Barcelona Tapas Tour in the Gothic Quarter & El Born

Explore Barcelona on a shared walking tour with a local guide, connecting Spanish and Catalan food traditions with the neighborhoods around you. Taste your way through 4 eateries, meet the locals behind the cuisine and share small plates with fellow travelers.

Itinerary

1. Meet your guide at Pl. de Correus, 1, in front of the pillars and stairs of the Correos y Telégrafos building. Look for a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Depart at 13:00 or 18:00; the introductory stop lasts 10 minutes.
2. Begin in the Gothic Quarter on Carrer Ample with a 25-minute stop. Taste Spanish tapas such as croquettes, patatas bravas, and pimientos de Padrón, paired with wine.
3. Continue to a traditional family-run bodega near the port on Carrer de la Mercè for 20 minutes. Try local favorites such as fried white anchovies and butifarra, with vermouth and Spanish wine.
4. Walk along Baixada de Viladecols in the historic Gothic Quarter for 10 minutes. See traces of Roman Barcelona as your guide shares stories of the city’s ancient past.
5. Explore El Born along Carrer dels Banys Vells for 10 minutes, walking through medieval streets lined with independent shops, galleries, and local businesses.
6. Stop at a traditional pintxos bar on Carrer de Montcada. Choose from the available pintxos and discover this Spanish dining tradition.
7. Pause for 5 minutes beside Santa Maria del Mar at Plaça de Santa Maria, 1, and admire the Gothic church before continuing.
8. Return to the Gothic Quarter for a 50-minute final stop on Carrer d'Avinyó. Enjoy seafood paella, a glass of sparkling cava, and a traditional Spanish dessert.
9. Finish on Carrer d'Avinyó at 15:30 for the 13:00 departure or 20:30 for the 18:00 departure.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Tapas tastings at 4 locations
• A local drink at each stop
• Non-alcoholic drinks for anyone under 18

Important details

• Ages 0–17 require an accompanying paying adult. Children aged 0–4 join free.
• Bring a valid ID or a passport with at least 6 months' validity.
• This tour is not wheelchair-accessible.
• Arrive 10 minutes before departure. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded.