Wine, Tapas & Cava

This is an afternoon half day tour. It is our only exclusively-wine-culture focused tour, and it will take you to two different wineries throughout your afternoon with us! We always select low-production focused, small, family owned wineries. They allow us to get you in touch with our wine traditions in a more genuine way, through a more boutique atmosphere. Make the most out of our wine country thanks to this tour that will get you in touch both with cava and wine cultures.

Tour description

You came to Barcelona and you want to learn everything possible about wine culture in Spain and Catalonia. You know that Spain is one of the main wine producers, exporters and consumers in the world and its wines rank best everywhere, just like Italian and French wines do. Or maybe you don’t know any of this, but you think what we are just about to offer sounds like a good afternoon plan out of Barcelona. Keep on reading: this is for you!

We like small groups and intimate experiences. We also like them to be easy and accessible, and this is why we go daily to two different local Catalan cava and wine cellars around Barcelona with this guided tour that will prove quite an experience. Your English-speaking local guide will welcome you in the very city center, where all our tours start, and will be in charge of teaching you everything you want about our local history and wine culture.

We will do this in two different stops. We have two local wine and cava producers to take you to, and it is at their very home that you will learn about their tradition and wine making ways. In one of this family-run cellars you will get in touch to the authentic Catalan cava culture, whereas in the other one we will be speaking mostly about the production of wine from a very local perspective. The first tasting will come matched with local Spanish tapas, and the second one will be in company of a cheese platter or equivalent, to keep the stomach entertained.

Approximate tour schedule                           

12:15 pm Meet at Plaza Catalunya, 21 (right by the Hard Rock Café)
12:30 pm Departure to first winery, either specialized in cava or wine
1:15 pm Guided visit through cellar’s facilities
2:00 pm Tasting of three exclusive cava / wines and traditional tapas lunch
3:00 pm Departure to second winery, specialized in the opposite
3:45 pm Guided visit through its premises
4:45 pm Tasting of three exclusive cava / wines and cheese platter
6:00 pm Departure for Barcelona
7:00-7:30 pm* Arrival to Plaza Catalunya (by the Hard Rock Café)                                               

*Please note that the way back to Barcelona takes around 1 h – 1 h 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.                                      

Inclusions

• Small groups! There is a maximum of 16 people per guide.
• Shared transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus
• Local English-speaking tour guide
• Guided visit at two low production, family run wineries
• Tasting of three premium local cavas
• Tasting of three exclusive local wines
• Regional tapas lunch
• Artisanal cheese tasting
• Possibility to purchase wine at both cellars (shipping available)

Exclusions

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Tips and gratuities

Additional Information

• Meeting point is Plaza Catalunya, 21 (right by the Hard Rock Café).
• Tour starts at 12:30 pm, please be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
• Once at the meeting point, please look for a bright pink umbrella.
• All tours depart on time to avoid delays. Please note that late arrivals or no shows may be rescheduled, but not refunded.
• There is a limit of 16 people per group, although we reserve the right to extend the limit to 18.
• Transportation will be shared with other groups.
• You may book this as a private tour, and also in other languages. Check out this link for more information.
• If you have reduced mobility, please contact us before booking. We do our best to welcome everyone on board!
• Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended as there is some walking involved.
• Temperatures in the wineries tend to be more extreme than in Barcelona. Please check the weather forecast the day before and dress accordingly.
• Infants aged 3 or less may join the tour free of charge, but please note that no car seat or meals are provided.
• All dietary allergies or restrictions are catered for. Please inform us upon booking.