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Highlights
- Join a 2-hour guided walking tour to explore Barcelona’s renowned markets, uncovering their traditions and secrets.
- Discover La Boquería, one of Barcelona’s oldest markets, while experiencing its sights and smells. Sample olives and visit the historic Born neighborhood market.
- Gain insight into the caganer, an unusual Catalonian tradition celebrated globally.
- Observe remnants of a medieval convent beneath a bustling modern marketplace.
- Optional: Upgrade your ticket for premium cheese, meat, and wine tasting experiences.
- Did you know? In 2017, La Boquería was named CNN's 'Best fresh market in the world,' surpassing Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market and New York’s Union Square Farmer's Market.
Your Experience
Getting started
Your day begins at the renowned La Boquería, acclaimed as one of the world's top food markets. Discover a vast array of freshly prepared foods and explore Catalan culinary traditions with your local guide. Savor some local olives while strolling through the market’s patterned walkways.
Sample Catalan culinary delights at La Boquería
After exploring the vibrant Boqueria Market, make your way to Las Ramblas' scenic promenade. Once a bustling flower market, it's now an ideal spot for soaking in the atmosphere and capturing memorable photos.
The experience includes a private tasting session of various cured meats, cheeses, wines, and more. Enjoy this exclusive opportunity with your guide and a dedicated sommelier leading the way.
Learn about the history & traditions of Catalonia
Journey through time in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, wandering its quaint streets lined with antique shops and occasional markets. Continue to Santa Caterina Market, notable for being Barcelona’s first covered market with its distinctive undulating roof design.
Your tour includes a visit to a local caganer shop where you'll uncover the intriguing history behind one of Catalonia's unique traditions. Explore the monumental church of Santa Maria del Mar and hear fascinating stories about sailors from La Ribera neighborhood.
End your day at the expansive Market of Born, an architectural marvel with its steel and glass design that now showcases remnants of Barcelona’s 17th and 18th-century history.
Itinerary
Mercat de la Boqueria | Flower markets of Las Ramblas | Mercat de Santa Caterina | Caganer | Santa Maria del Mar | Former market of El Born
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guided Tour of Barcelona’s Markets
- Olives Tasting Experience at La Boquería
- Turrón Sampling at La Boquería
- (Optional) Food and Premium Wine Tasting on Upgrade Purchase
- Gratuities are not included.
- Hotel transfers are not provided.
- Audio guides must be purchased separately.
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Wear comfortable shoes as you'll be walking approximately 2 miles during this tour.
- Carry enough cash to purchase food items along your tour; guides can provide recommendations on what to try.
- Please note that pets are not allowed, but guide dogs with relevant documentation are welcome.
- The tour is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, though the upgrade option for tasting experiences is not.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of DUNKIN´.
Address: Rambla de Sant Josep, 89, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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