Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets
Description
At first glance, the Gràcia district of Barcelona appears to be the gatekeeper of the resurgent Catalan identity: “Free Catalonia!” graffiti scrawled in the backstreets, Catalan flags flying from so many balconies, the distinct sound of the Catalan language heard in cafés and eateries. But as one explores the covered markets, bakeries and small bodegas of this colorful, lesser-explored area, the politics du jour recede and the deep culinary roots of this unique culture come into view.
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Our day will consist of a series of delicious bites and intriguing sites. We will start our food tour in Barcelona with coffee and traditional pastries in a century-old sweets shop and then eat our way through two of Barcelona’s most celebrated markets.
As we walk through one of Barcelona's lesser-known public markets, we'll stop to get to know some of its vendors and taste their delicious offerings.
In each of the dozen places we visit on this tour, from the rustic to the refined, we’ll learn more about the Catalan kitchen and day-to-day Catalan life in its stronghold, the Gràcia neighborhood.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(249)
Our guide G was wonderful. He was so personable and knowledgeable about the food scene and history of Barcelona. We had a lot of laugh’s and delicious food. I would 100% recommend Culinary Backstreets and of course G ( who is awesome)
Hello, and thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great time exploring the city's history and sharing laughs with your guide. Your participation helps us continue our mission of supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserving Barcelona's rich culinary traditions.
Senem was the guide for my tour, what a fabulous lady she is. Lots of laughs and so much knowledge around not just the food but the history as well. Tried some food I would never have known of. Thankyou so much. Heading to Lisbon soon will do a tour with your company there as well.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with Senem. Her passion for Istanbul’s food, culture, and history, combined with her great sense of humor, makes for a memorable experience, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. It’s wonderful to know that you discovered foods you might never have tried otherwise. We’re also delighted to hear you’ll be visiting Lisbon soon, and we’d love to welcome you on one of our tours there as well. Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you again!
Wonderfull tour with Pamela. We enjoyed the food and all the details she told us about the food and Garcia.
Our guide Guillermo was fabulous. We were a small group so moving from place to place was easy. We sampled Catalan food and drinks. And got to visit businesses that were authentic and not chains. I felt like we really got a genuine taste of great food and explored a new neighborhood. I learned so much!
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed exploring the neighborhood and discovering genuine Catalan flavors with Guillermo. By visiting these authentic, independent businesses, you are helping us support the local community and preserve their cherished culinary traditions.
Pam was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable of the local cuisine and the history around it. The tour of Gràcia was just as nice as the food itself. Definitely a highlight of our trip!
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed exploring the daily life and history of Gràcia with us. By joining our walk, you are directly supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and helping to preserve Barcelona's precious culinary traditions.
We had a wonderful time touring Barcelona with Senem. She was a great guide for our group and took us all over the city. She gave us a true variety, starting with breakfast, moving through snacks at the market, and ending with a great lunch. She gave a lot of context to the areas we walked through and helped explain the history. We would love to do it again and would recommend to others!
Thank you for the review! We are so glad you enjoyed exploring the daily life and history of Barcelona with us. Your visit helps support the unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserves the deep culinary traditions of these neighborhoods. We hope to walk the backstreets with you again in the future.
Had an amazing day with Senem our tour guide. Explored a fascinating and genuine area of Barcelona. The itinerary was perfect for us with a blend of food shops and Bodegas/small restaurants. All of the stops (and there were many) were of the highest quality. Nice, friendly small group. Senem was outstanding across the board……..very knowledgeable, great communication and took great care of our group. Highly recommended.
Thank you for the wonderful review and for joining us to explore this genuine side of Barcelona. We are thrilled that you enjoyed connecting with the unsung heroes behind these neighborhood bodegas and food shops. Your support means the world to us and plays a vital role in preserving these authentic culinary traditions.
This was the highlight of my time in Barcelona. Pam was our guide and we would truly recommend her to anyone. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for the food, culture, and history of Catalunya was palpable and her personal passion for Gracia was infectious. We learned so much from her!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are so glad that exploring the daily life and rich culture of Gracia with Pam was a highlight of your time in Barcelona. Your participation means the world to us, as it directly helps support the unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserves the deep-rooted culinary traditions of Catalonia.
This was our third tour with Culinary Backstreet and like the other 2 was extremely well done. Ivan lead us through Gracia district sharing the history and giving us a taste of the typical cusine. We enjoyed tasting the variation of food and drink, which there was plenty of, from one district to another. I loved the village feel of Gracia. Ivan also shared some of his favorite places to eat in other areas of Barcelona. We'd definitely recommend this tour!!!
This was a great tour! Senem was an excellent, extremely knowledgeable, and very fun guide around Gracia. We took this tour early on during our stay, and it was a great start to our time in the city: We discovered so many delicious and fascinating foods which greatly influenced (and immensely improved) the rest of our time in Barcelona. Highly, highly recommend taking this tour!
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We are so glad that Senem could introduce you to the unsung heroes of Gracia and share the rich culinary traditions of Barcelona. Thank you for supporting honest tourism and the local families who make this city's daily life so vibrant
