Wine, Tapas & Cava Private Tour from Barcelona

Fantastic Wine and Cava day!

Javi was our guide on this fabulous day. We were celebrating a birthday and it was the unforgettable day we wished for. The first winery (fin ca n’Estella) was such a special experience. The Cavas and Chardonnay were incredible and the hospitality (and amazing lunch) made it unlike anything we’ve done before. They even arranged a birthday cake and candles! From the moment he picked us up in Barcelona to the minute we returned home, Javi made this OUR day and we cannot thank him enough. We would highly recommend Javi and Castle Experience. It was easy to book, they communicated well via email and even called the morning of the tour to confirm arrival and details. The day went perfectly. 🙏🏻👏🏻🥰

Exceeded expectations, not rushed or impersonal, truly a wine tasting experience from start to finish.

Today, our wine tasting tour guide wa s Javi Rodriguez. Javi was simply amazing! His knowledge of the art/science of wine making and wine making history of Finca Ca N'Estella and Oller del Mas was matched only by his passion for the wine sampled. What a way to cap off our visit to Barcelona, Spain. Thank you Javi!

Not to be missed, just 50 minutes from Barcelona, everything is so easy to book, people friendly

Amazing views from the monastery, informative guide Bell and the Team were amazing. Wineries a must with lunch! Comfy shoes

Great Views, great wine well worth it, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful tour guide Bell, Great!

The event was exceptional due to the great tour guide Bell who was very knowledgeable, attentive, friendly and helpful, not to be missed!

Fun in the vineyards

This tour was amazing, Toni our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the surrounding landscapes and all the history of these wineries. We learned how wine was made, touring the actual process, kinds of grapes, all the history of the grapes and vineyards. Fascinating!! The wine and cava was delicious as well as the yummy tapas! Definitely worth visiting! Toni was personable, friendly, knowledgeable and we had such a wonderful day! Thank you Toni!

Great winery, views at Monestry unbeatable, wonderful guide.

Guille was an excellent guide. Enthusiastic, voice was clear and audible (a big plus) and good history information provided.

A Perfect Blend of Culture, Cuisine, and Comedy - Unforgettable Spanish Winery Tour!

Embarking on the cultural rich tour of Spanish wineries was an absolute delight from start to finish. This unforgettable journey offered an exquisite blend of Spanish traditions, delectable tapas, and fine wines that left me in awe. The tour's first highlight was undoubtedly the tantalizing taste of tapas and wine. Each stop at the wineries was a treat for the senses. The rich and diverse flavors of the tapas, paired perfectly with the finest wines, created a culinary experience that was beyond compare. From traditional classics to innovative creations, the dishes presented a true taste of Spain's gastronomic heritage. It was a pleasure to savor the local produce and witness the passion that went into crafting these culinary delights. Beyond the exquisite gastronomy, what set this tour apart was the opportunity to explore the robust countryside and visit non-touristic places. Stepping away from the usual tourist hotspots allowed us to immerse ourselves in the authentic charm of Spain. The serene beauty of the countryside and the encounters with locals truly enriched our understanding of the region's culture and history. Toni, our guide for the tour, was a true gem. His vast knowledge of the winemaking process, the region's history, and Spanish culture made each stop even more engaging. But what truly made Toni stand out was his infectious sense of humor and charming personality. He effortlessly weaved entertaining anecdotes and witty remarks into his narratives, ensuring that every moment was not only informative but also filled with laughter. The tour was thoughtfully curated to provide a perfect balance of entertainment and education. It felt like we were traveling with a close friend who wanted us to experience the best of Spain, avoiding the crowded and commercialized spots. I cannot recommend this tour enough. Whether you are a wine connoisseur, a food enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone looking for an authentic and immersive cultural experience, this tour caters to everyone's interests. It leaves you with lasting memories and a newfound appreciation for Spanish traditions. In conclusion, the cultural rich tour of Spanish wineries was an impressive and unforgettable journey. The delectable taste of tapas and wine, the exploration of non-touristic places, and the delightful company of our guide, Toni, made this experience truly exceptional. If you're planning a trip to Spain, do yourself a favor and make sure to include this tour in your itinerary. You won't regret it!

