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  • 5/5 Lori G. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great tour with Ricardo today. He shared many personal stories about Barcelona and showed us so many different areas. The food was excellent too! As a side note, it's always nice to tip on these tours. I'm sure it is appreciated and so many tourists don't seem to be tipping on the tours we've been on lately. The guides put in so much effort!!
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  • 5/5 Parichay M. 6 years ago on Google
    I took the Barcelona’s Secret Food Tour & it was a very nice experience. The guide - Miguel knew a lot about the Spanish cuisine, Spanish history & about Catalonia as well. He kept entertaining us throughout the tour with many interesting information & of course, great dishes. It is a highly recommended tour if you want to discover the real taste of Barcelona.
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  • 5/5 S P. 6 months ago on Google
    Our guide Jordi Manjarrés was terrific! He shared a wealth of knowledge of his hometown, it’s history, culture, and his passion for the local Spanish cuisine. We tasted delicious bites of well known, beloved favorites, while learning a little bit of history along the way. Our group all sat together like old friends, and enjoyed a traditional tapas meal paired with the local drinks, Vermouth and Cava. Finally, to end our experience, we shared a beautiful Paella with Sangria and Orujo. If you love trying new foods and learning about the culture, this is a must try experience! Highly recommend it! 👍
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  • 5/5 Anna M. 6 years ago on Google
    This city has a lot to offer, but it would be difficult to explore it alone. Good thing we joined this tour to help us out. The guide was very accommodating and he even told us to write down the best places that we must visit in Barcelona. All his recommendations were truly amazing! Thank you for this wonderful tour.
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  • 5/5 Greg K. 6 years ago on Google
    If you're planning for a perfect activity in Barcelona, you should join this food tour! Their dishes are so delicious. I love the Catalan dishes and I can eat them all day, but this tour has opened my eyes and raised my standards in food. It's also very helpful, because I got to be familiar with its culture.
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  • 5/5 Justin S. 1 year ago on Google
    This tour was amazing. Jordi made the tour feel very personal and his insights and recommendations were perfect. Take notes, we’re trying to find places again. Thank you Jordi!!
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  • 5/5 Frank G. 7 years ago on Google
    We have visited a lot of shops where we had tasted extra food that are not on their website. Our guide was so fantastic, he knows a lot about the place and explained all the history of the food he is giving us. I will recommend this to my friends.

  • 5/5 Kim M. 1 year ago on Google
    We enjoyed our Barcelona food tour from start to finish! Jordi was a great guide and made us feel instantly welcomed. He gave us a lot of good pointers throughout the tour for the rest of our stay. The food was delicious and we definitely had plenty to try. We would highly recommend Jordi and Secret Food Tours Barcelona to anyone!

  • 5/5 Terri L. 1 year ago on Google
    Jordi was amazing … full of history about his beautiful city of Barcelona as well as taking us to amazing places to eat like a local that we would have never found in our own. A highlight of our time in Barcelona… book this trip with Jordi - 100%!

  • 5/5 Irene L. 1 year ago on Google
    Jordi was our tour guide and was awesome!! He really knew the food and the city. I’d go back to Barcelona just for a tour again!

  • 5/5 Denise C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food tour with a great tour guide, Daniel! Everyone was very friendly and accommodating while I booked the tour. I had to change my original date and was running 10 minutes late the morning of (I got on the bus in the wrong direction). Luckily, the communication was excellent and I was still able to fully enjoy this tour. Daniel was very friendly and approachable. He gave us historical and cultural information in addition to letting us know about the delicious food. I was a solo traveler but felt extremely comfortable and included. I absolutely recommend.

  • 5/5 Katie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Ricardo gave us an AMAZING tour! We had so much fun learning about the city while we ate at some very historical shops and markets. He has so much knowledge to share and is incredibly personable. The food was SO good and our tour group was the perfect size of about 10. Our tour group was all English speaking and his English was absolutely amazing, he answered all of our questions! Hands down the best experience I had in Barcelona and worth every penny. Thank you Ricardo!!!!

  • 5/5 Kathryn G. 1 year ago on Google
    Our tour with Jordi was one of our best experiences in Barcelona! He provided great insight about Barcelona's history and the impacts on food and culture. The food was delicious, and he had great recommendations for other restaurants to try while we were in town. Definitely recommend checking them out!

