Sitges: Penedès Wine & Cava Small Group Tour with Pickup

Family-run wineries near Sitges with cava tastings and vineyard stories

You’ll be picked up in Sitges for an easy afternoon exploring two local wineries in Penedès with a small group. Taste traditional cava and regional wines straight from family cellars, snack on local bites, and hear stories from your guide that make each glass feel personal. It’s relaxed but quietly memorable—the kind of day you’ll want to tell friends about later.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Hotel pickup at 2:30 pm
• Drive through Penedes region
• Visit family-owned cava winery
• Wine and cava tasting
• Visit Can Lleó winery
• Wine tasting at Can Lleó

The Experience

The first thing I remember is the soft thud of shoes on gravel as we stepped out of the van—Penedès air felt warmer than Sitges, almost sweet. Our guide, Marta, waved us over with a grin and a Catalan “Bon dia!” She seemed to know every inch of these hills. The vines looked almost too green against the dusty road, and there was this faint scent—like bread baking but sharper, maybe from the cellars below. We were a small group, just six of us, which made it feel more like visiting someone’s home than a tour.

Inside the first winery, an old family place that’s been making cava for nine generations (Marta said she’d lost count of cousins), we tried to pronounce Macabeu and Xarel·lo. I definitely butchered them—got a laugh from Marta and even one of the owners. The cava itself was cold and bright; you could taste something floral underneath all those bubbles. There were little snacks on the table—almonds and something salty I still can’t name. I kept sneaking glances at the old photos on the walls, everyone in black-and-white holding glasses or grapes. It felt like time moved slower here.

The drive between wineries was short—maybe fifteen minutes?—but it was enough to see how quickly the light changed over the fields. At Can Lleó, we walked through rows of vines while our guide pointed out which grapes went into their white versus red wines. Someone asked if they ever get tired of tasting; Marta just smiled and said, “Never if you do it right.” There was a moment when everyone got quiet, just looking at sunlight through leaves. I didn’t expect that part to stick with me so much.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes hotel pickup in Sitges by van, guided visits at two family-run Penedès wineries with tastings of local wines and cava, plus little snacks to go along with each glass before you’re brought back to town comfortably at sunset.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

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Top questions

How many wineries are visited on this Sitges wine tour?

This tour includes visits to two different wineries near Sitges in the Penedès region.

Is hotel pickup included for this wine tasting experience?

Yes, free hotel pickup from Sitges is included as part of your booking.

What types of wines will I taste during this Penedès winery tour?

You’ll taste both cava (sparkling wine) made from local grapes like Macabeu, Xarel·lo, Parellada, plus red and white still wines.

Are snacks provided during the wine tastings?

Yes, little snacks are served alongside your wine and cava tastings at each winery.

How big are the groups on this small group winery tour?

The standard group size is up to 8 people; larger groups can be accommodated by request.

Is this wine tour suitable for children or infants?

Yes, infants and small children can join; strollers and specialized infant seats are available if needed.

Do I need any special fitness level for this Sitges winery trip?

No special fitness level is required; it’s suitable for all physical abilities.