Explore Poble Sec’s local gems: enjoy unique tapas, meet family-run tavern owners, and experience the true spirit of Barcelona while tasting wine and desserts on this immersive tour.
Barcelona Poble Sec Tapas & Wine Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Taste your way through Poble Sec and Sant Antoni, two central yet refreshingly untouristy neighborhoods beloved by locals
- Explore dishes that go far beyond the classic tapas, with flavors rooted in Catalan, Andalusian and modern Mediterranean cooking
- Meet the people behind the food, from family-run tavern owners to chefs crafting creative small-plate menus in intimate neighborhood kitchens
- Learn why this area has long been one of Barcelona’s most vibrant and authentic communities, even as it evolves and edges toward gentrification
- Leave feeling full, inspired and connected to a side of Barcelona that most visitors never experience
Description
Poble Sec and Sant Antoni offer a close look at local Barcelona life, with narrow streets, old theaters like El Molino and a pace shaped by residents rather than tourists. As you walk, you’ll hear how these neighborhoods developed, how outdoor social culture like terracear became part of daily life and why this area still feels grounded even as it slowly changes.
The tastings reflect that same local rhythm. At each stop, you’ll try a variety of small dishes, from Cádiz-style tavern bites such as fried fish or cured tuna to seasonal platillos prepared in a tiny chef-run kitchen that opens only a few nights a week. The evening ends with a couple of nostalgic desserts paired with cava. Each stop offers a different mix, depending on the day and the group’s preferences.
Included / Excluded
- Artichokes with mojama (cured tuna)
- Pescaíto frito (small fried fish such as cuttlefish or dogfish)
- Pork stew sandwich
- Chicharrón (crispy pork belly)
- Patatas bravas
- Bread with tomato (pa amb tomàquet, DIY style)
- Barbecued Iberian pork with cinnamon and vanilla sauce
- Oxtail stew
- Cannelloni filled with meat mix
- Seasonal veggie dish or salad
- Torrija (Spanish-style French toast)
- Chocolate mousse with olive oil and sea salt
- Dry white wine (Cádiz-style), Red Catalan wine, Vermouth, Cava (sparkling wine) & Water
- Local English-speaking guide
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Start / End Locations
Start Location: El Molino, Carrer de Vila i Vilà, 99, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Start Location Notes: Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the historic windmill Theatre, and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag! Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early, so the tour can start on time. You do not need to print out a page to join the tour - showing us the confirmation email you will receive on your phone is fine!
End Location: Rda. de Sant Pau, 1, Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Wear flat shoes – it is, after all, a walking tour, so be comfortable.
- Please bring a bottle of water – although we do have drinks stops throughout the tour, walking can be thirsty work.
- Come hungry. You’ll be tasting lots of food!
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: A public tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure. A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Options and Pricing
| Barcelona Poble Sec Tapas & Wine Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 99 years) | N/A |
Points of interest
- Carrer de Blai, Carrer de Blai, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
- Mosaic façana del Carrer Elkano 4, Carrer d'Elkano, 4, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
- El Molino, Carrer de Vila i Vilà, 99, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
- Plaça del Sortidor, Plaça del Sortidor, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Additional Information
- Contact information: +1 917 909 6432 or +44 7723 497280.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller accessible.
- Near public transportation.
- This tour operates rain or shine
Redemption Information
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Eating Europe is the largest tour operator specializing in culinary tours and food-focused experiences across Europe. Founded in Rome in 2011, the company has since expanded to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Palermo, Bologna, Lisbon, Porto, London, Edinburgh, Paris, Prague, Amsterdam, Berlin, Athens, Barcelona, Madrid, San Sebastián, and Seville. Since 2011, with 80,000 5* reviews, Eating Europe has shared an authentic taste of local life with more than 650,000 guests, offering insider perspectives on the cities we know and love.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3.2 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 8
- Category: Food & Drink
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