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15 Workshops & Classes in Barcelona to Book This Year

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If a friend asked which workshops & classes to book, this is the list we would send: 15 options, the price of each, and the one detail worth knowing before you pay.

Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria - Making paella, not just watching it
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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

1.Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,531 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Start near La Rambla with a chef-led visit to La Boqueria, then head to a professional kitchen for tapas, hands-on sangria making, and paella. Choose seafood, chicken, or vegetarian paella. The three-hour class is limited to 12 people, runs in English, and includes recipes to take home.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An absolutely amazing experience at Gab Lab thanks to Mateo! From start to finish, the market visit was fun, engaging, and full of great insights. Mateo’s passion really shines—whether it’s selecting ingredients, sharing stories over delicious sangria, or showcasing incredible cooking skills. The paella was outstanding, perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the almond cake was the perfect finish—rich, moist, and unforgettable. Add in the great music vibes and warm, welcoming energy, and it all comes together for a truly special experience. Highly recommend Mateo at Gab Lab for anyone looking for an authentic, memorable, and delicious time!”

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Barcelona: Cocktail Master Class by Mixologist with Tapas - Learning four classic cocktails, one step at a time
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Barcelona: Cocktail Master Class by Mixologist with Tapas

2.Cocktail Master Class by Mixologist with Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 959 reviews · 2 hours · from $48

In a private area of a central Barcelona bar, an English-speaking mixologist guides you through four classic cocktails while a private chef serves tapas such as Catalan tomato bread and Padrón peppers. The two-hour class costs $48 per person. Guides have included Simon, Miguel, Lupe, Jordan, and Andrew, though your instructor may vary.

“Simon you are a legend! Amazing experience, Simon knew a lot of history about the cocktails we were making! Instructions were clear and everything was perfect!”

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Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More - Preparing Paella, One Step at a Time
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Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

3.Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 711 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Start at La Boqueria with a chef who shows you how to choose fresh ingredients, then walk to a nearby kitchen to make sangria, seasonal tapas and paella. The class is hands-on, includes a shared meal and recipes to take home, and runs in English or Spanish. Instructors have included Maria, Hugo and Simon.

“The team at GAB was outstanding. The attention to detail was exactly what a cooking lesson should entail. Why certain ingredients, how they are used, the cooking method and its importance. We look forward to trying the recipes back home and would highly recommend the class to cooking enthusiasts and novices alike.”

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Paella Cooking Class with Professional Chef: Four Course Dinner - The 10-step paella workshop
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Paella Cooking Class with Professional Chef: Four Course Dinner

4.Paella Cooking Class with Professional Chef: Four Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 561 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $211

At The Paella Club in El Raval, you’ll learn paella’s foundations at a hands-on cooking station, then sit down to a four-course dinner with cava and wine. The English-language class runs daily at 5 pm for about two and a half hours. Chefs named by past participants include Kira, Fernando, Bauti, and Kevin, though your instructor may vary.

“Chefs were very informative, entertaining and helpful. Truly got to experience cooking and eating delicious paella.”

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Barcelona Tango Lesson, where passion meets fun - A lesson with a little tango history
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Barcelona Tango Lesson, where passion meets fun

5.Barcelona Tango Lesson, where passion meets fun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Meet tango instructors Paula and Jorge in El Born for a 90-minute beginner lesson at La Casa dels Entremesos. Learn basic steps, a short routine, and a little tango history, then enjoy drinks on the patio as the sun sets over Barcelona. The class starts at 5 pm and welcomes up to 20 participants.

“This lesson was absolutely amazing! It was very hot on the night of, so we did the lesson inside. It was still so so fun and we were able to spend about 30-45 minutes outside on the patio to watch the sunset. The lesson itself was so fun and filled with laughter and smiles. George made us feel so comfortable in trying something new and by the end of it everyone was making jokes with each other. Would without a doubt recommend this to anyone staying in Barcelona!”

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Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class & Boqueria Market Tour - A meal shaped by Catalan and Spanish flavors
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Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class & Boqueria Market Tour

6.Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class & Boqueria Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 383 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $117

Spend three to four hours shopping and cooking with an English-speaking chef from Barcelona Cooking. Morning classes visit La Boqueria Market, where you meet vendors and choose ingredients, then prepare a four-course meal and enjoy it with Spanish wine. Juan, Sonia, Candido, and other chefs have led classes. Evening sessions do not include the market tour.

“As a home chef it’s awesome to visit markets and cook. Today Juan took it to another level. He describe the market layout but showed the local produce explaining the differences. Then we cooked together Just an amazing time. We share our experience with another family who had 2 children and a young adult. We were impressed with Juan’s passion to engage them into shopping and cooking. Worth every euro.”

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Ceramic Tiles Small Group Workshop in Barcelona - A warm welcome, then a short introduction
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Ceramic Tiles Small Group Workshop in Barcelona

7.Ceramic Tiles Small Group Workshop in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

At Taller Gingell in Poble-sec, artists Wendy and Eric guide you through a relaxed, two-hour ceramics workshop. Learn about clay and decoration techniques, then make and decorate two terracotta tiles with the tools and materials provided. No experience is needed. Your tiles take about one to two weeks to finish, with worldwide shipping available for an extra fee.

