Barcelona Cultural Walking Tour with Food & Wine Tasting

5.0 (33 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation

out of 5

33 reviews

5.0

Wine and tapas — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

As featured in NatGeo Traveller Collection 2025 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

As featured in NatGeo Traveller 2025.

The best way to discover the secrets, the highlights of the city and its very origins, with 11 different tastings all throughout the walk!

Markets, local bars, and local recommendations.

Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options available.

Tastings suitable for kids and teenagers, they will have alcohol-free beverages instead of wine.

You will eat churros, jamón, tapas, sip seasonal wines, and more!

Get to know the history behind the corners of this incredible neighborhood while eating and drinking in the most famous markets and hidden gems!

More than 2000 years of history lay here, with great buildings, surprising streets, and a cultural melting pot. From the Romans to FC Barcelona, to the explanation of independence movements in Catalonia.

During the walk, you will visit and get the full story of La Rambla, La Boqueria Market, the entrance to Barcino and Roman Walls, The Cathedral of Barcelona, Santa Caterina Market, and much more!

Wine Tastings Half-day Tours Private and Luxury Walking Tours Wine Tours Spring Break Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low

At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Written guide: English
Operated by: PlayTour Barcelona

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (3–98 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: Seasonal wines. Legal drinking age 18
Included: Snacks: A total of 11 different tastings including wines, sweets, savory. Tapas, Acorn fed Iberian ham, Churros. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available
Included: Carbonated beverages: Local (Spanish) soft drinks for kids, teenagers, and anyone who prefers alcohol-free beverages.

Not included

Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Bottled water: Please bring a water bottle, preferably refillable

Itinerary

La Rambla

20 min

Full explanation of why this is most famous street in Barcelona, we will speak about the walls that used to fortify the Old Town, FC Barcelona, the names of the different Ramblas, and the origin of the word "Rambla".
Mercat de la Boqueria

30 min

The oldest Market in Barcelona, you will taste Acorn-fed Iberian Ham 100% and Paella
El Raval

10 min

Quick explanation of one of the most culturally rich neighborhoods in the city, tips and recommendations
Catedral de Barcelona

10 min

Get the full explanation of the Cathedral with its gothic, neogothic and romanic architecture. Stop for the explanation only outside of the Cathedral.
Muralla Romana

10 min

Explanation of the Roman times of Barcino, an introduction to the foundation of the city, and how it has changed over time.
MUHBA Temple d'August

10 min

Explanation of the foundation of Barcelona, this is a hidden temple which only the experienced know about, you will understand with it is inside a medieval building.
Gothic Quarter

35 min Admission included

Tasting in hidden bars, traditional food in the Gothic quarter
El Born

35 min Admission included

The medieval Barcelona, today the upcoming neighborhood. More tastings in hidden bars and best reccomendations to navigate the city.
Mercado de Santa Caterina

10 min

The more local Market, 2nd oldest in the city yet not as crowded as la Boquería. Get a glimpse of how the locals live, and a tasting of the local's favorites
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

10 min

Full history of the neighborhood, end of the tour with time to add questions, ask for more recommendations!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet in front of Café Zúrich (Plaça Catalunya 1), you will find your guide with the white uniform with the logo of PlayTour Barcelona

End point

The tour will finish in the neighborhood of El Born

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.