PRIVATE MARKET TOURS IN SPAIN
The good private market tours in Spain sell out first, and the early departures go before the rest. Below: the 5 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ.
Join a private group of up to six at Gastronomic Arts Barcelona. With chefs such as Gabriel, Maria, or Alberto, you’ll shop La Boqueria, prepare tapas, sangria, paella, and Tarta de Santiago, then leave with recipes and a group photo.
“We had a wonderful time learning to cook paella with Maria. She was really good with the kids. They had a great time. Worth doing!”
Walk from Sant Antoni to La Boqueria and Santa Caterina with a private local guide, tasting 10 foods and drinks, including paella and tortilla. Guides such as Silvina and Elvira have adapted the pace and focus for individual groups. Vegetarian alternatives are available.
“Great guide, very fun and knowledgeable. Lots if food and drink and learned great info about the city. Bonus was a 5 mile walk!”
Walk Malaga’s old center with a private guide such as Silvina, Elmira, Jorge, or Mohammed. Visit the Alcazaba, Cathedral, Atarazanas Market, and Archaeological Museum, while seeing the Roman Theatre and Picasso sites from outside. Expect history, local tips, and a flexible pace.
“Christine our guide was amazing. So much knowledge. She took us through highlights of Malaga and was interesting and informative. Definitely recommend her. Beautiful city and half day tour is very worthwhile.”
Start near the Palau de la Música at 5 p.m. and walk with a private English-speaking guide through La Boqueria, the Gothic Quarter, Plaça de Sant Jaume, and Santa Caterina Market. Expect Catalan tastings, a delicatessen tapas menu, and a final stop in El Born.
“My 4 star rating is an average of poor booking experience with an exceptional custom tour that we didn't actual book. This was our second excursion booked on Viator, once again we had some trouble with this booking. There was never any indication to choose one of the two tour times. The local office was not open and the meeting place was a random courtyard that was a little tucked away. So, we arrived for the afternoon tour. No one was there. We called and they had us booked in the morning. They agreed that the paperwork was incorrect and let us go back the next day fortunately, we were…”
Meet your private guide at Plaça Reial for a four-hour food walk through Barcelona’s Old City. Sample Catalan drinks, pintxos, Mediterranean tapas, and meat dishes while exploring La Boqueria and Santa Caterina markets. Guides such as Montse and Vincent are known for adapting the route to your preferences.
“Tip individuelle Tour......lecker Essen und Trinken...mit viel Info”
Pick a kind of market, or the hour of the day you want to be standing in one.
