Barcelona Walks Gourmet

Enjoy a flavour-filled walking tour through the Old Town – a perfect introduction to the city’s wonderful gastronomic culture. Discover the history of Barcelona’s cuisine, see some of her flagship restaurants and explore the colourful outlets and markets.

Gastronomy is an integral part of Barcelona’s cultural heritage and this fascinating walking tour is a must for all food lovers. Your enthusiastic guide will introduce you to the food history and the tour will take you to some of her most important restaurants and food outlets. At the historic La Boqueria Market discover a huge variety of colourful local produce market including vegetables, fish, meat and fruit. From here you will also be taken to the Granja Viader where the chocolate milk drink Cacaolat was invented in 1931 and discover the exquisite pastries at Pastisseria Escribà. Other highlights include Botifarreria de Santa Maria which is famous for its hams and sausages and Tostaderos Casa Gispert which specialises in roasting coffee and nuts. Opened in 1851, the shop retains its original furniture and old wood-burning oven: the only one of its kind in Europe. During your walking tour there is the chance to sample some of the wonderful gastronomic products Barcelona has to offer, such as fruits in La Boqueria Market and tapas with wine at the end of your tour at the Sta. Caterina Market. Among the many highlights, you will discover:    <ul style="margin-top: 0cm"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt" class="MsoNormal">Granja Viader</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt" class="MsoNormal">Mercat de La Boqueria</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt" class="MsoNormal">Pastisseria Escribà</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt" class="MsoNormal">Cafè de l’Òpera</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt" class="MsoNormal">Granges del carrer Petrixol</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt" class="MsoNormal">Xocolateria Fargas</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt" class="MsoNormal">La Pineda</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt" class="MsoNormal">Les torroneries del carrer Cucurulla</li><li>Barcelona 600 anys de cultura gastronòmica</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt" class="MsoNormal">Cafés el Magnífico</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt" class="MsoNormal">Tostaderos Casa Gispert</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt" class="MsoNormal">Botifarreria de Santa Maria</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt" class="MsoNormal">Les viniteques de La Ribera</li></ul> http://www.dosomethingdifferent.com/images/store/experience/image/867/Granja_Viader.jpg http://www.dosomethingdifferent.com/images/store/experience_image/filename/4019/Gourmet_Walking_Tour2.jpg http://www.dosomethingdifferent.com/images/store/experience_image/filename/4020/La_Boqueria_Market2.jpg http://www.dosomethingdifferent.com/images/store/experience_image/filename/4021/Botifarreria_de_Santa_Maria.jpg http://www.dosomethingdifferent.com/images/store/experience_image/filename/4022/Gourmet_Walking_Tour_3.jpg http://www.dosomethingdifferent.com/experiences/barcelona_walks_gourmet Adult 17.0 Child 6.0 Friday and Saturday, year round. Tour will not operate on 1st January, 25th December and Public Holidays**. 10.30am The walk lasts approximately 2 hours. <ul><li><div>Walking tour through Barcelona’s Old Town </div></li><li><div>Visit to some of Barcelona’s most emblematic gastronomic establishments </div></li><li><div>Learn about the famous Catalan gastronomic culture</div></li><li><div>Chance to sample the Catalan products</div></li><li><div>Services of a professional English-speaking guide </div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Hotel pick-up or drop off </div></li><li>Optional gratuities</li></ul> Casual. Dress according to the weather for that day and don’t forget your camera! ** Tour does not operate on the following public holidays - 1 January, 6 January, 21 March, 10 April, 1 May, 15 August, 11 September, 1 November, 11 November, 25 December, 26 December. Tour departs from Turisime de Barcelona Information Office located at Plaça de Catalunya, 17-basement. 4-12 Spain - Mainland Barcelona City Sightseeing History & Culture Food & Drink Walking Tours Must Do's Informative Inspirational