Barcelona · WORKSHOPS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 workshops justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the enjoyable part of planning.
Shop Barcelona’s Boqueria, make sangria and tapas, then cook seafood, chicken, or veg paella in a small English class.
“Fabulous experience. Incredible market for fresh fish then sangria and cooking. Hands on experience with wonderful Maria and then delicious finale made with our own hands.”
Barcelona Gothic Quarter cocktail master class: learn 4 classic drinks, enjoy tapas, 2 hours in English, $48 per person.
“Our experience was amazing! Simon was the perfect guide, he was not only knowledgeable and told us very interesting stories about the cocktails, but moreover a great company and very fun to be around. We couldn't have expected a better outcome and are very grateful for this cool experience! Thanks for the professionalism, high energy and personal touch, as we were celebrating a birthday and Simon even organized a cake. It was absolutely fantastic and outstanding - I couldn't recommend it more! THANK YOU!”
Shop La Boqueria, mix sangria, cook paella with a chef, then eat tapas and dessert in a small 3-hour Barcelona class.
“Alberto is amazing! Loved learning from him and the food was tasty! Lots to eat and drink- thank you for sharing”
Hands-on four-course paella cooking class in El Raval, Barcelona with cava, wine pairing, and guided steps, plus dinner and dessert.
“We attended the paella experience, which was amazing. Fernando was our chef and he was amazing. We also met the owner Alex and all the staff, who went out of their way to make our evening perfect. We loved it so much that we also booked the cocktail class the next day with Bautista, which was also amazing. Tons of food, tons of alcohol, tons of fun! Must do.”
Paco de Lucía tribute at UNESCO Palau de la Música with three guitar virtuosos, flamenco dance, and percussion for about 1.5 hours.
“The whole performance team were amazing, absolute talent and didn’t take themselves to seriously. The dancers were incredible and had the whole audience amazed.”
Sunset tango in Barcelona’s El Born, a 90-minute beginner lesson with pro instructors, plus sangria and patio views.
“The dance class was absolutely fantastic. The instructor brought incredible energy and patience, making the movements easy to follow while still keeping things exciting and challenging. The atmosphere was welcoming, supportive, and full of joy. I left not only with new skills but also with a big smile, feeling more confident, energized, and inspired to keep dancing. Truly one of the best classes I’ve ever taken!”
Shop La Boqueria with your chef, then cook a 4-course tapas-style meal in Barcelona with free-flowing Spanish wines.
“Chef Juan was so knowledgeable and such a fun character to be around during this whole experience. 10/10 reccomend.”
Make four cocktails in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with a cava welcome and tapas, taught in English by a pro mixologist. 2 hours.
“This experience was very disappointing. My guess is that it very much has to do with the host you get. Our “bartender” interacted very little with us. Have no idea what his name was and he only talked to us to give us a recipe for the drink we were making. “Two of these one of these…”. No explanation of the drinks, any technique besides shaking etc. he basically did not talk to the group and just handed out clean glasses and ingredients. Then promptly kicked us out after the last drink. He clearly did not want to be doing this class. The four drinks were very pedestrian. Since we…”
Small-group ceramic tile workshop in Poble-sec, Barcelona. Make two terracotta tiles, learn techniques, then pick up or ship later.
“Really enjoyed Wendy and Eric and visiting their studio! My son and I thought it was such a fun addition to our vacation in Barcelona. They were lovely hosts, and I would do it again myself, and highly recommend it to others!”
A hands-on Barcelona cooking class with a chef at La Boqueria, 10 Spanish tapas, endless wine, and you cooking seafood paella, omelette, and Catalan cream.
“BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! Great experience at the market……amazing tapas, great egg soufflé and tomato bread! Wine and beer flowed and making the paella was amazing! Our chef was knowledgeable and FUN! We each had “names” by the end of the session!!! I learned so much about Spain!!!! Thank you SO MUCH!!!”
Barcelona Cocktail Making Class in the Gothic Quarter, learn 4 classic cocktails from a mixologist and enjoy tapas at Bar Milans Gótico.
“The over all experience was good fun Alex was a great host”
Barcelona wine and tapas dinner with a sommelier, 5 Spanish wine tastings, and 5-course pairing, with meat, fish, or vegetarian options.
“Amazing. The best what i choosed as gift for my fiancee. She was do happy!”
Barcelona Guitar Trio & Dance at Palau de la Música, a Paco de Lucía tribute with virtuoso guitars and flamenco in UNESCO hall, 1.5 hours.
“A fabulous demonstration of the beauty of the spanish guitar. There was no singing involved. The dancers were amazing.”
Learn Gaudí-inspired Trencadís in Barcelona and make a take-home mosaic piece, with all tools provided, grouting included, for about $35.
“It was amazing! Really fun - but book three hours, two is very little!”
Paint fluorescent art in a UV studio in Barcelona for 2 hours with unlimited wine, friendly instruction, and a take-home canvas for $47.
“I loved how you could paint the art in a full UV light studio. But our 'art teacher' - you could say - was so lovely and kind while we painted. He got to know us well and have a good chat, even in fluent English! 1000% recommend this amazing place. I believe the family really enjoyed it too. But the one thing that surprised us all, was how impressive our paintings were, because we weren't all that too good at actual art!”
Every kind of day out in the city, and in the country behind it.
