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5 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Sommelier pairs tapas with catalan wines

Join us for an unforgettable evening of authentic Catalan flavors! In the heart of Barcelona, you'll experience a curated wine tasting featuring local Spanish wines, perfectly paired with a selection of delicious tapas. From rich reds to crisp whites, discover the essence of Barcelona's wine culture while savoring traditional bites like Iberian ham, fresh seafood, and regional cheeses. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or a foodie at heart, this intimate experience offers a taste of Barcelona’s culinary heritage in a charming, local setting

5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Sip your way through the world of Catalan natural wine

Join me, a sustainable food and travel expert, for a visit to the Gràcia neighborhood to enjoy a series of natural wine tastings. You’ll connect with some of the Catalan terroirs and their native grapes without leaving Barcelona, tasting local natural wines and talking about their significance for both us and the environment. • We’ll meet at Virreina Square in Gràcia and walk through Gràcia’s narrow streets, feeling its lively atmosphere. • At a producer-owned wine bar, we’ll taste wines from Catalonia alongside local cheese and charcuterie, while talking about the sustainable natural wine world - and the industrial too. • Next, we’ll taste a selection of natural wines from Empordà (Catalonia) at producer-owned wine shop, where you will taste a bit of the sunny Costa Brava’s terroir. We’ll end with a Ratafia, a Catalan digestive. You’ll receive a special discount for natural wines from various Catalan producers, and I’ll leave you with recommendations for some of the best spots for good food and wine in Barcelona.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Sip your way through Gràcia’s historic bodegas

Taste your way through the heart of the Gràcia neighborhood as we visit three historic bodegas, each offering a unique connection to Barcelona’s past. At each stop, you’ll enjoy a selection of local favorites paired with classic drinks and stories of Gràcia’s colorful history. • Begin at Bodega Quimet, a family-run gem founded in 1951, where we’ll savor its famous vermut alongside homemade bites and admire the historic wooden bar. • Continue to Bodega Bonavista, established in 1939, and learn about its role in post-Civil War Barcelona. Enjoy rustic tapas paired with a classic drink while exploring the bodega’s cultural significance. • Finish at Bodega Marin, a neighborhood staple since 1911, with superb wines and traditional Catalan dishes. Discover its deep ties to Gràcia’s evolution and its enduring charm. We’ll conclude with a final toast, celebrating the flavors, stories, and history we’ve shared. You’re welcome to ask me questions and snap photos, and I’ll share tips for uncovering more of Gràcia’s hidden gems.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

A Barista's Guide to El Borne's Top Coffee Shops

Explore the unique evolution of Barcelona’s coffee culture on a walking tour of 4 unique cafés through the historic El Born neighbourhood. We'll go back in time to 1909 until the current day, diving into coffee fundamentals, learning about the roasting process, and tasting uniquely Spanish drinks and snacks while uncovering El Born’s rich coffee history. • Exclusive look into brewing techniques, flavour profiles, and the evolution of Barcelona’s vibrant coffee scene. • Explore distinctive aspects of Barcelona’s coffee culture at each stop. Along the way, I’ll share stories of El Born’s transformation from over a century of coffee history • Taste Spanish favourites like cortado and cafè sol, alongside Catalan treats like churros and croissants while learning about their history and significance. Drink your way through Barcelona’s coffee community, from one of its oldest cafés to a cutting-edge shop, sharpening your palate and discovering the city’s rich coffee heritage.

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Spanish wine tasting paired with tapas by a famous sommelier

Join one of Spain’s most experienced sommeliers at the Wine Stories private tasting room for a truly elegant wine and tapas pairing. • We’ll share expert knowledge of Spanish wines, intentionally selected for their pairing with each dish, including fresh and light whites and classic reds. • Taste and savor five delicious dishes—from the traditional pan con tomate to hearty Spanish meatballs to flavorful jamón ibérico. • We’ll discuss each pairing as a group, and share further wine recommendations to help you deepen your knowledge. Create unforgettable memories tasting some of the best Spanish cuisine and wine—and leave satiated by this unique culinary experience.

