Top Catalonia Spring Break - page 5

Rather than risking eating a subpar food in a random restaurant, experience Spain's culinary delights during this wine and tapas dinner that offers a feast for the senses. During your culinary experience, sample local wines that are perfectly paired with local dishes without having to travel out of the city. Learn about winemaking processes and tasting techniques from a professional sommelier and discover the secrets behind how to create harmony between flavors.

Enhance your experience of Barcelona and gain insight into Catalonia’s culinary scene on this private tapas and wine tasting tour. Ideal for gastronomes, this tour takes you on the road less traveled, to tapas joints favored by local residents. At each eatery, sample handpicked Catalonian wine and complimentary tapas, and reveal the culinary culture and history of the city. Receive undivided attention from your local host on this private tour.

Delve into the world of Pablo Picasso at the Picasso Museum, where a local guide unveils over 4,200 works that chronicle the artist's extraordinary journey. Discover how Barcelona influenced his creative genius while enjoying a guided exploration of his masterpieces and early sketches. Opt for the El Born Food & Wine extension to experience this historic neighborhood, featuring a visit to the stunning Santa Maria del Mar and a curated tasting of Catalonia’s culinary delights, including the famed Jon Cake cheesecake. - 1.5-hour guided visit of the Picasso Museum, followed by an optional 3-hour culinary adventure - Indulge in a tasting menu inspired by Catalonia's rich gastronomy - Includes admission, guided tour, and food & drink tastings if option selected

Explore the culinary delights of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter on this small group tour, featuring a variety of traditional tapas paired with local drinks. Start at the vibrant Plaça del Pi, where an expert guide shares insights into the city’s food culture. Visit a historic tavern for authentic bites like patatas bravas and croquettes, and enjoy a renowned restaurant’s signature dishes. Your journey continues to a charming bodega housed in a former glass workshop, where you can savor classic Catalan specialties paired with vermouth. This immersive experience reveals the rich history and flavors that define this iconic neighborhood. - 3-hour small group tour with a maximum of 8 participants - 3 food stops featuring multiple tastings for a full meal - Includes cider, wine/beer, and vermouth with your dishes - Explore the Gothic Quarter’s history while tasting local delicacies

If you’re a beer lover, go beyond just drinking the amber nectar on a tour of the Estrella Damm Brewery in Barcelona. Go behind the scenes and see how beers are produced and brewed in the Kettle Room and Power Generator Room, before expanding your palate during a tasting session.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Barcelona for a day in the countryside. This private tour takes you to the famed wine region of Penedés, which lies between the sea and the mountains. You'll visit two wineries where you will learn all about the techniques while sampling four wines and four cavas.

Explore the vibrant nightlife in Raval like a local on this guided pub crawl. With your friendly local guided, visit five different unique and alternative neighborhood bars and pubs that visitors don’t know about, including a skater bar, a refined cocktail bar, one of the oldest bars in the city, a bar popular with the young crowd, and an LGBTQ+ bar. Includes a welcome shot.

Learn about Barcelona’s vibrant local art scene, with wine in hand, on this small-group tour of different galleries. With your guide, visit a diverse range of spaces in the El Born and Gothic Quarter neighborhoods, spanning local galleries, contemporary spaces, and underground artists’ studios, with the chance to meet with artists and gallery owners.

Discover a different way to live Barcelona through mud, creativity and shared experiences. Beyond traditional tourist activities, this practical ceramic workshop invites you to disconnect from the rhythm of the city, relax and create a unique piece with your own hands. Guided by bilingual instructors in a welcoming local studio, you will enjoy a warm and creative atmosphere accompanied by wine, tea and good company while shaping a special memory of your time in Barcelona. An ideal experience for solo travelers, couples, friends and families looking for an authentic, creative and memorable activity, far from the usual tourist plans.

Avoid the crowds on busy tour buses and experience Barcelona from a brand new vantage point on this intimate small-group catamaran cruise. As you glide through the water and relax on the deck, take in stunning coastal views while listening to onboard music. Also, don’t worry about bringing food with you, as tapas are included.

Enjoy a 3-hour catamaran cruise along the Costa Dorada with an open bar and barbecue on board. Sail around Cap Salou and the Costa Dorada, relax in the sun, take a dip in crystal-clear waters and enjoy a unique Mediterranean experience with drinks included and a great atmosphere on board.

