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Sip, taste, and stroll through the heart of Barcelona! Join your local host on a delicious walk through the Gothic Quarter and El Born, where every bite comes with a story. From traditional tapas bars to historical corners, discover the flavors and tales that shaped the city.

Destination

Barcelona, Spain

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Ελληνικά, Português, Italiano, Deutsch, Русский

Included

• Private Guide
• 4 Local Drinks and 4 Local Bites
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 9 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the main entrance of the Cathedral - Barcelona to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Food & Culture

   On this private tour, your local host is ready to take you on a tour where flavor, traditions, and cultural history combine to give you the perfect taste of Barcelona

4. Authentic Tastings

   To fully understand the significance of food in the Catalan culture, you must give it a try. And on this tour, you’ll get to enjoy vermut and other tastings that put this food tradition on the map!

5. Wander through History

   Pass by Roman ruins, Plaça Sant Jaume, and the old Jewish quarter while learning how the city's past shaped its food culture

6. Cultural Highlights

   Visit highlights relevant to the food and cultural theme of your tour where you can know more about Barcelona and where your local host can give more insights and recommendations

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Kerry🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Federico)

9 September 2025

Frederico was super friendly with our group. Was willing to answer any of our questions. He was very knowledgeable and was happy to please our group with what we wanted the walk to be. Excellent interesting visit

Eddie

(About local Federico)

7 September 2025

Federico was very knowledgeable and the multiple languages he knows where perfect for our group

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lusi)

30 August 2025

What an amazing afternoon exploring Barcelona with Lusi. Her love of life and positivity were contagious. She shared wonderful stories, history and tips. We loved sampling churros. When we got side tracked by cute shops she patiently gave us time - Lusi is an incredible guide and ambassador for Barcelona.

Michelle🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Sebastian)

28 August 2025

We had an incredible time with Sebastian. From the very beginning, he captivated us with his unique storytelling—describing Barcelona’s history as a lasagne, with layers upon layers waiting to be uncovered. And that’s exactly what he did: he peeled back each layer with insight, humor, and passion. Sebastian’s deep knowledge of the city, combined with his engaging personality, made every stop feel special. Whether we were admiring iconic landmarks or stumbling upon tucked-away treasures, he brought each place to life with fascinating stories, histories and local perspectives. This tour was very inspiring. We left with a richer understanding of Barcelona and a genuine appreciation for its culture and history. Highly recommend Sebastian to anyone looking for a meaningful and memorable experience in this beautiful city!

Johannes 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lusi)

28 August 2025

Überaus abwechslungsreiche Führung mit nicht alltäglichen Einblicken in das innere Leben von Barcelona und Aufsuchen von Orten, die man sonst kaum zu sehen bekommen hätte.Barcelona abseits der Touristenströme

Nicole🇲🇹 Malta

(About local Alan)

25 August 2025

He was great! Really personalized the tour for usThe Highlight of our trip!

Nina

(About local Lusi)

25 August 2025

Lusi war großartig und hat selbst unserer Kinder (12 und 15) über drei Stunden mitgerissen. Lusi kannte sehr viele Details der Stadt und mit ihrem Witz und Charm wurde es nie langweilig. Sie hat super flexibel auf die Hitze und damit verbundene zeitliche Verschiebung der Tour reagiert und hatte vor und nach der Tour immer super Tipps zum Essen oder Ausgehen parat. Wir können sie nur weiterempfehlen. Danke Lusi für die schönen Stunden!Mitreißende Stadtführung

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

24 August 2025

Emma was fantastic!!! She immediately connected with both kids and made them feel at ease and made the history of the gothic quarter come alive. I can't say enough good things about Emma and the tour! What a delight. Emma is Amazing!

jeri🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Sebastian)

22 August 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had such a great tour in Barcelona with Sebastian! He’s incredibly knowledgeable and explained everything in a way that kept even the kids excited and engaged. He was so patient with them, answering all their questions and making the history fun and easy to follow. I’ll tell you - my kids didn’t get bored for a second, they were enthusiastic the whole way through! Highly recommend Sebastian if you’re looking for a family-friendly guide who can make the city come alive for everyone. knowledgeable and very patient with kids

Diaa

(About local Sebastian)

22 August 2025

The experience was excellent and he is very knowledgeable. Very recommended Excellent experience

