We had a great time on our full-day private tour to Montserrat Monastery with Anthony Garner and…read moreSpanish Trails. The timing of every step along the way was seamless - from the hotel pick-up, to getting us into Montserrat on a very busy day, to lunch at https://restauranthostalmonistrol.com/ and a behind the scenes tour and wine tasting at https://ollerdelmas.com/. Anthony gave us the freedom to explore, shop, and soak in the history of the sites, and took many great photos of us on our phone to remember the day. Highly recommend this tour with Anthony!

We had such a memorable tour kayaking along the incredible Costa Brava with Craig. He made us feel…read moretotally safe and comfortable while he effortlessly guided us on kayaks through the most breathtaking areas of the coast. We ate a delicious lunch on a pristine sandy beach and took swims before heading back. Craig made the day one of our best of a week in Barcelona!

Our cooking class was an outstanding culinary experience! Very conscientious about quality and the…read moreimpact our food choices have on our bodies, food supply, and our planet. We also used Barcelona Slow Travel services to guide us on a day trip to the Costa Brava. Visited quaint fishing village, medieval village, and Dali museum. We mixed in a long lunch that was a top 10 culinary experience! Thank you Barcelona Slow Travel

"I finally started learning how to make tapas! My wife and I enjoyed the evening with a couple of…read moredear friends from the UK, along with a couple of their friends, a young couple from Alabama and another couple from Sweden... and our hosts from Barcelona. 10 courses, with ample wine. Not only did we learn the secret of how to eat garlic without painful side effects (those of you "our" age will know what I mean) but I also went back for seconds on mussels. (A first for me.) ...and thirds! Wait... what? Some of the food that I have only tolerated in the past? I couldn't get enough of it! And my favorite gazpacho? Fuggedaboudit! ...and they promised to share their recipe for their mojito ice cream. JUST WAIT. You'll love it! Photos to follow..." That's how I posted to FB upon getting home from our experience at Barcelona Slow Travel. I was eager to share that to give a sense of enthusiasm that I had for that evening! Our hosts, Christina and Guillermo, were warm, friendly, funny and eager to please. While some of the treats on their menu were not a surprise (olive plate, gherkins and pickled garlic, and gazpacho) the rest of the evening's menu was entirely dependent on what Guillermo could find FRESH at the market that morning. ...and FRESH made all the difference. Their space is intimate and inviting. After getting to know each other for a bit, each of the guests were seated around a large butcher block table and given a cutting board and a sharp knife, along with a task - from zesting limes to veining garlic to prepping mushrooms, mussels, peppers and the rest, they put us to work! Guillermo ensured that each guest was performing their task just right, while giving us the background of the dishes we were preparing, making small talk and generally making everyone feel "at home." Frankly, the next several hours passed by in a blur. No, it wasn't the wine (okay, maybe just a little bit) but it was the pleasure of the company, the work involved, and the gastronomy! The evening was a resounding SUCCESS. I would not hesitate to return there. (In fact, one of our group was there for her second time!) So if you're in Barcelona and want to understand the food and the pacing of the dining experience, be sure to check these guys out! You won't be disappointed!

Just book this class. No need to think long about it. Our cooking instructor Juan was fun,…read moreknowledgeable, and kept the class flowing. Plenty of wine and food so you won't leave hungry. His techniques and instructions made everyone, no matter their experience in cooking, able to create our delicious meal.

A wonderful time was had by all in Juan's class. There were 12 total in our group, with 4 kids and…read more8 adults. We started off on a 45 minute tour of the market, familiarizing us with the market layout and history. We had a small ham tasting as well with Serrano vs Iberian ham. The prep was done in various stages with the kids actively preparing the five dishes- gazpacho, tomato garlic toast, Spanish omelette, seafood paella and crème brûlée. There was plenty of white and red wine as well. The experience was not only fun but the people I met were lovely.

We have to try wine wile in Barcelona , and this winery was a great way to enjoy a great afternoon…read moretasting Barcelona grapes The place was a fort! Looked super cool. I took a short tour of the inside, but couldn't climb the stairs since I have problems with my knees since my accident . We moved from There to tasting room where an amazing display of tapas was waiting for us ... we tried 4 different wine's truly delicious . A lot different from California, they call their wines by the grape name not by the type of wine ... complicated a long to explain . Of course we buy a few bottles to bring home. If it wasn't for the heat wave , this place would have been the perfect experience! Cheers By the way thanks to Ori for the amazing time !!