Outstanding

Our tour guide was amazing and very informative. Guille is the best. She knows her history of the region and her personality is what made our tour amazing.

Book it!

Worth every single dollar! If you are visiting Barcelona this tour is a must! Go outside the city - see the mountains of Montserrat and drink the superb wines of Badges and the excellent cavas of Penedes!

Amazing day worth the trip

Awesome day. Javier picked us up promptly at 10 at our Airbnb. He told us about the city on our 50 minute drive to the first winery - clot dels oms. He took us on a tour of the winery and told us the history. So interesting. We sampled 4 wines/cavas. The women who worked there are so passionate. You can tell they love what they do and their heart is in it. We bought wines to ship back to USA. We also had lovely cheeses and meats with bread. It was a lovely experience. Then we travelled about another hour or so to the next winery. Oller del mas. Again Javier gave us a tour and we had a private tasting room. It was very interesting and lovely. The grapes used at this vineyard were not our favorite and so we didn’t buy any wines here but it was nice to have such a variety throughout the day. Javier then drove us home passing the capital of the region and pointing out interesting sites along the way. It was an awesome day and Javier made it truly special. It was a great day.

Highlight of our vacation!

If we good give this experience ten stars, we would! Highlight of our two weeks in Spain. Marcel was the perfect mix of education and fun. He is an excellent communicator. The vineyards we visited were beautiful (BEAUTIFUL) and wine was delicious. Our two sons were most intrigued and delighted. Tapas lunch and meeting Anna was a gift. Highly recommend. Best day!

Best experience of our trip!

If I could give Marcel and this experience ten stars, I would! This private tour of two exceptional vineyards (and delicious tapas lunch!) was the highlight of our two weeks in Spain. Just enough education and space to be with my family. Communication was also excellent before and after. Just AWESOME.

Knowledgeable and well connected tour guides to Spain’s oldest wine region

I formally study wine and was very impressed with my private wine tour of Penedes with Pol from Castle wine tours. Seamless pickup at my hotel in Barcelona and immediately felt comfortable as a solo female English speaking traveller. Great background and history of the region and the two wineries chosen were excellent, not just in Brut and Brut Natura Cava, but other grape varietals as well. My first winery was well paired with generous tapas and the second was adventurous with a buggy tour of the vines in a vineyard that has been in their family 14 generations. I elected to stay overnight in Penedes at Hotel Mastinell, something else I highly recommend. They have their own farm which serves the on-site restaurant, En Rima. Impressive tasting menu paired with the hotel and vineyards wines. So appreciated the private wine tasting as I headed to stay overnight in the region. A+ to the tour company and to Pol. Thank you so much!

Wine and tapas!

The wines were so delicious and different, wonderful reds. And the tapas were to die for, so many different tastes and flavors, wonderful experience and so nice to be away from the city and be in the beautiful hills outside of Barcelona.

Amazing Experience

This tour was one of our favorite parts of the trip! Having the private tour pick us up and drop us off at our location made things super easy. Our tour guide Jon was the absolute best. Not only was he very accommodating but he was very friendly and knowledgeable of the history and the wineries. We enjoyed having him with us for the day to talk with. We never felt rushed at either of the wineries and were able to get the most out of the experience. Highly recommend

Excellent Tour!

Our tour guide Victor was excellent! Knowledgeable, friendly and very accommodating. Highly recommend this tour!

10/10 cultural experience

This half day tour should not be missed! A real highlight of my time in Barcelona. So much of this is because my host, Pep, is so welcoming, passionate, and knowledgeable and goes all out to ensure his guests are happy! The stop in Colonia Guell offered some great insight into Catalan history and culture... and the winery was so beautiful. Most delicious cava I’ve ever tasted. Really special lunch and tastings that I’ll always remember.

Fantastic Day!

