Where to Look: the 3 Best Market Hall Visits Worldwide

1.Barcelona Food Tour: Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Walk from Las Ramblas through La Boqueria and the Gothic Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Vincent, Sophia, or Francisco. Expect cured meats, cheese, fried fish, tapas, paella, olives, pastries, and Catalan sweets, plus Roman and medieval sights in a group of up to 15.

“Go hungry! Sophia took us to so many amazing places that we were stuffed by the end it was a well rounded food tour! Sophia was busting with personality and was a lot of fun!”

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2.Guadalajara: Culture, Architecture, and Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours · from $32Best value

Spend two hours with a small group of up to 10 people exploring Guadalajara’s historic center. Guide Mayra and her colleagues explain the city’s art, architecture, and customs in English or Spanish, ending at San Juan de Dios Market for food and souvenirs.

“The guide was awesome. I was worried because I was showing up a little late, but she insured me it was okay! She had a lot of knowledge of the area!!”

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3.Barcelona: Market, Tasty Tapas/Food and Gothic History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Walk Barcelona's Gothic Quarter with a small group of up to 10, beginning at Hard Rock Cafe and finishing near the Gambrinus Lobster Statue. Guide Adrian connects Roman and medieval history with eight tastings, including pintxos, botifarra, jamón, Manchego, cava, and a pre-Columbian sweet.

“Adrian was absolutely amazing as a guide, knowledgeable and fun! The food was incredible and we had loads to eat. We also had options for what food to taste so if your only eating veggie options or no seafood that was accessible.”

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