By place · SPARKLING WINE TOURS IN BARCELONA
Good sparkling wine tours in Barcelona fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Set out on a small sailboat for two hours along Barcelona’s coast. Your Spanish, English, or French-speaking crew serves cava, beer, soft drinks, water, and snacks, with time to swim. Guides such as Fiona, Alessio, David, and Marcos are known for warm hosting and fun local stories.
“Great guide, fun and relaxing trip - recommend to everyone great views of Barcelona from the coastline👍🙏🏻 thanks”
Travel from Barcelona to Can Bas and Pere Ventura, two historic Penedès wineries. You’ll tour cellars, ride a convertible 4x4 through 2,000-year-old vines, visit a Romanesque chapel, and taste seven wines with local pairings. Guides such as Cristina, Rob, Anna, and Rosa bring the winemaking story to life.
“This was a wonderful tour. It was clear and well organized, and the vineyard we visited was beautiful. The guides and host were informative, friendly and charming. I had a wonderful day of learning about and trying Spanish wine.”
Set out from Port Olímpic for a two-hour small-group sail with a captain such as David, Fiona, or Alessio. Expect cava, drinks, Catalan-style snacks, waterfront views of the Sagrada Família and W Hotel, and a possible Mediterranean swim when conditions allow.
“Great day started with this 2 hour Sail! David our captain was great. Very friendly and took very good care of us. I would definitely recommend this activity. Close to beach to hang out after and Great restaurants right off the dock. Remember to tip your tour guide!”
Leave Barcelona for the Penedès wine country on a small-group tour capped at 15 people. Visit two family-run wineries, ride through the vines in a 4WD vehicle with a viticulturist, tour cava cellars, and taste three wines, four cavas, cheese, and charcuterie with guides such as Christina, Christine, or Elizabeth.
“Not a long drive from Barcelona, the Cava winery and the other winery were welcoming. The tastings and corresponding food worked well. The third Cava was my favorite.”
Leave Barcelona with a private English-speaking guide such as Pol, Toni, or Clara for two family-run wineries, Catalan tapas, and up to eight cava and wine tastings. Expect about six hours, hotel pickup in central Barcelona, countryside views, and a flexible day focused on local producers.
“Excellent job, very wine knowledgeable. Enjoyed it very much. Would recommend this tour to friends and relatives.”
Spend about seven hours with a small group of up to eight people visiting Artcava, Giro del Gorner, and Vins El Cep. Guides such as Joan and Ivan share cava knowledge and Catalan history, while you taste sparkling wines, still wines, and a generous local brunch.
“It was mostly cava and less wine but it was excellent. Joan the tour guy was very knowledgeable and the tour was a very enjoyable and enlightening day. I would highly recommend.”
Travel from Barcelona in a small, air-conditioned van to Montserrat Monastery, the Black Madonna, and the surrounding natural park. Then visit Vins El Cep, a family-run cava cellar, for a guided tour and three tastings with tapas. Guides such as Marcel, Alex, and Ramon are known for lively local insight.
“The tour guide Xavi is very good and accommodating, his such a great person with good personality and he really does give us alot of information and make the tour very comfortable for us..”
Spend two hours aboard Maggie May, Catharina Maria, or Samui from Port Olimpic. Your guide points out the Sagrada Familia and Tibidabo, explains basic sailing, and serves Cava, beer, soft drinks, and snacks. Swim, use the paddle board, or relax as Barcelona slips past.
“A wonderful way to see Barcelona from the water. It was the highlight of our trip.”
Meet near Sagrada Familia for a two-hour English tour with a small group of up to 20. Begin with cava at Sercotel Rosellón, then explore Gaudí’s façades, stained glass, crypt, symbols, gargoyles, and hidden oddities with guides such as Valentina, Montse, Gloria, and Miguel.
“Guide was cheerful and well educated and interesting. Very much enjoyed the tour”
Leave Barcelona at 7:50 am with an English-speaking guide such as Alexandra or Alex, visit Montserrat Basilica and the Black Madonna, then tour Joan Segura winery by 4x4. Enjoy cava tastings and a farm-to-table lunch in the vineyards before returning to the Gothic Quarter.
“Had a great tour of Monserrat and swine tasting at a small local winery. Our guide Ariana was wonderful! Engaging and interesting! I highly recommend!”
Take a private two-hour cruise from Moll de Mestral with a professional skipper, open cava bar, and snacks. You’ll pass Montjuïc and Port Vell, with time for music, questions, and possibly a swim if sea conditions allow. Captains may include Philip, Sergio, or Joan.
“This boat ride was an absolute highlight of our trip! The boat was comfortable and stylish, and sipping chilled Cava while taking in the views was unforgettable. Philip, our skipper, was fantastic—friendly, professional, and even had a Bluetooth speaker so we could play our own music. It was the perfect mix of relaxation and fun. Highly recommend!”
Enter Sagrada Familia through Gaudí’s Nativity Façade with an English-speaking guide. Learn how light, nature, faith, and Catalan culture shaped the basilica, then visit the museum and crypt. Add a rooftop cava toast for views of the church before your visit.
“Our tour guide Alberto was fabulous beginning to end. He was personable, knowledgeable and spoke scellent English for us. Bit best part was his knowledge of history including La Sagrada Familia.”
Set sail from Port Olímpic for 90 minutes of cava, water, light snacks, and Barcelona views. You will pass Barceloneta, the W Hotel, Sagrada Familia, and Montjuïc. Captains such as Claudio, Louis, Felipe, and Luigi have led recent trips, with group size listed as up to 22, or 33 in the general conditions.
“Our sunset cruise turned into a mid-day cruise due to a high wind advisory for later that day. Captain Luigi made sure that we enjoyed our time with plenty of good cava and smooth sailing, And we did!”
Spend about 10 hours with a private guide such as Alba, Javi, Xavier, or Ramon, visiting Montserrat’s monastery and natural park before tasting three wines and Cavas in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia. Hotel pickup, private transport, and a flexible pace make this a strong Barcelona day trip.
“Xavier was a lovely guide - personable, experienced , willing to accommodate our style. An excellent day and free of any stress.”
Spend 90 minutes sailing from Port Olímpic along Barcelona’s coast, with Cava, mineral water, snacks, and sunset views. You’ll see Barceloneta, the old fishermen’s quarter, the W Hotel, and Montjuïc. Boats hold up to 33 people, though some departures are smaller.
“Our captain was so great..it was a beautiful sunset and offered just enough time to be on the ocean and relax on the seaside for dinner. Highly recommend”
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