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Craft Mediterranean-inspired cocktails with a mixologist

Join me at my bar for a hands-on journey into the art of cocktail making, inspired by the rich flavors of the Mediterranean and Barcelona’s vibrant bar culture. • I’ll guide you through a tasting of Mediterranean ingredients like fresh herbs, citrus, and Catalan spirits, and explain how each contributes to the balance of a perfect drink. • Next, we’ll craft two signature cocktails: a Catalan classic and a contemporary, Mediterranean-inspired creation. We’ll experiment with techniques like muddling, shaking, and layering. • As you savor your handcrafted cocktails, we’ll talk about how to source Catalan ingredients and experiment with Mediterranean flavors at home. Whether you’re a beginner or a cocktail enthusiast, you’ll gain new skills and discover Catalan drinks to look for during your time in Barcelona.

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Premium olive oil tasting

Settle into the private tasting room just steps from Barcelona’s historic Sant Antoni Market, for a sensory journey through the region’s finest extra-virgin olive oils and artisanal local delicacies. • I’ll guide you through a tasting of three premium Catalan olive oils, each with a unique story tied to local producers and traditions. • Hear the stories behind each producer and how Catalonia’s unique terroir shapes its olive oils, setting them apart from others in Spain. • Enjoy gourmet pairings with artisan bread that showcases the oils’ bold textures and depth; seasonal Mediterranean fruits to highlight their nuanced sweetness and complexity; and dark chocolate, a unique pairing that connects tradition with innovation. • Explore tasting techniques—like how to identify high-quality olive oil through its aroma, flavor, and texture—production secrets, and the cultural significance of olive oil in Catalonia while sipping a glass of Catalonian cava, a perfect way to toast the experience. You’ll leave with expert advice on how to use premium olive oils to enhance dishes in your daily cooking, as well as personalized recommendations for further exploring Barcelona’s vibrant food scene.

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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 4671 reviews

⭐The Original Tapas Crawl Adventure⭐

Discover our culture with fun and appetite. 4 stop tapas tour and drinks pairing in one of the most authentic and local area of Barcelona. Elected in the top 10 of the best experiences in the world in 2023 by travelers choice A 2.5 to 3 hours Food Tour, to showcase what Barcelona’s most authentic and popular restaurants and bars can offer in terms of food and local drinks. 10-12 tapas servings plates 4 to 5 drinks (equivalent of nearly a bottle per person) on this Tapas Crawl night tour. Please come hungry! walking tour with less than 10 mins between each stop.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 3848 reviews

Secret Garden Paella

You’ll be welcomed into my opened kitchen and lush garden to master the fine art of cooking the perfect paella, following my grandmother’s recipe. I'll explain how to prepare it and will share with you some stories around that traditional dish. We are going to cook, enjoy wine, tapas and a delicious meal together whilst I give you an insight into one of the most coveted recipes in the world. This experience is family friendly, kids are very welcomed! (Children under 6 years doesn't pay). Other things to note: Our secret garden has also a comfortable and cozy space were we can enjoy the experience and the scene in case of having not a perfect weather that day.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 2058 reviews

This is paella! w Boquerías Mkt Tour

In this amazing day we'll go for a quick but rewarding tour around Boquería Market, followed by a warm and relaxed Paella lunch in a lovely apartment just 5 minutes walking away! I will show you where I buy all the fresh ingredients for the Paella, and we'll walk through the fabulous market, my favorite place in Barcelona, so you can see how one of the most iconic markets in Europe lives. From there we'll go home, where we will have appetizers, I'll teach you how to prepare the Spanish "bread with tomato", we will make sangria together, and the delicious Catalan cream for dessert, while we wait for the Paella :). All this in a beautiful living room with balconies to the Ramblas, with soft drinks, beer and good wines, it'll be a day that you'll enjoy tons! NOTES dress comfy and consider the weather since we'll walk a few minutes (5) from the market to the apartment. If you see no availability, try to contact me either way, maybe we can make it work NOW WE HAVE AN AMAZING VEGAN PAELLA OPTION! Don't hesitate to ask about it, is available for private groups only for the moment, is delicious! I SPEAK NATIVE SPANISH, however, the experience will be carried out by default in English (unless the entire group wants Spanish). Of course, I will be happy to make clarifications in Spanish if you need, but o promote the good dynamics of the event, it'll alway be held in a single language.

