Sants offers a glimpse of Barcelona before the city became a global tourism hotspot. With its working-class roots, traditional bodegas and family-run restaurants, the neighborhood has preserved a strong local identity while welcoming a new generation of chefs and creative projects. We’ll begin at the historic Mercat de Sants with a hearty breakfast and tastes from its vendors. From there, we’ll visit neighborhood food shops, seasonal restaurants and old-school bodegas, sipping vermut with tapas among wooden wine casks. Along the way, we’ll also stop for handmade sweets at local bakeries and chocolate shops. Beyond the food, we’ll explore Sants’ industrial past and community spirit, finishing at a former 19th-century textile factory transformed into a lively cultural center with its own bar and microbrewery — a fitting introduction to one of Barcelona’s most authentic neighborhoods.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Join our Sants food tour to spend the day eating your way through a lesser-explored neighborhood with a booming local food scene and a fascinating history. We’ll dig into markets and old vermuterias, pastry shops and down home restaurants, but we’ll also find the pulse of Sants in some contemporary culinary projects. Don’t expect Gaudi architecture and top 10 tapas, Sants satisfies those hungry for alternative Barcelona.
On our Sants food tour, we will visit many of these neighborhood institutions, both old and new, getting a taste of what life in Barcelona was like before the city became the global hotspot that it is today. We will start with a hearty breakfast in the newly restored Mercat de Sants – in business since 1913 – and sample what’s on offer from the vendors inside. As we continue through the neighborhood, we’ll drop by some of its numerous food shops and restaurants, both old and new, tasting well-loved dishes from menus that change according to the season. Along the way we’ll stop at old school bodegas and bars to enjoy some vermut with tapas among the wine casks and at small bakeries and chocolate shops for handmade sweets.
We won’t leave Sants, though, without a visit to one of the neighborhood’s most unique social and cultural projects, a massive 19th century textile factory that after decades of disuse has been transformed by locals into a bustling cultural center – one that even has its own bar and microbrewery. Over a drink and more bites of Sants food, we’ll learn about the history of community organizing in Sants and what makes this neighborhood so special. After all, it’s not every day that you get a chance to go off the grid while still being in the heart of the city.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
A Day in Sants Feasting Off the Grid lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $160 per person for this Barcelona experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 AM.
Children aged 7–12 pay from $80, adults from $160.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Our meeting point is at the benches facing the round fountain at Placeta de Ramon Torres i Casanovas at Carrer de Sants 109, at the beginning of Rambla de Sants. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 7 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 47 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Culinary Backstreets Walks.
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Guillermo was amazing! This was the best tour. We wanted to have a very local, homey tour that really represented the cultural roots of the area. This even exceeded that- we were able to go to super local and family owned places and taste food made with love for generations. Guillermo was so informed and taught me everything I wanted to learn about Catalan culture and cuisine.
This was a sensational way to get under the skin of this fabulous city. Pam was a knowledgable warm guide with a clear passion for food drink and Barcelona. I would recommend the Sants tour unequivocally.
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We are so glad that Pam could help you experience the daily life and beautiful complexity of Barcelona. We truly appreciate your support of our neighborhood's unsung heroes and for helping us preserve these invaluable culinary traditions.
Pam was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable about the history, culture, of course the food, and change in the neighborhood
Thank you for the review and for sharing your wonderful experience in Barcelona with us. We are thrilled that you enjoyed connecting with the rich history, culture, and daily life of the neighborhood. Your visit helps us continue supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserving these cherished culinary traditions.
Sanem was amazing! Not only did we have an incredible variety and amount of food, we learned about the history and culture of the area (and of Catalonia). My advice - don’t eat breakfast! Even a small one to get you there. Maybe also have a light dinner the night before 😉
Hello! Thank you so much for joining us and supporting the local culinary heroes who keep Catalonia's traditions alive. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the abundant food and learned about the rich history and daily life of the neighborhood. We always recommend arriving hungry so you can fully appreciate the true masters passing down their craft.
I went on the Day in Sants tour and it was amazing - the pace was perfect and the food was fantastic! Starting at the local market, we went to a wonderful variety of shops and restaurants. Senem was very nice and attentive and her extensive knowledge of the food, history and politics of the Sants neighborhood made it more than just a culinary tour. She also gave me some great recommendations for restaurants in other areas of Barcelona. Go with Culinary Backstreets!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed exploring the daily life, food, and history of the Sants neighborhood. By walking with us, you are directly supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and helping to preserve important culinary traditions.
What a wonderful experience exploring the culinary treasures of Baecelona. An added bounus - history thrown in - resulting in an amazing Food and History" journey. thoroughly enjoyed the whole event. Thank you Guillaine for being an exceptional host. As we say in Zimbabwe " Maita Basa" (thank you) Helena White
Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience in Barcelona. We deeply appreciate your support of the neighborhood unsung heroes, which helps preserve these beautiful culinary traditions and local crafts. Maita Basa for exploring the complexity of the city with us!
What a wonderful day out sampling some of the delicious food Barcelona has to offer! Our guide Guillame was outstanding with a combined knowledge of food and the history of the area! Was a wonderful day all round
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you joined us to support Barcelona's local culinary heroes and help preserve their traditions. Sharing the rich history and daily life of the city is what we love most, and we hope to welcome you back for another authentic storytelling experience soon.
We were a group of 3 with a fantastic guide who shared the history of Sants and the foods Catalonian’s eat daily. Well organized as All of the stops were waiting for us with tables set! Our guide served us portions from the market, specialty cheese, meats and chocolates with complete explanations of their heritage and importance in Catalonia diet. We were never rushed, and questions were welcomed. A great experience eating and drinking through Sants!
Thank you for sharing your experience and for supporting our mission of honest tourism. We are delighted that you enjoyed exploring the daily life and rich history of Sants with us. By joining our walks, you help us champion the local families and unsung culinary heroes who preserve Catalonia's beautiful food traditions. We hope to share another neighborhood's story with you in the future.
An amazing day! And so much more than food! Guillame was very knowledgeable about food as well as the history of the neighbourhood and region! Really hope to do the tour again sometime
Thank you so much for joining us! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing day with Guillaume and that the experience went beyond the food. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We’d love to welcome you back for another tour sometime!
Our guide Evonne was terrific. He is very knowledgeable, hospitable, and kind. He is was always looking out for us and had great information to share about the area, history, and the food and beverage. You could tell by the reception we received at each place that he is well respected. We love this tour and highly recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We deeply appreciate your support of Barcelona's local culinary heroes and our mission to preserve these cherished neighborhood traditions. It is a joy to hear that your guide shared the daily life, history, and complexity of the city so beautifully with you. We hope to have the honor of walking and sharing a meal with you again soon.
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