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Gastronomic Adventure: Cava & Wine Day Escape to Penedès

  • 6 hours
  • Day Trips
  • Barcelona
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Choose one of 4 locals available

Experience hosted by Octavio, Alan & other locals

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Escape the buzz of Barcelona and spend a day surrounded by vineyards, sipping cava and wines at two intimate, family-run estates in the beautiful Penedès region. With your private host and driver, you’ll enjoy a relaxed journey filled with stories and flavors

Destination
Barcelona, Spain
Category
Day Trips
Duration
6 hours
Transport mode
Car
Available languages
English, Español
Included
  • Private Guide
  • Car Transport
  • All Withlocals are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Wine Tastings (different options possible - contact your host)
  • Meals

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Visit family run bodegas & explore them with a local
  • Enjoy Cava & Still Wines
  • No big groups: just you and your local host
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Enjoy the tastings & learn how to savor them like a local
  • Explore Penedes from a local perspective

What you can expect

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This private day trip by car takes you into the heart of Catalonia’s wine country, where rolling hills and stone villages create the perfect setting for a peaceful escape. You'll visit two boutique wineries—each offering a distinct, authentic experience.

The first stop is a small, family-owned cava producer, known for their traditional methods and long-aged sparkling wines. Here you’ll learn about the cava-making process and enjoy a guided tasting, with the option to pair your bubbles with local cheese or charcuterie right among the vines.

Later, you'll continue to a picturesque organic wine estate located near a historic hilltop village. This winery combines stunning views with high-quality red and white wines rooted in local traditions. You'll have a chance to taste several varieties in a tranquil, heritage-rich setting.

Tasting options are flexible, but your host needs to know your preferences in advance to secure the reservations. All tastings are paid for on the spot.

Lunch is not included, but your host will recommend a great local spot depending on your taste and timing.

This experience is perfect for curious wine and cava lovers who appreciate the charm of smaller producers, where each bottle tells a personal story.

So, come prepared to tantalize your taste buds, expand your culinary horizons, and create unforgettable memories on this gastronomic journey through Penedes. Get ready to savor the flavors, embrace the local hospitality, and discover the hidden gems that make Penedes a true paradise for wine enthusiasts.

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 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 Guest pick up - Barcelona to start your journey

  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. From Barcelona to Penedes:

    Meet your local guide and embark on a delightful journey to a family run bodega.
  4. First Boutique Winery Visit

    Stop at a small family-run winery known for its traditional cava. Learn about the production process and enjoy a tasting of their sparkling selection, possibly paired with cheese or charcuterie.
  5. Second Tasting Experience

    Continue to another boutique wine estate that focuses on small-batch still wines. Explore their cellar and enjoy a guided tasting of reds and whites in a peaceful rural setting
  6. Tastings Tailored to You

    From delicious cold cuts to picnic-style pairings, your wine experience can be customized to your taste—just let your host know your preferences in advance so they can arrange the perfect match!
  7. Ask Away!

    Your day trip is 100% private, meaning that it’s only you and your local host exploring family run bodega and undefined. Take advantage of this opportunity and get all the answers and insights to your questions about family run bodega and undefined.
  8. 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

