Drinking wine in Barcelona is a dream come true—now take it to the next level.

Whether you prefer crisp, sparkling cava, full-bodied Rioja or anything in between, Barcelona is an incredible place to drink wine.

From trendy, modern wine bars to century-old bodegas, there are plenty of places to enjoy vino in the Catalan capital. Here are just five of our favorite experiences for wine lovers in Barcelona that every vino fan should plan to do.

Enjoy a local wine tasting

You love drinking wine—why not learn about it? Barcelona has dozens of fun and informative wine tastings. Whether you’re just starting to cultivate your Spanish wine knowledge or fancy yourself a budding sommelier, there’s always more to learn about this fascinating beverage.

Master the porrón at one of Barcelona’s best wine bars

If there’s one thing Barcelona does best, it’s wine bars. It’s only fitting that one of Europe’s trendiest cities has dozens of places to enjoy a glass of wine! Simple as it is, it’s one of our favorite experiences for wine lovers in Barcelona.

From the traditional to the modern, each wine bar in Barcelona has a personal touch that locals love. Be sure to set aside a few hours to chat with the staff and owners. Not only will they help you find your new favorite bottle, but they can offer incredible insight into the wine culture of Barcelona.

Insider’s Tip: Wondering about that weird glass vessel all the locals are drinking their wine from? That’s a porrón! This traditional Catalan drinking jug is a common sight at authentic bodegas and restaurants. Learn how to master the porrón on our Tapas, Taverns & History Tour.

Escape the city on a vineyard tour

One of the must-do experiences for wine lovers in Barcelona isn’t actually in the city itself. Believe it or not, some of the world’s best vineyards are less than an hour away.

Join us on our Montserrat & Cava Winery Tour: Day Trip from Barcelona with Lunch for a guided tour of the iconic Montserrat Monastery—a quintessential Barcelona day trip destination in and of itself—before heading to our favorite family-run cava winery in the Penedes region. You won’t want to miss this fantastic day trip!

Drink vermouth—the other white wine!

This isn’t your grandma’s vermouth. Although originally popular in turn-of-the-century Barcelona, this apertif is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Local vermouth bars are often packed with groups of friends enjoying a glass (or several!) along with cold tapas like boquerones and banderillas. 

Take a wine tour

What’s better than drinking wine? Drinking it with new friends in one of Barcelona’s most beautiful historic neighborhoods. That’s exactly what you’ll do on our Barcelona at Sunset Tapas & Wine Tour, one of our favorite experiences for wine lovers in Barcelona.

This magical evening tour will take you off the beaten path and into incredible family-run bodegas and tapas bars most tourists won’t even notice. You’ll taste more than nine Spanish and Catalan wines, each paired beautifully with home-cooked tapas. Along the way, you’ll learn about the fascinating history of the wine industry in Spain and walk the streets of Born like a local.

Update Notice: This post was updated on April 11, 2024.