This tour far exceeded my expectations. The meet up spot is right in the center of the city and very easy to locate. We ended up being a small group of four- which was perfect. We traveled to the first cava winery in an immaculately clean Mercedes van. Pep, our tour guide, was impressive. He was very knowledge about cava and wine making, and we were able to learn a lot from him. He had a great personality and was a pleasure to spend the day with. We had lunch at the first winery at a beautiful table in an outdoor garden area outside of the winery. It was beautiful and delicious. The cava was amazing as well. The next winery, in Montserrat, was breathtaking. The views from the hills and valleys almost looked fake, they were so gorgeous. The wine was amazing there as well. Overall, we had such a great day - it was definitely the highlight of my trip and probably the most fun I have had on any vacation. You really get your money's worth with this tour, considering it includes transportation, lunch, and two tastings. However, it was the people that we met and memories made that were priceless!! Highly recommended!

Nice Half Day Tour

Our guide, Borja, met our group of 11 promptly at 12:30 and we boarded a large comfortable bus for the 45 minute ride to our first winery, Finca Ca n’Estella, in the Penedes region. We tasted two cavas (Spanish sparkling wine) and one red varietal. All were tasty, especially the red. Tapas were served. After a short drive past Montserrat, we arrived at our second winery in Heretat, Oller de Mas. I especially enjoyed the 2015 Picapoll Negre. The property has only been a commercial winery since the 1980s but it has been farmed by the same family since 925AD. The owners are investing heavily in both production and tourist facilities so expect to hear more from them in the future. Several tours joined ours for the hour long ride back to Barcelona. The bus passed in front of the Manresa cave where St Ignatius had his spiritual awakening. This is a nice half day tour of two smallish family owned wineries in two separate Spanish DOs.

Best Wine Tour with Xavi

I am not much of a wine drinker. I rarely even drink wine but I wanted to learn more about wines so booked this for my sister and myself. Met up with our tour guide Xavi (Chavi) in Placa Catalunya at noon and drove out of town to the first winery in the Penedes region. Xavi was an incredible tour guide. Love love loved our time with him. We went to two different wineries. First was small, family owned ..3 generations in... incredible cava. It was small, intimate and homey. The cava was delicious, and we had some tasty tapas.. learned how to eat proper tomato bread and the Iberico ham together. It was delicious. It makes a difference, as I did not like the ham when I first visited Spain two years ago. We even were treated by a rare chan e meeting with owner Anna. So humble and sweet, you can tell she cares about the winery and how much the wines meant to her. Our group consisted of a total of 7 people. Incredibly charming and kind strangers, we had a wonderful time. Second location, we switched guides from Xavi to Agnes.. who had another tour from morning.. the Montserrat Winery Tour group..again super high energy and full of passion for the wines. We got a chance to visit Oller del Mas, a wine family going back 30plus generations. This was a totally different feel to the first. It was amazing to see such a contrast but also equally wonderful to try a different variety of wines. I usually hate red wine.. but wow did the 2015 change my mind. Got back to Placa Catalunya around 730pm and went shopping and had dinner. Fantastic tour. I highly recommend this tour, especially Xavi our guide. Book this tour! Got back on a tour bus for the trip back

Toni was awesome!

Amazing tour and great way to spend a day of our trip in Barcelona. Our tour guide was Toni and he was so funny, knowledgeable and personable! He really added to the experience. Thanks again for the great day exploring 2 vineyards.

Ana Rocks!

Ana greeted us like family, her knowledge and obvious love of what she was doing really shined. Ana was a bright spot on our visit to the Catalonia region of Spain.

Definitely recommend

Wine tasting in Spain is so different than in the US. We enjoyed having a guide explain cava and educate us on its history. Having lunch at the winery was a special treat as well. We started with a small group and then joined a larger group at the second winery. Both guides were knowledgeable and great.

Very informative tour. Tapas I. The family dining room accompanied by superb cava

This was a superb trip with a very knowledgeable guide, Ana. She shared much history in the way to the wineries and she also shared much knowledge about wine tasting. I have been on wine tours all over the world and this was one of the best, and at a very affordable price. The cava was fantastic!

Great day! In love with Spanish wines & cava!

We had an awesome time. You can’t go wrong booking this tour! The canvas, wine & tapas were excellent! Plus our tour guide Toni was fantastic - he gave so much history of Barcelona, the history of Spain, the wineries, the winemaking process and the wines themselves! Plus the views of Monserrat were gorgeous & unobstructed ❤️ Absolutely a winner, made great friends on the tour!