Korrie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vicky)

20 August 2025

Vicky was fantastic. She's extremely knowledgeable and personable. She shared the history of Barcelona while we walked through the city trying various favorites. She helped us get a metro card and provided additional must dos in Barcelona. We would highly recommend Vicky for any tour.Perfect Intro to Barcelona

Phil & Ruth🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sebastian)

20 August 2025

Very informative and enjoyable session. Sebastian was able to show us the highlights in a very interesting and entertaining way. A great sense of the city’s history. Would recommend.Thanks Sebastian

Ralf🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lusi)

18 August 2025

Es war ein einmaliges Erlebnis mit vielen kulinarischen Erlebnissen und vielen Informationen zu Barcelona. Lusi hat uns auch noch viele Insider-Tipps für unseren weiteren Aufenthalt gegeben. Sehr zu empfehlen.Tolles Erlebnis mit der flotten Lusi

Monika🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Marina)

16 August 2025

Marina war super freundlich,ging in allem auf meine Wünsche ein.Individuell und reizend

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gonzalo)

13 August 2025

Gonzalo was top notch all the way from communicating while booking, to customizing and carrying out a thorough our for our family. He took great effort and pride in his city and we had a wonderful time.Above and beyond

Donna 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bianca)

12 August 2025

Bianca toured us for the day and she was amazing. She was very knowledgeable of the area and with her architectural background she had a lot of insight into the city. She was also courteous and asked us often if we needed a break. We would highly recommend her! Bianca is winderul!

Alice🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marina)

11 August 2025

Marina led an excellent walking tour. My mom and I appreciated her kindness, knowledge-sharing, and showing us pieces of Barcelona that we wouldn't have seen otherwise. Also, she gave us a great recommendation for a vermuteria for after our walk!beautiful walking tour

Nicole🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Vicky)

11 August 2025

Vicki is a brilliant guide who put us at ease from the get go. Her communication is professional and super responsive. She is very knowledgeable and her passion for history, culture and sport are contagious! Vicki is a friendly, genuine and generous guide. Her four hour personalised walking tour was a highly worthwhile introductory experience of beautiful Barcelona. Thank you Vicky! Nicole (Australia) & Gerry (Northern Ireland)Fun, friendly and informative

Christine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bianca)

11 August 2025

Thank you, Bianca! Our tour with Bianca was amazing. Bianca was incredibly kind and thoughtful about our groups needs and preferences! She was also funny and very knowledgable about the area. She guided us up and down streets we probably wouldn’t have seen or found otherwise! So glad we took the tour - one of the best experiences of our trip! 10/10

Alyssa

(About local Emma)

9 August 2025

Emma was the perfect tour guide! She is passionate about her city and showed us many sights that we may not have seen without her showing them to us. She took the time to enthusiastically answer all of our questions about life in Barcelona and the history of the city. We were able to learn so much from her. We did our tour the first full day we were in Barcelona and that really helped us navigate the city for the remainder of our trip. We highly recommend a tour with Emma. Barcelona Tour

Bernie

(About local Vicky)

7 August 2025

While on our cruise, we realized we had 3.5 hours after we disembarked in Barcelona before we needed to check in for our flight. After an awesome Barcelona pre-cruise food tour with Vicky, we decided we wanted her to pick us up at the Cruise Port, see some more of Barcelona and then drop us off at the airport. Vicky developed an itinerary with the cost, emailed it to me for approval and then she and the driver picked us up at the Cruise Port. Another awesome tour of a wonderful city with a rich history, culture and food. We stopped and toured around the Olympic Village and walked along the beach. We stopped at a noted Paella restaurant for a very tasteful lunch. After taking a post lunch walk and visiting two Chocolate stores, it was time to head to the airport. Highly recommend that you engage Vicky in any tour that she leads! She has become family and we can’t wait to visit Barcelona again to have her show us more highlights. Vicky made Barcelona memorable!Second Awesome Barcelona Tour with Vicky!

Maria

(About local Bianca)

6 August 2025

We were very excited to spend the afternoon with a Barcelona Local, someone who could share history, architecture, take us down windy streets and share unique and local culinary culture. Bianca did all of that and more! Upon meeting us she wanted to know more about who we are and our interests and she then matched up our tour with all the things we wanted to learn about that were of interest to us. She was engaging, and very knowledgable! She also gave us restaurant recommendations, on of which we visited on our last day and it was possibly our best meal. Thank you!Incredible day with Bianca in Barcelona!

