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.

See Barcelona 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Craft Beer has been around in Barcelona since the 90s. With Kiki Rebel Tours you will have an expert guide, Kiki, and visit the original craft beer bars that influenced the movement Barcelona is becoming well known for! Go on 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 a delicious craft beer in a laid back, friendly and interactive way: - Group size 12 maximum to keep the tour personable - Exclusive behind the scene tour with brewer - 3 Independent craft beer bars - 3 full glasses of craftilicious beers - As many tasters as you like Other Craft Beer Tours include: ***Craft Beer Tour with Tapas*** Same as above but with delicious tapas in each venue. Come hungry and thirsty! ***Special Sunday Tour **** 1 hour behind the scenes brewery tour with brewer and enjoy a flight of beer with explanation on how each one is brewed followed by 2 more craft beer bars

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.

Experience Barcelona’s El Born neighborhood on a 4-hour food tour. Begin with a trip through Santa Caterina Market, picking out fresh ingredients such as jamón ibérico, Manchego cheese, and olive oil. Then head to your cooking class in the heart of the city and learn the secrets behind these local ingredients as you prepare a meal with a chef. Taste as you go and enjoy servings of cava and wine with lunch.

Ordering paella in Barcelona’s restaurants won’t give you the same insight as learning to cook this classic dish from a local expert. Book this private Barcelona cooking class, and discover the art behind paella as your host guides you through each step in his own professional-grade kitchen. Finish by savoring your paella with drinks in his 18th-century-style dining room. A choice of departures is available to fit your schedule.

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.

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.

Rather than just eating Spanish food, master the basics of Catalonian cuisine during a cooking class in Barcelona. An obvious choice for food lovers, this hands-on cultural experience includes your own personal cooking station and guidance from a Barcelona local. Plus, the cooking school is located in the central district of Las Rambla, making it easy to find.

Enjoy a luxurious and stress-free day in Monserrat with hotel pickup and drop-off included. After being transported to Santpedor, you’ll enjoy a scenic Hot Air Balloon flight. You won’t have to worry about organizing lunch, as a Catalan meal with wine is included, followed by a visit to Montserrat Monastery. To ensure you have a memento of your trip, you’ll also be treated to photos of your experience.

Those seeking a completely unique experience of Barcelona will be delighted by this 4-hour hot air balloon flight. Ideal for couples, this romantic experience gives you the chance to float above Barcelona’s natural and architectural beauty, enjoying birds-eye views of Montserrat Mountains and the Mediterranean coast. Before launching, you’ll enjoy a gourmet breakfast of coffee and croissants, and then savor champagne, sweet wine and cheese upon landing. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people to ensure an intimate atmosphere.

A unique balloon flight with attention and comfort for 4 people. The Vista Basket has four seats so you can enjoy the balloon flight with comfort and safety. More than an hour of flight to contemplate the landscapes of Catalonia. The passengers enjoy a delicious aperitif and a glass of Catalan cava and team takes an ample photographic report that is delivered in a pendrive. Lunch is included in a typical restaurant after ballooning. The activity takes about 6 hours. You will be picked up at your hotel and dropped off after the activity.

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Embark on a journey through the diversity of Catalan and Spanish wines, surrounded by locals. This is not a tour for wine experts, it's an experience for wine lovers! Barcelona natives love to drink wine in a variety of situations and celebrations, and atmosphere and enjoyment always comes first. We'll take you away from the busy areas saturated by the tourist hustle and bustle, to the hidden bodegas and historical wine bars where you'll learn how to enjoy wine in a truly authentic way. Prepare to get off the beaten path and taste wines you've never tried before. You'll be welcomed to three unique venues in an authentic area unknown to tourists. We will take you to locals' favourite wine bars, and make this a cultural experience as well as focusing on wine discovery. Explore the diversity of wine that our regions offer, from small wineries to wine made on a volcanic island.

Premium experience. Live an incredible adventure with us flying over Pyrenees on a exclusive private hot air balloon trip. Enjoy a 1h15min flight above Pyrenees. Once we come back to earth, celebrate your flight with a toast and some biscuits and receive your personal flight certificate. - Free hotel pick-up and drop-off - Private hot air balloon flight above Pyrenees - Champagne toast with pastries - Personal Flight Certificate  - Stunning Photoreport of the activity - English Breakfast after the flight with the pilot and crew members

Explore Barcelona with a local insider on this action-packed tour. It’s a great tour for first-time visitors to get their bearings of the city and to pick up local tips too. By exploring the city on foot, you’ll access places you couldn’t get to by car or bus, and you'll find hidden spots that only locals know about. Customize your Barcelona experience based on your interests—such as food, architecture, photography, or shopping.