Loved my visit here. The beauty of the vineyard adjacent to the 1000 year old castle with its stone…read morewalls and wooden beams was the highlight for me and the wine played second fiddle. Having said that, the wine we tasted was quite good as well. This is estate wine where all the grapes are from the vineyards that surround the castle. As these grapes are only found in Spain and the estate does not ship outside of the country, this tasting experience offers foreigners a unique opportunity to taste wines you will not find anywhere else but here. Nice! Being a bit of a wine snob I am always looking for opportunities like this and this and Oller del Mas definitely fit the bill, castle and all!! Whether you are into wine or not, this is a tasting that should be enjoyable by all. Unique opportunities like this should not be missed!

Wow, what a great experience to experience local wine and cuisine with a local chef. We had such a…read moregreat time during our market tour followed by a hands on cooking experience. In fact, we asked Yves to come back and prepare our farewell dinner. Highly recommend him and the lovely villa where we stayed ... Mas Rosset https://www.masrosset.com/ Yves was personable, engaging, patient, knowledgeable and just fun to be with. A class act all the way around.

Such a unique, hands-on and fun experience! If you have the opportunity, DO THIS!…read more While I was planning my trip to Barcelona, I was seeking out "live like a local" sort of events; the true Yelper in me always comes out =) I came across Yves - "Social Cooker" - Cooking Class: Delicious Local Cuisine in a Chef's Home. Ummmm... YES! I checked out his website and a brief description of what the evening entailed and booked him! "Join me for a cooking class in my home, welcome! Together we'll learn how to cook and eat traditional Catalan cuisine. Be prepared for an amazing culinary experience! I will pick you up at the station and we will drive home (only 4 mins uphill). We'll cook together, enjoy a beer and a snack, and after cooking have a delicious meal all together. In the summertime we cook on the roof terrace overlooking Barcelona's skyline. We can even customize our typical Catalan/ Spanish menu to your taste. We will have fun together! A unique local experience is waiting for you! See you soon!" - Ummm, who wouldn't want to try this? Our very first evening in Barcelona, we did this experience and it was perfect. We went to the meeting spot and Yves was waiting there with a smile. He was so very welcoming from the very first moment. Anyone who invites you into their home has to be lovely, right? His home was gorgeous and his family was so lovely. We met his wife and two young boys. They went to bed shortly after we arrived and we received a tour of his lovely home. The kitchen was epic and the rooftop was the perfect backdrop to our evening. We headed into the kitchen to begin dinner prep and opened some wine. He had two friends joining us as well and they were just as lovely. There were 5 of us in the kitchen and Yves directed us all so we were never in each other's way. We had some bread and spread along with some mussels in a memorable sauce to begin as we put together a salad and fresh seafood Paella. We made everything down to the fresh fish stock. It was a fabulous and rewarding experience. We also had a fresh apple dessert prepping as we finished our dinner. There was relaxing background music playing as we all chatted and cooked along side. We learned a ton about each other and our very different cultures. We truly felt like we were cooking with friends. We took all of the prepped dinner to the top of the roof where there was an open cooking area and we completed the Paella. The weather was perfect and the gorgeous Barcelona skyline was our backdrop. You couldn't have painted a better picture. We gorged on dinner and relaxed - the perfect way to enjoy our freshly made, local dinner. We joked, we laughed, we just enjoyed the company of strangers, who by the end of night became friends. It was a lovely, unique experience that I would suggest to anyone in the area whether you are visiting or are a local. Yves is a very loving host who shares his love of food in a fabulous way. Thank you, Yves! It was a true pleasure and a highlight of my entire trip.

Absolutely INCREDIBLE experience. From the beginning to the end my family and I smiled, laughed,…read moreand had a genuine unforgettable time. My 11 year old loves to cook, and saw this experience on someone else's Barcelona experience so had to give it a Try. I must confess, I was a bit skeptical my 6 year old would be into it, but Lucia and Cris made everyone in the group feel part of their "Paella chef" family. Between the constant wine poured, learning to appreciate the art of cooking, and THE MUSIC which added to the ambiance, this is def one of our favorite experiences in this whole trip.

