15 Drinking Tours in Barcelona Worth Your Time

1.Unique Sunset Sailing Tour with Tapas & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 959 reviews · 2 hours · from $66Our pick

From Port Olímpic, sail Barcelona’s coast for two hours aboard a 12-meter yacht, with three Spanish tapas per person, light snacks and drinks including cava, sangria, wine, beer and soft drinks. Take a turn steering or settle in for views of the Sagrada Família, W Hotel and Montjuïc. The skipper speaks Spanish, English, French or German.

“My husband and I ended up being the only ones who showed up because it was a little chilly. With the boat all to ourselves, it was a very personal and very romantic experience. Louigi was an excellent captain. We were able to communicate quite well despite any language bumps. It was a joy to learn more about him and his family.”

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2.Barcelona Sailing: Light Snacks & Open Bar with Private Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 874 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53Top rated

Sail for about two hours from Marina Port Vell in a group of no more than 10. Your skipper shares local stories as you pass Barcelona’s waterfront and head out for skyline views. Cava, wine, beer, soft drinks, and light snacks are included, with a swim possible when weather and sea conditions allow. Private sailing is available as an option.

“We very much enjoyed our leisurely cruise around the Barcelona bay/marina area on the sailboat! This is simply a ride, sip and look trip - so as long as that's what you're expecting, you'll love it. There is not historical lessons being given, you're not going very far. The captain and first mate were very fun and we had a great group of other visitors and the trip was lovely. It was very wavy the day we went, so we just stayed in the bay the whole time. For a moment they took us out of the bay so we could see how it was and WOW it was so…”

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3.Barcelona Sensational Sunset Tour with Open Bar and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 681 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Set sail from Port Olímpic for about two hours with a professional skipper and no more than eight other people. Expect views of the Olympic Marina, Frank Gehry’s giant Fish sculpture, and Port Vell, plus wine, other drinks, and light snacks. Skippers such as Daniel, Marco, and Marie have made the trip especially welcoming, but the route and sunset view depend on sea and weather conditions.

“Well organized skipper who supplied useful commentary and the snacks and drinks were plentiful. Highly recommended”

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4.El Born and Gothic Quarter Wine & Tapas Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 674 reviews · 135 minutes - 3 hours · from $81

Walk between four tapas bars in El Born and the Gothic Quarter with an English-speaking guide. Expect nine tastings, four glasses of wine, neighborhood history, and local food such as Iberian ham, cheeses, patatas bravas, and octopus. Guides including Angie, Berta, Dasha, and Vincenzo have been praised for balancing food, stories, and fun. Flamenco is optional and costs extra.

“So much fun! Ivan was great and entertaining! Such a fun store and a great way to see hidden gems!”

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5.Barcelona Sunset Cruise with Light Snacks and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 476 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Set sail from Marina Port Vell for roughly two hours along Barcelona’s waterfront and out to sea. A skipper and crew share local stories while you enjoy cava, wine, beer, soft drinks, and light snacks. Groups are capped at 10. The swim stop depends on weather, and crew members such as Victoria, Eduardo, and Gaetano have earned warm praise for their friendly hosting.

“Great trip with a jovial crowd, missed music on boat though. Sea was a bit choppy but it was enjoyable with most getting drunk. Life vest weren’t mentioned and don’t know if they were some onboard, that was weird.”

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6.Barcelona Bar Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide at Milans Bar at 8:30 pm for a roughly four-hour crawl through Barcelona bars, with a free shot and reduced drink prices at each stop. The route often includes several bars before a club, plus group photos. Guides have included Brittany, Lilou, Jad and Natia. Club entry is not included on New Year’s Eve.

“Excellent tour, great guides with great places to visit. I did it three times on trips to Barcelona, and will join again.”

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7.Barcelona Private Sailing with Open Bar & Snacks (max 9)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · 1 to 10 hours (approx.)

Set sail from Port Olímpic with a private skipper and up to eight companions. Choose a cruise length and start time, then watch Barcelona’s skyline recede as you head out along the coast. Beers, water, sodas, and light snacks are included. Swimming depends on conditions, and towels are not provided.

“We had a wonderful afternoon sailing the shores of Barcelona. Our kids enjoyed laying out and jumping off the back of the boat. Luigi was great and told us a little bit about the city as we sailed along. Such a great time! Thank you!”

