My top is tour was a substitute for a different tour but what a great surprise. Brais did a great…read morejob of mixing in both food and culture in history of Barcelona to make our evening very enjoyable. It was only five people including Brais but everyone got along great and it was a wonderful evening.

Absolutely fantastic experience with Brais. The tour was a perfect blend of delicious food, local…read moreculture, and great company. Strangers quickly turned into friends by the end of the evening. Each stop offered unique, flavorful dishes, and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend for anyone looking to eat their way through Barcelona.

We were so pleased with our Taste of Barcelona dinner tapas tour, with the primary reason: Our…read moreGuide MARIBEL !! From her easy to find meeting point, early arrival and very relaxed pace strolling through Barcelona's incredible Gothic Quarter (and her dropping historical "tapas" along the way noting places of significance) her professionalism & care for clients is SO obvious !! Oh, and then the FOOD ! we were taken to 3 spots I never would have found for a great cross-section of Spanish at first bar (Chorizo sausage, Bull's tail done PERFECTLY with the richest sauce, rich bread & potatoes and a nice vermouth). Next was a Catalonian restaurant for a their special take on Paella rice, "Pisto" of eggplant, croquettas,etc.). Wine pairing was terrific And finally a dessert spectacular stop in the Jewish Qtr of custard/Flan, cake and ice cream selection. A local "cava" sparkling Catalan wine and coffee offered. In summary we had a very mixed, small relaxed group of 6 (two from NYC, 2 from Holland, 1 from Seattle, 1 from California & 1 from Cadiz Spain) who were all open to new tastes & experiences that bonded very well this pleasant evening !!! HIGHLY recommend this tour....but do it ASAP upon arrival in Barcelona, as Maribel emails all guests a follow-up list of local favorite restaurants, bars and shops that will be IN-valuable the remainder if your stay. Unfortunately we ended our trip with her...and now have to return to try as many places on her list as possible !

I was really looking forward to the Gotica tour, as there were so many great reviews on Trip…read moreAdvisor and Yelp. However, I have to say I was disappointed. Our tour guide, Miguel, didn't seem very knowledgeable about anything, and I didn't feel that the food he referred us to was all that special or even that good. Actually, I felt short changed. I have to say, the food that I found on my own was way better than anything Miguel. Also, apologies for the lateness of this review. I did this tour in 2015.

This was surely one of the top highlights of our 2-week trip to Spain!…read more Wendy, our guide, was very knowledgeable and well-spoken. She explained the tapa culture of Spain, how tapas are different in the various regions of Spain, and the specialty drinks from each region and how they complement the respective tapas. The wine tasting was an excellent finale! We learned so much about the various wines offered. Thank you, Wendy!

Had a fabulous time with our group of 8 total and our guide Brian. He brought us through the back…read morealleys and narrow streets of Barcelona and kept us off the touristy main streets, and peppered the tour with lots of interesting tidbits about the city, the history of Catalunya, the food culture in Barcelona, and himself! The pace was perfect -- a great combination of eating, walking, touring, and photospots so just when you were getting full, you had the opportunity to have a little walk to work up an appetite for the next stop. We went to at least 5 separate eateries (although I honestly I started losing count), some of them quite historic including the famed 4 Cats cafe. The tour even vetted out the best churros and best chocolate in the city (separate businesses), and brokered a deal that enabled us to try them together! Brian was a delight and in many of the restaurants, clearly knew the staff and owners -- this was great as it made us feel like VIPs and also gave us some insight into the history of the business -- some of them had been open and family run for many years! And weirdly -- even though Brian is American-born -- I felt that to be a plus: he was able to answer some of the more "basic" questions I might have been uncomfortable asking to a local, and given his time spent living in Spain thus far, I felt like he was still able to give us a really down-to-earth, local introduction to the city. Due to the size of the group, we only went to places where they could make reservations and seat a large group in a private back room. So we didn't visit any truly hole-in-the-wall places, but all the food was good so we didn't really mind. I will say this tour is possibly better for the beginning of your visit to Spain rather than the end. My partner and I had visited San Sebastian prior to Barcelona, and so many of the foods Brian was "introducing" like boquerones and croquettes we had already enjoyed and indulged in many times before.

We had a great time on our full-day private tour to Montserrat Monastery with Anthony Garner and…read moreSpanish Trails. The timing of every step along the way was seamless - from the hotel pick-up, to getting us into Montserrat on a very busy day, to lunch at https://restauranthostalmonistrol.com/ and a behind the scenes tour and wine tasting at https://ollerdelmas.com/. Anthony gave us the freedom to explore, shop, and soak in the history of the sites, and took many great photos of us on our phone to remember the day. Highly recommend this tour with Anthony!

We had such a memorable tour kayaking along the incredible Costa Brava with Craig. He made us feel…read moretotally safe and comfortable while he effortlessly guided us on kayaks through the most breathtaking areas of the coast. We ate a delicious lunch on a pristine sandy beach and took swims before heading back. Craig made the day one of our best of a week in Barcelona!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would…read more Jordan and the team are amazing! This is my second trip to Barcelona and I knew after my first experience touring with this them I would be in great hands. They did not disappoint. Jordan was very communicative leading up to the trip and helped plan three lovely, guided days throughout the city as well as a side trip to Sitges. My parents and I loved our time with Zaida and Silvia who were incredibly knowledgeable and took great care getting us to so many of the city's beautiful sites, including introducing us to restaurants off the beaten path. We were treated like family. I cannot say enough great things about Hi. This is Barcelona Dont' look any further...Book with them!!!!!!IF

Our tour this week was perfect. We always reach out to Hi This Is Barcelona as soon as we book a…read moretrip since we know Jordan can plan the best experience for us. Our guide and driver were so knowledgeable and fun, we really enjoyed it. We appreciate their flexibility and problem solving that went above and beyond. We look forward to our next visit!

