THE INSIDER'S CARACOLES EXPERIENCE,
Tour & Meal

Let us immerse you in the timeless allure of Los Caracoles.

An insider’s tour of Barcelona’s legendary restaurant.

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Please note:

-All bookings are required to pay a 29 euro per person NON REFUNDABLE deposit in order to secure the reservation.

-We are NOT offering the experience during the summer months. Tours will resume on September 1st.

-We do not accept bookings of more than 8 people for the dinner experience. Groups of  more than 8 can only be accommodated at lunch time.

ABOUT 

The Insider’s Caracoles Experience Tour & Meal

A guided tour and meal that weaves you through one of Barcelona’s most legendary restaurants. Situated in the Gothic area just off the tree-lined Ramblas street, Los Caracoles was founded in 1835 by the Bofarull Family and now run by their 5th generation. 

Learn about the Bofarull family and some of their “out-of-a-movie-like” personalities that have magnetically drawn in actors, sports stars, singers, politicians, fashion designers, and musicians throughout the decades. From Dior & Dalí, to Bon Jovi, Jimmy Carter, and even Lenny Kravitz. 

Our tour isn’t just about the history; it’s about unveiling the cinematic charm that has made Los Caracoles a world of its own.

You will be given the backdrop to the atmospheric rendezvous that is Los Caracoles—a place where stories unfold, and history comes alive. As you explore, relish not only the tales, but also the signature dishes that have become an integral part of the restaurant’s history.  Join us for a tour that promises more than just sightseeing – it’s an invitation to savour the essence of Barcelona’s culinary and cultural tapestry at one of its most iconic locales.

WHAT TO EXPECT
on your Insider's Caracoles Experience & Meal

Meet your guide at 12:30pm or 6:30pm

45 minutes before Los Caracoles opens their doors to the public for lunch or dinner, you’ll meet your guide for your group tour. 

the Tour

Discover the restaurant’s enthralling, complex & celebrity-filled history.

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Enjoy lunch or dinner

Your guide will seat you at your own table. 

After you dine, you’ll pay your waiter for the full Los Caracoles Experience.

DETAILS & BOOKING

Available: Wednesday to Monday, by reservation only. Tuesdays are closed. 

Meeting Place: Inside the Restaurante Los Caracoles, Carrer Escudellers, 14. Please use the main entrance on this street. 

Meeting Time: 12.30pm  or  6.30pm

Duration: 40 minutes before lunch or dinner

What’s included: guided tour, set menu lunch or dinner

with drinks.

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Prices:

84€ per person, includes all applicable taxes.

A 29€ per person non refundable deposit is required upon booking. The remaining 55€ is paid directly to the restaurant after your meal. *Children 12 & under who have the children’s menu are half price, 41€

 
 
 

Important information for your
Insider's Caracoles Experience & Lunch or Dinner:

  • The restaurant is a 10 minute walk from the Plaza de Catalunya and a 5 minute walk from the Columbus monument in the Port of Barcelona.
  • We recommend arriving a few minutes early. If you are late (we start at 12:30pm and 6.30pm on the dot!), please knock on the door and let the staff know you are there to join the tour and they will lead you to the group.
  •  The tour is run in English.  We have the capacity to run the tour in Spanish but the default language is English.
 
 
  • As there are some stairs in Los Caracoles, please let us know if someone in your group has mobility issues so we can best accommodate you.
  • While this is a small group tour, your party will be seated separately.

  • If you book early, you may choose to sit between the Bodega Cellar dining room & the Castilian dining room.

  • When seated, please advise the server of any special dietary requirements so they can advise you of an alternative option.
  • We organise the Insider’s Caracoles Experience & Lunch / Dinner for company/corporate events as well!

THE INSIDER'S CARACOLES Experience
set Menu

We’ve chosen dishes for a true Insider’s Caracoles Experience

Elige uno de cada sección | Choose one from each section

To Start | Para Empezar

  • Tortilla Abierta con Gambas  | Open faced Spanish omelet with sauteed shrimp – Open omelette with prawns sautéed in garlic, best eaten lightly cooked. (Ask for it well-done if you prefer your eggs that way.)
  • Caracoles Especiales de la Casa  |  Signature Caracoles Snails – A hearty, rustic dish from which the restaurant takes its name. Served in a rich tomato sauce. For those who love snails, go for it. For those who are curious, try it—you’ll like it.
  • Chipirones a la Plancha | Grilled Baby Squid – Succulent baby squid, seared on the griddle and finished with garlic and parsley oil.
  • Ensalada de la Huerta | Fresh Garden Salad – Light and refreshing, perfect on a summer’s day.