Batista and Emily were amazing! Had an awesome time meeting other people - sharing a glass or a few…read moreof Cava and eating amazing paella. So glad we Did things was a recommendation of our son and his girlfriend and it was SO fun and good!! 10/10 recommend!

I scheduled a private event for my team building activity in Barcelona. We did the Paella…read moreClass/Late Dinner. My team members have returned home and yet cease to talk about this event. We had a group of 22, only 19 were able to make it. Since we were late dinner we didn't get the chance to go to the market but it did not take away from the experience. I did have some issues trying to make payment, being that we were currently traveling throughout the EU and payment set off a chain of fraud alerts for my credit card, but that was my fault and not theirs. The evening was full of laughter, smiles and fun. This event will be hard to top. Since we were so large we had three chefs taking care of our group as well as their mother I believe. Tapas were provided along with unlimited beer and wine. We made sangria, seafood and vegetable paella as well as creme brulee! We sat together family style to enjoy the labor of our own hands and hearts. This is truly an experience, the staff lead with love for their country, history and cuisine!

We booked this cooking class for four while visiting Barcelona, but two members of our group were…read moredelayed by flights. Before the class, we asked about a partial or full refund and were told none would be issued. Since two of us arrived on time, we attended, only to be told our reservation had been canceled and we'd receive a full refund. We left, then were called back so the chef could explain there had been a misunderstanding because she hadn't been told two guests were still attending. She apologized, we thanked her, and left expecting Airbnb to process the refund. Days later, the host falsely accused us of being rude and upsetting other guests, despite our polite interactions. He also refused the refund, claiming we chose to leave, when we left only after being told our reservation was canceled. The inconsistent communication, refusal to honor the promised refund, and false accusations made this a very disappointing experience.

This was surely one of the top highlights of our 2-week trip to Spain!…read more Wendy, our guide, was very knowledgeable and well-spoken. She explained the tapa culture of Spain, how tapas are different in the various regions of Spain, and the specialty drinks from each region and how they complement the respective tapas. The wine tasting was an excellent finale! We learned so much about the various wines offered. Thank you, Wendy!

Had a fabulous time with our group of 8 total and our guide Brian. He brought us through the back…read morealleys and narrow streets of Barcelona and kept us off the touristy main streets, and peppered the tour with lots of interesting tidbits about the city, the history of Catalunya, the food culture in Barcelona, and himself! The pace was perfect -- a great combination of eating, walking, touring, and photospots so just when you were getting full, you had the opportunity to have a little walk to work up an appetite for the next stop. We went to at least 5 separate eateries (although I honestly I started losing count), some of them quite historic including the famed 4 Cats cafe. The tour even vetted out the best churros and best chocolate in the city (separate businesses), and brokered a deal that enabled us to try them together! Brian was a delight and in many of the restaurants, clearly knew the staff and owners -- this was great as it made us feel like VIPs and also gave us some insight into the history of the business -- some of them had been open and family run for many years! And weirdly -- even though Brian is American-born -- I felt that to be a plus: he was able to answer some of the more "basic" questions I might have been uncomfortable asking to a local, and given his time spent living in Spain thus far, I felt like he was still able to give us a really down-to-earth, local introduction to the city. Due to the size of the group, we only went to places where they could make reservations and seat a large group in a private back room. So we didn't visit any truly hole-in-the-wall places, but all the food was good so we didn't really mind. I will say this tour is possibly better for the beginning of your visit to Spain rather than the end. My partner and I had visited San Sebastian prior to Barcelona, and so many of the foods Brian was "introducing" like boquerones and croquettes we had already enjoyed and indulged in many times before.

My girlfriend and I had an outstanding experience at Perinet. We toured the vineyard with Sara and…read moreconducted a tasting afterwards. We stayed at the vineyard for nearly 4hrs before we realized what time it was, just enjoying wine and learning about the region. The wine is terrific and the history of this winery is interesting, too. Definitely recommend visiting.

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