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 4367 reviews

Seafood Paella Maestro w Tapas & Sangria

Get the taste of a real Spanish kitchen Don't Miss Our “Paella Maestro Market Tour & Sangria & Tapas” Class For the Same Price, it includes a Beautiful Visit to the Market https://www.airbnb.es/experiences/94233 Whether you are with friends, travelling as a family or flying solo, you will learn to choose the freshest and tastiest products, you'll be in excellent company in a warm, inviting space, working together to prepare 3 classic dishes: Paella, the iconic rice dish made with seafood and fresh vegetables Pan con Tomate, a delicious local starter accompanied by Ham, Sausages and Cheese Sangria, a fruity and refreshing wine punch Traditionally, a Paella is a communal meal with family and friends. That's why you won't be working on individual dishes, but instead collaborating to create your dishes as a group. Join us and share our passion for food, Spain and life Other things to consider We will be happy to accommodate any dietary needs you may have, if requested in advance. However, we will use shellfish. Please contact us in advance to inform us of any food allergies so that we can adapt our dishes. Children are welcome.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1860 reviews

Hidden Bars & Authentic Tapas Journey

Escape the Tourist Trail: Discover Authentic Barcelona Since 2017, this has been the only Tapas Tour that takes you off the beaten path to a part of the city untouched by tourists. Here, you’ll explore the locals’ favorite bars (no English menus!) while savoring some of the most delicious bites Barcelona has to offer. This is a full immersion in real Barcelona, where you’ll see the sense of community, and be able to interact with and feel like a local yourself. During this food & drink experience we will show you a hidden and unexpected Barcelona, we will walk and visit the bars of our neighborhood, a 100% local community. You'll eat and drink at family-owned places where grandmas are still in charge of the kitchen, and where they prepare tapas you won't find downtown. You'll taste a rich cuisine where local, fresh, and seasonal products pair well with traditional drinks, unaware of new trends. Expect the best homemade tapas, from artisanal cold cuts to fresh seafood. This experience pays homage to the classic tapas. Don't expect fancy preparations or places featured in travel guides. Join us for a journey into the heart of Barcelona's food culture, where every bite tells a story and every glass raises a toast to tradition. Flexitarian and Celiac-friendly options available.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 2308 reviews

Seafood Paella & Sangria & Boqueria market

Our3-course Midday Paella Cooking Class* starts at 11:30 at the famous Boqueria and includes: at BOQUERIA MARKET -seafood & other shopping at COOKING STUDIO -Cava welcome drink -Pan con Tomate making -Sangria making with wine & fruit & juices -Seafood paella workshop** Then we enjoy our creation and polish it with wine! **VEGAN OPTION available Our 4-course Afternoon Paella Cooking Class starts around 5 pm and includes: at BOQUERIA MARKET: -Cava tasting in the wine cellar -Jamon Iberico degustation -Olive oil & olives degustation -Seafood market shopping at COOKING STUDIO -Black seafood paella workshop -Mussels steamed with wine -Pan con Tomate making with -Jamon & Fuet & Cheese -Sangria making with Red wine, White wine, Cava, Fruit, and Fresh juice -Wine tasting DO Cava, Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Somontano Our 5-course Evening Paella Class starts around 8:30 pm and is a true paella feast! It’s a paella workshop, where you learn more than one paella type! At COOKING STUDIO -Cava tasting -Cooking session with DIFFERENT paella types: seafood paella & black paella & meat paella & vegetarian paella -Pan con Tomate making with -Jamon & Fuet & Cheese -White Sangria & Red Sangria making with Red wine, White wine, Cava, Fruit, Fresh juice -Pre-Dessert -Desserts -OPEN BAR with Cava, Red wine, White wine, Fresh juices, Soft drinks

