Barcelona Tapas & Wine Tour in the Gothic Quarter & El Born

Explore the Gothic Quarter and El Born on a shared food walk with a local guide, connecting Barcelona's flavors with the history of its streets. Taste Spanish and Catalan favorites, from croquettes to seafood paella, and get recommendations for places to eat and drink after the tour.

Itinerary

1. Start at Plaça de Correus at 13:00 or 18:00. Meet by the pillars and stairs of the Correos y Telégrafos building at Pl. d'Antonio López, 1, and look for your guide's yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag.
2. Begin with your guide at Plaça de Correus before setting off on your food walk through Barcelona (10 minutes).
3. Head to Carrer Ample in the Gothic Quarter for croquettes, patatas bravas, and pimientos de Padrón paired with local wine (25 minutes).
4. Continue to La Plata, a traditional bodega on Carrer de la Mercè near the port. Taste fried anchovies and butifarra, paired with vermouth and Spanish wine (20 minutes).
5. Walk along Baixada de Viladecols through the historic Gothic Quarter. Discover traces of Roman Barcelona as your guide shares stories from the city's past (10 minutes).
6. Continue into El Born along Carrer dels Banys Vells, exploring medieval streets lined with local shops, galleries, and historic buildings (10 minutes).
7. Stop at a local pintxos bar on Carrer de Montcada. Choose traditional small bites and enjoy them with a drink (20 minutes).
8. Pause at Santa Maria del Mar at Plaça de Santa Maria, 1. Admire its Gothic architecture and hear about its history before your final tasting (5 minutes).
9. Return to the Gothic Quarter for a final meal on Carrer d'Avinyó. Enjoy seafood paella, sparkling cava, and a traditional Spanish dessert (50 minutes). The menu may change with the season and ingredient availability.
10. 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 at four locations
• Drinks at every stop, including wine, beer, cava, and shots
• Nonalcoholic drinks for anyone under 18
• Organized entry to each restaurant
• Guided Barcelona history walk

Important details

• Ages 0–17 require an accompanying paying adult. Children aged 0–3 join free.
• Alcohol is for ages 18+ only. Bring a valid ID as proof of age.
• This tour is not wheelchair-accessible.
• Vegan and gluten-free diets cannot be accommodated. Vegetarian options are available.