About this experience
Just walking around the city and seeing the main sights is not enough to feel the local color and atmosphere. Through secret alleys, I will take you to the favorite local establishments where you can try the most delicious ham, exquisite cheeses, and other highlights of Spanish cuisine.
What to Expect
City Colors
You will be greeted by the diverse and bustling pedestrian street La Rambla, which will lead to the lively Boqueria market. Here, you can find a huge variety of seafood, fruits, meats, and cheeses, as well as experience the unique atmosphere of a southern city. I will tell you about Catalan cuisine and local delicacies, and then show you other important landmarks: Gothic cathedrals and Roman walls, the Jewish Quarter with its ancient synagogue, and the Dalmases Palace, where "Flamenco" performances take place. You will see medieval palaces of various styles, the Picasso Museum complex, and cafes where Barcelona's bohemia gathers in the evenings.
Taste of Catalonia
Immersing yourself in the history of Barcelona is impossible without getting to know the local cuisine. We will visit cozy restaurants with unique traditions and signature dishes, where you will indulge in the most delicious cheeses and authentically imperial ham. You will learn about the wine with "Catholic roots" and be able to taste a glass of wine from Priorat or Rioja, understand what tapas and ronda are. The colonial spice shop will surprise you with delicious nuts roasted over wood, and the bar where vermouth is the main drink will offer the saying "La hora del vermut," about which I will definitely tell you during the walk. Finally, we will have a cup of the most aromatic coffee, watching the roasting process of the beans.
Organizational Details
- Wine, cheese, ham, and coffee tastings are paid for separately. Approximate cost of tastings:
— glass of wine – 2-5 euros
— glass of vermouth – 2-5 euros
— cheese – 1.50-3 euros per 100 grams
— cortado coffee – 1.55 euros
Important Information
- This tour can also be private. In this case, the cost per person is 45 euros.
If the tour is conducted privately for only 1 person, the cost is 80 euros for the tour. - Santa Caterina Market is closed after 15:00
- The tour is free for children under 10 years old