Great opportunity to meet with like minded travelers, share some similar interests, culture, make friends and to practice your salsa moves. We will take you to the most popular salsa venue in town.

If you’re seeking something extra special for your Barcelona vacation then look no further than this private hot-air balloon ride, which includes a Champagne breakfast. Departing at sunrise, you’ll see Barcelona and its surrounds from the air, and have the chance to capture impressive birds-eye photographs. Plus, you’ll receive the undivided attention of your guide during this private tour.

Be in seventh heaven as you fly in a private hot air balloon near Barcelona. Live an unforgettable experience with Camins de Vent and start your day in a exclusive hot air balloon with those you love. Enjoy a 1h15min flight near Barcelona in a private flight. Discover Montserrat, Vic, Pyrenees, Costa Brava and more magical places as you climb to heights of up to 3,000 feet (900m). Take stunning pictures from the air and feel like a bird during the flight. Once we come back to earth, celebrate your flight with a Champagne toast and some biscuits and receive your personal flight certificate. - Free hotel pick-up - Private hot air balloon flight - Champagne toast with pastries - Personal Flight Certificate  - Stunning Photoreport of the activity Your flight includes a free pick up from your hotel and a drop-off in the train station direct to your hotel.

Discover Barcelona as you would if you were staying with a friend who lived there! With a local Host thoughtfully matched to you, explore the best know attractions as well as a few secret local spots along the way. Your private experience will be personalised to exactly what you want to see, but your handpicked Host will also show you a few hidden gems they know you’ll love and share travel tips and tricks so you can experience the city like a local and avoid the tourist traps!

In Barcelona I organize sketching workshops for tourists. We are sketching the architectural landmarks including such a complex building as Sagrada Familia. Most of my students have zero o close to zero drawing skills, but all of them create lovely looking sketches starting from the first lesson. The secret is in step-by-step instructions, live demonstration and some tricks and hints explained in the process. I will help you to understand and concentrate on what is really necessary to make a good landscape sketch. So I invite you to try pencil sketching with my guidance and help.

A huge part of a country's culture is the LANGUAGE! What better way to gain insight on life in Spain than by being an active participant and learning Spanish. Mixing travel and education is growing because learning a language allows you to feel closer to a community and widens the opportunities of people we can communicate with.

Don’t settle for ordering paella in Barcelona’s restaurants: create it yourself with a local cook showing you how. After visiting a market to discover how to choose the freshest ingredients; head to your host’s professional-grade kitchen and learn to make the perfect paella. Then, enjoy your finished dish and drinks as you chat to your host in his classic dining room. A choice of time slots gives you valuable flexibility.

Sip your way through the Priorat wine region on a private stress-free 9-hour tour from Barcelona. The full-day excursion is a great opportunity to experience Spanish culture, away from the bustling tourist crowds. Begin with a tasting at an award winning winery, which boasts spectacular scenery. Then, enjoy a second tasting and gourmet lunch at a family owned winery.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Combine Barcelona’s culture with its world-famous wine on a private tapas tour that focuses on two wineries renowned for their distinctive architecture. Unlike on other conventional wine tasting tours, you’ll also learn about the modernist movement and educate your palate to recognize the difference between Cava varietals accompanied by tapas. Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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.

Discovering the most incredible attractions along this photo walk will give you the opportunity to get some of the best pictures of you taken throughout the city. You will have plenty of great photos of yourself, friends and family. Our guide will take you to the best spots to get the greatest photos meanwhile sharing the history of Barcelona and showing the hidden gem of the city You also have the option to pick the places you would like to go.

Combine visits to top Barcelona attractions with stops at underrated places many travelers overlook during this private, flexible, and fully customizable walking tour. See a local side to the city and tailor the itinerary to your schedule and interests with the help of your local guide before the tour even begins. Plus, flexible and customizable tour durations mean even travelers with limited time in the city can take part.

Escape the crowds of the city and enjoy breakfast at the heart of a Catalonia vineyard during this morning tour from Barcelona. Ideal for lovers of food and wine, this experience includes a traditional Spanish breakfast in the gardens of a 14th-century farmhouse, and a wine tasting session. Plus, you’ll have the option to purchase wine and get it shipped back to your home country.

Flytographer 60 Minute Vacation Photoshoot Connect with a local professional photographer in Barcelona and capture your most memorable moments during this private photoshoot. Get insider tips on the best things to do in Barcelona, including where to eat and what to see from your vacation photographer.  Return from your trip with beautiful, high-quality, vacation photos. The best souvenir ever.