Barcelona · WORKSHOPS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 workshops & classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Visit La Boqueria, make sangria, cook paella, and enjoy tapas in a small Barcelona class with recipes to take home.
“Great time!!! Got to meet some great people and make some excellent paella. A must do while in Barcelona.”
Learn four classic cocktails with a Barcelona mixologist, enjoy Catalan tapas, and meet fellow drinkers in the Gothic Quarter.
“Best night ever, Simon was amazingggg and so informative. Enjoyed everything about this activity, from the history to the cocktail making itself! Cocktails were delicious and so fun to make, you have to book this activity, I can’t recommend it enough!!!”
Learn paella, sangria, and tapas in Barcelona with a chef-led La Boqueria visit, fresh ingredients, shared food, and recipes to take home.
“This experience was beyond amazing. Yaya was knowledgeable, friendly, and a great host.”
Learn paella with a chef in Barcelona’s El Raval, then share four courses, cava, wine, and several paella styles at a communal dinner.
“A perfect way to start our vacation! Fun and educational. We went for cocktails with some of the other couples after and it was a night to remember.”
Learn beginner tango in Barcelona’s El Born, then enjoy sunset rooftop views, Catalan figures, and included sangria, wine, or beer.
“Fab way to spend an hour during our trip To Barcelona. Dance instructor made everybody feel at ease.”
Shop La Boqueria with a chef, cook four Spanish courses, and enjoy unlimited Spanish wine in this hands-on Barcelona class.
“I really appreciated the morning class which started at the market. Sonia was very comfortable with the vendors and it added to the authenticity of the visit. All of the food we made was wonderful. Sonia was an excellent guide and chef.”
Make two ceramic tiles with local artists in Barcelona’s Poble-sec, using clay, color, and simple techniques in a friendly two-hour workshop.
“It’s a wonderful experience. Couple who run it were very helpful with the participants. I had zero experience but made two tiles I like. Two relaxing creative hours. Was good for the brain to do something different They will ship to you if you’re not going to be around when it’s ready in about 12 days. Workshop was in English and Spanish. They told us about great local food nearby.”
Cook paella, Spanish omelette, and crema Catalana after a Boqueria market visit, with 10 tapas, wine, and expert guidance in central Barcelona.
“Amazing way to learn a little about the culture and sample the incredible food they enjoy in Barcelona. If you are looking for a local experience, this is it.”
Make four cocktails, enjoy tapas, and learn bar skills with a mixologist at Bar Milans Gotico in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
“We had a really fun time at this cocktail-making evening! The vibe was relaxed, and it was a great way to try new drinks, and learn a few bartending tricks. Tapas was delicious too.”
Make a Gaudí-inspired Trencadís mosaic in Barcelona, with friendly guidance, all materials included, and a handmade keepsake to collect later.
“Making a photo frame and a coaster with mosaics . Melissa was very friendly and helpful. Very enjoyable crafty experience!”
Paint under UV light, sip unlimited wine, and take home a fluorescent canvas in this relaxed two-hour Barcelona workshop.
“Senssationell. Bea war cool und es hat mega Spass gemacht. It's so funny and Bea did a great job. Go there and enjoy it. and at the end you have a masterpiece of your work.”
Shop La Boqueria, taste 10 tapas with wine, and cook paella, tortilla, and crema Catalana in a small Barcelona class.
“Claudia is terrific! I loved how she explained cultural and historical references of the food we made. We had a great group of people and Claudia quickly put us at ease and made us feel like we were among family.”
Learn paella at Boqueria Market with Hofmann-trained chefs, fresh seafood, sangria, tapas, and a communal feast in central Barcelona.
“5 STARS!! Highly recommend this Paella Cooking Class!! Maria was amazing and explained every step of the prep and cooking process! Top notch from shopping for the ingredients at the market to walking over to the most beautiful kitchen where we all took part in making Sangria, and cooking our seafood Paella! The wine and sangria was plentiful!! I would take this class again if we’re ever back in Barcelona!”
Cook tapas, paella, and dessert with a local chef in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, with wine, recipes, and a small hands-on group.
“Best cooking school experience I have been to. Most prep everything and all you really get to do is mix. But this was hands on and some very insightful techniques”
Make your own Gaudí-style trencadís mosaic in Barcelona with friendly guidance, included tools, and a finished keepsake to collect later.
“Unfortunately we were unable to enjoy this experience, Viator did not inform owner of studio about our booking, thankfully we will be refunded our money. Will highly recommend calling venue 24 hrs prior to confirm your class, I attempted contacting online and that did not work, it's better to call.”
Pick a Gaudí site, a boat or a table.
