Barcelona: Sailing to Alella Winery & Vineyard Tasting Tour

Sailing barcelona coast to alella vineyards tasting old estate

You’ll sail along Barcelona’s coast before arriving at an ancient Alella winery for a guided vineyard walk and relaxed wine tasting with Catalan snacks. Enjoy stories from local guides and time in a medieval estate overlooking the Mediterranean: perfect if you want a day that feels both unhurried and quietly special.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sail to winery and wine tasting

• Board luxury sailboat at Port Olímpic
• Sail along Barcelona coast and landmarks
• Pass traditional fisherman port
• Arrive at 14th-century family winery
• Stroll vineyards with expert sommeliers
• Enjoy exclusive wine tasting with Catalan products
• Learn about region's winemaking history
• Return to Barcelona by private van

The experience

We stepped onto the sailboat at Port Olímpic just after nine. I still had sunscreen on my hands, which made the ropes slippery when I tried to help. The city looked different from the water, quieter somehow, with the skyline all soft edges in the morning light. Our guide, Marta, pointed out Montjuïc and then let us just listen for a while: gulls overhead, a bit of wind flapping the sails, someone laughing behind me as their coffee nearly tipped over. It felt like we were leaving Barcelona but not really leaving it, if that makes sense.

The coast faded into those pale green hills near Alella before I realized how far we'd gone. We pulled into this tiny fisherman port where everything smelled faintly of seaweed and old wood. A short drive later (the van was waiting right there), we arrived at the winery: honestly, I didn’t expect it to be so old. Fourteenth century! There was this cool hush inside the stone cellar, and outside you could see vines rolling down toward the Mediterranean. The air smelled like rosemary and earth. Our sommelier, Jordi, greeted us in Catalan first. He switched to English after seeing our blank faces and grinned about it.

Walking through those vineyards with Jordi was something else. He explained how they’d switched to organic methods years ago because “the grapes are happier.” I tried one right off the vine (probably not allowed), and it tasted sharper than supermarket grapes back home. The wine tasting itself was relaxed: three pours paired with local cheese and some salty little olives I kept reaching for. Someone in our group asked about Roman history here. Jordi shrugged and said his family’s been making wine since his great-grandfather’s time but “not quite that long.”

The drive back to Barcelona felt slower, or maybe I just didn’t want it to end yet. My backpack still smells faintly of that cellar: stone dust and sweet wine mixed together. If you’re looking for a day trip from Barcelona that doesn’t feel rushed or showy, this is probably it. I still think about that view over the vines toward the sea sometimes.

What’s included

Your day includes coastal sailing from Port Olímpic in Barcelona with snacks and drinks on board, a guided vineyard walk at a 14th-century Alella estate led by expert sommeliers, an exclusive wine tasting paired with Catalan delicacies, plus round-trip transport back to Barcelona by private van before evening sets in.

Options for this experience

2 options

Standard tour with an English-speaking guide10:00Guide in English

Standard tour with a Spanish-speaking guide10:00Guide in Spanish

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

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AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 22

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Low physical effortStroller-friendly

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the Barcelona sailing & winery tour last?

The tour typically lasts half a day including sailing from Barcelona, winery visit in Alella, tasting session, and return by van.

Is pickup included for this day trip from Barcelona?

Yes, round-trip transport is included: sailing from Port Olímpic to Alella and private van return to Barcelona.

Are snacks or drinks provided during the sailing?

Yes, snacks and drinks are served on board during your coastal sailing experience.

Is this private or small group?

This is a premium small group experience. Maximum 11 people per boat.

What is included at the Alella winery?

You’ll have a guided vineyard and cellar tour plus an exclusive wine tasting paired with traditional Catalan products.

Where does the sailing part depart from?

The boat departs from Port Olímpic in central Barcelona.