A Day in Sants Feasting Off the Grid
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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.
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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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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(41)
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.
What a wonderful experience!! I can't say enough about this 1/2 day off the grid food tour. We started our vacation with it learning so much about the city and the history. Sema was such a wonderful guide; she was so knowledgable and fun and it made for a great day! We enjoyed every minute of the tour with her. We loved being in a section of the city we otherwise may not have visited.
Thank you for the review and for exploring Sants with us. We are so glad you enjoyed diving into the complex history of the city and experiencing the daily life of this neighborhood. Your participation helps us continue supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserving their beautiful culinary traditions.
My friends and I had a great time learning about the history of Sants and trying some of the best food we had on our trip. Guillaume was an amazing tour guide! Highly recommend taking this tour during your visit to Barcelona, its so worth it!
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are absolutely thrilled that you enjoyed learning about the history of Sants and sharing a meal with the neighborhood's incredible makers. Thank you for supporting these unsung culinary heroes and helping us preserve traditional family-run spots in Barcelona.
Loved the neighborhood of Sants. Selimn was such a knowledgeable guide. She new the neighborhood and the people in it. You could feel her passion the food and history of Barcelona. There was plenty of food and a wide variety. Lots of fun
Excellent tour with recent history of Barcelona and the Sant neighbourhood. Our guide S is knowledgeable about Barcelona and food and a pleasure to be around. Time well spent!
Thank you for your kind review and for taking the time to explore the history and daily life of the Sants neighborhood with us. We are so glad your guide could share these stories, connecting you with the unsung heroes of the local kitchens. Your visit helps support these family-run spots and preserve beautiful culinary traditions, and we deeply appreciate it.
Senem was a superb guide. She knew so much history and details about the food, which was fantastic. Loved the pork cheeks.and everything else. By the end, I felt like I had made a new friend. I highly recommend Culinary Backstreets tours!
Thank you for the wonderful review and for supporting the unsung heroes who keep our local culinary traditions alive. We are thrilled to hear that Senem's deep knowledge of the neighborhood's history and food made you feel like you were walking with a new friend. Your visit helps us continue preserving the beautiful, complex daily life of the city.
This tour was incredible! Our tour guide Guilluame was awesome! He showed us a side of Barcelona that we never would have seen if we didn't do the tour. He was extremely knowledgeable about food, history, and the neighborhood. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious and my shellfish allergy was easily accommodated. Easily one of the best and most unique experiences we have had traveling.
Thank you for the review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed exploring the daily life and deep history of the neighborhood with Guillaume. It is travelers like you who help us support the unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserve these vital, family-run culinary traditions. We hope to share another quiet corner of the city with you in the future.
Our guide was lovely and very informative. The food was great.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring the vibrant Sants neighborhood and discovering some of Barcelona's hidden culinary gems. Your support helps us celebrate and preserve the stories of our local food heroes and their cherished traditions.
