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Go beyond enjoying an authentic Spanish meal with this chef-led foodie experience—from market to plate. First, you’ll head to the famous La Boqueria market, scoping out fresh ingredients. Shopping complete, you’ll head to the classroom for tapas and sangria before fastening your apron and trying your hand at paella. Once everything's plated, sit down to your creation with your fellow chefs, toasting to your best meal in Barcelona.

Learn to prepare some of the classic dishes of Spain and Catalonia during a half-day cooking class in Barcelona. Your cooking class can start with a market tour and takes place with a professional chef who teaches you to prepare favorites such as seafood paella. Learn the history of tapas, sample a variety of tapas, and enjoy the delicious lunch that you helped to create, accompanied by unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks. Upgrade to begin with a fascinating tour of La Boqueria, one of Spain’s most important food markets.

Over three tasty hours, experience four different culinary stops across Barcelona, taking in some of the city’s best tapas—and drink pairings to boot. Doubling as a walking tour through the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, you’ll get to eat, drink, savor, and see Barcelona like a local, making new friends along the way.

Experience Spain's culinary delights during this wine and tapas dinner—a feast for the senses. During your culinary experience, you’ll sample five local wines that are perfectly paired with five local dishes. Learn about winemaking processes and tasting techniques from a professional sommelier and discover the secrets behind how to create harmony between flavors.

Leave Barcelona behind, and head for the medieval city of Girona and the scenic Costa Brava with this small group excursion for a maximum of 8 guests. This day tour through the Catalonian villages of northeastern Spain includes guided tours of Pals and Calella de Palafrugell. Take in the breathtaking Mediterranean Sea from viewpoints along the way and enjoy the intimacy of travel with a small group. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Journey back in time as you discover the charming medieval villages and stunning countryside outside Barcelona on this convenient day trip. Explore the charming hamlet of Besalú, including its medieval synagogue and Jewish baths. Then continue on to the village of Rupit, to discover its baroque Church of Sant Miquel and the castle ruins. Finish the day in the area around Tavertet, including a stop to admire the sandstone cliffs.

Make a pilgrimage to the mystical mountaintop retreat of Montserrat during this small group or private tour from Barcelona. The small-group option allows you to save money, while the private tour keeps you away from others outside your private group. Explore this nearly 1,000-year-old Benedictine Monastery complex set high above Catalonia. A guide, entrance fee, and private transport are included. Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover Catalonia beyond Barcelona with this small-group day tour to Girona and Figueres. Uncover ancient Roman history and stroll through the winding medieval streets of one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarters in Girona, and then get surreal with a visit to the Dali Museum in Figueres, birthplace of the groundbreaking artist. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.

Alleviate the stress of confusing public transport systems and crowded taxi ranks with a private transfer service between Barcelona’s port and your city center accommodation. When your cruise ship sails in Barcelona’s picturesque port, simply greet your courteous driver and climb aboard a luxurious, air-conditioned vehicle destined for your accommodation. Travel in luxury and style with this convenient and cost-effective service.

Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, two of Antoni Gaudí’s modernist masterpieces, are globally renowned. Ensure admission and avoid long waits before entering—if time slots are even available—with skip-the-line entry during this guided tour. Visit Park Güell before using private transportation to reach La Sagrada Familia where you can feast your eyes on the spectacular interior. Choose a small-group tour or upgrade to a private tour with hotel pickup.

Delve into Barcelona’s architectural beauty and rich history on this guided tour. Visit some of the city’s most iconic sights in just half a day, with skip-the-line access to Gaudí’s modernist masterpiece, Sagrada Familia. Upgrade to the full-day tour to experience two further Gaudí gems: Park Güell and Milà House (Casa Milà or La Pedrera). Your timed tickets are reserved but you will need to pay your guide for them.

Trace the footsteps of Catalonia’s signature surrealist without worrying about parking or bus schedules on this guided Dalí tour from Barcelona, with different schedules for peak season and the rest of the year. In July-August, you’ll visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum, the Castle of Púbol (own expense), and Sant Marti d'Empuries; the rest of the year, you’ll follow the Theatre-Museum with Cadaqués and the Salvador Dalí House—Portlligat (own expense).

