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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.

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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.

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.

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Cheese making and tasting

Explore a unique urban cheese factory and take part in a guided tasting. Enter Pinullet Come inside a working urban creamery in Barcelona. See milk transform Watch how fresh milk turns into artisanal cheese. Unlock aging secrets Learn how time and bacteria shape various flavors. Sample cheeses End by tasting a curated selection of our fresh cheeses.

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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.

5 out of 5 average rating, 17 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, 14 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, 5 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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Learn Spanish wine with a casino-inspired game

Join an interactive tasting in Old Town, blending fun and education. Meet Marcel Learn the casino game from Marcel. Discover regions Explore key Spanish wine regions before playing. Place your bets Sample and bet on five Spanish wines. Get answers Learn wine stories and cultural context. Count your chips Determine the winner and get local tips.

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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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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 3950 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.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 4739 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, 2139 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.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 1346 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.

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 636 reviews

Best Barcelona bar-crowl

At my bar crowl we gonna visit minimum 4 bars that will reveal to you a secret and incredibly different Barcelona. First one is a secret password-protected bar where the delivery of cocktails is brought to the level of high art. After that, we will move to a secret place, where it is impossible to get without membership in this secret club. Then one of the most original bar in Barcelona with an incredible idea and conceptiswaiting for us, and for a snack I will take you to a place where you can feel the spirit of Spain and Barcelona untill your fingertips! Areyou ready? Other things to note If you are interested in this side of Barcelona, this expirience is right for you. I love the culture of bars, I know a lot and have selected the best of the best for you! Each of them has a special place in my heart, has a story that I will gladly share with you. Waiting for you and promis, that it will be outstanding!

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 4395 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, 1889 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.

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 323 reviews

Paella Maestro Market Tour & Sangria & Tapas

Learn the secrets of how to choose the freshest products in the Exclusive Sarrià Market, in one of the traditional exclusive neighbourhood in Barcelona; and learn how to cook Paella following my family's recipe. During this cooking workshop we will also prepare some delicious Tapas and one of the most traditional and refreshing drinks, Sangría. Other things to keep in mind. The visit to the market and the menus are carefully designed to learn to buy the best ingredients and cook the most typical Spanish recipes and inspire the chef in you to replicate these recipes at home.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 360 reviews

Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

Embark on a culinary adventure with our chef, starting with a visit to La Boqueria, one of the world’s most iconic food markets, to select fresh ingredients for your paella. After the market, enjoy a brief stroll along La Rambla to our kitchen, where you’ll dive into the art of crafting a traditional Spanish sangria, followed by a tasting of authentic tapas. The highlight of the day is our interactive Paella Class. Learn the time-honored secrets and techniques for making the perfect Seafood Paella, with vegetarian and chicken options available. Once your paella is ready, sit back, relax, and savor the meal you’ve prepared. We’ll also serve dessert and offer a farewell toast in your honor. To keep the memories alive, you’ll receive a copy of the recipes so you can recreate the experience at home. Our award-winning paella class is designed to be fun, authentic, and engaging. Whether you’re traveling solo or with friends, a novice or a seasoned cook, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. *Please note: La Boqueria Market is closed on Sundays and public holidays, so the market visit is not included on these dates **Our 11:00 and 19:00 classes finish at our nearby Sant Gil kitchen, also centrally located and just a short stroll from the market

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 2330 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

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