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Barbara🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
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linda🇳🇿 New Zealand
(About local )
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.
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Morgan🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
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
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Alexandra
(About local )
18 July 2025
We had an absolutely incredible experience touring Barcelona, thanks to our amazing guide Moisés. From start to finish, he was the perfect combination of knowledgeable, patient, and kind. What truly set this tour apart was his deep understanding of Barcelona’s rich architectural and cultural history. While we were initially excited to learn about Gaudí, our guide went above and beyond by introducing us to other key figures in Catalan Modernism, including Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch. He gave us a deeper appreciation for the city’s architecture and helped us see Barcelona in a completely new light. Walking through the streets with him, we discovered hidden details and stories we completely missed on our own. His insights made the city come alive in ways we never expected. The highlight, of course, was the Sagrada Família — we were absolutely blown away not just by the grandeur of the building, but by the depth of knowledge he shared about the symbolism, structure, and design of its exterior. This tour was easily one of the most enriching and memorable parts of our trip. We left with a newfound appreciation for Barcelona and its incredible history. Highly, highly recommended!An Unforgettable Experience in
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Ryan
(About local )
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!
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Nataliia 🇲🇺 Mauritius
(About local )
4 July 2025
Wonderful guide with deep knowledge about Barcelona. We enjoyed every moment of the tour.
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Michael🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 June 2025
We had the pleasure of Moises leading us on the culinary kickstart of Barcelona. Moises walked us around local markets and restaurants through the historical heart of Barcelona. Moises was engaging, sharing the history of Barcelona and its food. We would highly recommend doing a tour with him. Culinary Kickstart Kicked A$$
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Rachel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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!!
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Jeff
(About local )
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!
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Emily🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 June 2025
My family and I really enjoyed our food tour with Sebastian! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and took us to some hidden gems we would not have known about otherwise. Great introduction to the city!
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Shawn
(About local )
8 June 2025
Sebastian was a fabulous guide and host for our group. Very welcoming, easy to work with and very knowledgeable.  We would highly recommend him for your time in Barcelona!Great Experience!
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Lisa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 June 2025
Sebastian was not only extremely informative, he was very entertaining and funny! We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Walking tour with Sebastian
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Laura
(About local )
27 May 2025
We loved our local experience with Octavio! It felt like meeting up with an old friend for drinks and tapas. Octavio was very knowledgeable about the Barcelona, as well as the history of the city and Catalan culture. He also gave us several recommendations for the remainder of our trip -- late-night spots for drinks, brunch and cafe recs, and things to do in Tossa de Mar (where we were headed next). I highly recommend booking with Octavio early on in your trip so you can enjoy his recommendations throughout the remainder of your stay. Next time I'm in Barcelona, I know who I'll reach out to! 10/10 for Octavio.Perfect evening in Barcelona
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Kelli🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 May 2025
Alan was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. I was surprised and delighted by the food offerings. Would do it again!Yummy Barcelona
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Susan🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
25 May 2025
Our group of 4 senior women had a most wonderful tapas experience with Alan . Upon request he greeted us at our hotel as we had only just flown in that afternoon from Sydney ( a gruelling flight ) He gave us a patient and detailed experience of how to use the metro system, travelling alongside us. Alan entertained us with his vast knowledge of the history of Barcelona and Spain as we explored the streets and bars of this exciting city. Alan’s knowledge , enthusiasm ,kind approach and experience made our evening tapas tour one to remember .Tapas Tour of Barcelona
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Alex🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 May 2025
I promise you Octavio is the best tour guide in the city. I’ve lived here for 6 months and have had over 20 tour guides, and he is by far the best. He gave me the best local recommendations along with the places to avoid, and never failed. Personable, respectful, and authentic. Highly recommend him! Octavio Rocks!!!
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rhfwpx4tgv🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 May 2025
Our time with Moises was wonderful. He is so knowledgeable, responsive and charming, it is clear that he loves this city and what he does. We had so many tastings and loved touring the markets, but his true gift is his ability to make history and culture come to life. So much more!
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(About local )
21 May 2025
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Alan🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
12 May 2025
Sebastian managed to keep a 55-year-old and a 19 year-old entertained for three hours. He is knowledgeable, energetic, and a lot of fun. We enjoyed our time with him and recommend him whole-heartedly. Sebastian, I hope the tennis match was a success. Forca Barca!Great afternoon with Sebastian
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Dale🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
7 May 2025