“Really enjoyed Wendy and Eric and visiting their studio! My son and I thought it was such a fun addition to our vacation in Barcelona. They were lovely hosts, and I would do it again myself, and highly recommend it to others!”

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Premium Paella Cooking Class & 10 Spanish Tapas - A class for beginners, with room to take part
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Premium Paella Cooking Class & 10 Spanish Tapas

8.Premium Paella Cooking Class & 10 Spanish Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Start at La Boqueria with a chef who shares market stories and Catalan food traditions, then head to an 18th-century apartment near Plaça Reial. In a group of about 11, you’ll taste ten tapas with wine and cook seafood paella, Spanish omelette and Catalan cream. Claudia is a frequently named host.

“Delicious paella with great company. I have done a few cooking classes on my travels and this ranks among the top. Incredible location, good instructors, and the final outcome was tasty.”

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Barcelona: Cocktail Making Class with Tapas - Learning the moves, not just following a recipe
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Barcelona: Cocktail Making Class with Tapas

9.Cocktail Making Class with Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 310 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

At Bar Milans Gotico, learn to make four cocktails with a mixologist such as Alexander, Claire, Valentina, or Gabriel. You choose from a menu of more than 60 drinks, make them behind the bar, and enjoy tapas in a cozy Gothic Quarter setting. The class lasts about two hours and is offered in English, French, and Spanish.

“It was so much fun and Alexander was very knowledgeable on any cocktail you wish to make. Had a blast visiting with him and making amazing cocktails! Very fun evening !”

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Guided Gaudí’s Trencadís Mosaic Workshop in Barcelona - Choosing Your Shape, Colors, and Composition
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Guided Gaudí’s Trencadís Mosaic Workshop in Barcelona

10.Guided Gaudí’s Trencadís Mosaic Workshop in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 259 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $35

At MOSAICCOS, near Barcelona’s Picasso Museum, you’ll learn Gaudí’s Trencadís mosaic technique and make a photo frame, box, animal, or another small design. Instructors guide each step, from arranging colorful tiles to finishing the piece. All tools and materials are included, and your artwork is ready later that day or the next day.

“This was a great experience and we all enjoys creating a master piece! Highly recommend.”

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Barcelona: Fluorescent Paint and Wine Workshop - Why the blacklight changes the mood
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Barcelona: Fluorescent Paint and Wine Workshop

11.Fluorescent Paint and Wine Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 255 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Paint a fluorescent canvas in a Barcelona workshop, with an instructor guiding you from a blank surface to a finished piece. Materials, wine and water are included, and the class runs in English or Spanish. You can follow the group design or make your own. One important catch: Saturday and Sunday morning sessions use standard acrylic paint, not fluorescent colors.

“The entire wine and paint experience was wonderful! The instructor showed us how to paint a specific image, but you are able to design your own which was awesome. You get unlimited wine and paint, so it was a great deal! 10/10 I recommend!!”

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La Boqueria Market and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona - Cooking paella, omelet and Catalan cream
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La Boqueria Market and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona

12.La Boqueria Market and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Start at Plaça Reial for a chef-led walk through La Boqueria, then head to a renovated 18th-century apartment for 10 tapas with wine and a hands-on class. You’ll prepare seafood or vegetarian paella, Spanish omelet and Catalan cream in a group of up to 12. Guides have included Claudia, Hori, Janelle and Alfredo.

“This was an extremely informative & engaging class. We received explanations of the culture, food, and market. Plus, the cooking instruction was very simplistic and skills that you could repeated at home. It was the highlight of our entire Spain trip! Highly recommend.”

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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class & Boqueria & Hofmann-Trained Chefs - Tapas and sangria before the paella
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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class & Boqueria & Hofmann-Trained Chefs

13.Barcelona Paella Cooking Class & Boqueria & Hofmann-Trained Chefs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $127

Start at La Boqueria with a chef, learn about paella ingredients, then walk 700 meters to a historic cooking studio. In a group of up to 12, you’ll make tapas, sangria and seafood paella, with meat or vegetarian options available by advance request. The three-hour class includes drinks, dessert, recipes and a certificate.

“So much fun! Maria was so knowledgeable and made the whole experience a lot of fun! The sangria was amazing too!”

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Barcelona Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class - Two seasonal tapas, with room to get involved
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Barcelona Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class

14.Barcelona Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

At Cook&Taste in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, you’ll cook two seasonal tapas, paella and a traditional dessert with a local chef, then share the meal with your small group. Expect about four hours of hands-on cooking, local snacks, wine and printed recipes. Instructors have included Pamela, Marco and Carlos.

“A great local food experience! Super tasty food & comfortable kitchen and dining areas. Marco was extremely knowledgeable & a pleasure to cook with!”

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Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop in Barcelona - Roasting, peeling and grinding the beans
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Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop in Barcelona

15.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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