Top Barcelona Unique Experiences

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.

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.

Experience the natural splendor of Montserrat and the Benedictine abbey of Santa Maria on this enriching full-day excursion from Barcelona. Discover ancient 12th-century carvings and holy pilgrimage sites with a knowledgeable guide. Board a glass-bottomed funicular railway to observe the region’s fascinating flora and fauna then follow a natural trail replete with verdant beauty in Montserrat Natural Park. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to 15 people.

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.

See Barcelona province landscapes from the sky on this incredible hot air balloon ride. It’ll give you access to views of the province that you wouldn’t see otherwise. You won’t have to worry about getting hungry, as you’ll be given a welcome backpack with cookies, fruit juice, and bottled water. When the tour finishes, there's no need to walk to the start point as a 4x4 will pick you up.

If you're in need of a break from city life on your journey to Catalonia, escape the bustle of Barcelona on a half-day Montserrat and horseback riding tour. Admire the needle-like rocky peaks of the Montserrat Massif mountain range and visit the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, perched on the mountainside. Your tour includes air-conditioned transport and the horseback tour is suitable for all skill levels.

It’s not always easy to find Spanish cuisine that caters to the needs of vegans. However, this 3.5-hour vegan tapas tour takes you to the heart of Catalan cuisine in Barcelona. In the atmospheric evening, you’ll cover three prominent neighborhoods — the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Barceloneta — and visit three acclaimed vegan restaurants in addition to a delicious dessert stop. Gain insight into Barcelona’s history and culture from your guide and receive further recommendations for vegan eateries.

Relive the athletic history of Camp Nou, the stadium used by Football Club (FC) Barcelona, aka Barça. A tour guide takes you on a personalized tour inside and outside the impressive sports arena, including the locker rooms, press room, presidential area, and field. Afterward, visit the multimedia zone and the museum. Light refreshments, a city map, and public transport fare are included on this private tour.

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Escape the bustle of Barcelona and enjoy the city’s coastal splendor from a unique perspective on a 6-minute helicopter tour of the Barcelona Coast. Take to the skies and gaze at legendary landmarks like the World Trade Center and the Statue of Columbus. See the silken sands of Barcelona’s beaches and the quaint boats of the fishing quarter from an incredible vantage point. Return to land with unforgettable memories of your adventurous sightseeing experience.

Be inspired by Antoni Gaudí with a fun and family-friendly mosaic workshop in Barcelona. Discover the Art Nouveau mosaic technique of ‘trencadis’ that the famed architect pioneered, using shards of glass or ceramic and grouting to create a totally unique, abstract image. Learn where to see this distinctive art form all around Barcelona, and then create your own masterpiece like a mirror, photo frame or coaster. Harness your creative powers and take home a fantastic handmade memento of your Barcelona vacation!

Follow in the footsteps of characters from the bestselling novel The Shadow of the Wind on a literary walking tour. Discover some of Barcelona’s most sacred locations as you trace the narrative of the novel by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, which has sold more than 2 million copies since its publication in 2001. Stroll the winding streets of Santa Anna Street and Montcada Street, absorb the ambience of the renowned Els Quatre Gats Café, and gaze at the beautiful church of Santa Maria del Mar, as your guide enriches your literary and historical knowledge.

Hike the mythical mountain of Montserrat on this guided adventure from Barcelona. Choose from several different routes to suit your experience and fitness level, and explore the mountain’s fascinating geography and legends while visiting sites like the medieval Benedictine monastery.

Craft Beer has been brewing in Barcelona since the 90s. With Kiki Rebel Tours you will have an expert guide, Kiki, who will open your eyes to the original craft beer bars that influenced the movement Barcelona is becoming well known for! Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with a brewer at a local independent BrewHouse. Learn first hand the art, history, and processes involved in brewing whilst enjoying delicious craft beers in a laid-back and friendly environment. Included: - Group size 10 max to keep the tour personable - Exclusive behind the scene tour with a brewer - 3 Independent craft beer bars - 3 large glasses of craftilicious beers - As many tasters as you like Other Craft Beer Tours include: *Special Saturday Tour* 1 hour behind the scene brewery tour, a flight of beer, with an explanation on how each one is brewed, a free glass to take home, followed by 2 more craft beer bars!

Let´s start the day with some one hour power yoga at Barcelona Beach (for all levels) and share some fruits after practice! You will practice on a concrete platform so you won´t get sandy, and you will have the best ocean view! Yoga mats provided.

Escape the urban streets of Barcelona for the tranquil mountain air of Montserrat. This tour begins with a comfortable ride from the city to the Montserrat monastery with its famous Black Madonna. You’ll travel by cable car to the top of the mountain, where you’ll have a chance to explore the impressive rock formations on foot. On weekdays at 1pm you may hear the monastery’s celebrated boys’ choir.

Become more acquainted with Barcelona’s thriving culinary scene during this small group tapas bar tour. Skip the touristy spots in favor of tapas bars loved by city locals, sampling at four locations that offer Catalan-style small bites and other country-wide favorites. Savor a few ‘pintxos,’ a tapas favored by those in northern Spain, and visit an ancient ‘bodega’ offering more traditional tapas options. All food and wine, plus an expert food guide, are included.

Immerse yourself in the explosive culture of Catalonia on an evening trip to a local village from Barcelona. Experience the fire and flames of a fire-running festival as you witness villagers dressed as devils and see breathtaking fireworks illuminate the night sky. Gain fascinating insight into the history of this extravagant celebration from a knowledgeable guide then dance and delve into the drama of this unique experience in a small group limited to 14 people.

Experience Barcelona and its spectacular surroundings from above on this half-day hot air balloon adventure. Lift off and reach heights of 3,000 feet (900 meters) above Catalonia, catching picture-perfect views of Montserrat, Costa Brava, and the Pyrenees. After your flight, receive complimentary photos from your adventure, your very own certificate, and enjoy a celebratory glass of champagne.

Escape to wine country with this half-day trip from Barcelona. Sample cava in an impressive modernist building, then travel a short distance to a winery in the countryside where a sommelier will lead your visit. Learn all about different varietals and the wine production process. End your visit by enjoying wine, tapas, and gorgeous vineyard views.

Let kids play and discover their inner artist through mosaic making with this short class that lets little ones create colorful pieces they can take home. Kids of all skill and ability levels will learn to handle and set tiles in the colors of their choice into a box, picture frame, or coaster.

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.

Make your own Guadi-inspired mosaic with this Barcelona art class. The kid-friendly class was designed for two children ages three and up, plus two adults. Choose from a selection of designs like photo frames, boxes, or animals, and follow the guidance of an award-winning artist to choose your colors and make your design. Take it home after the class as a souvenir.

Gain a better sense of the life, work, and inspirations of Antoni Gaudí, Barcelona’s most celebrated modernist architect. Follow your local guide on a walking tour to many of Gaudí’s important works and learn about different aspects of his style. After your walking tour, enjoy an art workshop and try your hand at Gaudí’s signature mosaic technique.