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Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets

5.0 · 263 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Barcelona Operated by Culinary Backstreets Walks Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore Gràcia through two markets, a sweets shop and a neighborhood bar, tasting cheeses and Iberian ham along the way.

Breakfast, lunch, snacks and coffee or tea are included; allow 5h 30m for this food-focused outing. 4.97 from 263 reviews at €145 per person.

In our comparison: #14 of 76 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €145 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Breakfast
  • Coffee and/or Tea

    Children from €23 (ages 0 to 5). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 October 2026.

    Reviews

    5.0
    263 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 263 of 263

    Star breakdown of all 263 ratings

    5 stars
    256 · 97%
    4 stars
    7 · 3%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    0 · 0%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and varied Catalan tastings; finding the meeting point can be difficult.

    Praised

    • Guides connect Catalan food with local history and culture
    • Varied food and drink tastings, with plenty to eat
    • Local shops and restaurants away from the main tourist routes
    • Friendly guides who help small groups feel at ease
    • Useful restaurant recommendations for the rest of the stay

    Complaints

    • Some travellers have difficulty finding the guide or meeting point

    Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (9 October 2024 to 28 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Our meeting point is Plaça de Gal·la Placídia 10, at the star benches area. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    09:00, daily except Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    Oldest xurro shop in the city
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    Culinary Backstreets Walks; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    Itinerary

    About this tour, from the operator

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Children

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Accessibility

    • Strollers OK
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Good to know

    • Food included Lunch, Snacks, Breakfast
    • Children from €23 ages 0 to 5

    Cancellation policy

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

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

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    Ranked #14 of 76 in Food & Tapas Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €425, median €90; typical length 3h. 19 of 76 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 76 Food & Tapas Tours

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