  • 5/5 John R. 7 years ago on Google
    My colleague who’s been to Barcelona gave me some tips about the places to visit, food to eat etc… I’d never imagine how awful it was to just follow my itinerary alone, especially that I was new there. While walking around, I’ve found a group touring and looking very interested. One of the tourists informed me about this food tour and booked as soon as I got in the hotel. This food tour is perfect! I’ve gained a lot and even asked the guide’s number so I could call him to ask some questions regarding the city and he still helped me even the tour has finished.-

  • 5/5 santoshi s. 7 years ago on Google
    Our guide is a nice person, he was so approachable and full of knowledge. Barcelona’s local foods are all delicious. We brought home some for our relatives and they all loved it too.

  • 5/5 Gini L. 7 years ago on Google
    My son and I really enjoyed Miguel and his sharing of Barcelona! The history, food and friendship were second to none. Everything was so authentic and good. We even had the pleasure of having Miguel's girlfriend join us for Paella! Strongly recommend to all!

  • 5/5 Chloe B. 7 years ago on Google
    Barcelona itself is a must see city, but the food tour made it even more interesting. I’ve learned a lot from our guide. There was no dull moment. We were able to communicate well with others in the group while enjoying every bite of each traditional food. It was perfect.

  • 5/5 Paul C. 7 years ago on Google
    We very much enjoyed our food tour in Barcelona. Our guide is so knowledgeable and very passionate about both food and local history. This tour was one of the highlights of our six weeks’ vacation.

  • 5/5 Alan M. 6 years ago on Google
    When I heard about this food tour, I expected “Tapas, Tapas, Tapas,” but I was wrong. There was so much about this city and what it can offer. We explored the streets that only locals know about and tried the dishes in a restaurant that will really make you feel so “at home.” This food our is a must try! I really hope I can come back again.

  • 5/5 Jeffrey B. 1 year ago on Google
    We toured with Jordi in July before a cruise out of Barcelona. He was very informative and has a great personality. Being native to Barcelona, he not only educated us on the places and foods we were exposed to but also gave us the insiders’ guide to hotspots. We were fortunate to join a great multi-cultural group including a honeymoon couple. Strongly recommend. Bon appetite!

  • 5/5 Jonathan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great tour! Great food and beautiful city. Jordi was an excellent guide who knew a tremendous amount about the city and its food. He also gave great recommendations about additional meals and experiences. Overall a very worthwhile experience.

  • 5/5 Brittany H. 1 year ago on Google
    Our food tour was jam packed and so yummy. Jordi was such a great guide and was able to provide so much history and context to each of the neighborhoods we visited and the food and tapas we ate. This was our first secret food tour, but certainly not our last. Each restaurant, tapas, treat was better than the next, and all culminated in a delicious ending of paella, sangria, and dessert! Jordi was also able to give us some great recommendations of other local haunts for us to check out on the remainder of the trip. If you love food and getting a locals perspective on food and history, then secret food tours are for you!

  • 5/5 Heather H. 1 year ago on Google
    Ricardo was amazing!!! We learned so much about the city that he loves so much and is so passionate about. I wish we took the tour at the beginning of our trip because he gave us so many great recommendations to eat at and see throughout all the neighborhoods. Would recommend this to everyone! The food was also INCREDIBLE.

  • 5/5 Paula S. 1 year ago on Google
    Ricardo was great ! A local who actually lived in Barcelona's Old Town (where the tour was) and who's family had been there for generations was so knowledgable not only about the food, but also with the history and politics of the area ! A fantastic tour.

  • 5/5 Joseph W. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely the best tour we have taken, anywhere. Our tour guide Jordi is a native Catalan and lives in the neighborhood he showcases on the tour. We learned so much about the history of the city, and how its food reflects the many cultures that have existed in Barcelona. Jordi kept it interesting for all of us, including the teens who “don’t like history” but did really like the food and drink that our guide had in store. All the food stops were worthwhile, but where Jordi really made our night was arranging a last minute change to our itinerary, giving us a chance to have calcots while they are in season (after learning that we were unable to fit this seasonal experience into our trip). It was a blast (a messy, smoky, wine soaked blast). Fantastic experience, terrific tour guide

  • 5/5 Katie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Jordi was awesome! Ive done a lot of the Secret Food Tours all over Europe and this one was by far my favorite! Not only is there plenty of food and treats, but it was great to hear some history and get to see some different sides of Barcelona you wouldn't normally see. Highly recommend this tour!

