Combine gourmet food and Catalan culture on a pre-dinner walking tour of Barcelona's famous tapas bars. A great way to begin your visit of Barcelona - not only do you get an overview of this fabulous city, you also learn how to order tapas (bar snacks) and discover some of the best bars and cafes Barcelona has to offer. Plus, your friendly, informative guide can offer suggestions to help you get the most from your stay in Barcelona. We will start the tour in a unique venue in Spain, Tours Tapas & Friends, a Gastronomic Centre created under the slow food philosophy and open to offer experiences to foodies and travellers who visit Barcelona; where you get to taste 3 selected Spanish products (cheese and /or cured meats) with bread and a drink Your tapas walking tour will lead you through Barcelona's most famous street, La Rambla, with tapas bars and local restaurants. From here you and your guide will go to La Boqueria, the city’s famous food market, which offers an array of fresh produce including fruit and vegetables, seafood, cheese and any type of meat imaginable. The tour continues at a restaurant offering a wide selection of local, delicious tapas. Here you will enjoy three tapas dishes with a glass of wine, beer or cider, while your food-and-wine-guide provides insights into the flavours of Spanish wine, cuisine and culture. You'll continue through the Gothic Quarter, where you will discover the architecture, atmosphere, language and gastronomy that are unique to Spain, and some of the gourmet shops which are over 100 years old. Your last stop will be in a bar where four tasty tapas dishes and a glass of wine, cava or beer will be waiting for you. Ticket Information Please be aware that this tour is on a 48 hour confirmation with our supplier, we will only get in contact with you if there is a problem with your booking. Tour Information Tour Availability: Monday to Saturday. Departure Time: 5pm. Meeting Time: Please be at meeting point at least 15mins before departure time. Duration: Approx. 3 Hrs. Times are approximate and subject to change. Departure/Arrival point: "Tours, Tapas & Friends". Gastronomic Centre - At Pintor Fortuny 12 street, 08001. In front of Hotel Silken Ramblas (one block from Las Ramblas). From the 1st January 2018 the end point will be in front of the Santa Caterina Market (downtown). Inclusions: Tapas walking tour with an English speaking specialized gourmet guide. Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point. Guided tasting of 3 selected Spanish products (cheese, cured meats, olive oil,…) with bread and drink at the meeting point. 8 tapas, hot and cold. 2 drinks (water will be considered as a drink). Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified. Hotel pickup and drop-off. Any other services not mentioned above.  Please Note: We kindly advise you to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. ID may be required by all passengers when collecting the tickets. This tour is not recommended for people with disabilities. Vegetarian and Celiac option is available, please let us know about your preference at the time of booking. Infants (Ages 3 and under) are free, no food or drink provided. Please mention upon booking that an infant will be travelling with your party.