{"id":5615,"date":"2023-02-11T08:12:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-11T08:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.designerjourneys.com?p=5615"},"modified":"2024-08-06T02:55:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T02:55:32","slug":"tapas-barcelona-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/tapas-barcelona-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Tapas: Your Next Best Reason to Tour Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether you\u2019re new to the Spanish tapas scene or a seasoned tapas-hopper, the first bite of any tapas dish will have you obsessed with this rich culinary experience for a long time. A tapas tour is a good enough reason to visit Barcelona as the Catalan capital is a vibrant hub of delicious Spanish cuisine.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tapas are small plates of food, hot or cold, and can be combined to make an entire meal. Despite being bite-size, their flavours are immense. Tapas typify the charisma and character of Spanish food, and for that reason, they are considered iconic.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Going out for tapas with friends is a favoured practice in Barcelona; it is an essential way of life for the native Catalan. Not only would you eat like a local, but it is the perfect way to get acquainted with the city as in our 4-day introduction to Barcelona tour<\/a>. Therefore, when in Barcelona, tapas tasting is a must. So are you ready to experience the ultimate tapas extravaganza most authentically?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you need more convincing on why you should tour Barcelona\u2019s tapas scene guided by an expert local guide, read on because these are bites you won\u2019t regret!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The History of Tapas<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tapas have been synonymous with the Spanish way of life for centuries. Although a firm staple within Spanish cuisine, its origins are more elusive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Some say King Alfonso X of Castile ate small plates of food alongside lots of wine whilst successfully recovering from an illness. Consequently, he ordered all taverns to serve food with alcohol. Others contend that King Felipe III introduced a law that small dishes must be served with drinks to curb drunkenness.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Yet many associate the origins of tapas with the Spanish verb \u201ctapar\u201d, which means \u201cto cover\u201d, paired with the fact that a \u201ctapa\u201d is also the Spanish word for \u201clid\u201d. This links to the age-old practice of covering drinks in bars with a slice of bread, a small piece of cheese or ham to prevent dust and swarms of flies from entering one\u2019s glass.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For a long time in Spain, tapas were not a full meal but a light snack or appetiser eaten in bars and accompanying a drink before a late dinner. Today, on the other hand, Spaniards happily \u201ctapean\u201d \u2013 eat a variety of tapas as their main meal. Join one of our tours like this 7-day scrumptious northern Spain tour<\/a> to delve deeper into its delectable history told by an expert guide!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What Makes Tapas Barcelona\u2019s Essential Dish?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

No trip to Barcelona would be complete without a plate of delicious tapas. Below are four reasons why a Barcelona tapas tour is obligatory for your next Spanish holiday.<\/p>\r\n

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There\u2019s Something for Everyone<\/strong> on a Tapas Tour<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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