  • 5/5 Tim C. 1 year ago on Google
    I have taken a few Secret Food Tours in various cities and they have all been wonderful. Jordi in Barcelona did a great job with the tour providing insight into the history of the city and how it affected the cuisine. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Andrea O. 9 months ago on Google
    The food tour was a fantastic food & cultural experience. Ricardo was our amazing, energetic and very knowledgeable guide. His love for his culture, his city, and his enthusiasm made this tour unforgettable. Every corner we turned and every place at which we’ve ate, Ricardo had a story that made the food & the city come to life. From the oldest bakery, we went to the market and sampled varieties of cheese & ham and learned why each variety of cheese & ham we tasted, were so different. Then we went off to an authentic tapas place where the tapas was so delicious. We definitely wouldn’t have known what to choose if we were on our own. Ricardo’s selections were outstanding. We finished the tour with paella and a very refreshing sangria We also loved the fact that Ricardo took the food that our group did not finish and give it to a man who looked very much in need. He was lying down on a bench, in 30 degrees heat, in the hot noonday sun. The entire tour was unforgettable. Thank you Ricardo for making this a most wonderful food tour experience and for sharing your Barcelona with us.

  • 5/5 Sigal S. 9 months ago on Google
    Ricardo was our tour guide. He was fantastic! He gave us interesting highlights of not only the amazing foods of the region and Spain in General, but also very interesting anecdotes about the history and his childhood. We highly recommend the tour and Ricardo specifically as a guide. Thank you!!!

  • 5/5 Neil B. 6 months ago on Google
    What an amazing day with our guide Jordi! Thank you for an amazing experience! Will definitely recommend Secret Food Tours when visiting! Loved every second! Great food, and very informative!

  • 5/5 Reece H. 8 months ago on Google
    I highly recommend this food tour, you will be especially lucky if you get Muriel as your guide. As a massive foodie, I am always on the hunt for food that the locals would eat and this tour is it. We went into the suburbs and drank wine, ate tapas, bakeries and the list goes on. I was concerned about the price when I booked however I was blown away by what was included. Very good value for money. Please do this tour!

  • 5/5 Sydney C. 4 months ago on Google
    We had an amazing experience on our food tour of Barcelona! Our guide Jordi was so knowledgeable, fun and friendly and went the extra mile to give us the best tour of the city and best recommendations! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Huay Ming G. 4 months ago on Google
    I really enjoyed this tour with Jordi who was really knowledgeable about the city and its history. He so patiently explained about the food and places we went to. Jordi pointed us other places we could go visit like museums, park, etc. I highly highly recommend going on this tour. You definitely won’t regret it!

  • 5/5 Astrid A. 7 months ago on Google
    The Secret Food tours was worth the money and time, if you are thinking about it just do it! We had a great time walking around the city with our guide Jordi and visiting places we would have never known to go to on our own, all of the food we tasted was delicious. Visiting Jai-Ca was really special, tasting vermouth for the first time and eating delicious sardine tapas and bomba! Jordi our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and happy to share his culture and city tips with us.

  • 5/5 Dawn B. 5 years ago on Google
    Our guide was extremely accommodating. On our particular day, myself and my travel partner were the only ones signed up. He was able to read us and mix up the tour a bit, staying longer at one spot over another. We were able to try foods that normally are not included in his tour. We felt extremely comfortable as he was immediately friendly and informative. The historical facts he would drop as we wandered the city were interesting and not something I expected to learn. I couldn't recommend Secret Food Tours enough.

  • 5/5 Rachael D. 4 years ago on Google
    A very well organized tour. Our tour guide Andres knew everything there was to know about Barcelona, its history and the delicious food. He took us to amazing little local secrets that we never would have found on our own. Definitely a fun, tasty 3 hours and would buy again and recommend to anyone visiting Barcelona.