Vanessa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

3 August 2025

Federico is understanding and patient. I was traveling with my nine year old daughter and we made a couple of stops. He is knowledgeable and the tour was informative. Knowledgeable and Flex

Ahmed🇹🇷 Turkey

(About local Bianca)

1 August 2025

Bianca was super friendly and made the tour very enjoyable. I had a great time exploring Barcelona with her and would recommend her to anyone visiting the city.Great Experience in Barcelona with Bianca

Barbara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Octavio)

29 July 2025

Our original tour guide canceled on us but Octavio jumped right in and saved the day! We only had a few hours in Barcelona and wanted to see as much as we could. Octavio showed us so many sites and gave us history lessons that included a wide knowledge of architecture styles of buildings/homes and monuments/art pieces. He showed us some of his favorite things as well. The churros with chocolate dipping sauce were sooo good! We ended it all with a glass of champagne and a really good restaurant recommendation. It was a perfect tour with a friendly face. So glad we squeezed this tour in to our tight schedule. Perfect Walking Tour of Barcelona

Leonardo 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Bianca)

28 July 2025

We booked a tour with Bianca. Hidden gems of Barcelona. We had a fantastic time with her and the whole family connected with her. Very knowledgeable and a great guide. We highly recommend you chose Bianca to experience Barcelona especially if you are staying for a short time.Beautiful tour for family

linda🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Octavio)

28 July 2025

Octavio’s tour took us to places we would never have found on our own. We felt safe and comfortable riding through the streets with him. His knowledge of Barcelona was excellent and his commentary extremely interesting. Would thoroughly recommend him. Thanks for making my birthday special.

Morgan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Octavio)

28 July 2025

We toured Barcelona with Octavio in July ‘25. We did a 3 hour walking tour and it was great. He took us beyond the main sites and provided great insight and explanations. We had two teenage boys and the brief was to keep it high energy and entertaining. Octavio did this - interesting stories, food markets and a detour to the best Churros in town! He left us with a heap of restaurant, bar and ice cream recommendations, so we benefitted from his guiding for several days thereafter. A great experience, would highly recommend.Great interactive tour

Tom🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bianca)

22 July 2025

My entire family wants to say a big “Thank You” to Bianca for being such an outstanding guide during our recent visit to Barcelona. After the airline unexpectedly cancelled our arrival flight, we arrived in town a day late and a bit stressed because we missed our originally booked 10 Tastings tour with another guide. After seeing that Bianca was available, the best decision we made was to book a three hour tour with her of the Gothic quarter. She is an excellent communicator who captured the attention of our teens by sharing her personal stories and excitement for the city. Our youngest child has some special challenges, and without us having time to discuss the situation with her beforehand, Bianca intuitively understood how to best navigate the situation in a way that worked for every person in our group. Bianca was also able to include some food tastings when making our way between sites, which made it possible for us to not miss out on some fun eats along with the sight seeing. Bianca’s compassion and knowledge as a local were a winning combination that really saved the day and made our trip to Barcelona a true adventure. I would not hesitate to recommend Bianca for a booking. She is a top-level professional with a heart who made our visit to Barcelona a positive experience that we will not soon forget!Bianca is the Best!

Carlota

(About local Gonzalo)

20 July 2025

Gonzalo was very accommodating with our picky group and took us to the market and some great authentic local spots. We tried a lot of different things that we wouldn’t have otherwise, and everything was delicious. He also told us about the history and architecture while walking from place to place. Gonzalo really made this tour a 10/10!Amazing food tour!

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lusi)

17 July 2025

We only had a small window to experience Barcelona after a 2 week trip around the Mediterranean. Lusi provided a terrific tour with the time available. It was the most enthusiastic tour we have experienced in a decade of travel and my wife totally fell in love with her friendly style and personal interactions. In love with Lusi.

