When describing Barcelona, there are so many things to mention. Our Barcelona food tours allow you to see it for everything it is, a city, a seaport, a medieval labyrinth, an architectural sight, a culinary hub, a football centre and, of course, a major cultural centre with a remarkable history. The city overflows with archives, libraries, museums, and features superb examples of Modernist and Art Nouveau décor and neighbourhood Markets. The famous Gaudi buildings are a tell-tale sign of the magnificent modernist area and are spread throughout the city. The city is a perfect destination for the culturally-curious travellers, the gastronomically inclined and for those who want to submerge themselves in the laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle.

Barcelona is made up of ‘barrios’, or neighbourhoods, each with their own distinct vibe and attractions. On our food tours, you will definitely notice when you wander over from one to the next how well they represent the many faces of the city. The Gothic Quarter is a close-packed maze of narrow streets punctuated by magnificent medieval buildings. The most bohemian is the Born barrio, which is packed with adorable ateliers and fashion boutiques. The Eixample is the extension of the city known for its geometric blocks, allowing for open spaces, greenery, and social areas.

For those seeking to relax and recharge, head to palm filled squares or golden sandy beaches guarding the Mediterranean Sea. Wedged between mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, it has a wide variety of sceneries offering something to all its visitors and residents. Barcelona truly is a city that knows how to celebrate, whether it comes to the fiesta of their various Barrios or post-match celebrations after a Barça football victory, you can participate in huge outdoor parties on the streets.

Barcelona is often referred to as a culinary benchmark. The simplest dishes, like ‘pan con tomate’, come with a story. The particular process of flavouring the bread with the ripe tomatoes, the drizzle of olive oil and the sprinkle of sea salt form this simple, yet unforgettable dish.

More than just an exceptional selection of gastronomical delights, Barcelona’s local produce is the epitome of Mediterranean cuisine ingredients, mainly due its particularly unique geographic location. The wide variety of natural landscapes nearby: the sea, mountains, rich gardens land and drylands, provide the city with an abundance of fresh and flavourful ingredients available daily on the city’s iconic markets. Eating is a social event rather than a necessity in Barcelona and has even evolved into a lifestyle of Good Eating. As such, eating times in Barcelona are very important for people, both in a personal and social sense. And you can join us on one of our food tours to explore this fascinating food scene.

Barcelona’s culinary tradition is just as rich as its history, thanks to various civilizations having left their marks behind over the past 2000 years. It is no wonder that Barcelona was awarded the title of a Gourmand city in 2002 and boasts several Michelin stars shared between its outstanding restaurants. At the moment, Catalonia has the privilege of being home to some of the world’s top chefs including Ferran Adrià, the Roca brothers and Carme Ruscalleda. These outstanding talents and influencers of the whole world’s culinary scene have solid roots in Catalan style cuisine and are not afraid to experiment with avant-garde techniques to further their culinary art.