Alan was amazing from the start to the finish. Such a history lesson on Barcelona!! Funny, engaging, entertaining, and knowledgeable!! Our 3 hour tour turned was kindly extended (by a LOT) to ensure that we saw EVERYTHING! We could not possibly recommend Alan highly enough!! The most enjoyable part of our 4 days in Barcelona!Tour with Alan
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Wendy🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
6 May 2025
Sebastian was wonderful. He didn’t let the rain get in the way of providing a fascinating walk and sharing his vast knowledge of Barcelona and its history He readily shared suggestions for where we should spend the rest of our time following the walk also
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Husin 🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
2 May 2025
Sebastian is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable on many topics and aspects relating to history of not only Spain but many ancient civilisations. Would definitely recommend to book with him, for a good and fun time not only touring around Barcelona but also a major learning experience.Excellent Guide
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Melissa
(About local )
27 April 2025
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Sonia
(About local )
26 April 2025
We had the most wonderful time with Sebastian who showed us places we would never have found ourselves. Sebastian took the time to explain the history and meaning of these wonderful historical sites and with lovely sense of humour too. Book with Sebastian you will have a really lovely and interesting time. Fabulous private tour with Sebastian
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Berna, Michael and Wes🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 April 2025
Spending 3 hours with Alan was pure delight. From the moment we met him we could see his passion and enthusiasm. We were touring with our 13 yr old grandson and he related perfectly to him and to us. He had lots of great anecdotes, tremendous command of Barcelona's history and a great sense of humor. He went out of his way to help us secure Park Guell tickets when there were none available. He's an extremely nice guy and a top class guide. So lucky to have chosen Alan!Alan is a wealth of knowledge
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Brooke🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 April 2025
Sebastian was a great guide and catered the day for us. We will be back and book him again!Fantastic Experiemce
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irma🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 April 2025
Please do yourself a favor and book a tour with Sebastian if you can get one. His tour thru Barcelona for our family of four was the best thing we did in Barcelona. Sebastian was patient, kind and extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his city. He can tell you all about history and take you places you never knew existed and he would do it in perfect artistic manner. His English is impeccable and places he recommended are wonderful. Thank you, Sebastian for our lovely time together!Sebastian is a hidden gem himsefl
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Kate🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 April 2025
My family and I had an incredible evening with Sebastian showing us around Barcelona and trying all of the delicious foods the city has to offer. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Would recommend this tour with Sebastian to anyone visiting. Great evening with Sebastian!
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Thomas
(About local )
2 April 2025
Sebastian was very personable and adaptable with extensive knowledge of the area history. We had a misunderstanding about the visiting Sagrada Familia but Sebastián adapted and we had an entertaining tour Very adaptable
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Natalie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 April 2025
Our group absolutely loved their tour with Alan. He was so accommodating and did a wonderful job showing us around the Gothic Quarter. Would 100% recommend!! Wonderful Tour!
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Marina🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
(About local )
1 April 2025
We had a wonderfull time seeing the different architecture in the old center of Barcelona and its surroundings. One of the main highlights of this tour was the Sagrada Familia made by Gaudi. Many thanks towards the tour guide Moises, who helped to enhance the tour experience by keeping it interactive and fun while still historically intresting. Overall, this was a great experience which me and my family enjoyed completely!Amazing tour of Barcelona wonders!
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Valerie🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
25 March 2025
Sebastian is a very knowledgeable and super kind host. I can highly recommend him. An Excellent Guide
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Alyce
(About local )
24 March 2025
Alan was fabulous! We did a food tour with him and left with full bellies and minds full knowledge. Alan's passion for food is equal to his passion for history. He also went above and beyond showing us nooks and crannies of the Gothic area on the way back to our metro station.Awesome!
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Leila🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 March 2025
4 of us spent a great evening with Octavio in El Born and Bari Gotic. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and fun to be with. He introduced us to many different tapas and drinks, while imparting interesting facts about the areas we toured. Thank you Octavio for a fun night out! Great Evening With Octavio
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Sandy
(About local )
17 March 2025
Thank you, Sebastian, wonderful experience to have you as your guide!Excellent
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Emily🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 March 2025
We had a great tour with Octavio- he was knowledgeable, what he talked about was interesting, and our kids (14, 13 &12) were interested in what he had to say. Would definitely book another tour with Octavio! Fantastic time
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c5ryjphqgw🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
9 March 2025
Exceeded expetations
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alice
(About local )
5 February 2025
