A Private Exploration of Barcelona Through Wine & Tapas

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4 hours
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1 - 10 guests
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English, Spanish, Portuguese
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Discover Barcelona's hidden gems with Brendan, your local guide. Savor exquisite wines and authentic tapas while exploring historical sites beyond the usual tourist spots. Experience it like a local!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Experience Barcelona like a local with Brendan! This immersive tour blends history, wine, food, and fun, taking you beyond tourist traps. Enjoy medieval charm, top-tier tastings, and authentic tapas, all while Brendan, your friendly guide, treats you like a new friend, sharing his passion for the city.

Sample Menu

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Vermut with olives and other small bites.
In Barcelona, before lunch or dinner, locals enjoy an aperitif with small bites like olives and bread rubbed with tomato and olive oil.
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Xuixo or Orxata
Prior to the wine tasting, we will sample either a freshly baked pastry or a seasonal, natural Mediterranean plant-based sweet drink, Orxata.
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4 wines paired with cheeses and homemade chocolates.
Here, our wine expert will guide us through a tasting of four exclusive wines, paired with various cheeses and homemade chocolate.
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Tapas, known in Barcelona as 'Pica-Pica'
For the grand finale, we'll experience Spanish and local tapas at an authentic, local tapas bar, and discover the Catalan term 'Pica-Pica'.

What You Get

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All food and drinks are included.
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Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Discover the authentic heart of Barcelona on this immersive tour. We'll explore charming medieval neighbourhoods, indulge in world-class wine tastings, savour delicious regional cuisine, and experience the rich cultural heritage of Barcelona and Spain. Your friendly, fun, and knowledgeable guide, Brendan, will lead you through the Gothic Quarter, beginning at a traditional bodega where we'll sample an ancient pre-digestive called vermut, a perfect palate-opener for the evening ahead. From there, we'll visit one of Barcelona's oldest bakeries to taste a renowned Catalan pastry. Our next stop is a unique wine bar where we'll enjoy four carefully selected high-end wines, paired with cheeses and homemade chocolate. Our expert wine host, Joan, will guide us through the experience, sharing insights into the world of Spanish wines. Finally, we'll head to a local bar to savour a variety of local and Spanish tapas. This tour ventures beyond the typical tourist traps, offering guests an insightful and tasty introduction to Barcelona.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Font La Maca Madrilenya, Carrer d'En Bot, Barcelona Catalunya, Spain, ES, 08002

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We meet by the Font La Maca Madrilenya, a fountain with 4 taps located on Plaça de la Vila de Madrid square, 4 minutes away on foot from Plaça de Catalunya metro station.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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A soulful and smart guide through Barcelona
July 12, 2025
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We had a wonderful time with Brendan . His knowledge of history, the area and the cuisine was impressive, but more importantly he brings a soulful appreciation to culture. He delivers an informativ...read more

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Fun, food, and wine off the beaten path!
October 26, 2024
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Brendan had us engaged from the minute we met him. He shared with us his journey to Spain and why he loved living here! As we walked around off the beaten path, we learned many interesting facts ab...read more

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Wine, Food and Fun
June 10, 2024
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Brendan is a lovely, smart, informative and fun guide. He wanted to be sure we had a great time and got the most out of our visit with him. We had great pastries, learned interesting things about B...read more

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Brendon’s travel tour review
June 10, 2024
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Brendon is an absolute amazing tour guide we loved touring with him. His wealth of knowledge and historical sites he took us were amazing. Not to mention the fabulous pastry we had at a beautiful p...read more

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Great experience!
May 07, 2024
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This was my first private wine tasting experience in Barcelona. I felt I had a great experience, and tried a variety of wines that I've not tried. I am a chocolate and wine lover, and I loved that ...read more

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