Wonderful Wine Tasting Day

We had an amazing wine tasting day with Toni and members of a small group. We went to two wineries, the first specializing in Cava, had lunch and tapas. It was a great excursion from Barcelona and I'm very happy we booked this tour. Toni was super knowledgeable about the wine making process, the wineries and history. He also was happy to answer any questions we had throughout the day! This tour exceeded my expectations. The wine was great as well as the food and guide. I would highly recommend booking this tour and asking for Toni!

Unique Wine Tour Experience

Our wine tour was a highlight of our trip to Barcelona! It was so nice to leave the city and head out into the countryside. Both of the wineries we visited were unique in their own way and we loved them both. I feel lucky to have had Alex as our tour guide....he was friendly, funny, knowledgeable and so personable. It was nice to see how comfortable he was at each of the wineries and you could tell that he has a special rapport with each of the families. Our lunch at the first winery was delicious and pretty cool to be able to enjoy our meal in the family dining area. I highly recommend this tour! Thank you Alex and your team for making this a memorable experience!

Amazing tour

Our tour was awesome made so much better by Sergio and his wonderful colleagues. Montserrat was glorious, the bus took us through some gorgeous scenery and the wine tasting with tapas was exceptional. Thank you we enjoyed our day and would highly recommend this when you visit Barcelona

Amazing views, wine , and information .

Our tour beat our expectations. The travel accommodations were very comfortable and our guide, Carol was both very informative and charismatic. I appreciated Carol’s knowledge of the city and of the wineries and wine making process. Carol also has a great sense of humor that made this trip so enjoyable. The wine was absolutely amazing and I really enjoyed the Cava. Being able to drink Cava in a former fermentation tank was a unique experience and enjoying Cava on the patio at sunset was amazing. Our driver navigated the mountain roads with tremendous skill and I truly enjoyed the vast views of Montserrat.

Great wine tour!

We were on our last day of a long vacation and wanted to do something outside of the city, so this wine tour sounded great. It exceeded our expectations in so many ways. First our guide Carol was fantastic and explained a lot about Spain and Barcelona during our trip. Then the wineries were great choices, and Carol spent a lot of time educating us on each wine. The last winery we were the only group there and we got to sit and relax and watch the sunset while sipping cavas. Overall a perfect day!

Wine tour

Excellent job, very wine knowledgeable. Enjoyed it very much. Would recommend this tour to friends and relatives.

Food and wine

I loved this tour. The commentary was excellent with details about the history of the wine industry in this region. The Cava was delicious as were the tapas tastings. I got more than expected from this tour. We visited two wineries of different kinds. We were treated to a variety of wines to taste and were not left wanting for food. I also enjoyed the tour of the region in getting to the wineries, with beautiful scenery to see. The tour guide was most helpful.

Great intro to Spanish wines

The tour is well organized and the guides all seem well informed. About 2.5 hours total on buses traveling to/from wineries, but these are probably two of the closest to Barcelona. The first is small with great cava and great history. A very intimate experience with lunch provided in the family's actual home. The second is starting to feel a little commercialized (they recently completed a very large modern tasting room and will be adding a hotel), but has great views of Montserrat.

Wonderful wine tour!

We had a great tour with Toni. Pickup was easy and the bus ride to the wineries was easy and comfortable. Toni was funny, informative, genuine, and very kind. We learned a lot from him about wine in a really digestible way. The wine and tapas were all delicious and the wine region was incredibly beautiful. It was a really great day trip and a great introduction to Spanish wines!

Wine Experience in two regions

Our tour guide Aina was lovely as she explained the way Cava is produced as we visited a high quality family wine and cava home. We enjoyed a light tapas lunch and met people from all over the world. The tour had 13 on it so it was perfect to interact and ask questions!

Interesting and informative

Our tour guide, Aine, was terrific. She was very informative about the whole process, explaining the differences between different Cavas and wines. The owner, Anna, of the Cava winery came out and spoke with us and shared her enthusiasm and pride for her farm, cava and all that they have accomplished. The tapas were incredible as was the family home. I would recommend this tour!

