Barcelona Food Walking Tour: La Boqueria Market and El Raval
Barcelona, Spain
Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 3 hours
Unleash your culinary curiosity at Barcelona’s La Boqueria market on a 3-hour walking tour with a local guide. Learn about Catalonia’s cuisine as you explore the legendary market, where stalls sell almost every imaginable foodstuff. Purchase and sample specialities such as cured sausage, and explore the El Raval neighborhood, which is known for its innovative restaurants and shops. Finish with a sweet treat at a beloved Barcelonan bakery or historical cafe. Numbers are limited to six, ensuring an intimate experience. All food tastings are at your own expense.
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Unleash your culinary curiosity at Barcelona’s La Boqueria market on a 3-hour walking tour with a local guide. Learn about Catalonia’s cuisine as you explore the legendary market, where stalls sell almost every imaginable foodstuff. Purchase and sample specialities such as cured sausage, and explore the El Raval neighborhood, which is known for its innovative restaurants and shops. Finish with a sweet treat at a beloved Barcelonan bakery or historical cafe. Numbers are limited to six, ensuring an intimate experience. All food tastings are at your own expense.Meet your guide near La Boqueria Market and head off on foot to discover the roots of Barcelona’s foodie hotspot. Learn about its medieval beginnings and admire the original, outdoor site where food has been sold since the 13th century.
Continue to the present-day La Rambla market, which is housed in an impressive glass-and-steel hall. Explore the myriad of stands that sell fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, cheese and more, and hear tips for the most interesting vendors from your guide. In between stall visits, learn about Catalonia’s rich culinary history and how the market attracts Michelin-starred and wannabe chefs alike.
Visit the two trendy tapas bars of Pinotxo and El Quim alongside other enticing stands to sample local specialities including sautéed mushrooms, ham and cured sausage. Then, leave the market to explore El Raval.
The neighborhood is known for its food shops and boundary-pushing restaurants that specialize in seasonal and freshly sourced market cuisine. Hear tips for interesting places to visit from your guide as you continue to Granja Viader, a beloved historical cafe. Finish your foodie forays with a chocolate snack here, or stop at the Escriba bakery to try one of its cakes or pastries.
After three hours, finish your tour in the El Raval area.
Continue to the present-day La Rambla market, which is housed in an impressive glass-and-steel hall. Explore the myriad of stands that sell fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, cheese and more, and hear tips for the most interesting vendors from your guide. In between stall visits, learn about Catalonia’s rich culinary history and how the market attracts Michelin-starred and wannabe chefs alike.
Visit the two trendy tapas bars of Pinotxo and El Quim alongside other enticing stands to sample local specialities including sautéed mushrooms, ham and cured sausage. Then, leave the market to explore El Raval.
The neighborhood is known for its food shops and boundary-pushing restaurants that specialize in seasonal and freshly sourced market cuisine. Hear tips for interesting places to visit from your guide as you continue to Granja Viader, a beloved historical cafe. Finish your foodie forays with a chocolate snack here, or stop at the Escriba bakery to try one of its cakes or pastries.
After three hours, finish your tour in the El Raval area.
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