Taste Barcelona Like a Local: Food Tour of Gracia Neighborhood
4.9
72 Ratings
Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary scene of Barcelona's Gracia neighborhood. Discover hidden gems, taste traditional Catalan dishes, and experience the local culture on this authentic food tour.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cal Pep - The first stop on your Gracia food tour is a traditional bodega that’s been a staple of the local community since 1939. You’ll be transported to a bygone era of Barcelona from the moment you step through its doors. Enjoy classic Catalan dishes, sip a glass of vermouth and learn about the unique way of drinking wine in Catalonia
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • 10+ food tastes (enough food for lunch)
  • 4 drinks
  • Small group of 12 people or fewer
  • Expertly guided walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Additional Information

Situated a brief journey from the busy heart of Barcelona, Gracia offers an ideal location to immerse yourself in genuine Catalan culture and food. Originally a separate village, it has retained its heritage, despite undergoing urban integration with the main city. During this culinary journey, you’ll discover hidden gem eateries serving traditional dishes, and stop by popular neighborhood wine shops for a unique Catalan gastronomic experience seldom found elsewhere in the contemporary city.

  • This tour is adaptable for Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiac), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options, Pregnant women. However, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
  • This tour is not recommended for Vegans.
  • This tour is accessible for wheelchair users although some sidewalks may be narrow.
  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations; please refer to the government website in the country of your tour for the most up-to-date information.
Location
Plaça del Nord, 7
Plaça del Nord
Meet your guide at the center of the square, in front of the main building with the Catalan flag. Your guide will be holding a red Devour bag. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts time for check-in.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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A9718jqmichaelh
Apr 5, 2024
Great food, great guide and lots of history in Gracia - We had an exciting and good time with Dominic. He knew his neighborhood very well, took us to great and delicious locations and told us about the exciting history of the Gracia neighborhood and that of Barcelona. We would go back anytime. Thank you for the time we spent together. M, J and C
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Meander66811631991
Mar 17, 2024
Leisurely and delicious walk around a vibrant neighborhood - Visited in the off season so our group was comfortably small (5 people plus guide). Thoughtful flow around town from starters to main to dessert in a mix of older and newer restaurants, bakeries, etc. It was an easy way to try several new foods. Our guide, Dominic, was knowledgeable and friendly. Easy to find starting point. Tasting menu can be easily adapted for vegetarians.
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Cecilieb85
Mar 16, 2024
This is a "Must Do" experience, HIGHLY recommended! - We stayed in Gracia and found this tour to be the perfect way to get introduced to the local neighborhood cuisine, history and culture. We thoroughly enjoyed taking this tour early in our visit and found ourselves returning to many of our tasting locations during our stay. Dom, our tour guide, who lives in Gracia, was fantastic! He was informative, friendly, articulate, detailed and very knowledgeable. He also sends a follow-up email of recommendations after the tour and is very responsive to any additional questions we had. We had a true Catalan culinary experience visiting hole-in-the-wall gems serving up home-cooked classics and regulars-only bodegas. I highly recommend this tour, you won't be disappointed!
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Joannetj5806vo
Feb 24, 2024
Barcelona! - our guide Valentina was fantastic. Her knowledge of the neighborhoods and her relationships with vendors and shop owners made the tour truly memorable!
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Mjfromnj
Nov 22, 2023
What a great tour! - What a great way to experience Barcelona! We met our guide Alexandra at a location in the Gracia neighborhood. Honestly, I didn't know anything about the neighborhood so it was really interesting to hear all about it. Gracia isn't touristy, so it was certainly not a place I'd have discovered by myself. Anyway, we started at a cool little hole in the wall kind of place that was formerly a meeting place for the resistance during the Spanish Civil War. It doesn't look like it's been updated much since then but wow, what food! First, Alex showed us how to drink like a local, which involved aiming a stream of wine from a bottle held up from on high (see photo of the expert below). Along with the wine, we had tripe, sardines, bread with tomatoes, chips and vermouth. (I think I remembered everything.) Then we made it over to a bakery owned by a Syrian transplant to Barcelona, where we had our choice of yummy pastry. Next was a wonderful shop that sold local hams and cheeses, and we were able to taste a variety of each. (And I bought some vacuum-wrapped cheese to bring home -- it caused quite a "fragrance" in my luggage for the next 10 days, but hey, it's worth it.) Believe it or not, we then went on to have some paella and Alex insisted that we scrape the pan clean. Most of these stops included a glass or 2 of wine. And finally, dessert -- churros with chocolate sauce at a street stand. We were blessed not only with a wonderful guide, but with a really good group of participants. Whew, this was a really outstanding tour led by a fun and knowledgeable guide. Thanks Alexandra!
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Daytrip51671320547
Nov 3, 2023
Fun Food Tour of Gràcia - This was a great tour. With our guide Valentina. This was my second tour with Devour, and both have been excellent. First of all, it was nice to be in a true Catalan neighborhood a bit away from the Gothic Quarter and the other crowded tourist areas. There is no way I would have known to choose any of these places by myself and I would not have known what to order. Valentina was very energetic, friendly, and passionate about the neighborhood and the food. She did a particularly nice job of making us all feel welcome and comfortable with each other. I highly recommend this tour!
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Dinav920
Sep 22, 2023
Outstanding experience in Gràcia! - Our guide, Adriana, was extremely knowledgeable about Spanish and Catalan food and drink traditions. She knew the neighborhood well. She aLeo made the tour full of fun and interesting facts about the local culture and cuisine. A great way to see a part of Barcelona most tourists don’t visit!
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Ilovetocruise
Sep 19, 2023
Amazing Experience! - Valentina is a very knowledgeable tour guide. She is very friendly and gave us an amazing tour that incorporated her love of history and her passion for food and sharing the culture of her second home.
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Eherndobler
Jul 31, 2023
Perfect afternoon - What a great day exploring the neighborhood food of Gràcia! My tour guide Ariana was full of life and very knowledgeable of the area. We were a mixed group of travelers and she was able to cater to all of our needs. Can’t wait to revisit some of the places we visited on our tour.
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Kay
Jul 29, 2023
I chose the best tour - A perfect food tour combines a great guide, great food and an interesting neighbourhood and this was such a tour. There are a lot of such tours to choose in Barcelona but I’m glad I chose this one- Dom was a great guide, very knowledgeable and friendly and knew the area well. Food was all great - a good varietyAND I tried something new. Plus it was really good to explore a new area of the City. Highly recommend.
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