BARCELONA
Barcelona’s best days out.
The 15 most popular workshops in Barcelona. The ones worth your time, what each is actually like, and what they cost.
Boqueria market, hands-on paella, tapas and sangria in a small group. Learn seafood tips and leave with recipes.
Most Popular“Wonderful class- a market tour, cooking class, sangria and tapas and dessert with great teachers. Matt and Maria were so funny and nice. We left smiling and enjoying our new friends.”
Hands-on Barcelona cocktail master class in the Gothic Quarter: learn 4 classic drinks, then eat traditional tapas with your host.
“We got to make our own cocktails to the way we like them. The people were great!! Miguel our mixologist was AWESOME!! Will do again, and recommend.”
Shop La Boqueria with a chef, then cook paella from scratch with sangria, tapas, and dessert in a small Barcelona class.
“Hugo was excellent guide. We enjoyed going to the market for the fresh seafood (and learning about it). Liked preparing the sangria and learning about the tapas. Also enjoyed preparing the fresh seafood for our paella and under Hugo’s guidance assembling and cooking the paella. The meal was fabulous! Highly recommend.”
Hands-on paella cooking in El Raval with a pro chef, cava, wine pairing, and a four-course dinner in 2.5 hours.
“The 'professional chef' was not professional at all. Furthermore, she was very unfriendly behind the persons and smiled in front. The course was far to expensive for what was offered.”
Learn tango basics in El Born at golden hour, with rooftop views and included sangria at La Casa dels Entremesos.
“This was one of the highlights of our trip! Our teachers were amazing and patient. We learned alot and still practice our dance at home! Thank you for such a great memory!”
Shop La Boqueria with a chef, cook a 4-course Spanish tapas meal, then eat with wine pairings in Barcelona for about 3–4 hours.
“Great time with Juan! Can’t wait til he comes to the states and makes pizza with me.”
Make two ceramic tiles in Barcelona’s Poble-sec in a small English-language class with Eric and Wendy; fired later for pickup or shipping.
“Amazing experience with Erik and Wendy who created friendly atmosphere and guided me through the whole process. Interesting, fun, def would recommend to a friend or go one more time”
Small-group Barcelona paella and tapas class with a Boqueria market stop, hands-on cooking, and wine-fueled tasting in a historic apartment.
“Claudia has a great sense of humor and very knowledgeable. She made the cooking class so much fun. The food was so delicious.”
Make 4 classic cocktails in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter at Bar Milans Gótico, with tapas and a mixologist. 2 hours, $57.
“This class was so fun thanks to our teacher Valentine!!”
Learn Gaudí’s Trencadís mosaic technique in Barcelona and make a take-home handmade piece in a guided workshop near Picasso.
“Great fun and a lovely way to spend a few hours in Barcelona - ending with a very personal souvenir!”
Paint fluorescent art in a blacklight studio with unlimited wine in Barcelona. Take home your canvas in a 2-hour workshop.
“Really fun time! The teacher was very friendly and made it a fun experience. Wine was flowing! We all had a great time”
Chef-led La Boqueria market tour and small-group Barcelona paella class with 10 tapas, wine pairing, and Catalan dessert in an 18th-century apartment.
“Claudia was an amazing host. She took us to the market to get an idea where to find authentic Barcelona /Catalunya food to cook, as well as explaining culture and tradition. Everything was ready for us when we got back to the apartment. There are 3 flights of stairs to climb, so keep that in…”
Shop La Boqueria, cook Catalan tapas and paella with Hofmann-trained chefs, and eat your creations with wine in a small group.
“This paella class was incredible! The host was friendly and fun, and the market visit made the whole experience even better. Cooking together was easy, enjoyable, and the paella was absolutely delicious. Truly one of the best things we did in Barcelona, don’t miss it!”
A small-group paella and tapas cooking class in Barcelona with included wine, four dishes, printed recipes, and chef-led local lore.
“Such a great experience. It was so much fun. We were all able to participate in prepping and cooking the meals.”
Create a Gaudí-style trencadís mosaic in Barcelona with all materials provided. 2 hours of hands-on fun, plus grouted pickup.
“We had a lot of fun making our mosaic pieces. The facility is great and staff were friendly and helpful.”
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