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 1269 reviews

Spanish wine and tapas Gastrotour in a local neighborhood

Join us for a 2,5 hour tour in which you will experience the true spanish gastronomy and culture. 8 years running this route and improving it everyday! Tourism should give back to the communities, therefore we do not go to any bars that give commissions, nor are motivated by discounts, unlike other tours might be. We pay full price to family owned bars, preserving their businesses, traditions, and maintaining the reality of the culture in order to present the true image of the city without disrupting the good coexistence amongst locals and visitors. This tour includes: - 4 Different stops, in each one you will have a glass of traditional Spanish wine (Non-alcoholic drinks also available), 4 in total, each from a different region, paired with an extensive variety of tapas, between 8-12 different flavours, suitable for all preferences and all restrictions (Vegan and gluten-free options available) most people consider it a meal. - Small mixed tour group with the best vibe and willing to have lots of fun. - Personalized experience. - Professional guide with great recommendations. After this tour you will be in love with our wines and tapas in Barcelona! Other things to note: The tour tailored for each individual member according to their restrictions, allergies, and preferences (Vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, celiac and/or any other food allergy). The menu is not preset.

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 806 reviews

⭐Tasting Tradition in Hidden Barcelona

The best things happen when you escape the standard tourist routes. Real experience comes seeing things from a different point of view. So, you'll be taken on a tour of a family owned Catalan bodega, tapas bar, fisherman's after-work cava spot and modern tapas restaurant, each of which does things the traditional way. With over 10 tapas, and many local products to sample, you'll enjoy everything from the tortilla favoured by the famous Ferran Adria, to freshly prepared Sarnina Arenque, grilled octopus and the best patatas bravas in town. Beautifully made hams, cheeses and everything to drink from delightful reds, upliftling whites, luxurious cava and rich vermuth, and non-alcoholic options too. You'll learn about all of the food, and soak up the atmosphere in some of the most historically interesting parts of Barcelona. What better way to experience the tastes, sights and sounds, while discovering the city from a local's point of view... sensational. Other things to note Should you have any allergies, or would like to receive vegetarian only dishes, please advise us in advance of booking your tour. And come hungry! :)

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1019 reviews

Riding Medieval Landscapes

After a welcome coffee to our XV century old house, we'll go downstairs to the stables to brush and saddle up the horses, and then we'll ride for about two hours across the silent, ancient landscape of Segarra, the Catalan Tuscany, on our way to some small medieval Catalan village. Wheat and barley fields, organic wineyards, old almond and olive trees, hills and slopes furrowed by ancient dry stone walls and incredible views will melt before your sight. Don’t worry if you’ve never ridden before, you'll be a small group so we will be on hand to help, instruct and support you. After riding you can explore our small village and go up to the XI century watchtower to see the amazing views. Then we will cook and share a traditional paella in our garden made with homegrown and very local products, while we talk about life and passions. And, from May to October, you can also swim in our natural pool. So don't miss your swimsuit!

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1174 reviews

Delicious Chocolate Tour

Barcelona has a long tradition of chocolate, five centuries filled with chocolate recipes and festivities we celebrate savouring it in many delicious ways. I will take you on a lovely stroll with nine stops, to discover the oldest cacao mill in the city, taste chocolate in different textures, pastries and amazing treats. You will meet our chocolate culture and enjoy an eclectic tasting at the most charming chocolate houses. Most of them have over a century of tradition and some others are modern sweet gems. You will also have many special places to go back for brunch or your afternoon coffee. This experience is gluten free & veggie friendly. I will also work around any food intolerances you may have. Please don’t eat before the tour ;) Other things to note Please don’t eat anything before the tour (you may regret), we will be on a luxury breakfast / afternoon break tour!

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