7 Best Barcelona Workshops 2020 - Best Tours in Barcelona

Great Experience

This was one of the best tours we took while on our Spain adventure. We met the chef, Yves, at the market where he showed us around and explained what our choices for our meal would be. We decided on a main course and some sides and after picking up the required ingredients, Yves took us to his home on a hill overlooking the city. We started off with a welcome drink on his rooftop patio with an amazing view. Then we all went down to the kitchen where he gave us aprons and we all helped cook our meal. The food was wonderful, Yves' house is amazing and we all enjoyed the meal and the company. We would highly recommend this tour and will definitely do it again if we ever go back to Barcelona.

Reviewed by Linda • November 26, 2019

Market to Fork: Cooking Class & Meal with Chef Yves in Barcelona

Not to be missed!

We had a wonderful experience with Chef Yves! First we did a tour of the market where Chef Yves explained everything about the local produce. He suggested numerous dishes that we could prepare (all sounded amazing!) and once we chose what we wanted, we bought the products and drove to his house for the cooking experience. We ended up preparing - a steak with foie gras, razor clams, artichokes with squid and monkfish in the oven. All tasted great and we are going to try cooking the artichokes today for dinner at home :)

Reviewed by Masha • February 23, 2018

Market to Fork: Cooking Class & Meal with Chef Yves in Barcelona

Fantastic

Reviewed by Robert • November 22, 2017

Painting Workshop with Wine/Beer at a Local Art Studio

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Amazing workshop

We are a family of 4 (10 and 14 yr olds) who wanted a unique experience in Barcelona, so booked the Gaudí Tour & Mosaic Workshop and it was AMAZING! Christian started us off with a walking tour of some of Gaudí's (Casa Mila, Casa Batllo) and works by other architects of his time. He gave us a great overview of Gaudí--answering every one of our questions--and made the walking tour interesting to all 4 of us (not an easy feat, as it was booked on our second day there and we were jetlagged). Then he dropped us off at Angelika's studio where we could have stayed for hours working on our mosaics. All four of us were TOTALLY engaged in our projects. The best thing about this tour is you go home with both more knowledge of the city and one of its most famous architects and an amazing souvenir that you've made yourself. We LOVED this experience and would highly recommend it to everyone who wants something really special from Barcelona. Thanks so much, Christian and Angelika. You made our stay extra special!

Reviewed by Marjorie / Airbnb • November 07, 2018

Feel like Gaudí: Tour & Mosaic Workshop

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Highly recommend this experience!

What a wonderful afternoon! Our family (teens and their parents) so enjoyed our private tour of Barcelona with Christian! He is incredibly knowledgeable about Gaudí and “modernism” architecture. We traipsed around the city, stopping to look at fabulous architecture and hearing great stories along the way. Christian is a wonderful guide, had lots to share and made the two hours fly by. After our leisurely, two hour promenade, Christian handed us off to Angelika and we made lovely mosaics in her studio in an hour! We had our own private space, were offered to either make a magnet or decorate the top of a small box. We all chose the magnets and had such fun creating a pattern out of glass or ceramic tiles, a la Gaudí! We left on time with our beautiful work of art. We would all HIGHLY RECOMMEND this wonderful and unique experience! Thank you for such a fun filled and enjoyable afternoon!

Reviewed by Cassie / Airbnb • November 30, 2018

Feel like Gaudí: Tour & Mosaic Workshop

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Wonderful Family Cooking Experience

Our family of 6 (including my mother in law) recently met up with Yves in Barcelona. It was so great to shop a local farmers market with a local and learn about all the types of ham and fish, which can be overwhelming when you're trying to figure it out yourself, especially in another language. Yves is very knowledgeable and made it fun and interesting for all of us. The kids really enjoyed it too and were so enthusiastic about the cooking process which takes place in his beautiful home (with incredible views of Barcelona)!! The whole experience was such a treat.

Reviewed by Zara F / TripAdvisor • January 02, 2018

Market to Fork: Cooking Class & Meal with Chef Yves in Barcelona

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Andrei the Photography Giant of Barcelona!