Main Course | Plato Principal

  • ½ Pollo a l’Ast al Horno de Leña | ½ Wood-Fired Rotisserie Chicken – Unbeatable roast chicken. Spit-roasted over an open wood fire, the skin is perfectly crisp, the meat succulent and smoky. Served with home-cooked fries.
  • Butifarra de Lleida a la Brasa con Judías del Ganxet | Grilled Lleida Butifarra with Ganxet Beans – A Catalan classic. This big, juicy sausage, spiked with garlic, is grilled over charcoal and served with creamy white beans from the fields of southern Catalunya.
  • Paella Parellada Mixta | Mixed Seafood & Meat Paella – Forget the fluorescent yellow rice made for the undiscerning—this is a truly authentic, traditional rice dish. The flavor and texture are rich, smooth, and deep. The prawns are shelled for you, so there’s no mess, just forkful after forkful of delight.
  • Paella de Bogavante | Lobster Paella (+€13 supplement) – A luxurious take on the classic paella, featuring tender lobster cooked in a fragrant, saffron-infused broth that soaks into the rice for maximum flavor.

Dessert | Postre

    • Biscuit con Turrón | Nougat Biscuit – Rich, sweet ice cream with crumbled almond nougat—a dessert for those with a sweet tooth.
    • Coulant de Chocolate | Chocolate Coulant – A warm, molten chocolate cake with a perfectly gooey center. Served with a side of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.
    • Crema Catalana

      Catalan sister of the classic Crème Brûlée, the cream is flavoured with orange, lemon and a hint of cinnamon then finished with a light touch of caramel

 

Drinks | Bebidas

Wine, beer, or soft drink, along with mineral water

Wines are

Tinto, Red : Marqués de Cáceres Reserva (DOCa Rioja)

Blanco, White: Los Caracoles (Cataluña, Uva Garnatxa)

 

 

Children’s Menu (12 & Under)

Starter: Ham & Cheese Croquettes

Main: ¼ Rotisserie Chicken with Fries

Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream

Soft Drink and/or Water

 

Elige uno de cada sección | Choose one from each section

To Start | Para Empezar

  • Tortilla Abierta con Gambas  | Open faced Spanish omelet with sauteed shrimp – Open omelette with prawns sautéed in garlic, best eaten lightly cooked. (Ask for it well-done if you prefer your eggs that way.)
  • Caracoles Especiales de la Casa  |  Signature Caracoles Snails – A hearty, rustic dish from which the restaurant takes its name. Served in a rich tomato sauce. For those who love snails, go for it. For those who are curious, try it—you’ll like it.
  • Chipirones a la Plancha | Grilled Baby Squid – Succulent baby squid, seared on the griddle and finished with garlic and parsley oil.
  • Ensalada de la Huerta | Fresh Garden Salad – Light and refreshing, perfect on a summer’s day.

Main Course | Plato Principal

  • ½ Pollo a l’Ast al Horno de Leña | ½ Wood-Fired Rotisserie Chicken – Unbeatable roast chicken. Spit-roasted over an open wood fire, the skin is perfectly crisp, the meat succulent and smoky. Served with home-cooked fries.
  • Butifarra de Lleida a la Brasa con Judías del Ganxet | Grilled Lleida Butifarra with Ganxet Beans – A Catalan classic. This big, juicy sausage, spiked with garlic, is grilled over charcoal and served with creamy white beans from the fields of southern Catalunya.
  • Paella Parellada Mixta | Mixed Seafood & Meat Paella – Forget the fluorescent yellow rice made for the undiscerning—this is a truly authentic, traditional rice dish. The flavor and texture are rich, smooth, and deep. The prawns are shelled for you, so there’s no mess, just forkful after forkful of delight.
  • Paella de Bogavante | Lobster Paella (+€13 supplement) – A luxurious take on the classic paella, featuring tender lobster cooked in a fragrant, saffron-infused broth that soaks into the rice for maximum flavor.

Dessert | Postre

  • Biscuit con Turrón | Nougat Biscuit – Rich, sweet ice cream with crumbled almond nougat—a dessert for those with a sweet tooth.
  • Coulant de Chocolate | Chocolate Coulant – A warm, molten chocolate cake with a perfectly gooey center. Served with a side of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.

  • Crema catalana

    Catalan sister of the classic Crème Brûlée, the cream is flavoured with orange, lemon and a hint of cinnamon then finished with a light touch of caramel

 

Drinks | Bebidas

Wine, beer, or soft drink, along with mineral water

Wines are

Tinto, Red : Marqués de Cáceres Reserva (DOCa Rioja)

Blanco, White: Los Caracoles (Cataluña, Uva Garnatxa)

 

 

Children’s Menu (12 & Under)

Starter: Ham & Cheese Croquettes

Main: ¼ Rotisserie Chicken with Fries

Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream

Soft Drink and/or Water

 

Have you got more questions about the Insider’s Caracoles Experience & Lunch or Dinner?

Please email us at bookings@insidersrestauranttours.com

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