Food and drink activities in Barcelonès

Taste Catalan cheeses curated by a cheesemonger

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.

Taste Iberian ham at a historic delicatessen

Sample complex flavors and learn to slice your own ham with a skilled jamón carver. Toast to history Sip cava as the history of Iberian ham is shared. Learn to carve Perfect the art of creating the most tantalizing slice. Sample the flavors Taste four hams with Penedès wine pairings. Take home tips Enjoy a final toast and learn how to source the finest hams.

Make bean-to-bar chocolate

Craft chocolate from scratch, explore cacao culture, and taste different origins. Glad to meet you Together we will learn all the chocolate secrets Learn about cacao You will learn how the cocoa fruit grows in South America Tastings Get ready to taste some chocolate and live the experience. Make your bar You will make your own chocolate bars with your ingredients.

Taste rare coffee with award-winning local roaster

Step behind the scenes of Catalan third-wave coffee culture at a Poble Nou microroastery. Arrive at Abyss Sip a welcome drink and learn about our philosophy. Go from bean to cup Walk through the coffee sourcing process and bean types. Watch us roast live Learn about roast curves and aroma development. Raise a cup Taste freshly roasted samples using slurp-and-score methods. Engage your senses Discuss how water and brewing methods affect taste. Take final sips Receive a pouch of freshly roasted beans to take home.

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.

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.

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.

⭐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.

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.

Explore Costa Brava Coastal Trails, Snorkel and Tossa de Mar

From Barcelona: This is an all-in-one excursion throughout the spectacular Costa Brava where we will walk along the famous Camí de Ronda, which offers amazing views, a fascinating history and a pinch of adventure. The excursion includes a moderate 5 km soft coastal hike through enchanting coves, dramatic seaside cliffs, pine forests and one of Catalonia's most affluent neighborhoods. Throughout, we will stop for breaks to cool off for some snorkeling in the Mediterranean sea, ending it all with a meal of tasty Catalan cuisine at one of the local restaurants. And don't worry if you're joining us in the cooler months – we'll swap out water activities for more land-based exploring, though this is totally up to you, on sunny days its still a lot of fun cliffjumping into the Mediterranean. HIGHLIGHTS - Premium Small Group Tour (max. 8 people) - Walk and explore rugged cliffs, coves and forests of the ancient and famous ‘Cami de Ronda’ coastal path. - Dramatic landscape, beautiful beaches and crystalline water - Experience nature close at hand – native wildlife, flora, spectacular scenery and history - Snorkel into the clearest waters of the Mediterranean - A perfect mixture of adventure, history and exploration - Guided for fun and safety - Finish the day by enjoying traditional tapas or meal in a local restaurant in La Costa Brava

Paella & sangria party on a secret terrace with a Top Chef

Wanna see what it really feels like? Search on YouTube: "Paella & Sangria Party on a Secret Barcelona Terrace | Top Airbnb Cooking Class with Chef Oscar" "I didn’t expect to cry over rice... with laughter." — one of our guests after making paella on the rooftop. Over and over, we hear the same thing: "This isn’t just a cooking class — it’s an experience." And honestly? We feel the same. You come for the food... and stay for the stories, the sangria spills, the golden hour laughs, and the kind of connection that makes strangers feel like old friends. We’ve had burned rice (but it was supposed to be like that — socarrat), accidental double sangrias (everyone was happy), and someone trying to flip a pan like a pancake (don't do it). But every time, it turns into something unforgettable. AND HERE'S WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU: -Paella Seafood —or switch to chicken or vegetarian (tell us ahead) -A tasting of ceviche and tapas -Red and white sangria, -A special recipe to take home -A little gift to remember us by -Dancing to lively Latin rhythms -And a wild ride through paella history Get ready. The stories are real. The laughs are guaranteed. And you might just become a paella legend yourself Two sessions daily: 1PM and 5PM. Terrace views. Real food. Great people. Join us — or send this to someone who needs to add this to their Barcelona trip BOOK NOW Bcn Central Rooftop

Barcelona Ultimate Cocktail Experience

Unforgettable night of luxury cocktail making and light tapas. You will use premium spirits and liqeurs mixed with fresh ingredients to create 3 cocktails from a menu of both bespoke and classic options. You will have the hands on training and individual attention of a world class mixologist with more than 15 years experience in top New York City and London cocktail bars. Cocktails you might make: Pisco Sour Ibericoldfashioned Mean Older Brother Savage Beast Ninfa Perdida Matcha Latte Esprezuki Martini Barcelona is quickly becoming a cocktail destination so take full advantage while you are here and learn from a seasones professional in the best possible setting.