Top Catalonia Classes & Workshops

Eating paella in Barcelona is straightforward—but a cooking class is the only way to understand the technique, ingredients, and regional variations that distinguish a well-made paella from a tourist-facing version. This small-group class is led by a chef, and covers paella and other Spanish dishes, with a sit-down meal of your creations at the end.

Experience Barcelona's food scene in a more immersive way than by simply booking a restaurant meal. Instead, learn to make Spanish tapas, traditional paella, and sangria with the hands-on help of a chef, then share a hearty meal of classic local cuisine that you've helped make. All great Spanish food starts with super fresh ingredients, and you begin this cooking class with a guided trip through La Boqueria market before heading to a professional teaching kitchen.

Learn authentic tapas recipes from a local chef during this hands-on cooking class on a scenic Barcelona rooftop. Master restaurant-quality dishes using fresh market ingredients and prepare multiple tapas to enjoy with drinks. Enjoy champagne upon arrival and leave with recipes to recreate the experience for family and friends.

Learn secrets from behind the bar at a cocktail class in Barcelona that kicks off with a glass of cava—the sparkling wine is made in vineyards just beyond city limits. You'll shake, stir, and sip your way through a series of four cocktails accompanied by tapas, then leave with flavorful cocktail recipes that you can recreate at home.

Unlike other cooking experiences that can be packed full of people, this Barcelona small-group cooking class lets you master the art of Spanish paella in an intimate setting. First, hit up a local market with your chef-guide to pick up fresh ingredients. Once back at the studio, drink local wines and craft your own paella. Come hungry and create a full meal—with skills to take home.

Unleash your creativity at a private pottery workshop in Barcelona. In a city full of crowded tourist attractions, this peaceful, hands-on experience offers a relaxing escape. Sip wine or tea while learning handbuilding techniques from skilled artisans, and craft a unique ceramic souvenir to remind you of your travels.

Don’t just dine out on paella during your time in Spain. Go beyond the standard restaurant experience during a paella cooking class in Barcelona, which equips you with the tips and tricks you need to get the signature Spanish dish right out home. Create paella with a twist for an authentic experience of Catalan cuisine.

Discover the art of ceramic tile making and create your own pieces with this workshop at Taller Gingell in Barcelona. Learn about ceramics, different clays, and decoration techniques, before creating two pieces of terracotta tiles with the provided materials, one to take with you and one for the community mural project.

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.

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 group tour or upgrade to a private tour with hotel pickup.

Be inspired by Antoni Gaudí with a fun, family-friendly mosaic workshop in Barcelona. Learn the trencadis technique he pioneered, using glass or ceramic shards to create a masterpiece of your own, like a photo frame or coaster. It's a wonderful choice for art-lovers, whatever their skill level, and a great way to end your Barcelona vacation with a totally unique souvenir.

Master the traditional craft of handbuilding on this 5-day, small-group pottery course in Barcelona. Head to an artisan workshop in the center of the city and learn how to create your own ceramic pieces without the need to tackle the tricky pottery wheel. Suitable for any proficiency level, this intensive 20-hour course provides the foundational skills for you to tackle your own handbuilding projects with confidence.

Feel the passion of Andalucian flamenco at Barcelona’s Tablao de Carmen, one of the city’s best-known ‘tablaos’ or flamenco bars. The electrifying show features flamboyant dancing, singing, clapping, and guitar. Choose from two show times and opt to enjoy tapas, a meal, or a VIP dinner with wine pairing while you watch. Your experience includes admission to the Spanish Village, built in the 1920s to showcase traditional architecture.

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.

Make the most of your visit to Barcelona's architectural crown jewel on a skip-the-line tour of the Sagrada Familia Cathedral. Bypass the long wait to enter Gaudí’s Modernist masterpiece, and learn about the inspiration and symbolism of the cathedral’s design. You can even ascend the cathedral towers to rise directly over the heart of Barcelona for panoramic city views (optional).

Be inspired by the world-renowned architect Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona during a half-day mosaic workshop that teaches you a little-known technique known as *trencadis*. Rather than buying standard souvenirs, create a unique and colorful piece of artwork to take home. Plus, a small group ensures you receive personalized attention from your instructor.

Embark on a tasty culinary adventure, and learn a new skill at the same time in a fun and easy way, with this paella cooking class in Barcelona. Join your chef and fellow foodies and learn to make an authentic paella dish, which you will get to enjoy afterwards as part of a three-course meal, complete with sangria or wine.

Discover Barcelona’s celebrated cuisine with this hands-on small-group Spanish cooking experience. Your guide, a professional chef, teaches you how to prepare authentic recipes for paella, sangria, and a variety of tapas alongside local wines. Savor every bite of your creations at the end of class and mingle with other food lovers who want a memorable experience in Barcelona.

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.

Learn how to make one of Spain’s best-loved dishes in this private paella cooking class. Join your personal chef at the famous La Boqueria market to source your ingredients and ease yourself into your culinary experience by mixing up a sangria to sip throughout your class. Roll up your sleeves for the hands-on paella making and savor your freshly prepared dish with dessert.

Treat yourself to a night of fiery Catalan flamenco at Theatre Flamenco Barcelona City Hall, a historic 19th-century theater. Featuring some of the most talented dancers on the local scene, the show strips the flamenco back to its authentic roots with punchy guitar solos, face-to-face duels, and singing. Choose your seating area, show time, and included drink option when you book online.

Swap sightseeing for spray painting with this hands-on creative workshop inside Barcelona’s Banksy Museum. Under the guidance of an instructor, learn how to design your own stencil and use spray paint to create a unique piece inspired by Banksy's iconic technique. This creative session welcomes complete beginners and experienced artists alike, providing all the tools you need.

Put on your dancing shoes and discover the art of salsa in this upbeat, beginner-friendly class hosted by professional instructors. As you learn the basics of Latin footwork and practice your moves to the rhythm of the music at this rooftop venue, you enjoy unique panoramic city views and plenty of photo opportunities. Plus, indulge in unlimited glasses of traditional Spanish sangria—all included in your ticket cost.