My husband and I were lucky enough to have Andrei as our private tour guide tonight and we are both really happy with what we have learned. Andrei taught us both some great new skills, me with my very basic phone and Muzz with his more serious camera skills. We had a great time wandering through beautiful Barcelona learning about the history and having a good laugh along the way. Andrei is a top notch photographer, teacher and a great guy. Thank you Andrei, we will recommend you to all we know.

Activity in Barcelona: Photography Tour: Capture the Light of Barcelona at Night. Photo by Helen who visited that tour.

Things to do in Barcelona. Photo by Helen.

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Reviewed by Helen • October 23, 2019

Photography Tour: Capture the Light of Barcelona at Night

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Yves – talented chef and host with a big heart

My son recommended Yves as an experience not to be missed. Our day with him exceeded all expectations!! My two sisters and I met Yves at the Boqueria to explore the bountiful choices, commiserate on which menu we wished to create, shop, and it all miraculously took shape with Yves at the helm. Our afternoon of cooking was glorious, the outcome was a lunch I will always remember. Yves cooks with all heart and inspires us all. Thank you Yves, and kisses to you and your lovely family!

Reviewed by westmarinresident / TripAdvisor • January 02, 2018

Market to Fork: Cooking Class & Meal with Chef Yves in Barcelona

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A nice souvenir to bring home

Christian gave us what felt like a comprehensive tour of Gaudi works and the history around the architecture in the city, which the adults in our group appreciated the most. He also had insightful perspectives on the Catalonian, Spanish and European cultures which were interesting to talk about. On the workshop part of the tour Angelika was very nice and all of us really liked creating simple mosaics. It was also nice to have something hand-made to bring home.

Reviewed by Roger / Airbnb • January 15, 2019

Feel like Gaudí: Tour & Mosaic Workshop

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One of my most enjoyable and memorable experiences in Barcelona

My nephew told us this is a 'not to be missed experience'. He was right. Yves expertly helped us choose a menu we all liked and lead us through the market choosing the best ingredients. We returned to his lovely house and he involved us all in cooking the meal.
The ambiance was lovely from music, wine, city views, gourmet kitchen and conversation. Best of all the food was delicious and we had learned how to cook it! This is a NOT TO BE MISSED EXPERIENCE!

Reviewed by Biscottidee / TripAdvisor • January 02, 2018

Market to Fork: Cooking Class & Meal with Chef Yves in Barcelona

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Great experience and got great shots

Overall this was a good tour and a lot of fun. Andrei, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable about the history of Barcelona and was good about customizing his teaching to my level of knowledge. Furthermore, he was patient with me as I was shooting mostly film. I would recommend this tour for anyone wishing to take a different and in my opinion more interesting approach to photographing the beautiful city of Barcelona.

Reviewed by robert • June 01, 2019

Photography Tour: Capture the Light of Barcelona at Night

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Perfect Souvenir!

Bruce and Joe were fantastic! Such a fun evening!

Things to do in Barcelona. Photo by DeLonda.

Reviewed by DeLonda • October 20, 2019

Painting Workshop with Wine/Beer at a Local Art Studio

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I had the pleasure to participate in the photo tour conducted by Andrei. We walked from the center of the Barcelona all the way to the beach, learning about the aesthetics of photography as well as about the technicality of nighttime photography. I enjoyed learning to use long exposure for interesting effects. Andrei was assisting every one of us till we got our best shots. I would definitely recommend this tour that combines the history of Barcelona with nighttime photography.

Reviewed by lulian / meetjune • November 18, 2017

Photography Tour: Capture the Light of Barcelona at Night

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It was great to have joined this tour. Andrei is an excellent guide and he knows how to balance fun with insight knowledge with technical photography skills. I would definitely recommend him.

Reviewed by Ciprian / meetjune • November 18, 2017

Photography Tour: Capture the Light of Barcelona at Night

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Photographers, this is a cool workshop to do. Night photography around Barcelona has got a lot to offer and Andrei knows both photography and the city like his pocket!

Reviewed by Delphine / meetjune • November 18, 2017

Photography Tour: Capture the Light of Barcelona at Night