Barcelona Food Tour at LA BOQUERIA and Sagrada Familia - Barcelona, Spain, Travel Guide!

On Day 21 of our Round The World Trip for food with Star Alliance, we spent the day in Barcelona. Barcelona is an amazing food city, and one of the best places to start eating is at La Boqueria. After eating and wandering, we headed over to Sagrada Família for a breathtaking tour. It was an amazing day of food and attractions in Barcelona.

00:34 Breakfast at Cotton House Hotel - We started off the morning at our hotel by having a quick breakfast. The jamon and selection of cured meats was the highlight.

2:53 Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria - Often known in short just as La Boqueria, this historical market is a food lover's paradise and a pilgrimage destination. We arrived early in the morning and headed first to Bar Pinotxo to eat our second breakfast. I ordered an omelet with eggplant and a plate of garbanzo beans and blood sausage. The dish was simple, but it was incredibly delicious. Additionally, the coffee was extremely good. Total price - 12.80 EUR ($14.04)

6:59 El Quim De La Boqueria - After finishing with the first place of tapas, I wandered over to another legendary tapas bar within La Boqueria market known as El Quim De La Boqueria. It’s a very expensive place, but I knew I wanted to try the fried eggs with baby squid. The dish was a simple combination of ingredients, but it was cooked perfectly, and it was incredibly delicious. I also couldn’t resist a plate of fried chilies. Total price - 32.05 EUR ($35.16) There are dozens of things to eat and try at La Boqueria, and after all the salty food I was ready to have a passion fruit juice. And then finally, to conclude the Barcelona food tour of La Boqueria, I bought a cone of sliced Jamón Ibérico.

14:14 Gothic Quarter, Barcelona Cathedral - After an amazing food tour, we walked around the Christopher Columbus monument and then continued on walking around the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. The Barcelona Cathedral was originally closed when we arrived, but I came back in a few minutes and walked around the Barcelona Cathedral as well.

16:37 Xarcutería La Pineda - Located just around the corner from the Barcelona Cathedral, I headed over to a place called Xarcutería La Pineda (recommended by Chris English), to try the botifarra blanca and a cup of vermouth. It’s an amazing little family run shop with a fantastic array of meats and drinks. Total price - 11.50 EUR

21:25 Basílica de la Sagrada Família - One of the most famous attractions in Barcelona is the Sagrada Familia, a basilica that was famous designed by Antoni Gaudi. I had read and dreamed about visiting for many years, so I was very excited to finally have the chance to visit. What amazed me is how dark and gothic it looks from the outside, yet how light and happy it is on the inside. Sagrada Familia is truly a stunning architectural feat, and an attraction you must visit in Barcelona. Along with visiting the main part of Sagrada Familia, I also bought tickets to go to the Nativity Tower. Going to the top of the tower and walking down was the highlight of visiting. Price - 29.00 EUR per person w/ tower entrance

26:16 Catalan Food for dinner at Restaurant Portolés - For dinner Ying and I walked over to Restaurant Portolés, a local Catalan food restaurant. Some of the main dishes I ordered included Fideuà and Rollitos De Pollo, all of which were delicious. It’s a great restaurant to try in Barcelona. Total price - 26.50 EUR

This was a fantastic day in Barcelona, packed with delicious food and attractions in Barcelona.

Disclaimer and Thank You:
Thank you to Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection for sponsoring my stay in Barcelona.

I personally paid for all food and attractions in this video, and I decided what to do and where to eat.

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[fhddh]

I'm born and raised in Barcelona (really close to the Sagrada Família) but I now live in England. Watching this video has made me miss my city so much! I can't wait to move back. Thank you for this dose of nostalgia Mark!

[tharasivanathan]

For all the comments re. Mark never saying anything tastes bad or is not worth is.
Please note his expressions after his first bite.
Eyes closed, Head tilts to the left, Huge smile. AMAZING MUST HAVE.
Eyes closed, very light head moment to the left, light grin. PRETTY GOOD.
Eyes closed, no head moment. DECENT.
Eyes open, polite smile, almost a hesitation before describing. NOT WORTH IT.

[farinshada]

I don’t know why watching people who are eating food gives me relaxing sense and joyful moments.

[rapunzel]

Me encanta la cara de sorpresa cada vez que prueba algo ❤️ España en general tiene una gastronomía excelente pero el norte de España es sencillamente

[wendywalsh-pardey]

My family and I were there in May. We had the best food in Spain. We moved on to Italy, but the food in Spain won hands down. Razor clams and scampi and snails!! Perfecto!

[itsalbamartinez]

I really feel why Mark is so expressive when it comes to what some might find "simple" food. It's the combination that makes it so special, the way it's cooked and the simple seasoning that embraces their own flavors. I'm so glad he is able to appreciate it as much as we do.

We have a very famous Bask cook in Spain, named Karlos Arguiñano, who makes these incredible dishes with local foods, taking the best of Spanish cuisine, but when it comes to picking his favorite one of all of them, he always emphasizes the greatness of a simple well done fried egg with green roasted chillis.

I just have to say I'm really enjoying watching Mark appreciating every bite he makes of our cuisine :)

[barnalimedhi]

I've watched almost all your UK food tours and I've to admit among all the countries Greeks are the most friendliest polite and amazing people.... their hospitality is just amazing

[Lifethings]

When Mark breaks open the egg with the yolk coming out while saying ohhhh in a laughing manner is priceless! He's truly living his best life with every bite! Blessings to you & your family.

[Smutjetk]

That's what I love about Spain, over here in Germany we use butter alot but the Spanish just rub and smush tomato on and it just gives just a great little added bonus to a Jamon baguette

[Bennysq]

This guys face is absolutely priceless. Thank you good sir.

[mwroysan]

I've just returned from Barcelona. Absolutely one of the most beautiful city in Europe. La Ramblas rocked!!!

[deepmalamahato]

Mark makes me eat all the veggies and herbs i used to hate

[croatiakosova]

Hola España! Saludos desde Croatia. Les quiero mucho, la comida excelente, la jene tambien.

[worldtraveller]

Spain has best food ever! Congrats Marc, love your videos

[bobbythecorky]

Mark, you're eating in the most touristic place of Barcelona. As much as it tastes good, Everything is expensive and served in tiny portions. Just go a few blocks from la rambla and you will taste true catalan food.

[donzagrant]

Did anyone notice how you can tell how delicious the meal is by Marks lean . Slight lean -good, slightly tilted lean- delicious, more defined lean -very delicious, dramatic lean with closed eyes- out of this world superb ....Love watching his vlog .

[derbyboon]

Barcelona was amazing mark, please continue to upload, I'm addicted to ur videos

[benahinkur]

I would love to go to Spain one day. What a beautiful place! And the food looks amazing.

[PakSilvers]

I'm from sitges (a town really close to barcelona), and i'm glad you like traditional catalan food. For us, it's a pleasure to see foreigners enjoy our food and culture.

[rmespe]

I had that exact same meal at the La Boqueria five years ago. As odd as baby squid and eggs sounded, that was one of the best tasting meals I had. Hope you had the razor clams as well!! The colors of the gummi candies at the entrance was spectacular!