Food tours in Barcelona
A food tour is the quickest way to eat your way around Barcelona. The most comfortable months are March to July and September to November, with highs around 72°F (22°C) and about 5 rainy days a month.
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Top food tours in Barcelona
Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & HistoryFrom $63View 
Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Paella, Sangria & 8+ Local TastingsFrom $103View 
Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a LocalFrom $56View 
Barcelona: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tapas and WineFrom $86View 
Barcelona Gothic Quarter Tapas & Taverns Food & Wine TourFrom $100View 
Barcelona Tapas and Wine Experience Small-Group Walking TourFrom $79View
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What to eat and drink in Barcelona
Expect to taste the local staples. Ones to look for:
- Tapas
- Small plates shared over drinks, often ordered a few at a time as you go.
- Paella
- Rice cooked in a wide pan with saffron and seafood or meat; best at lunch by the sea.
- Crema catalana
- Custard flavoured with lemon and cinnamon under a layer of burnt sugar.
- Cava
- Catalonia's sparkling wine, made the same way as champagne.
How to pick a good food tour
- Skip a big meal beforehand: most tours serve the equivalent of lunch or dinner across six to ten stops.
- Small groups of 12 or fewer get served faster and fit into tiny counters and bars.
- Check what's included. Some tours count drinks as stops, others charge for them on the day.
- Ask about dietary swaps before you book. Many tours can replace meat or gluten dishes if they know ahead.
Barcelona month by month
Averages for Barcelona Airport, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 57 (14) | 58 (15) | 62 (16) | 65 (19) | 71 (22) | 78 (26) | 83 (28) | 84 (29) | 79 (26) | 72 (22) | 64 (18) | 58 (15) |
| Low °F (°C) | 42 (6) | 43 (6) | 47 (8) | 51 (10) | 57 (14) | 64 (18) | 69 (21) | 70 (21) | 64 (18) | 58 (14) | 48 (9) | 43 (6) |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:46 pm | 6:24 pm | 6:57 pm | 8:31 pm | 9:03 pm | 9:26 pm | 9:24 pm | 8:51 pm | 8:02 pm | 7:11 pm | 5:32 pm | 5:22 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for food tours in Barcelona?
March to July and September to November. Expect highs around 72°F (22°C) and about 5 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and August.
What food is Barcelona known for?
Tapas: small plates shared over drinks, often ordered a few at a time as you go. Paella: rice cooked in a wide pan with saffron and seafood or meat; best at lunch by the sea. Crema catalana: custard flavoured with lemon and cinnamon under a layer of burnt sugar.
Where can I book food tours in Barcelona?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
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Bike toursBest Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
Cooking classesAll year
Sunset cruisesBest May–Sep
Private toursBest Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
Segway toursBest Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
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