Old Town Tapas, Pepper Roulette & Live Music

Gothic Quarter Barcelona, Barcelona



Taste your way through Barcelona’s old town with pa amb tomàquet, croquetas, paella and the Padrón pepper roulette, sip cava or sangria from a porrón, and finish with live music.

Highlights

  • Make your own pa amb tomàquet and take on the Padrón pepper roulette
  • Learn to drink cava or sangria from a porrón, Catalonia’s traditional pitcher
  • Taste croquetas, patatas bravas and paella in the Gothic Quarter and El Born
  • Finish with live music at our partner venue
  • Get a local recommendation for a karaoke bar to continue the fun

Description

This isn’t a tour where you just follow a guide and listen. It’s an afternoon where you sip, taste, take on a few local challenges and finish with live music.

Meet your guide near La Rambla and head into the Gothic Quarter and El Born. At the first stop, you rub ripe tomato on toasted bread and make pa amb tomàquet the Catalan way. Then comes the Padrón pepper roulette. Most peppers are mild, but some are hot, and you never know which one you’ll get.

Between stops, your guide shares stories from the streets you’re walking through. Try the porrón, the Catalan glass pitcher you drink from without touching your lips, with your choice of cava or sangria. Taste crispy croquetas, patatas bravas and a plate of paella.

The experience ends at our partner live music venue, where you can relax with the group and enjoy the performance. If you want to keep going, your guide will recommend a nearby karaoke bar where you can continue on your own.

Come alone and leave with new friends, or come with your partner or friends. Everyone is welcome.

Available with guides in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.

Includes

  • Local guide in your chosen language
  • Pa amb tomàquet, Padrón peppers, croquetas, patatas bravas, paella
  • Cava or sangria (non-alcoholic alternative available)
  • Entry to the live music venue

Excludes

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Karaoke bar entry and drinks
  • Hotel pickup

Important Information

  • The experience starts at 5:30 pm. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early
  • Alcoholic drinks are only served to guests aged 18 and over. Non-alcoholic alternatives are available
  • Please tell us about any food allergies or dietary needs when booking
  • Some Padrón peppers are spicy. Taking part in the pepper roulette is optional
  • Wear comfortable shoes, as the experience includes walking through the old town
  • The guided experience ends at the live music venue
  • Your guide can recommend a karaoke bar afterwards. Entry and drinks there are not included
  • The experience runs rain or shine

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The experience includes making pa amb tomàquet, trying Padrón pepper roulette, tasting croquetas, patatas bravas, paella, drinking cava or sangria from a porrón, and finishing with live music.
The activity takes place in the Gothic Quarter and El Born neighborhoods of Barcelona, starting near La Rambla.
A local guide leads the group, sharing insights and challenges throughout the Gothic Quarter and El Born.
Check the website for current availability and times, as scheduling can vary seasonally.
Yes, participants learn how to drink cava or sangria from a porrón, the traditional Catalan pitcher.
No experience is necessary; the event is designed for all levels to enjoy tasting local dishes and drinks in Barcelona.
Yes, the experience concludes with live music at a partner venue in Barcelona.
Your guide provides a local recommendation for a nearby karaoke bar to continue the fun in Barcelona.
The experience includes walking between tasting stops in the Gothic Quarter and El Born, covering a moderate distance.
Check with the provider before booking to confirm if they can accommodate specific dietary needs during the tasting.

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