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8.2-Hour Sailing Tour in Barcelona with Open Bar & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about two hours sailing from Port Olímpic with a professional skipper and up to eight other participants. You’ll see the Olympic waterfront and El Peix sculpture from the sea, enjoy included drinks and snacks, and may stop for a swim if conditions allow. Skippers such as Carlos, Marie, Pau and Daniel have led trips.

“Carlos was the best! They gave great directions to get to the boat and we had a wonderful time! Thank you”

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9.Barcelona Unique Sunset Sailing Experience with Tapas & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 279 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Spend about two hours sailing from Barcelona’s Moll de Mestral, with views of the city skyline, Barcelona Cathedral, and Platja de la Nova Icaria. The trip includes drinks, snacks, and three tapas per person on the shared option. You can upgrade for a private sail or live music. Captains such as Manuel, José, and Marcello have led trips, but the crew varies.

“My friend and I booked this sunset cruise in Barcelona and it ended up being one of the absolute highlights of our trip! Marcelo, our captain, made the whole experience so fun and memorable and created a great atmosphere on board. The cruise itself was beautiful and felt very romantic, with stunning views of the Barcelona skyline as the sun set over the water. Even though we weren’t on a couples’ trip, we had an amazing time and really enjoyed connecting with the others on board. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Barcelona, it’s truly unforgettable!”

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10.1h Refreshing Sailing Tour in Barcelona with Open Bar & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34

Board a yacht at Port Olímpic for a one-hour coastal sail with a skipper, snacks, bottled water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. You’ll pass Barcelona’s Olympic-era waterfront and may see Frank Gehry’s golden fish sculpture, El Peix. Groups are capped at nine, and captains such as Luigi, Marco, and Oscar have been praised for their friendly hosting and local stories.

“We enjoyed our tour, the skipper was kind and we really liked the boat. It is definitely an experience one should have when in Barcelona.”

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11.Sunset Sailing Tour with Open Bar & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 189 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Board a sailing yacht at Port Olímpic for a two-hour sunset cruise with a skipper, drinks, and simple snacks. You’ll pass the golden fish sculpture and Barcelona’s twin towers, then head offshore for coastal views and, if sea conditions allow, a short swim. Skippers on past trips have included Marie, Daniel, Marco, Luigi, and Oscar. Groups are limited to nine.

“Brilliant! Great time spent in a good company I recommend to everyone. I especially recommend the cruise with Daniel (I hope I didn't get the name wrong :)) Great attraction I would do it again!”

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12.Estrella Damm Old Brewery Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 1.5 hours

At Estrella Damm’s former Barcelona brewery, a small-group guide traces the brand’s origins through the old boiler room, scale room and other historic spaces. Then put colour, aroma, texture and flavour to the test with five Damm specialties. The 90-minute tour runs in English or Spanish.

“Fantastic. A bit of history about the brewery followed by an excellent tasting session”

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13.Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

At Kina Chocolates, you’ll follow cacao from pod to chocolate with an instructor such as Oscar, Renée or Franklin. See a cocoa pod, roast and grind beans, taste cocoa drinks and chocolates, and make a bar to take home. The two-hour workshop costs $47, runs in Spanish or English, and is limited to eight participants.

“Renée was very knowledgeable and we all enjoyed the workshop.”

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14.Estrella Damm Brewery Guided Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 143 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $17Best value

At Estrella Damm’s brewery in El Prat de Llobregat, a live English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads you through the brewing process, from the brewhouse to fermentation tanks and the bottling plant. The 90-minute visit ends with five Damm beer tastings and appetizers. It costs $17, but the brewery is outside central Barcelona and production may be paused during your visit.

“Great experience at the brewery and very well looked after. Tasted beers I would never normally have tried and overall highly recommended!”

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15.Ice Bar and Terrace Drinks Romantic Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 87 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $38

Start with a cocktail in Icebarcelona’s below-zero room, with a jacket and gloves provided. Then move to a reserved table for two on the beach-facing terrace for a bottle of Spanish Cava and chocolates. The full experience takes about one to one and a half hours, and closed-toe shoes are a good idea.

“Great experience the ice bar definitely lives up to its name! Lovely people and definitely worth the money as me and my partner left there tipsy without even needing to buy anymore alcohol”

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