Bernie

(About local Vicky)

17 July 2025

Vicky was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. As I told her at our first food stop- her passion for Barcelona was very evident! That passion made my wife and I excited to be in Barcelona and pleased to have Vicky as our guide. Even though it was a food tour, with awesome food and drinks, Vicky shared her knowledge of Barcelona history along with an eye on multiple architectural perspectives. Vicky is easy to talk with and genuinely cared about our perspectives and questions. Imagine having your best friend who lives in Barcelona showing you all that is great in their city to include its food, drinks, history, culture, people and beautiful buildings. That best friend is Vicky! We look forward to returning to Barcelona and having Vicky show us more of this fabulous city. Vicky is Awesome!

Griselda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vicky)

15 July 2025

Vicky was super informative and very knowledgeable. She personalized our tour and pivoted when we got off schedule like a pro. It was so helpful that Vicky knew the ins and outs of the new and old city. We ate our favorite tapas and desserts all guided and preplanned by Vicky !! Those were our favorite from the entire trip and there always was plenty of cava. Vicky was the gem and gave us very unique experience that we will cherish always!! Thank you and cheers !!! Highly recommend a tour with Vicky Family, Vicky, tapas and history

Sara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lusi)

13 July 2025

Luci is very happy and charismatic guide who took us on all the important parts of Barcelona. She knew all the cool places for Shopping. Beautiful experience Very upbeat and enthusiastic

Ryan

(About local Octavio)

11 July 2025

We had the most wonderful morning with Octavio, he was kind and knowledgeable and just truly lovely! We learned so much and felt like we covered a lot of ground in not much time, the perfect sprinkle of discovery during our touristing around Barcelona!Fabulous gothic tour of BCN!

Shaun🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Bianca)

11 July 2025

Bianca was fabulous host. She has great knowledge of the city and very friendly and energetic. My wife and I had a wonderful time and would book her again next time back to Barcelona. With Locals has never failed us on our tours. Everyone should book all their tours with them Great time

Carrie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marina)

10 July 2025

We have done With Locals walking food tours in 3 cities now! Lisbon, Rome & most recently Barcelona. I am trying to stay open minded, but this food tour paled in comparison to the others. Part of it was that it was an extremely hot day, so the weather was prohibitive but all in all the tastings were very lack luster. We went through the Bouqueria Market on Las Ramblas which was interesting but would have been very easy to navigate without a guide. Then she took us to a local sit-down place for 2 tastings, we got a glass or horchata at another place and that was that. We paid $450 euros and although I realized that most of what you are paying for is the guide. The value of this was not really there!!!!Disappointing Food Tour

Maciej

(About local Bianca)

8 July 2025

We were truly impressed with our guided tour in Barcelona and feel very lucky that Bianca was our guide. She demonstrated exceptional dedication and a deep, detailed knowledge of Gaudí's architectural works—insights that are rare to find elsewhere. Her passion and expertise made the experience unforgettable. Bianca is highly recommended!It was great!

Bryan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marina)

4 July 2025

We had a great time with Marina on our tour. She was great, good conversations and real knowledgeable about all the sites. Marina had to adjust the tour with the heat and she found enough options with AC. Even with adjusting to the heat, we’re able to see everything. I would highly recommend Marina. Hot Tour through Barcelona

Marite🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

29 June 2025

Federico was fabulous. He is a very pleasant guide with an enormous amount of patience and knowledge. We didn’t feel rushed and we learned a lot. He calmly answered all our questions and let me rest whenever I needed. My 18 year old son said he was a chill dude and my 16 year old daughter said he’s cool. Would recommend without hesitation.

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gonzalo)

29 June 2025

We had a fantastic tour with Gonzalo. He took us to several locations that were local hot spots, we never would have found these places or had these amazing dining experiences without his guidance and expertise. Each location offered a special drink and tasting that was unique to that location. We laughed a lot, and learned so much about tapas culture in Barcelona! Gonzalo is the best, he made us feel welcome, like friends! Thank you, Gonzalo!!Wonderful Tour - Insider Experience

Rachel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

28 June 2025

Sabastian was such a great guide and show us all about Gaudi and the history of Barcelona. He has a great sense of humor and his pictures helped bring the stories to life. Sangrada Familia is a great way to end. What a breathtaking piece of art!!

