Barcelona: Private Wine & Tapas Tour in Sant Antoni & Poble Sec

Summary

Barcelona food tour with wine tastings through lively local neighborhoods

You’ll wander Barcelona’s Sant Antoni and Poble Sec neighborhoods with a local guide, tasting four wines paired with classic tapas at lively bars along Blai street. Expect laughter over language slips, real stories behind each bite, and plenty of time to soak up the city’s everyday rhythm—no rush, just good company.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I booked the Barcelona wine and tapas tour mostly out of curiosity (and maybe hunger). I’d read about Sant Antoni and Poble Sec but never wandered there myself. The first thing that hit me was the smell from the market — not just food, but something like wet stone mixed with fruit stands. Our guide, Marta, waved us over to a stall where she picked up these tiny peppers I’d never seen before. She joked they were “Russian roulette” spicy — I got a mild one, thankfully.

We ducked into a bar on Blai street, which is apparently called “Tapas Street” for good reason. It was loud in the best way — plates clinking, someone arguing gently over football at the counter. Marta ordered us four different glasses of Catalan wine (I can’t pretend I remembered all the names), each paired with something salty or sharp or creamy. One bite was this tomato bread that looked so plain but tasted like summer. She explained how locals do this every week, not as a treat but just… life.

I tried to say “gràcies” properly and totally butchered it; Marta laughed and said my accent sounded French — not sure if that’s better or worse. The light outside had shifted by then, turning everything sort of golden and soft around the edges. We walked between stops at our own pace, no rush at all. There were families out with strollers and old men playing cards outside a café. I didn’t expect to feel so at ease in a city this big.

Honestly, by the last glass of wine I stopped caring about which tapas was next or what time it was supposed to end. The whole thing felt less like a tour and more like being let in on someone else’s routine for an afternoon — which is probably why I keep thinking about it now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore markets and tapas streets

• Visit Eixample Esquerra market stalls
• See fresh produce and meats inside market
• Walk along Blai street tapas bars
• Visit additional local stops with host

Top questions

How many wines are included on this Barcelona tapas tour?

The tour includes four glasses of local wine per person.

Is this food tour private or in a group?

This is a private tour—just you and your chosen companions with your guide.

Are vegetarian options available on the tapas tour?

Yes, vegetarian alternatives are available upon request.

Which Barcelona neighborhoods does this wine & tapas tour visit?

The tour explores Sant Antoni and Poble Sec neighborhoods.

Does the tour include non-alcoholic drinks?

Yes, non-alcoholic drink options are available if you prefer.

Is hotel pickup included for this Barcelona food tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; tours meet locally in Barcelona.

Can infants join the private tapas tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are welcome.

How long does the Barcelona wine & tapas tour last?

The exact duration isn’t specified but expect an unhurried pace across several stops.

What’s included

Your day includes four glasses of Catalan wine (or non-alcoholic drinks), four different tapas bites (with vegetarian options), plus a private local guide leading you through Sant Antoni and Poble Sec at your own pace—just you and your group enjoying Barcelona’s flavors together.