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Taste of Barcelona: Boqueria Market, Tapas & History Tour

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Want to unlock the secrets of Barcelona in a single, delicious swoop? Then get ready for the "Taste of Barcelona" experience – it's like a super-speedy, super-tasty time machine that zips you through 2,000 years of history and food! We'll spill all the juicy stories behind our dishes (and you get to eat them while you listen!). Ever wondered how tapas became a thing? Or why we eat dinner at what feels like midnight? We'll reveal all, while guiding you through the city's best taverns, bodegas, family-run restaurants, and wine bars – the kind of places locals adore. We're obsessed with giving you the ultimate Barcelona experience, so prepare to arrive as a visitor and leave feeling like you practically are a local!

P.S. Little explorers under 6 join the foodie fun for free! Woohoo!

What's Included

  • Snacks Get ready for a flavor fiesta! This tour packs EIGHT delicious tastings: a dreamy pastry, regional ham & cheese that'll make you say "sí!", tapas so good it will make your tastebuds do a little dance!
  • Alcoholic beverages Thirsty? We've got you covered! Enjoy THREE refreshing drinks: local red & white wines, plus bubbly Cava and the local fave, Clara beer. Cheers to that!
  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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Plaça de Catalunya
08002 Barcelona, Spain

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Moll de Bosch i Alsina
08039 Barcelona, Spain

What To Expect

Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona

Meet your guide just outside the Hard Rock Cafe, across from Plaça de Catalunya
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaça de la Vila de Madrid

¡Hola time travelers! Buckle up, because we're about to blast back over 2,000 years to the very cradle of Barcelona – a Roman settlement called Barcino! Forget dusty history books, we're diving headfirst into the legends and lore surrounding this ancient city's birth. Imagine cobblestone streets (even older than the ones we'll be walking on!), bustling marketplaces, and the echoes of Roman citizens going about their daily lives. We'll uncover the secrets of Barcino's founding, exploring the strategic genius behind its location and how it grew from a small colony to the vibrant metropolis we know and love today. Think gladiators, emperors, and maybe even a chariot race or two (okay, maybe not the chariot races, but we can dream!). Your expert guide will be your personal time-travel companion, weaving fascinating historical tidbits into every step of our journey, bringing the past to life with captivating stories and maybe even a few surprising revelations. Ready to experience BCN.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mercat de la Boqueria

¡Hola foodies! Get ready to dive headfirst into the vibrant heart of Barcelona – Mercat La Boqueria!Just a hop, skip, and a jump off the iconic La Rambla, this isn't your average grocery run. We're talking 800 years of history, folks! Imagine the stories these stalls could tell. For centuries, locals have flocked here, not just for groceries, but for the freshest, top-notch ingredients.Think glistening seafood straight from the Mediterranean, mountains of colorful fruits you've never even seen before, and cured meats that'll make your tastebuds sing. And the best part? these stalls have passed down through grandmas and great-grandmas. Get ready for a flavor fiesta!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Plaza del Pi

FOOD STOP! But wait, there's more! We'll also sneak into three hidden family-run bodegas and pintxo bars because the best way to a city's heart (and its people) is through its stomach.Get ready for a tapas history lesson...with delicious edible homework! Your guide will spill the secrets behind every bite.By the end of the tour, you'll not only be a Barcelona expert but also BFFs with your fellow food adventurers. Your awesome guide will also share insider tips on the best places to eat and drink so you can continue your culinary quest.
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

Alright, adventurers, buckle your metaphorical seatbelts! We're about to plunge headfirst into the Gothic Quarter's magnificent maze of awesomeness! Prepare to be wowed by architecture so stunning it'll make your jaw drop faster than a medieval damsel's handkerchief. And hold onto your hats, because we're going on a time-traveling history tour – get ready to be regaled with tales so rich, they'll make you feel like you've stumbled into a historical soap opera (minus the questionable wigs, hopefully)
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

FOOD STOP! Get ready, explorers! We're diving headfirst into the labyrinthine wonders of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter think winding medieval streets so charming they'll make you want to ditch Google Maps and get delightfully lost, and hidden squares just begging to be Instagrammed. After we've soaked up enough culture to make our brains feel like tiny, sophisticated berets, we'll sashay our way to La Rambla, Barcelona's legendary people-watching paradise. But the real pièce de résistance? A time warp to a 165-year-old Modernista Pastisseria! This family-run sweet shop is basically a delicious museum you can eat from. Everything's handmade, baked fresh daily, and so artfully decorated it's almost too pretty to devour (almost!). We'll even get to try a traditional Catalan pastry, a treat with a 600-year-old history – but you'll have to wait 'til the end of the tour to sink your teeth into this ancient yumminess. The suspense is killing you, right? (Don't worry, it's killing us too!)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

A cozy 75-year-old, family-run Catalan tavern will be our last food stop. At this point on your food and history tour, we will have a fun surprise (trust me when I say you will enjoy it immensely). Hint: it involves wine and of course, incredible food!Not to mention that you will also explore fantastic 75-year-old hidden family-run taverns. you will get to try your luck with our traditional Catalan Porron and three food tasting. We believe that the best way to get to a city and the people is through food.With this Tour, you are going to have wonderful, unique memories of Barcelona’s tastes and smells that will linger long after your trip is over.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taste of Barcelona: Boqueria Market, Tapas & History Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taste of Barcelona: Boqueria Market, Tapas & History Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Snacks. Get ready for a flavor fiesta! This tour packs EIGHT delicious tastings: a dreamy pastry, regional ham & cheese that'll make you say "sí!", tapas so good it will make your tastebuds do a little dance!.
  • Alcoholic beverages. Thirsty? We've got you covered! Enjoy THREE refreshing drinks: local red & white wines, plus bubbly Cava and the local fave, Clara beer. Cheers to that!.
  • Professional Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Taste of Barcelona: Boqueria Market, Tapas & History Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taste of Barcelona: Boqueria Market, Tapas & History Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • SnacksGet ready for a flavor fiesta! This tour packs EIGHT delicious tastings: a dreamy pastry, regional ham & cheese that'll make you say "sí!", tapas so good it will make your tastebuds do a little dance!
  • Alcoholic beveragesThirsty? We've got you covered! Enjoy THREE refreshing drinks: local red & white wines, plus bubbly Cava and the local fave, Clara beer. Cheers to that!
  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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