Barcelona Side Streets Tapas & Wine Tour

Taste classic tapas and regional drinks on a small-group walk through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Barceloneta.

Getting started

Join your small-group tapas and wine walking tour at the designated meeting point in central Barcelona. After meeting your expert English-speaking guide and confirming any dietary notes, you set off on foot toward the Gothic Quarter. The pace is unhurried, with five planned stops, so comfortable flat shoes and a good appetite are recommended.

What to expect

Gothic Quarter

The Gothic Quarter serves up old Barcelona with a side of tapas. Its medieval lanes and tucked-away plazas set the scene for the city's long-standing food traditions.

Features

• Tapas with a Catalan twist: Take your pick of eggplant tortilla or fried eggplant with balsamic honey, followed by tomato bread or mushrooms stuffed with jamón. These small plates bring local ingredients and classic Spanish flavours to the table.

El Born

El Born blends medieval Barcelona with a lively restaurant and bar scene, where old food traditions sit comfortably alongside a more contemporary appetite. It's a fitting place to sip, snack and see how the city's dining culture keeps evolving.

Features

• Pintxos, the Basque way: Try pintxos, the small, flavour-packed bites associated with the Basque Country. They're a change of pace from traditional Catalan tapas and add another regional food culture to your Barcelona tasting trail.

• A porrón and a pour: Taste white wine served from a traditional porrón, then enjoy a vermut cocktail or cava along the way. These local drinking traditions bring a little ceremony to the simple pleasure of eating and drinking together.

Barceloneta

Once a fishermen's quarter, Barceloneta has a food scene shaped by its proximity to the Mediterranean. Seafood and relaxed seaside dining are part of its appeal, making this the place to savour a Barcelona classic with coastal character.

Features

• The famous one: Bite into the bomba de Barceloneta, a fried potato and pork speciality served with bravas sauce. Crisp on the outside, hearty within, it's a neighbourhood favourite with plenty of personality.

• Catalonia's noodle take on paella: Swap rice for noodles with fideuà, a Catalan dish often compared to paella. It's a fitting taste of Barceloneta, where the city's coastal setting and seafood traditions come together on the plate.

Wrapping up

Round off the route with a Catalan pastry, a sweet final note after a trail of savoury bites and local drinks. Across five stops, you'll dine at restaurants spanning three generations, with an expert English-speaking guide. Expect good company, generous flavours, and a very satisfying introduction to Barcelona's food scene.