Barcelona Wine Tasting: Spanish & Catalan Wines with Snacks

Learn what to order at a Barcelona restaurant, or find bottles to take home

A wine tasting in Barcelona where you sample five Spanish and Catalan wines paired with snacks, cheeses, or a light tapas lunch, guided by a sommelier who answers your questions. The experience runs 90 minutes and you choose one of four options at checkout: wines with snacks, wines with cheeses, wines with a tapas lunch, or a walking tour paired with a tapas lunch. Minimum age is 18. Vegetarian options are available if you request them when booking.

The experience

You have a free afternoon in Barcelona and want to understand Spanish wine without spending the day in a vineyard an hour outside the city. A sommelier leads a small group through five wines from different regions of Spain and Catalonia, explaining what makes each one distinct and how to recognize those traits when you're ordering at a restaurant or shopping for a bottle to bring home. The tasting runs 90 minutes, so it fits between lunch and dinner or into a gap in your schedule without reshaping the whole day.

The pairing changes depending on which option you choose at checkout. Pick wines with snacks if you want something light and quick; go for the cheese pairing if you want to linger and match flavors; choose the tapas lunch if you're turning the tasting into your main meal. A vegetarian option exists for any of these. Just let the operator know when you book. The sommelier answers questions the whole time, whether you're new to wine or you already know what you like and want to sharpen your palate.

The group stays small, so there's room to ask without feeling rushed. You don't need to arrange transport to get there: public transportation options are nearby. The minimum age is 18, and you'll need to bring a valid ID.

What’s included

• Small-group wine tasting.
• five Spanish and Catalan wines (or three wines if you choose the tapas lunch option).
• snacks, regional cheeses, or a light tapas lunch depending on your chosen option.
• sommelier guidance and answers to your questions throughout.

Options for this experience

4 options

Tasting of 5 wines with snacksGuide in English · 17:00Sample 5 different wines, along with light snacks such as olives, cheese and cold cuts.

Tasting of 5 wines and 5 cheesesGuide in English · 17:00Sample 5 local wines alongside a pairing of 5 different regional cheeses.

Tasting of 3 wines with a tapas lunchGuide in English · 13:00Length: 2 hours. Tapas menu

Walking tour plus wine and tapas lunchGuide in English · 10:00Old Town walking tour: Introduction to Barcelona, a tour of the Gothic Quarter of the Old Town. Wine tasting with a tapas lunch: sample 3 different wines and enjoy a traditional tapas lunch.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDepartures at 10:00, 13:00 and 17:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Vivinos Barcelona Tastings

Is this one for you?Choose the wines-and-snacks option if you have a short window between other plans; pick the cheese pairing if you want to linger and explore flavors without a full meal; go for the tapas lunch if you're making this your main meal and want something more substantial. All three run 90 minutes and include the same wine education. The food is the only difference.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the wine-and-snacks option and the wine-and-cheese option?

The 5 Wines & Snacks option pairs the wines with lighter bites and runs at 5 p.m., while the 5 Wines & 5 Cheeses option gives you more substantial pairings with regional cheeses, also at 5 p.m. Both last 90 minutes. If you want a full meal instead, the 3 Wines & Light Tapas Lunch option runs at 1 p.m. and includes a small lunch alongside three wines.

Do I need to know anything about wine before I come?

No. The tasting is designed for anyone with an interest in wine, from someone just starting to explore it to an experienced connoisseur. The sommelier walks you through each wine and answers all your questions as you taste.

Can I get a vegetarian option?

Yes. Vegetarian options are available for any of the four tasting choices. Let the operator know your dietary requirements when you book so they can prepare the right pairing for you.

How do I get to the tasting location in Barcelona?

Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the venue easily without arranging a car or pickup. The operator will provide the exact address and directions when you book.

What if I want to bring a wine bottle home as a gift?

The tasting is designed for people who want to learn enough to order wines confidently at a restaurant or choose bottles to bring back home. The sommelier can recommend specific wines from the regions you taste, and you can purchase bottles separately if you find one you want to take with you.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

Yes, the minimum age is 18 years old. You'll need to bring a valid ID to the tasting.