We had Muriel guide us for the tour. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Easy to…read moreunderstand. Our group size was 8 people which was very comfortable for walking and dining. We enjoyed pastries from a bakery, cheese and meats from a local market, tapas vermouth and beer from an eatery and paella and sangrias from another eatery. Everything was delicious! We stayed and enjoyed more sangrias with several others in our group. Such an enjoyable experience. I highly recommend. You will walk a bit on this tour so be prepared. You will be in touristy areas so be aware of your belongings.

We took this tour as it was on YouTube and it was recommended by Gemma Eats chef…read more Booking was easy online the day before and directions to meet at the Metro was easy walking distance from Placa de Catalunya. Met Gianni along with another couple. Gianni showed us the history of Barcelona by taking us thru small alleyways and local roads. The first place we tried was a nearby bakery that made a pine nut cookie which I was disappointed - really wanted to try the hot chocolate w/ churros that the Youtube video I saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7Z3oY4d-VA The next stop was in Born gothic area for a market place that we tried some cheese and jamon. Learned a lot about the different grades of the famous Iberian jamon. Next was the wine drunk from a porron (wine sharing vessel) - that was fun! Then we went to a tapas bar that had some the excellent foie gras w/ steak and tuna fish salad. Next was a nut shop that specializes in smoked & roasted nuts. We had a good sample of just roasted hazelnuts! Finally we went to a restaurant that served a huge list of items: baby squid, fiduea, bombas, seafood salad, and tomato bread. Overall I thought is was OK, not spectacular like the video that I went for.

An incredible experience! Highly recommend to anyone on their first trip to Barcelona. Our guide…read moreAlex was a wonderful host and made sure everyone was having a great time. The food was diverse and we learned a lot about the background of each dish. Highly recommend!

Alex was a wonderful host!! Great tour, personable,…read moreinformative and fun. Blended the history and the culture into the tour which greatly enhanced our time with him.

If you have a chance to go to Barcelona, you have to contact Food Lover's Company. Susanna is the…read moremost experienced, warm, friendly and welcoming guide. She offers a wonderful way of exploring Barcelona's diverse tapas scene along with wine and drink to pair. Susanna is familiar with loads of local establishments. Her knowledge goes beyond food to - history, culture and more. It's more than just a tour, it's about a relationship with Barcelona!! A must-do adventure when in Spain!!

What a great time with our guide Nuria !!!! It is a very intimate tour , 6 people maximum, and we…read moregot to really see many local spots ! Each spot is carefully picked out and off the tourist track, highly recommend; we would not have found these places without food lovers company !!!

We always try to start our trip to a new location with some sort of food and or wine tour. This…read moreturned out to be one of the best. We often try to do a private tour, but with a small group of 10 was actually better. I do recommend doing this on the first day you arrive, as you will discover restaurants, areas, and types of food that you will want to make sure you have the time to go back and explore on your own before leaving. She even leaves you with written suggestions on where to go to get the best of --- broken down by specialities. Marina was great about helping us get the feel for the history of the area and helping us understand the politics as well. This was really exceptional and will potentially change your Barcelona experience.

From the owner: An off-the-beaten-path culinary experience within Barcelona´s most iconic neighborhoods away from…read moremass tourism. Our food and beer tours brings you close to the way many locals are enjoying tapas, which is often from premium vendors who are an inherent part of the city´s culture. Our food and beer walking tours, appropriate for all ages and fitness levels, are comprised of intimate groups and led by qualified local foodies who will guide you through an experience of delicious tastings, uncovering beautiful hidden areas of old and modern Barcelona plus their rich history. Introduced to one of the most trendy and creative Mediterranean cuisines, at the end of the tours you will walk away with the confidence to continue your gastronomic adventures in other neighborhoods of Barcelona or further afield...

In our over 50 years of traveling together I have never been through…read morewhat we went through with Viator if I could give them lower then one star I would . it's mostly about having reasons for missing our tour guide which this inconsiderate didn't want to hear & didn't care here are a couple of reasons we missed our tour at Passeig de Garcia 1. Phone Issue since we landed in Barcelona no connection we booked this tour on our way to Miami after we left US problems Viator didn't want to hear it after our phone worked the day after tour. 2. Tour guide said he left voice mail , there was no voice mail . 3 . Directions in Spanish with the phone not working our hotel was able to print something for us to try & into the church , no luck. 4. We waited in front of church to try & meet guide no luck we checked with 6 other groups no luck however one group sounded like to new something about our name. 5. Why would we just miss this tour after paying for me , wife, and another couple does Viator need $239 that bad . We could not get our money back we will never use Viator plus I will let anybody I know how greedy this company is. sincerely Rose & Phil PS I have sent in other reviews & I will continue to do so

We did 2 tours with them, and the drivers and guides were excellent. We did a 6 hour private tour…read moreon one day and a 4 hour private tour on the second day. Both itineraries were excellent, and we could choose modifications to our itinerary and how long to stay in various spots. We had 4 people, and one had limited walking ability. They accommodated this nicely and the cars were very comfortable. I highly recommend this company and will use them again.