  • 5/5 Caroline D. 4 years ago on Google
    What a wonderful experience! Andres was a wonderful guide and was so knowledgeable about the area and the food. He selected incredible places to eat! Everything was delicious! Thank you so much for a wonderful time ^_^

  • 5/5 Oliver Y. 4 years ago on Google
    6 stars if I could! We had a most enjoyable and informative tour with Andres, a chef turned food guide with an undeniable passion for all things culinary. Andres took great pride in sharing his knowledge of the local food scene with us and we especially enjoyed the detailed explanations at the market and his selection of restaurants. Definitely coming back for his wine tour! Thank you Andres; you’re a shining example of the warmth of the Catalans.

  • 5/5 Elyse B. 4 years ago on Google
    WE thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Miguel We have taken many food tours, but this, by far, was the best. Miguel, our guide, was absolutely fantastic. His knowledge and love of food and his city , Barcelona, is contagious. He was a wealth of knowledge, so informative.. He made everyone in the group feel a part of the group and we had so much fun and learned so much.

  • 5/5 micheal h. 4 years ago on Google
    Great tour, great food, We got the drinks package also which I'd recommend. Our tour guide Andrés was so helpful and his knowledge of food and Cathalan history was amazing.

  • 5/5 Megha S. 6 years ago on Google
    We were so thrilled we choose to make this a part of our trip to Barcelona. Only a tour like this can give you a look at a wonderful neighborhood, it's people, food and incredible history. The tour group was the right size and all seemed to enjoy themselves. And the lunch included was fabulous. It was the highlight of my trip. Thanks for a great day!

  • 5/5 CARSON B. 6 years ago on Google
    I really can't recommend this tour enough! I was able to see the authentic Catalan way of cooking, it was superb! We went to 5 different places, our guide gave us some great knowledge about the city, it's history and culture. Very informative! It was amazing from start to end.

  • 5/5 Karla C. 6 years ago on Google
    We have been to Barcelona several times on cruise ships and decided to do something different by going on this tour. A great experience and introduction to the city and its food. We sampled a true Catalan's meal (good portions and delicious) and desserts. This is the best food tour I have ever been on!

  • 5/5 Pankaj A. 6 years ago on Google
    Miguel made sure this was the best thing we did in Barcelona. His knowledge and expertise in food and history of Barcelona is unbeatable. Also the spots he picked for the tour were super apt and fun. I will definitely ask everyone visiting Barcelona to sign up for this on the very first day of their trip and see the city with Miguel.

  • 5/5 ddh c. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved it ❤️

  • 5/5 Luke S. 5 years ago on Google
    Super experience, guide (Andreas) was a delight, food was varied and fun, tour was educational, exactly right length, would recommend to anyone, would also recommend extended drink package

  • 5/5 QB L. 5 years ago on Google
    I took the Barcelona’s Secret Food Tour & it was a very nice experience. It is a highly recommended tour if you want to visit and want to taste of Barcelona. Very informative! It was amazing from start to end.

  • 5/5 Nellie K. 5 years ago on Google
    Barcelona - Please please do this food tour. You will definitely not regret it. The guide is very knowledgeable, friendly, easy-going, and a food lover. Pretty much every person along the tour route said hello to him and greeted him fondly, so you know he's well loved around town! Will definitely recommend this to everyone!

  • 5/5 Sharyn A. 5 years ago on Google
    We were told by a friend that it would be a good idea to get comfortable with the city and eat like locals. We can not recommend this company and more to the point our tour guide Miguel Martin more highly. Miguel met us with a huge smile and continued to entertain and teach us about his home and local gems in Barcelona. He was in no hurry to finish up and we stayed long after the tour time, enjoying great food and company. Miguel is passionate about his city, the fabulous food it houses and the people. Locals would stop him in the street and he genuinely loved his job. At the end of the tour, we were confident to then take our family group of 6 to hidden tapas bars, the local market and walk the side streets of Barcelona feeling safe and like a local. I would do this again when next in Barcelona as I'm sure no 2 tours would be the same.

  • 5/5 Md Anwar H. 6 years ago on Google
    I was in a cruise and was able to book for Barcelona knowing that our ship will take a stop in the city. Our 3-hours of food adventure are worth every penny. There were a lot of stops and even hidden places that we wouldn’t have known if we didn’t join this tour.

