Top Catalonia Classes & Workshops

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.

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.

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.

Master the art of Spanish cuisine during a cooking class with a professional chef n Barcelona. A cultural experience ideal for food lovers, this hands-on experience teaches you to make paella and other dishes, before sitting down to eat the fruit of your labor afterwards. Plus, you’ll receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 12.

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.

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.

Learn the basics of ceramics—including sculpting by hand and decoration techniques—from an accredited artisan during this special workshop. An ideal experience for beginners—you don’t have to worry about bringing anything with you, as aprons, clay, and modeling tools are provided. So enjoy the freedom to create your own clay masterpiece, such as a cup, bowl, or plate—a perfect memento of your time in Barcelona.

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.

Skip the T-shirts and keychains and get a Barcelona souvenir you won’t forget—and some time crafting with one of the city’s best artisans. During this beginner-friendly ceramics class, you’ll don an apron and get your hands shaping, molding, and turning clay into your own flower pot, all led by your pro instructors. Once dry, you’ll get a memento worthy of a spot on the center shelf.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

With the help of a local host, you will discover the flavors of an authentic Spanish sangria, going through the traditional red wine sangria, the refreshing white wine sangria and the seductive cava sangria. In this class you will learn the secrets of its preparation, and most importantly, find the perfect balance in a pairing of wines and spirits.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind cultural experience in Barcelona when you treat yourself to a group rooftop tango lesson, hosted by a professional Argentinian tango dancer. Make your own way to the El Born venue, and soak in the views as the sun starts to set. With your guide's expert instruction, dance into the evening, and then cap off the experience with included celebratory drinks.

Learn to make your choice of paella and hear the story behind this classic Spanish dish on a private masterclass in Sitges. A professional chef guides you step-by-step through cooking techniques and key ingredients. Enjoy tapas and local wine or sangria as you cook, then savor your finished dish in a relaxed setting.

Explore the landmark hailed as one of Gaudi’s most inspired creations on this self-led audio tour of Casa Milà—also known as La Pedrera—in Barcelona. A must-visit for any architecture fan visiting the city, the surreal structure is easy to discover with a prebooked admission ticket. Choose from a range of start times throughout the day, and explore with an accompanying audio guide to learn more.

Flamenco is a traditional Spanish art form. Enter the extravagantly decorated atelier of a Spanish fashion designer who specializes in traditional flamenco designs on this small-group fashion workshop experience and create a bag inspired by the fabrics and fashions of flamenco. Once you’re finished, take your bag home as a memorable souvenir of your experience.

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.

Learn how to make authentic paella in this private cooking class, held on a Barcelona rooftop, as you discover the ingredients and flavors that make this dish a Spanish classic. As you hear stories about the history of paella, you’ll get hands-on and prepare it step-by-step. Along the way, pick up insider tips and tricks for recreating the dish back at home with your own local ingredients.

Enjoy a more in-depth introduction to Barcelona’s food scene than most other tours offer—and combine a market visit with a cooking class—on this two-in-one, small-group experience. First, follow your guide around the colorful stalls of La Boqueria food market, and sample local ingredients. Afterwards, take part in a beginner-friendly, chef-led cooking class, and learn to prepare classic Spanish dishes including paella. Finally, savor your handmade feast, plus drinks.

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.