We tried so many dishes that I wouldn’t have found or thought of! Carolyn knew so much and answered all our questions about Madrid and Spain! It was like having tapas with a good friend! I would absolutely do this tour again!! Such amazing food and conversation! Thank you Carolyn!!
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Rachel M
2/20/2025
Greatest Food Tour I’ve Ever Been On! Carolyn was absolutely incredible! She took us on a fantastic food tour in Madrid that went through some classics as well as more interesting foods of Spain we would not have tried. The tour was amazing with her also teaching us more about the city of Madrid and its culture. I would definitely do this again.
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Billy M
2/20/2025
Carolyn & Issac food tour was excellent. A great mix of Madrid history to go along with yummy food and drinks.
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Kevin Mullen
2/15/2025
The tour was great! A great mix of delicious foods from several lovely places in Madrid. Was also fun to walk through old Madrid and learn about the history alongside tasting delicious food. Carolyn & Isaac are excellent guides!
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Kristin Mullen
2/15/2025
This was a great experience!! Our tour guides Carolyn and Isaac were so friendly and knowledgeable about the food, culture, and history here in Madrid. Every place we tried was fantastic and we got a great look into the city through walking and trying various foods. I would recommend this tour 10 times over. Such a great experience and way to explore Madrid!
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Caris Mullen
2/15/2025
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
Book now and save 15% off additional tours across Europe!
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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.
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.
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