Jenny🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lusi)

28 June 2025

Luis was incredibly kind, warm and accommodating to our needs! Her love for the city is very evident and made the tour so enjoyable! She took us to a lot of fun little shops that we ended up returning to in order to buy gifts to bring home! Thank you Lusi for a great tour! An amazing introduction to Barcelona

Madelief🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Gonzalo)

27 June 2025

My girlfriend and I had a great dancingnight with Gonzalo and his wife. They took us to a dancing place in Gracia. We had our first lesson in bachata and salsa with a couple of other people in the bar. We learned the first basics of bachata, also as a couple. Contact with Gonzalo and Rebecca was easy and nice. He also advised us about other dancing spots we can use the common days. We had a great first experience with bachata :)Dancing in Gracia

Adrienne

(About local Bianca)

27 June 2025

We had an unforgettable experience exploring Barcelona with our incredible guide, Bianca. From the outset, Bianca was exceptionally attentive, thoughtful, and intuitive. She took the time to truly understand our interests and customized every part of the tour to suit our pace and preferences perfectly. Bianca handled everything with professionalism and care. One of the highlights was our personalized tour of Gaudí’s masterpieces. Bianca brought each site to life with fascinating details, historical context, and cultural insight. Her knowledge of Gaudí’s architecture and vision was truly impressive, and we walked away with a much deeper appreciation for his work. Bianca also gave us a meaningful understanding of Catalan culture, sharing insights that brought the city to life in a way we never could have experienced on our own. Her knowledge and passion were evident, and we left full of memorable moments that we’ll cherish. What truly set Bianca apart was how adaptable she was and genuinely invested in making sure you have the best experience possible. Whether it was shifting plans on the go, seeking shade from the blazing sun(!), or offering spot-on suggestions, she made sure every moment was engaging and enjoyable. Thanks to her, our tour was not only smooth and stress-free, but she also added so much value to our trip. We can’t recommend Bianca highly enough! Barcelona at Its Best – Thanks to Bianca

Sabine🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lusi)

25 June 2025

Wir haben uns sehr kurzfristig für diese Tour entschieden, super, dass Lusi es ermöglicht hat. Die 3 Stunden sind wie im Flug vergangen. Es war von allem was dabei, Geschichte, Kultur, Insider Tipps zum Shoppen und Gastronomie sowie versteckte Orte und Gassen. Lusi hat eine herzliche, fröhliche und mitreißende Art, das war wunderbar. Tolle spontane Tour

Susan

(About local Vicky)

23 June 2025

We loved the walking food tour with our guide. We were a family of 4, with an 11-year-old child. She made it fun and interesting for all of us. We learned about the history of Barcelona and saw some interesting things along the way to the restaurants, like a folk festival with dancing and a band, and a parade as well. The tapas we got to pick out at the restaurant were enough to count as a meal. The dessert we had at the restaurant next door was heavenly!Great food tour in Barcelona!

Dirk🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lusi)

23 June 2025

Lust hat viel Wissen, ist lustig und hat eine tolle Route wo das Wichtigste und viele Geheimtipps drinn sind. Wir haben die Stadtführung und Snacktour gebucht. Lust hat sie kombiniert. Es war das böBeste was man machen kann. Die Kombination ist genialTop Erlebnis - besser geht es micht

merrittown

(About local Federico)

23 June 2025

He was knowledgeable and provided a great experience for us!Fun with Frederico

Jeff

(About local Octavio)

23 June 2025

If you’re heading to Barcelona and want more than a cookie-cutter experience, Octavio is your guy. He worked closely with us to create a truly bespoke tour that hit all the right notes—exploring both the charm of the Old Town and the vibrant energy of El Born. What made the experience special wasn’t just the sights—it was how thoughtfully curated every stop felt, tailored perfectly to our interests and vibe. Octavio comes armed with what can only be described as the ultimate insider’s list—a massive collection of everything you didn’t know you needed but absolutely do: hidden tapas gems, rooftops with unforgettable views (don’t miss this), stylish restaurants, the best paella spots, wine havens, artisan gelato, cozy cafés, buzzing bars, and even top-tier brunch recs. Every suggestion felt like a local secret shared with a friend. And just when we thought the trip couldn’t get better, Octavio gave us incredible advice for a beach day in Sitges. It ended up being the highlight of our trip—a perfect, sun-soaked finale we’ll never forget. We truly can’t recommend Octavio highly enough. He’s knowledgeable, caring, and a ton of fun to be around. Whether you’re a first-timer or a returning visitor, he’ll make you fall in love with Barcelona in a whole new way.Outstanding local guide with secrets!