The best Barcelona food and drink

Food tours in Barcelona usually mix a market with a crawl of tapas bars. Many start at La Boqueria, Barcelona's famous market on La Rambla, then move to the old town or El Born for tapas and wine. Others focus on El Born's bars, or on a paella cooking class that begins with shopping in the market. Expect to try pa amb tomàquet (bread rubbed with tomato), jamón, Catalan cheeses, bombas and vermouth, often with cava.

Before you book

Tell the operator about any allergies or dietary needs when you book; vegetarian options are common, but not universal. Food tours usually run at lunchtime or in the evening, and Barcelona eats late, so evening tours often start around 7pm. La Boqueria is closed on Sundays and public holidays, so market-based tours may change route on those days. Most tours count as a meal, so do not book dinner straight afterwards.