  • 5/5 Charles D. 6 years ago on Google
    We signed up at the last minute and were so happy we did! Loved this Bourn neighborhood with the small side streets, cafes, bars, and artisanal shops. The waterfront area was also beautiful! Food was fabulous. My fiancée isn’t a tapas fan but given this tour, he’s converted. The food and cave was amazing! Our guide did an excellent job picking out the best places that suited the group’s needs and interests! We had a great time and learned so much about the history, culture, and food. Highly recommend this tour to this neighborhood. We also got some great recommendations for more places to try!!

  • 5/5 Gretchen F. 6 years ago on Google
    It was so nice to see and know about Catalan dishes and culture. Taking this tour feels like home as we were able to talk to the owners of the cafes and shared the stories about their businesses. Most of them are family-businesses and recipes that have been passed on through generations. Very inspirational and nostalgic indeed.

  • 5/5 RUSSELL A P. 6 years ago on Google
    This is my third time doing food tour. We had a fantastic time doing it. Our tour guide didn't disappoint us, he was very informative and we really had a great time eating and drinking our way around Barcelona. I encourage my friends and kin to try your food tour, I’m confident to say that you offer the best food tour!

  • 5/5 Angelia C. 6 years ago on Google
    It was very easy to book a tour and the staff kept in constant email contact prior to the appointment . Had a private tour and they have an excellent guide - punctual , warm and friendly , and accommodating. Even if the tour was a bit pricey, you'll definitely get what you pay for. This is the best way to get around the city, with a local guide who knows where to go and which stalls are the real deal .

  • 5/5 Karen S. 6 years ago on Google
    I never imagined how deep and developed the Spanish culture was. This food tour awakened me to the wonders of what Barcelona can offer! The guide will make you feel closer to the city and people just by sharing their history and culture. I wish I could stay longer and checked out all the guide’s recommendations.

  • 5/5 Doris M. 6 years ago on Google
    "I have joined this food tour 3 weeks ago and I already miss everything about it. :smile: They have picked the coolest spots. I knew it coz most of them couldn’t be read in famous travel blogs that we checked before booking this food tour. We totally recommend this tour!"

  • 5/5 Julia S. 6 years ago on Google
    Barcelona is an extremely beautiful place, but this food tour made us appreciate the city more deeply. Every bite an every story during the food tour is delicious and interesting. It’s a pleasurable experience for the whole family and hope we can do it again someday. We’ll definitely try their other food tours as well.

  • 5/5 Florence R. 6 years ago on Google
    This food tour is outstanding! The booking process on line was a pleasure and you will receive an email from them a day later confirming where to meet guide. This food tour was worth every Euro! From the first to last stop the tour was extremely memorable. Thumbs up for Miguel, our guide that day!

  • 5/5 Annabelle P. 6 years ago on Google
    Hands down the best tours we did on our Europe trip this summer. Miguel was an excellent guide who took us to some amazing markets and restaurants to try the local food. He also explained the origins and history of Catalonian food and culture. I highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Alexandra W. 6 years ago on Google
    This food tour was amazing! I learned so much. Our guide Miguel was fun, engaging, and very knowledgeable. The food was great. Try to schedule this early in your trip in Barcelona because it's a great introduction to the food and drink in Barcelona.

  • 5/5 Maria A. 6 years ago on Google
    Our guide was so energetic and fun. He is so knowledgeable about the area and picked the best hidden places. We learned so much about the history and culture of Barcelona. We’re lucky enough to watch a parade during the festival, so it was a bonus for us. I just really wished that we stick to the first plan of booking a private tour, maybe then my family and I will appreciate the food tour more than we did in the regular tour. Anyway, no regrets, because every part of it was terrific!

  • 5/5 Emma S. 6 years ago on Google
    During our food tour, we were able to learn many things about Catalans and more about their culture! Not to give anything away, but one of the most interesting things to learn is how to drink in Porron. You have to make sure that you come hungry and you won’t be disappointed!

  • 5/5 Victor M. 6 years ago on Google
    Our food tour in Barcelona was amazing! It was fun-filled of useful information and the food suggested by the guide was really delicious and high quality. We also get a chance to see behind the scenes of the restaurants and he explained everything professionally and passionately.

  • 5/5 Tanya R. 4 years ago on Google
    Our guide was Miguel. We had an amazing time learning about the history of Barcelona and Catalonia. The food we had was incredible and each stop was a gem. Additionally we received some great tips/recommendations for the rest of our stay. Would highly recommend the tour to anyone.


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