Top Catalonia Food & Drink

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.

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 dramatic rock formations, with free time to continue exploring the museum, farmer's market, or views from the ridge of Cavall Bernat. Afterward, visit the winery of Oller de Mas for a cellar tour, wine tasting, and a multi-course, Catalan meal.

Explore one of the cornerstones of Catalan culture and history on this small-group tour to Montserrat. See the Montserrat Monastery, home to the famous "Black Madonna," and then follow a guide through the vineyards of Oller del Mas, a winery housed in a 10th-century castle. Descend into the cellars to learn about the production methods, and sample signature wines alongside a cold tapas lunch with dessert.

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.

Learn to make Spanish tapas, traditional paella, and sangria with a Barcelona chef, then share a hearty dinner of classic local cuisine that you've made yourself. 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. This hands-on Spanish cooking class includes snacks, drinks, and dinner, and you finish the night with recipes to take back to your home kitchen.

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 guide on this private tour.

Barcelona is the gastronomic center of Catalonia and this food, wine, and cava tasting tour offers the perfect introduction. Explore Barcelona’s vibrant neighborhoods, merge yourself in its great Mediterranean culinary heritage by the hands of a professional sommelier who guides you among the countless flavors of wine and cava, perfectly paired with delicious tapas, regional tastings, and fusion delicacies.

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.

Rather than just eating paella, learn the secrets behind Spain’s most famous dish so that you can recreate at home during a cooking class led by a Michelin-starred chef. The perfect choice for food lovers and first-time visitors, this experience provides an introduction to Barcelona’s culinary heritage and culminates with a 5-course meal accompanied by wine and cava.

Travel through the wine region of Penedes on this full-day vineyard tour from Barcelona. Visit boutique wineries in the picturesque area, and sample their singular cavas and wines, paired with traditional cuisine such as tapas and traditional meat cuts. You also stop at Colònia Güell home to Gaudi's crypt. Your expert guide shares local knowledge about the region’s wine and cuisine.

Experience a relaxing day in the countryside and plenty of wine-tasting during this day trip to some of the top wineries outside Barcelona. Head to the Penedès region, to visit some of the most famous wineries of Catalonia, stopping to taste and learn about the production of the area's many vintages and cava (Catalan sparkling wine) along the way. During your visit, enjoy the services of a guide, who escorts you between wineries and share informative and fun facts about the region during your trip. This Catalonia winery tour includes tastings at three vineyards plus cheeses and tapas.

Experience the culture and cuisine of Barcelona on this electric bike, tapas, and wine tour. Follow your knowledgeable guide through the atmospheric streets of the Catalonia's capital in search of landmarks such as the El Born Cultural Centre and Frank Gehry’s Golden Fish sculpture. Absorb the botanical beauty of Parc de la Ciutadella, and admire the picturesque charm of La Barceloneta port. Appease an appetite for authenticity by visiting a local bar to feast on up to four tapas dishes and three drinks in a convivial atmosphere.

Dip into Barcelona’s culinary repertoire on a half-day small-group walking tour around its foodie hotspots. With an expert guide, learn about Barcelona’s history and cuisine as you stroll the lanes, squares, and backstreets of the Gothic and El Born quarters. Call at stands at La Boqueria food market to taste local hams and cheeses, and make several food stops to sample olive oil, wine, tapas, Catalan Champagne, and more. Your tour includes lunch.

Celebrate rock and roll history with a meal at the Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona, including a 2- or 3-course dinner. This recently remodeled restaurant, situated near La Rambla, offers a fun-filled trip through musical history. Admire memorabilia including an Aria Pro II guitar signed by Metallica, Michael Jackson's leather jacket, a custom Fender Stratocaster owned by Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, a vest worn by Prince for his 1988 album Lovesexy, Bruce Springsteen's black motorcycle jacket, a Whitney Houston gown and a Washburn guitar owned by Paul Stanley of KISS. Your Hard Rock Cafe experience also includes priority seating, 2- or 3-course dinner and an optional upgrade with a souvenir t-shirt.

Lose yourself in the history, flavors, and passion of Barcelona on this small group walking culinary tour capped off with a live flamenco show in the city’s Gothic Quarter. Explore highlights of the old town accompanied by a local guide, then try tastings of traditional Catalonian dishes and drinks at a tapas bar. After satisfying your taste buds, experience one of Spain's cultural treasures with a live flamenco show at an authentic ‘tablao’ theater.

Soak up the glorious scenery of the Priorat wine region and sample some of Spain’s most prestigious wines on this full-day small-group tour from Barcelona. Enjoy an intimate wine tasting experience, with numbers limited to eight and three different tasting sessions held in the winemaking villages of Morera de Montsant, Gratallops and Porrera. Of course, you can’t survive on wine alone, so you’ll also stop by the acclaimed Clos Figueres winery for a delicious 3-course lunch (included) of Catalan specialties.

Enjoy beautiful mountain scenery, history, and wine during this 10-hour, small-group excursion that includes a visit to Montserrat Monastery and a winery tasting near Barcelona. Drive by air-conditioned van to the hilltop religious site of Montserrat, where you'll enjoy spectacular views and see the Black Virgin, a 12th-century religious icon. Then head to Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, the nexus of Catalonia's wine industry, where you'll visit a winery for a tasting. Along the way you'll get personal attention from your knowledgeable guide.

No dish is more authentically Spanish than paella, and this paella cooking class in Barcelona puts a trendy twist on a timeless dish. Learn to craft an authentic paella at the Paella Club under the guidance of an award-winning chef, and then enjoy your meal paired with Spanish wine and dessert.

Designed to please the palate of wine and cheese lovers, this tasting session in Barcelona is a feast for the senses. During your culinary experience, you’ll sample five local wines and five regional cheeses, all handpicked to complement one another perfectly. Learn about winemaking processes and tasting techniques from a professional sommelier and discover the secrets behind pairing wine and cheese perfectly. This small-group tour is limited to 12 participants to maintain an intimate atmosphere.

Immerse yourself in Barcelona’s convivial tapas and pintxo culture—and enjoy a wide-ranging tasting tour—when you sign up for this private, evening tour. Pick between numerous convenient start times, and meet your guide in the locals-frequented El Poble-Sec neighborhood. You’ll visit five different characterful establishments, and will enjoy a range of tapas dishes, as well as glasses of cava and wine. You’ll also immerse yourself in the area’s authentic ambiance, and will learn more about its heritage.

Indulge your senses with the rich flavors of Catalonian cuisine on a full-day, food-and-wine tour from Barcelona. With a knowledgeable guide, travel to a medieval farmhouse cradled by the mountain of Montserrat, and sample fine wines and creamy cheese while admiring the spectacular scenery. Savor home-cured meats in a Benedictine monastery, taste a variety of premium olive oils, feast on a traditional Catalan lunch at a quaint farmhouse, and embark on a guided tour of a winery. Sample effervescent cava, and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Avoid tourist traps and get an authentic taste of Mediterranean culinary culture with this private oil tasting experience. Visit a workshop where you will learn about the difference between old and new plantations, explore the different varieties of olives, and learn how the process of making olive oil. Finally, enjoy an oil tasting with typical and organic Catalan products such as cheese, honey, cold meat, and wine.

Explore Barcelona’s historic Born neighborhood during an evening of Spanish tapas and wine, visiting a series of local wine bars and bodegas with an expert. Taste your way through eight wines from around the country paired with food tastings. Enjoy a hearty dinner of classic tapas and modern specialties while chatting about Spanish wine, culture, and cuisine. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people for an informative, personal experience.

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.