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.

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 did the 5:45 pm tour with the fantastic Jessica. Really great way to get a history lesson on…read moreSpain and Barcelona with amazing food and drink. The establishments were authentic. Overly a fantastic experience - well run and well worth it

Superb tour. Attentive. Great food, variety. Some dietary restrictions are accommodated. Lots of…read morefood. Local. Easy and walkable. Renee, our tour guide was amazing. The vermouth and beer were delicious. Sweets to die for. Thank you for answering all of our questions and being so informative. We will do this again in other parts of Spain. Thank you!!!

Our 15-year-old son and I spent an incredible day with Antoine from Spanish Trails during our time…read morein Barcelona, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. We started the day with a windsurfing lesson on the Mediterranean Sea. On the drive there, Antoine described the Sitges area--its history and culture. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and pointed out all the major things visitors should know, along with great recommendations for things to do. What really set Antoine apart, though, were the little things he did throughout the day. After our windsurfing lesson, the sand was unbelievably hot! I was stranded, standing on my sail to avoid burning my feet, and Antoine ran over, grabbed my sail, and helped me off the beach. It was such a minor effort, but it perfectly reflected how attentive he is. For lunch, he took us to an amazing local restaurant and patiently walked us through the menu, explaining the dishes. Later, when we decided to relax on the beach, he even arranged towels and an umbrella for us to borrow since we hadn't brought any. Again, it was those thoughtful touches that made the experience so memorable. Antoine was simply fantastic with my 15-year-old son, engaging him with ease and making us feel like he wanted to be there with us throughout the day. If you're looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, personable, attentive, and genuinely invested in making your experience unforgettable, I can't recommend Antoine highly enough. Thank you for a truly wonderful day!

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!

Hi. This is Barcelona... ensured that our first visit to Barcelona was a memorable experience. This…read morecompany is top notch. From the moment we contacted Margo months before our trip until we returned home, every email, inquiry, question, etc. was responded to in a timely fashion with very useful tidbits of information about our trip. There is no way we could have been as organized or packed as much into our short stay in Barcelona as we did without Margo's assistance. We initially contacted Margo to arrange a bike tour, but she provided many additional recommendations for restaurants, sites and stops along the way, all of which turned out to be great. Her personalized approach to customizing our experience really set Hi. This is Barcelona... apart from other tour groups. The day after our arrival, we spent the entire day on a bike tour of Barcelona. We had told Margo that we wanted to see as much of Barcelona as possible in a day, and our expectations were far exceeded. Our local guide, Angel, was born and raised in Barcelona. Angel was delighted to share his knowledge of and passion for Barcelona in a way that made us feel like locals. We made our way along the port area, up Montjuic, crossed the city towards La Sagrada Familia, then headed towards the Olympic Village and back along the coastal beaches. Throughout our voyage, Angel deftly guided us through the city streets as he pointed out historic landmarks, various neighborhoods and their features, architectural influences and many other significant tidbits of information that would have otherwise gone totally unnoticed and unappreciated without him. Even after the tour was over, Angel accompanied us back to our hotel and gave us recommendations for our continued adventure up the Catalan coast. His recommendations led to some the most memorable experiences of our trip. If you want to truly feel like a VIP in Barcelona, then Hi. This is Barcelona... is for you!!

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

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.

