Market tours · BARCELONA
Good private market tours in Barcelona fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Make seafood paella, sip unlimited sangria, and shop La Boqueria with a private chef in Barcelona during this hands-on three-hour class.
“The paella cooking class was phenomenal! The market tour and walk around Las Ramblas was a bit disappointing… I would have preferred more time cooking (sangria + tapas + paella + dessert) and skipped the market.”
Explore Barcelona’s Sant Antoni, Boqueria, and Santa Caterina markets with 10 tastings, a private guide, and flexible local food advice.
“We showed up at the meeting location and the guide never showed up. We attempted to call her. After 20 minutes she called back and said she forgot about the tour completely but recommended a later time that day. We rescheduled. 10 minutes before that tour, the company canceled.”
Review of Barcelona’s private La Boqueria and Santa Caterina market tour, with Catalan tapas, Old Town sights, price advice, and practical tips.
“Francisco was great! Very knowledgeable and brought us tho the best place for tapas and dinner. He pointed great tidbits about the area and answered all our questions.”
Taste Catalan specialties, explore Barcelona’s top food markets, and enjoy private tapas stops on a flexible four-hour walking tour.
“Montse was a fantastic guide. Knew the city and the food so well. A true ambassador for Barcelona. She would make and tour much more enjoyable. Highly recommend her and the tour.”
Taste Catalan markets, pintxos, tapas, and wine on a private four-hour Barcelona food walk with local guidance and practical tips.
“Montse was very knowledgeable and informative during the tour. Additionally she was energetic and was able to secure food and drink for us wherever she decided to visit.”
Review of Barcelona’s private food tour, with Catalan tastings, three markets, Old Town sights, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“Alessandro was a fantastic tour guide. My husband and I really enjoyed the history, food and his company. We toured 3 markets and walked through Old Town and New Town. I wish we had these types of markets in California where we are from. I highly recommend Alessandro if you are looking for a private and much smaller group tour. A++”
Review of Barcelona’s private food walk through La Boqueria, El Raval, and Sant Antoni, with Catalan pastries, market tastings, wine, and tapas.
“It was very personalised, informative and interesting. Felt like we were out with a friend. And the food was amazing.”
Taste Catalan tapas, explore La Boqueria and Santa Caterina, and walk Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with a professional chef.
“This tour was excellent! Great way to explore the city, learn about the history, and find some incredible food spots. Our guide, Faco, was very knowledgeable about the food and the city, and made sure we had a great time. Would highly recommend.”
Cook authentic paella, tour a Catalan market, and share sangria and tapas with a private chef in Barcelona.
“We had a great time walking around the market and getting to know the culture of Spanish food shopping. We cooked the paella from scratch and had a great time chatting, cooking and tasting :) We can totally recommend this also for kids, our 11 and 15 year old had a great time and participated in cutting and cooking.”
Pick a canal, a covered hall, a souk or a stove.