Sebastian was punctual and waiting for us with a big smile, that made us feel like old friends from the first moment we met. He guided us through delicious local tapas and patisseries at unique local spots that we would never had found without a Host :) Between spots he told interesting stories and fun facts about the city. The whole tour was a perfect balance between a laid back and well organized local experience. Thanks to his actor skills, he is a great communicator and sociable, which made our time together truly enjoyable! We learned that Saba also offers other tours from WithLocals, and we will definitely book him for future adventures next time we are in town. Gracias hermano <3Foodie Rock Star
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Jennifer
(About local )
22 January 2025
What an amazing experience! I can't even just call it a tour, it was definitely an experience! Alan was amazing and really went above and beyond! We ate so much delicious food, trying things we hadn't yet as well. He picked great places to stop. Drink recommendations to pair with our food was great as well. Now comes the best part...Alan our guide, friend, host, teacher... He was AMAZING! So much knowledge shared in such a wonderful way! To say he went above and beyond is an understatement! He showed us so much. You could tell he loved being there sharing his knowledge of the beautiful city of Barcelona as much as we did! We highly recommend this experience with Alan!!!What an amazing experience!
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MICHAEL🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 January 2025
Sebastian was a great guide. My first trip to Barcelona and he was able to condense 2200 years of history into a three hour tour. Very informative and entertaining. I would highly recommend him to anyone that wants a great experience.Awesome tour
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Paula🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 January 2025
Sebastian was very knowledgeable and informative. We had booked the Treasures of Barcelona: Gaudi tour but had seen the Gaudi buildings the previous day. Sebastian pivoted to giving us a tour of the Gothic area which was phenomenal! We will book him again the next time we’re in Barcelona.
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Rebecca🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 January 2025
Sebastian was an amazing guide—warm, friendly, funny. He seemed to have a bottomless source of facts, pictures, and stories about Barcelona and its rich history and beautiful architecture that really brought it all to life for my daughter and myself. And when we find our way back here, we certainly hope to work with him again! Do not miss!Enthusiastic and a wealth of knowledge!
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Robin🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
9 January 2025
Sebastian gave us an amazing tour. A very friendly person that knows a lot about the history of the city, brought us to places we'd never go to ourselves and told us many unknown facts about Barcelona. The food we got was a lot, very tasteful, local and fresh. Definitely recommend!Amazing tour
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Patricia🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
7 January 2025
Sebastian is an excellent tour guide. We would definitely book a tour with him again! He has excellent energy and was flexible with us when we needed to feed the teenagers. He shared lots of interesting stories about how history and architecture connect powerfully in Barcelona. Sebastian is great at his craft - despite our having visited Barcelona several times, and one of us having lived here in childhood, we each learned inspiring new facts and stories about Barcelona. Thank you Sebastian!
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Monic
(About local )
6 January 2025
Sebastian is a kind and open minded person and he makes you feel very welcome from the first moments. He is sufficiently knowledgeable about Barcelona's history, but for our taste the tour was not well structured. It was meant to be a Gaudì tour but in the end it was more like a general explanation of the many things that happened in Barcelona throughout history enriched with some anecdotes from Gaudì's life. Overall it left us with some interesting impressions but we were not satisfied, especially given the high price we paid for this. At this cost we would not recommend it. By means of constructive feedback: a few days later we decided to join a free tour organized by Civitatis and it had quite a few parallels but everything was explained in a more in-depth and structured manner. Regardless of the price (here you donate whatever you feel adequate, ca. €10-20pp) we preferred this tour.Gaudì tour
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Rachel
(About local )
5 January 2025
We spent the afternoon on a tour with Sebastian. Aside from the delicious food that he showed us - which we wouldn’t have found on our own - the tour was filled with amazing history and information about the city! In addition, he gave detailed answers to all of our questions. Sebastian was conversational, easy to get along with, and was genuinely interested in making sure that we enjoyed our experience. We would do another tour with him in a heartbeat and highly recommend booking with Sebastian!Best Birthday in Barcelona
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Mariana 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 January 2025
Sebastian es un crack, sabe muchísimo: conoce la ciudad, su cultura, su historia con absoluta profundidad. Profesional, cálido, un placer recorrer la ciudad escuchando a Sebastián! Altamente recomendable! Gracias Sebastián! Sabe muchisimo, un apasionado!
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Toni🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 December 2024
We have had many Tours With Locals experiences and this one has been the best so far!! Alan was extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of Barcelona in addition to being entertaining and thoughtful. He took the time to show us how to use the Metro and gave many good suggestions.We HIGHLY recommend him for anyone who wants to find out about the true Barcelona. We will be back!Fabulous Tour Guide
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Dana🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 December 2024
Alan is the most incredible guide. He took us to 3 different markets where he introduced us to the various tastes of Barcelona. He went above and beyond! Knowledgeable and super personable. Not only learned about the local food but the culture and more. Great person all around! Highly recommend!10 Tastings with Alan
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Kirsten
(About local )
23 December 2024
On the positive side, Moises is an excellent guide and we learned a lot about Barcelona. The adults thought there was a decent amount of tastings, but the younger person would have liked to eat more.Great guide

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