Olive Oil Tasting

In our 75-minute experience, you’ll taste between 5-8 exceptional Spanish olive oils, sourced from Catalonia and beyond, served with delicious locally sourced nibbles (“pica pica”) to enhance the experience. A glass of cava and fresh water complete this journey, making it the perfect aperitivo to enjoy before continuing your day exploring Barcelona or joining one of our popular small-group food tours.

This intimate experience is set in a charming specialty olive oil shop and led by olive oil experts and enthusiasts. You’ll not only taste but also learn to:

• Recognise quality olive oils and their health benefits
• Distinguish different types of olive oils (like Arbequina and Picual)
• Select the best olive oils for cooking, dipping, and dressing

This tasting experience is vegetarian and gluten-free-friendly, with thoughtful accommodations for dietary preferences. It is available Mondays to Saturdays at various hours to suit your agenda, allowing you to enjoy it as an aperitivo or a gateway to more culinary adventures with us. Bookings are for individuals or groups of up to six guests. Larger groups can enquire via email for tailored options.

The Sant Antoni neighbourhood is one of Barcelona’s trendiest yet most authentic areas. Known for its vibrant food scene, it centres around the stunning Mercat de Sant Antoni, a historic market building that was lovingly restored and reopened in recent years.

The area combines old-world charm with modern energy, offering a glimpse into local Barcelona life away from heavily touristy zones. It’s the perfect setting to immerse yourself in the world of gorgeous local food and drink, surrounded by the spirit of the city.

Barcelona is a major tourist destination – the number of guidebooks and websites devoted to the city is overwhelming! Which is why we started The Barcelona Taste … to let you experience all the great food Barcelona has to offer while side-stepping the crowds.

We take you to restaurants and shops on our scrumptious tours and experiences because they’re great. We visit, we taste and then we visit again and taste again. Ad infinitum! That’s our research.

We strike no deals and ask for no discounts or commissions. This is how it must be done, with 100% respect for small, local business and delicious, quality food.