Tuck into tasty tapas and traditional wines on this gastronomic tour of Barcelona. Get the inside scoop on Barcelona’s renowned foodie scene from a local guide and stop along the way to dine at the city’s best tapas bars. At each restaurant, sample an array of delicious Catalan cuisine, taste local specialties like Iberian ham, ‘’ or ‘pan con tomate’ (spicy potatoes, bread, and tomato), and choose from a selection of fine regional wines. You can choose between an afternoon or evening tour and upgrade to include a flamenco show.

Sail past long lines of tourists trying to gain entry to Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia on this priority access tour of the modernist masterpiece. Accompanied by a guide, head straight inside to get fascinating insight into the history of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed cathedral. Admire the opulent ceilings and stained-glass windows while learning about the building’s charismatic creator. Visit the museum to see exhibits on the cathedral’s history and observe original plaster models and design sketches.

Marvel over Montserrat, and then enjoy tapas and wine on this full-day, small-group tour from Barcelona. Ride the cogwheel train to the mountaintop monastery of Montserrat, admire views over the Catalan countryside, and sample local treats such as coca de Montserrat and Montserrat liquor. Next, head to the Oller del Mas château, where you can tour the wine cellar, stroll the vineyards, and indulge in an expert-led winetasting. Finally, choose to dig into a delicious tapas brunch at the château, or enjoy a 3-course meal at a local restaurant.

Venture into the Catalan countryside to visit Montserrat and go wine tasting on this full-day tour from Barcelona. Take a guided tour through the basilica and monastery on Montserrat, a beautiful, multi-peak mountain, with free time to continue exploring the museum, farmer's market, or views from the ridge of Cavall Bernat. Afterward, visit Oller de Mas (or another boutique winery) for a cellar tour, tasting, and a multi-course Catalan meal.

A genuine 3-stop with 2 stops for typical local tapas following by a proper gastronomic diner in a high end restaurant we have selected for you. The essential and most complete gastronomic experience you could have. Spoil your senses with our most exquisite tapas and wine pairing tour in Barcelona. It’s ideal for foodies wishing to explore the local cuisine and who want to enjoy their stay in Barcelona while having fun off the tourist track. During our 3-stop tapas & wine tour in Barcelona, where the locals go, we go!

Taste your way around Barcelona’s Old Town and El Born neighborhood with this small-group walking tour with a local guide. Follow your guide around and stop at local and hidden bodegas to sample enough iconic tapas for a meal, including tomato bread, cured tuna, artisan cheese, and Iberian ham, along with a selection of wines.

Savor the best of Barcelona’s food scene during this small-group half-day excursion combining a market tour, a tasting of 10 different tapas, and a cooking class—where you eat the fruits of your labors. Explore the labyrinth of produce at La Boqueria Market before taking your food knowledge to the next level in a Spanish cooking session led by a professional chef. Wine pairings help the day (or evening) go smoothly.

Enjoy an authentic taste of Spain's rich gastronomical heritage with this small-group cooking class in Barcelona. In a kitchen overlooking Las Ramblas, learn how to prepare a delicious paella dinner, no matter your cooking experience. Afterward, enjoy your dinner together with a few glasses of wine.

Combine cycling, wine, and paella with this small-group guided tour in Sitges. Enjoy pickup from your hotel, then leisurely bike around the countryside and vineyards of Alt-Penedes. Enjoy a glass of wine or cava at an ancient winery. Then learn to cook traditional paella, which you get to enjoy afterwards.

Enjoy a typical Spanish morning food experience with this guided brunch and tapas tour with a small group of just 10 people. Meet at the Placa de Catalunya and enjoy a walk around the neighborhood and local markets while sampling local breakfast favorites, incuding churros, Spanish ham, and an aperitif to end the tour.

Barcelona kayaking experience is well-suited for beginners and kids eager to try something new or simply experience Barcelona sightseeing in a fun way. This activity will give you a different perspective of the city's landmarks as well as tons of first-hand recommendations for other great experiences. Join our sunrise or sunset kayaking activity to exercise, laugh, and share great moments. We will treat you with some well-earned traditional tapas in the heart of La Barceloneta at the end.