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.

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.

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.

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.