Private tours and cooking classes in Barcelona
A cooking class, a cocktail workshop or a tour just for your family or friends. Private cooking classes have a minimum charge of 10 guests. Send us your date and we will check what we can arrange.
- Private cooking class, minimum charge of 10
- About 3 hours, from €79 pp
- Private cocktail workshop, 18+
- Public dates: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Terms are confirmed in your quote.
A booking just for your group
The private paella and tapas cooking class is held in our kitchen a short walk from Travellers Nest Bar, Carrer de la Boqueria 27. It usually lasts about 3 hours and includes paella, two tapas, and sangría or soft drinks. There is often a stop at La Boqueria market, except on Sundays and public holidays. Flexible start times can often be arranged, depending on availability.
Private classes have a minimum charge of 10 guests. If your group is smaller, you can still book privately, but the price is based on 10 participants. The public class is from €79 per person. Private classes can be suitable for families and children; please tell us the ages in your group when you enquire.
We also run private cocktail workshops for guests aged 18 or over, from €60 per person, for about 2 hours. For walking tours, evenings and day trips, tell us what you would like and we will confirm whether a private arrangement is possible, or you can join a public date.
Experiences to book privately or together
Paella & tapas cooking class
A hands-on paella and tapas class, about 3 hours, with a stop at La Boqueria market (not on Sundays or public holidays).
Cocktail class (18+)
A two-hour hands-on class: four cocktails with a professional mixologist, a welcome cava and tapas. Guests must be 18 or over and should bring photo ID.
Tapas walking tour
A three-hour walk through the old town with a local food guide, stopping at four places for tapas and a drink.
Ghosts & legends walk
An evening walking tour of the Gothic Quarter, about one and a half hours, telling local ghost stories and legends.
Tapas & flamenco evening
A three-hour evening with a 40-minute live flamenco show and a sit-down tapas dinner.
Montserrat day trip
A public day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat, about 6 hours, with a guide and coach transfers. The coach leaves at 09:00.
Sailing with food & drink
About two hours on a sailing yacht along the Barcelona coast, with a glass of Catalan cava and tapas. A swim stop in the swimmable summer months.
Why book with us
- One local team, Travel Brilliant SL, showing visitors around Barcelona since 2002 and a member of ACAVE.
- Experiences are hosted in English.
- Public dates: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Terms are confirmed in your quote.
- Public prices are per person, from €19 for the ghost walk to €79 for the cooking class.
- We can issue a company invoice, including VAT, for our cooking classes and cocktail classes.
- Most city experiences meet at Travellers Nest Bar, just off La Rambla. The Montserrat and kayak trips meet at Kulas Bar. Sailing meets at Marina Vela.
How to book a group
- Tell us the basics Send the form with your preferred date, group size and the experience you have in mind.
- We come back with availability We reply by email to confirm what is possible and to send a quote where one is needed.
- You confirm and pay Public dates are booked online; for private and company bookings we confirm the date once the deposit or payment is received.
Practical details
Phone and WhatsApp +34 932 49 41 23 · 09:00–21:00 every day (Barcelona time). WhatsApp is also available.
Email info@bestbarcelonatour.com
Business address Travel Brilliant SL, Carrer de la Comtessa de Sobradiel 1, 08002 Barcelona. Travellers Nest Bar and Kulas Bar are meeting points, not the business address.
Cancellation Public dates: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Terms are confirmed in your quote.
Language Experiences are hosted in English.
Private cooking class, in more detail
The dedicated private-class page on our cooking site covers group size, what is included, and how to request a date.
Frequently asked questions
What can we book as a private group?
A private paella and tapas cooking class is a popular option, with a minimum charge of 10 guests. We also run private cocktail workshops (guests must be 18 or over). For walking tours, evenings and day trips, send us your date and numbers and we will tell you what we can arrange privately, or you can join a public date.
Is there a minimum number for a private cooking class?
Yes. Private cooking classes have a minimum charge of 10 people. If your group is smaller, you can still book a private class, but the charge is based on 10 participants.
Can children join a private cooking class?
Yes, private cooking classes can be suitable for families and children. Please tell us the ages in your group when you enquire so we can advise. The cocktail class is for guests aged 18 or over, and they should bring photo ID.
How long is a private cooking class?
About 3 hours. It usually includes paella, two tapas, and sangría or soft drinks, and often a stop at La Boqueria market (not on Sundays or public holidays). Flexible start times can often be arranged, depending on availability.
What is the cancellation policy?
Public dates: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Terms are confirmed in your quote.
What language are the experiences in?
Experiences are hosted in English.
Can you invoice our company?
Yes, for our cooking classes and cocktail classes we can issue a company invoice, including VAT. Tell us when you enquire if you need an invoice.
Where do groups meet?
Most city experiences meet at Travellers Nest Bar, Carrer de la Boqueria 27, 08002 Barcelona. The Montserrat day trip and the kayak trip meet at Kulas Bar, 7 Passeig de Colom. Sailing meets at Marina Vela, unit D03, next to the W hotel. Your confirmation gives the meeting point for the experience you book.
Send us an enquiry
Tell us your date and numbers. We will reply by email with availability. If it is quicker to talk, call or WhatsApp us.
+34 932 49 41 23 09:00–21:00 every day WhatsApp us