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Barcelona History Tour: Explore Tapas, Taverns and the Gothic Quarter

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774 Ratings

Barcelona

Immerse yourself in Barcelona's rich history on a tour that combines tapas, taverns, and the Gothic Quarter. Explore iconic spots, centuries-old tapas bars, and historic streets.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Bar del Pi - You’ll embark on your culinary journey at a legendary tapas establishment that has been delighting patrons with scrumptious bites for over a century and a half. This essential destination for any gastronome offers a duo of harmonizing aperitifs, accompanied by a curated assortment of aged meats and cheeses. Additionally, you’ll savor an authentic Spanish potato dish, serving as an excellent primer to the city’s gastronomic delights.
Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) - Following your initiation at one of Barcelona’s most storied locales, a guided exploration of the Gothic Quarter is in order. Navigating the labyrinthine alleys, you’ll encounter vestiges of Ancient Rome, embarking on a journey through millennia of history. Your guide will provide captivating insights that animate the historic thoroughfares.
Bar La Plata - The next tapas destination on our itinerary, established in 1945, boasts a concise menu of four tapas that have been refined over decades. These selections are a testament to the essence of Spanish cuisine: uncomplicated yet exquisite dishes crafted from premium ingredients.
Bodega La Palma - Concluding your tour, you’ll enjoy a seated meal at a venerable establishment that dates back to 1935 and was once a favorite haunt for the city’s artistic and bohemian circles. Presently renowned for its bravas and croquettes, you’ll partake in a quintessential array of Catalan fare, complemented by a regional red wine. The meal culminates with a delectable Spanish dessert that is the forerunner to crÃ¨me brÃ»lÃ©e.

What's Included

3 tasting stops with 10+ tastes and 5 drinks
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

Additional Information

Barcelona, a city immersed in history, has been profoundly affected by each phase of transformation, leaving a distinct impression on its regions and traditions. Explore the deep connection between its historical journeys and culinary experiences on this excursion that leads you to the city’s most symbolic places. You will get a chance to visit age-old tapas bars and immerse yourself in the visual and auditory essence of Barcelona’s historical avenues.

The tour is in English.
Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. Those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
Due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not adaptable for those with celiac disease.
We do not recommend this tour for vegans.
This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking.
Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour
We can acommodate gluten free but cannot guarantee that were will be no risk of cross contamination in the case of celiacs.
Tour not suitable for children.

Location

Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran

This tour meets at Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran, 19, 08003 Barcelona, next to the statue in the square. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a Devour Tours sign or tote bag.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Msdrn06

May 23, 2024

Wonderful evening with Alex M - We enjoyed the commentary by Alex M as much as the food . Delightful guide and very knowledgeable about the area in addition to the food and wine which was delicious!! The vermouth is a must to try here .

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Brian_c

May 22, 2024

Practice your Porron Technique. You’re going to need it! - Hector did a great job leading our group through the Gothic Quarter pointing out many historical sites throughout the area. We did this tour in the first few hours after we arrived and I strongly suggest this as a great way to get your bearings in the city, learn some history while you are at it and find some great food and drink at some wonderful restaurants. We stopped at 3 different locations sampling multiple food and drink items. Come hungry for the best experience. Taking a try with the porron at La Plata was a memorable experience. Go for it!

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Matt_k

May 22, 2024

Guide was awesome. Would do it again. - Eric, our guide was amazing. Great info, great personality, gave us many insights into Barcelona and the tapas. Also enjoyed our group. Great people.

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Stevesobetsky

May 21, 2024

Great walking tour wilt great local foods - This is a great historical and local perspectives of the area which also includes multiple local for tasting venues. Highly recommend.

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I9609vbjoew

May 20, 2024

Excellent tour! - Mick was a great guide and provided lots of fascinating history and insight into the Barcelona and Catalan culture. The food and drink were delicious and we had a lot of fun strolling around the gothic quarter hearing stories and getting background on all the sights. Highly recommended!

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Rob_w

May 20, 2024

A must do for - Great evening. Hector was a passionate Catalunyan guide offering great insight into the local history, culture and food and wine offerings. He also provided some great tips on local establishments to visit. Highly recommend this for a first time visitor.

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Sherri_r

May 19, 2024

Great introduction to the Gothic Quarter - Great food and beverages woven with history and architecture. I would highly recommend Devour Tours. Our guide, Eric, was helpful, humorous, and knowledgeable. Being a group of Americans, it was nice to have a native English speaker. Unfortunately we have found some native speakers speak rapidly and don’t pronounce words clearly.

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170jenil

May 19, 2024

Best food tour I’ve been on - Feliciano is amazing and a world class tour guide. He shared a lot about the history, city and culture and brought several visuals to help tell the Tory of a city in such a small amount of time. Great evening in Barcelona

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Travis_s

May 19, 2024

Great taste of Barcelona culture and Cuisine….. - Our tour guide Dominic was an absolute treat…his first hand knowledge of Barcelona and the local food scene made this a true highlight of our trip. An excellent tour to see and hear the history of the Gothic quarter first hand, and enjoy Tapas from the spots that locals love to visit.

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