Barcelona food tours
Barcelona, the capital city of Cataluña region in Spain, is a great place to visit. It offers many historical landmarks and cultural sites that deserve the attention, various places of fun and entertainment and of course many nice places where one could eat and stay in Barcelona apartments. Getting lost at this impressive choice of restaurants, fast-food eateries, tapas bars is quite easy and thus going on one of Barcelona food tours is highly recommended. The first advise to start with is to stay out of the Ramblas area when you are looking for something nice to eat and explore the small streets off the beaten path to taste some really tasteful meals and great wines.
This photo of Las Ramblas
By booking for a Barcelona food tour, the traveler will get the chance not only to discover some hidden food places, but will also learn about the diverse culinary culture of the city. The food tours in Barcelona last for approximately two or three hours and they are held in the neighborhoods like Barceloneta, Poble Sec, the Gothic Quarter and El Raval, thus getting the chance to explore the authentic taste of Barcelona, away from the tourist crowds. These are walking tours, during which are usually covered four small food establishments, that vary from shops that sell high-quality specialties to tapas restaurants with home-like atmosphere. The dishes are served with no rush, in a lively and non-tourist places which are known for the great quality of the food served there. The food tours are led by knowledgeable and entertaining guide, usually English speaking, who is mainly focusing on the food, but will also share stories about the history, the life and the spirit of Barcelona.
This photo of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
The groups tend to be small, so that everybody can enjoy this rather personal and relaxed experience. The food tours start in the evening, in all days except the weekends and Mondays. Usually tours are available throughout the year, but in August most companies do not offer food tours. Another positive aspect of the food tours in Barcelona, is the fact that you will be given recommendations for some great restaurants, shops and cafes, as well as a map with instructions how to return to the nice restaurants and shops that you have visited during the tour. The food tours do not depend on the weather, since Barcelona enjoys a wonderful climate almost every day, however there should be at least two participants.
This photo of Barcelona
Tourists should know that by booking on a Barcelona food tour, they will also do some wine tasting. The city of Barcelona is surrounded by nice wine regions and the locally produced wine is just superb. The tours that include wine tasting cover a great selection of wines such as rose and white wine, cavas and red wines. Going on such a food tour in Barcelona is exciting and is in a way an interactive way to experience the city. It is also a fun, unique and memorable experience, which is worth to be tried.
If you are a fan of the food tours you should check the ones available in Madrid and Rome, but you would need accommodation in Madrid apartments or apartments in Rome.