Absolutely incredible experience

This was by far my favorite thing my group and I did on our trip abroad. Aina was an AMAZING tour lead and the entire experience is something I will never forget. I was moved to tears by one of the owners who shared a piece of her family home with our group. The entire experience was incredibly authentic and a ton of fun. Absolute steal of a deal.

Wine trip

Great fun with group and super nice tour leader. Learned about wines and cabs. Super nice day. I would recommend this tour.

The perfect Wine Snapshot of the Penedes Region

My husband and I were so pleased with our recent wine tour of the Penedes Wine region just an hour outside of Barcelona. The countryside was beautiful and the ride was very comfortable. Our guide, Luis, was fabulous. He shared many antidotes and was very knowledgeable of the history of the region. We were very impressed with Luis. The tour consisted of two wineries, each very different. The first concentrated on Cava and the second brought us to a small producer whose family has been producing wines for over 1,000 years. The second one also had a lovely shop. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in learning more about the wines of this area. This is a delightful way to spend an afternoon.

A lovely afternoon with wine and cava.

An excellent tour of two wineries. The two stops were very different which added to the experience. Clara was very knowledgeable about wine and shared interesting information about the area. Would definitely recommend this tour.

Great wine and great views

Our guide, Toni was very informative. The wineries were amazing and we even met the owner of one of them. Would definitely recommend

Beautiful day and experience

The experience was great! Toni is the best tour guide we’ve ever had. He was knowledgeable, personable, and everything we could have ever asked for in a tour guide. The locations were interesting and offered great wine and food. I would definitely recommend this to our friends who plan to travel to Barcelona!

A more relaxed wine tour than others

We’ve been on a few wine tours in Australia and this one was different. Two wineries only, three wines at each. But no crowds (not as commercialised as other areas ... yet). More relaxed feel. We got a great taste of the wines (we had a bottle of each wines shared between 9 on the tour). And food at both wineries (tapas lunch at the first, ‘dessert’ at the second. Really enjoyed the day - Pep our guide was great. Knowledgeable and personable. The wines were great - and we got to try some of the better wines from the winery’s selection. A white and 2 reds at the first winery and 3 Cava’s (sparking wines) at the second. All in all a great day - if you like wine and nice countryside, then this is a great half day (1230 - 1900) trip.

Excellent tour

Toni is very friendly helpful and knowledgeable of the wine and cava process The winery were they produce cava was very interesting and we got the owner to share the history of her business y was very passionate about her company

Catalan Cava and Wine at its best

I’ve done plenty of great wine tours in this area of Spain, but this one was extremely informative combined with great fun and casual style! Great for everyone who wants to learn more about the process of wine and especially cava, see breathtaking views of Spain and have a fun day with friends and family! Food was great introduction into tapas (with complete vegetarian option!) and wine was delicious! If you are lucky you get the best tour guide Toni, who explained me more about cava then I ever knew! Highly recommended tour!

Excellent Wine and Cava Tour

What's not to love about this tour?! The wine was excellent, the setting was gorgeous and our tour guide, Toni was so knowable and amazing! I loved that we had a nice small group as we learned more about wine from the region. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun day trip outside the city.

What an amazing day!

If you are thinking of doing a wine tour from Barcelona, look no further! This tour takes you to two fabulous vineyards - one wine and one cava. All the tastings were delicious and in a cool unique setting. The cherry on the top was the amazing tour guide Toni! We learned a lot about Spanish history and even more about wine, cava and the vineyards. He was friendly, really funny and so pleasant to have as a guide. Thanks for a really great day to end an already awesome time in Barcelona! Cheers! Laura & Pat

Excellent Tour

Guide was first class in his knowledge about the wineries and all of the different types of wine we had.

Great Wine Tour

Fantastic day outside of the city. The first little winery was our favorite- I regret not purchasing more bottles! Fun and informative with our great tour guide Pep. He was very knowledgeable and personable.

Wine Tour

Recommend this tour. Really liked it. Very well organized. We got a wonderful guide, Anna. Wines and Cava are of high quality.