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Barcelona Gothic Quarter Small-Group VIP Tapas and Wine Tour

4.9(424)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 424 reviews3 h 15 minFree cancellationBy Europe Taste by Eating Europe
Barcelona Gothic Quarter Small-Group VIP Tapas and Wine Tour

About this activity

You’ll explore the Gothic Quarter and El Born alongside a local guide, on a small-group tour with no more than 8 guests.

Over 3 hours and 15 minutes, you’ll visit three family-run spots for 8 to 12 tapas and desserts, paired with vermouth, Spanish red wine and cava. Expect slow-cooked house favorites, properly carved Jamón Ibérico and a sweet Catalan finish at a bar dating back to the 14th century.

Between tables, the stories flow: the Roman forum where Barcino was born, the medieval Jewish quarter, and the Civil War marks still visible in Plaça Sant Felip Neri. You’ll also learn how to 'hacer el vermut', the weekend ritual locals guard closely.

What's included

  • ✓Experience “hacer el vermut” like a proper local at a traditional vermutería
  • ✓8 to 12 tapas and dessert tastings and 3 drink tastings: vermouth, Spanish red wine and cava
  • ✓Local English-speaking guide (Spanish available for private tours, depending on departure time)
  • ✓Three family-run tapas spots, ending with Catalan desserts at a bar dating back to the 14th-century
  • ✓Small group of no more than 8 guests, exploring Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born on foot
  • ✓‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips

Not included

  • ✕Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • ✕Extra drinks

Meeting and pickup

  • Your guide will be waiting for you directly in front of the statue of Ramon Berenguer riding his horse, and wearing a purple Eating Europe bag!

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
  • Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
  • This tour is suitable for guests aged 18 and above.
  • Have dietary requirements? Email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs. For safety, our tours are not suitable for guests with a severe or life-threatening (anaphylactic) allergy to nuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish or gluten (coeliac disease), where trace amounts or cross-contamination pose a risk. Guests with any other severe allergy must contact us.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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