Top Barcelona Holidays - page 3

Swap the busy streets of Barcelona for the open water on this small-group yacht cruise. Choose from a day or sunset cruise and set sail from Port Vell. Feel the wind through your hair and admire the scenic coastal and skyline views while savoring snacks and drinks from an open bar.

Enjoy a relaxing trip on the water, plus views that most visitors miss, during this intimate sunset sailing trip along the Barcelona coast. As you sail, look out for top sights from the Sagrada Familia and Montjuïc to Barceloneta, all visible from the water's edge. Choose between small-group and private options, upgrade to include live music, and enjoy tapas and drinks along the way.

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.

When you dine solo in a new city, you miss the story behind each dish and the relevance of each ingredient. On this half-day small-group food and wine tour, journey to a range of Barcelona eateries in the medieval district of El Born to sample rich paellas, ‘bomba de Barceloneta’ filled fried potato balls, and an eggplant tortilla or fried eggplant in balsamic honey, all paired with local wines and vermouth cocktails.

Enhance your experience of the verdant vineyards surrounding Barcelona on 3-hour wine tour of Alt Penedes. With an experienced guide, enjoy a comprehensive tour of the bounteous vineyards and then descend to the atmospheric cellars in which wine is aged. Pleasure your palate with a selection of locally grown varietals while feasting on Spanish products designed to perfectly complement the wines.

Have limited time in Barcelona? See the best of the city in a single day on this comprehensive tour. With round-trip transit directly from your hotel, see and do more than you could alone. Tour the Passeig de Gracia, glimpse Las Ramblas, admire views from Montjuic, and explore the Old Town on foot. Then, discover two of architect Antoni Gaudi's top landmarks when you visit Park Guell and La Sagrada Familia (own expense).

This flexible Montserrat tour allows you to tailor your experience to match your preferences. Choose a guided visit to Montserrat Monastery with time for independent exploration, or enhance your journey with optional add-ons such as a scenic cogwheel train ride, a delicious lunch, or a winery visit complete with tastings.

Enjoy priority access to two Antoni Gaudí masterworks on this half-day skip-the-line tour. Tour the highlights at Park Güell, a park sprinkled with Gaudí buildings and statues. Then, travel by coach to La Sagrada Familia, Gaudí’s unfinished cathedral. Enjoy skip-the-line admission as your guide recounts how the late architect spent more than 40 years working on this showpiece. For those who want to see more, upgrade your ticket to include a visit to one of the towers.

Discover the true essence of the FC Barcelona. Visit the Immersive Tour, the new Barça Museum, where through different interactive experiences, you can discover the past, the present and the future of one of the best soccer team in the world.

Gaudi’s magnificent La Sagrada Familia is the undisputed symbol of Barcelona. Enhance your experience of this architectural icon during a tour of the cathedral. Alongside your guide, you’ll gain an appreciation for the finer details of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed landmark’s interior and learn about its inspiration and construction. Finish by ascending to the top of a tower, a unique experience offering panoramic views of Barcelona’s cityscape and coast.

Escape the metropolitan bustle of Barcelona, and head to the rolling green hills of the Catalonian countryside on a full-day wine and cava tour of the Penedés region. With a professional guide, visit three established wineries that showcase premium Catalan cava, and uncover the secrets behind traditional and modern manufacturing processes. Educate your palate to recognize different varieties during tasting sessions, and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

See Montserrat your way, with this flexible half-day tour that allows you to pick from different packages to suit your schedule and preferences. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure time, and also add-on a scenic cogwheel train ride if you wish. To help you learn more about Montserrat’s highlights, you can enjoy a guided tour, rather than having to study a map.

See a new side of Catalonia—and explore beyond Barcelona hassle-free—on this small-group full-day tour to Girona and the Costa Brava. In Girona, explore the Old Town on foot and discover many of the city's key landmarks. Next, visit medieval Catalonian villages such as Pals and Calella de Palafrugell, and enjoy coastal Mediterranean views along the way.

Take a bite out of Barcelona’s legendary nightlife during this combined tapas crawl and flamenco show with a small group. Sample tasty snacks like ‘pa amb tomàquet' and cured 'serrano' ham. Continue your stroll through the Gothic Quarter to arrive at a flamenco bar in the Plaça Reial. Sip sangria and enjoy some more tapas while watching a 45-minute flamenco show.

A guided bar crawl is a great way to keep your Barcelona adventure going after the sun goes down. On this half-day evening bar crawl tour, head to several different bars, including hidden spots that most tourists miss, and end at a nightclub. Meet fellow revelers, and spend time enjoying each bar’s music, drinks, and ambience.

If you’re looking for a perfect spot to watch the sun setting in Barcelona, then swap mainland sights for an adventure on the water. This shared sunset boat trip offers an open bar with alcoholic beverages including the local sparkling wine cava, as you enjoy spectacular views and even the opportunity to hop off the boat and go for a swim.

The 1,000-year-old Montserrat Monastery is famed for its miracle-working statue, La Moreneta, or the Black Madonna—but many tours don’t include timed tickets to see the sacred relic. See more of the monastery on a comprehensive tour, which includes transportation from Barcelona and the opportunity to learn more about the sight than you would if you visited on your own.

Discover Barcelona’s lost souls, tormented spirits, and mysterious skeletons with this interactive city exploration app. Playing offline—there’s no need to pay roaming charges—decipher the clues to move from location to location and find out whether a famous Catalan legend is true. Visit highlights including the Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas, Barcelona Cathedral, Catalunya Square, and more, as you explore at the time and the pace of your choosing.

Immerse yourself in Barcelona's beautiful Gothic Quarter during this guided walking tour. Meet your guide and group at a central location, then stroll down the atmospheric alleyways and plazas to see top landmarks, architectural icons, and hidden gems, while learning about the area's rich history, culture, traditions, and people through stories and anecdotes from your guide.

Enjoy an evening of classic Spanish cuisine and culture on a small-group tour that combines the best of Barcelona's tapas and wine with the traditional art of flamenco . Visit several of the city’s best tapas bars in the historic Born and Gothic neighborhoods to sample authentic Catalan dishes accompanied by excellent Spanish wine. After getting your fill, those interested customers can head to a typical flamenco venue for a live show (entrance extra).

Escape the bustle of Barcelona and head to the Montserrat mountain range on a comfortable, air-conditioned bus—no need to book taxis or organize transport. Choose to explore the historic Basilica and Monastery, with optional Black Madonna tickets and Cogwheel Train rides. Afterwards, if upgrade selected, visit a winery in a 10th-century castle, where you can opt to enjoy tapas or a full lunch with premium wine.

Enjoy an authentic taste of Spanish tapas and wine with this small-group, guided tasting tour in Barcelona. Join your guide and a small group as you stop at four different bars to enjoy a variety of tapas, as well as unique wines from different regions of Spain. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.

Get to know Spain’s Penedès region better on a small-group cava- and wine-tasting tour from Barcelona. Visit a winery in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, the capital of cava, Catalonia’s answer to Champagne, then explore a second winery’s vineyards on a Jeep. Get plenty of opportunities to taste both wine and cava, and indulge in local delights such as cheese and charcuterie. Includes return minibus transportation from Barcelona.

Skip the hassle of planning and navigating long lines with this full-day private tour of Barcelona’s heritage, architecture, and gastronomy. Combine walking and taxi rides to explore key sites, including Palau Güell, La Boqueria Market, and the Gothic Quarter. Enjoy a tapas lunch with wine (if option selected) on Rambla Catalunya, then visit Park Güell and end with skip-the-line access to Sagrada Familia with either a tour guide or audio guide.