Skip the tourist traps and skip hours of researching restaurants. This small-group food tour of Girona takes you to the places where the locals eat. Head to several eateries to try local favorites such as local cold meats, wines, cheeses, and tapas, all while your guide fills you in on Girona's culinary heritage and the stories behind Catalan cuisine.

Eat and drink your way through Barcelona on a small-group tour exploring the city’s iconic flavors—from tapas and local products to wine, vermouth, and sparkling cava. Discovering the food scene with a local guide puts every taste into its cultural context. And, you’ll get tips on how to eat and drink like a Spaniard in a city that’s famed for its cuisine.

Eat like a local on this small-group walking tour of Barcelona’s authentic tapas bars, taking you far beyond the tourist traps and crowds. Walk between a variety of traditional eateries in the Old Town and El Born neighborhoods, sampling dishes such as patatas bravas (potatoes with a spicy sauce), Iberian ham, and tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelet). Wash it all down with local wine, cava, or vermut.

What makes this experience special is that it is not only about painting, but about creating your own work in a real creative studio in Barcelona, with a step-by-step guide designed for beginners. The activity combines a social and relaxed atmosphere with an accessible artistic experience, where all the material is included and each person takes their picture at the end. According to the booked schedule, the session takes place in classic acrylic paint or fluorescent paint format under neon lights, which brings a different visual finish without changing the essence of the workshop. The music, the studio setting and the drinks included during the activity complete a creative, pleasant and very easy experience to enjoy both as a couple and with friends or during a trip to Barcelona.

Ditch Barcelona’s touristy tapas bars and learn to make the real thing yourself. This small-group class walks you through classic tapas staples such as tortilla and Gambas al Ajillo (garlic shrimp) before sharing the secret to a proper sangria. Between cooking sessions, sample three local craft beers with pairing tips and leave with the recipes and know-how to recreate everything at home.

El Born's best food spots require local knowledge to find—the neighborhood's tapas bars, seafood paella, cava, and vermouth are spread across streets that most visitors navigate without knowing which stops are worth making. This small-group food tour covers the area with a guide who identifies the key spots and provides context on Catalan food culture and history at each location.

Hear the wind in the sails and the Mediterranean slapping against the hull as you soak up the sights of Barcelona on this classic sailboat cruise. See skyline icons such as Montjuïc Castle and Gaudí’s La Sagrada Familia from a fresh perspective, with commentary from your expert skipper-guide. Numbers are limited to just 11 travelers, ensuring an intimate experience, with snacks included.

A picnic lunch, brunch, or dinner can be a great way to celebrate an event with friends, or to just experience nature. With this fully customizable private picnic package, head to one of Barcelona’s beaches, parks, or terraces to enjoy a seasonal selection of wines, meats, and cheeses, so you can celebrate in the city with your loved ones.

I'm a spanish sailor living in my sailboat for more than 10 years. I'll open the doors of my home to you and share information and things to do in the city. You'll discover the most emblematic buildings of Barcelona from a different perspective, the Sea. You'll swim in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea and chill while having some drinks and listening to music.

Go beyond the Riojas and Tempranillos of Spain and discover the natural and organic wines of the country during this tasting session. Join a small group at a wine bar near Sitges and sample a variety of natural wines ranging from sparkling and white to orange and red. Enjoy wines from Spain and other countries, depending on availability, paired with local snacks.

While most Barcelona food tours stay safely in the Gothic Quarter, this one goes where locals actually eat. Gràcia is a former independent village that refused to be absorbed by the city — and it shows. The bars, the bodegas and the plazas here are the real thing, not venues dressed up for tourism. Every stop is a genuine neighbourhood institution. A 1930s bar, a standing bodega where you pick your own bottle, and a proper sit-down Catalan dinner ending with cava — everything included, no surprise bills, no small print. With a maximum of 10 guests and a licensed local guide who eats and drinks alongside you, this never feels like a group tour. It feels like an evening out with someone who actually knows Barcelona.

Lots of tours allow you to experience Barcelona’s wine scene, but not many let you sample local wines while sailing on the Mediterranean Sea. On this small-group wine tasting and sailing experience, try a handpicked selection of wines paired with some Spanish appetisers while a sommelier teaches you each bottle’s unique history.

Lots of tours help you take in the Sagrada Familia’s striking architecture, but not many pair the experience with a Jamón Iberico tasting session. On this private culinary experience, enjoy a selection of locally sourced Spanish delicacies, paired with a few glasses of cava or wine at a location just minutes away from the towering basilica.