Run! Run! Run! to book the Tapas Food Lovers Tour in Barcelona! Our guide Mar was spectacular!…read moreCharming, knowledgeable, passionate, and funny, we loved her guide to some of the most spectacular dishes I NEVER would have known to order. We had three stops for the evening and started out at La Bodegueta Provença for a selection of fish dishes and a delicious Spanish white wine. Highlights here were the fried baby octopus and cod croquettes. Here's the thing about these restaurants: I looked at the individual reviews here and on other sites, and while they were high, they weren't as high as I would have rated them based on my experience. The reason for this is that the tourists are not with the locals to know what to order. With this tour, that is not an issue. Mar knew exactly what to order and what was the best on the menu. For a four hour of gastronomic adventure, the food was adventurous, just like it like it, and there were NO MISSES. Everything, and I mean everything, was absolutely delicious! There were 7 of us on the tour and with Mar, our group was 8. Each little restaurant was a surprise and had a table set for our group. Barcelona is a food lover's town in general, and there are hundreds of restaurants around the Eixample district where we focused. Our next stop was Taverna Mediterania. We tried the delicious tripe stew and beans with charred seafood, both excellent, along with a traditional potato and tuna salad with peas and carrots. The house made vermouth accompanied our courses here. By this time, our group had been drinking plenty and we we just like family. The last stop was the absolutely spectacular Taverna del Clinic for dinner. We were served an incredible Rioja with a 7 course Michelin-star worthy meal! We started with what seemed like endless Iberico ham and tapas bread. Next was a cherry gazpacho with raw clam and caviar. Onto a course of perfectly cooked octopus on a bed of something creamy and delicious finished with truffle oil. Then we had a sea scallop on a bed of hearty porcini mushrooms with shaved white truffles. Our main was a crepe cannelloni filled with foie gras, duck and mushrooms. It was crazy good! Last was a sweet dessert course of raspberry mousse with a citronella sorbet on top. Heavenly! We got a brief tour of the kitchen and also got to meet the chef. After having completed a Mediterranean cruise ending in Barcelona, this was the culinary highlight of my two weeks across Spain, France, Italy, Malta, Turkey and Greece. It's that good! Mar is the best! The value is unprecedented for your 4 hours of epicurean menus and excellent camaraderie. This is a "Must Do" in Barcelona!

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!!

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...

Setting: My husband and I were looking for a Barcelona tour to do in our first day in the city as…read morewe wanted to get an understanding of the history and culture of Barcelona. We searched online and stumbled upon Barcelona Day Tours as they are very highly rated on Trip Advisor. We ended up booking their tour and not other tour companies for the following reasons: 1. Our experience with booking tours with third party companies like TripAdvisor and Viator have been pretty hit or miss 2. They are a family owned company that you can book a tour directly on their website (https://barcelonadaytours.com/about-us/) 3. They are very transparent in their communication and pricing. Before I booked the tour, I emailed them and they were very quick and thorough with their response. 4. Very flexible cancellation policy 5. Prices were much cheaper compared to all the other tour groups Tour: We booked the half day tour from 9am to 1pm and added on skip-the-line access to Park Guell. We also paid extra for La Sagrada Familia tickets to do on our own at the end. We wanted a smaller group so the maximum people in the party was 12 people. They picked us up at the hotel, which was super convenient as we were recovering from jet lag so it allowed us to sleep in. Our tour guide, Elena, was a Barcelona native so was incredibly knowledgable about the city. Her English was also very good and spoke clearly and loudly - very easy to understand. She was very funny and presented all of the history of Barcelona in a very relatable way. She was well-prepared, professional, and personable. The timing of the trip and the organization was spot on. We stopped at a few major points: 1. National Museum of Art - an impressive site with great views (took pictures) 2. Park Guell - a lot of own time was spent here which was awesome because this was our favorite place in Barcelona 3. La Sagrada Familia There were many other POIs that we didn't necessary stop at but we drive by and discussed. I preferred this as it would've been exhausting to stop by every POI and get off the bus. They also offered free water on the bus. They do not provide food (this is clear in the tour description) but the tour finishes early enough for you to grab lunch on your own at the end. They also provide food recommendations! One of the things we liked the most was that Elena would know exactly when to stop for the best photo opportunities. She fought off the crowds so that she could take pictures for everyone in the group! Value: As I said earlier in the post, this was one of the most affordable tour groups that I could find. Also I think it is cheaper if you book directly on their website (69 euros vs 89 dollars on tripadvisor). We added on the skip the line at Park Guell and also the La Sagrada Familia entry so it was a little bit more expensive, BUT, well worth it. Otherwise we would've had to book those separately, which is a hassle in itself because those need to be reserved in advance. Service: One of the best parts of this company was their service. From the very beginning, when we sent them an email asking questions, to even after our tour, they were committed to the best customer service. Their responses were prompt and detailed. They were personable and eager to make sure we had a great experience. Other: I would highly recommend this company for an introduction to Barcelona. They set the tone for the rest of our time in Barcelona!

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