In the glass · CAVA TASTINGS

The 15 Best Cava Tastings near Barcelona

39 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Cava is made in cellars dug under the Penedès, forty minutes out of Barcelona. The 15 below compare the caves, the train logistics and how much of the day disappears getting there.

Barcelona: Coastline Boat Trip with Snacks and Cava - What happens during the two-hour sailing
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Barcelona: Coastline Boat Trip with Snacks and Cava

1.Coastline Boat Trip with Snacks and Cava

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,905 reviews · 2 hours · from $32Our pick

Set out from Barcelona on a two-hour sail with Spanish, English, or French-speaking crew. Enjoy cava, beer, soft drinks, water, and snacks, then stop for a swim when sea conditions allow. Guides such as Fiona, Alessio, Marcos, David, and Daniel add music, stories, and a relaxed social feel.

“Despite our poor English, the guide did a great job! He's a passionate person doing what he loves. Delicious snacks and a wonderful atmosphere ☺️”

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From Barcelona: Penedés Vineyards Tour by 4WD w/Wine & Cava - Pere Ventura and the underground world of cava
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From Barcelona: Penedés Vineyards Tour by 4WD w/Wine & Cava

2.Penedés Vineyards Tour by 4WD w/Wine & Cava

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 808 reviews · 6 hours · from $85

Travel from Barcelona to Pere Ventura and Can Bas for seven tastings, local cheese, charcuterie, cellar visits, and a 4x4 ride through 2,000-year-old vineyards. Guides such as Cristina, Rob, Anna, and Rosa explain cava, wine, estates, and Catalan traditions in English.

“Very fun day the guides were all wonderful and easy to understand and very knowledgeable about the wines. Highly recommend this tour. Worth the price Thank you Jody. & Kevin”

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Barcelona Small Group Sailing with Snacks and Cava - Leaving from Port Olímpic
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Barcelona Small Group Sailing with Snacks and Cava

3.Barcelona Small Group Sailing with Snacks and Cava

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66Top rated

Set sail from Port Olímpic for two relaxed hours along Barcelona’s coast. Your English-speaking captain may point out the Sagrada Família, Tibidabo, W Hotel, and Barceloneta Beach while you enjoy cava, snacks, bottled water, and, weather permitting, a swim. Captains include David, Fiona, Marcos, and Alessio.

“My daughter and I had an amazing time. The captain of Maggie worked so hard to make the time enjoyable. We had some swells, which made sailing great but no swimming. Not a problem. She was very personal and just a wonderful start to our morning in Barcelona. Highly recommended”

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Barcelona Old Town Tapas Night: Hidden Bars, Cava & Vermut - Meeting at Liceu and entering the Old City
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Barcelona Old Town Tapas Night: Hidden Bars, Cava & Vermut

4.Barcelona Old Town Tapas Night: Hidden Bars, Cava & Vermut

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 454 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $89

Join an English-speaking local guide such as Ana, Anna, Lili, or Stefano for 3.5 hours in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Visit four neighborhood bars, taste eight Catalan tapas, and enjoy four drinks including cava, beer, or vermut. The small group has a maximum of 12 people.

“Lili was very informative. She gave a great tour, lots of history included but also brought the group together. As a vegetarian, I was well catered for with a delicious range of food at each stop. I wouldn’t hesitate booking this tour again when visiting Barcelona. Thank you for your hospitality.”

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Penedes Wine & Cava Tasting & 4WD Vineyards Tour from Barcelona - Sant Sadurní d’Anoia and the cava cellar
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Penedes Wine & Cava Tasting & 4WD Vineyards Tour from Barcelona

5.Penedes Wine & Cava Tasting & 4WD Vineyards Tour from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 374 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

Leave Barcelona for Penedès, where a specialist explains cava production in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, then ride through vineyards by 4WD with a local viticulturist. Taste three wines, four cavas, cheese, and charcuterie in a small group of up to 15 people.

“The wines were very good! Our tour guide was amazing. However, you were expected to stand during the two tastings which became exhausting”

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High-End Vineyard Escape: Cava, Tapas & Wine | Private Tour - Oller del Mas: Local Identity in a Historic Estate
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High-End Vineyard Escape: Cava, Tapas & Wine | Private Tour

6.High-End Vineyard Escape: Cava, Tapas & Wine | Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $598

Leave Barcelona in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for two family-run wineries, tasting up to eight wines and cavas with Catalan food. Ca n’Estella offers cava and tapas on a family veranda, while Oller del Mas brings local identity, history, and countryside views. Guides may include Pol, Toni, Javier, or Jon.

“Great tour. We had Simon and Sandra ?. Both were great fun and full of information.”

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Cava tour to 3 family wineries with hotel pick-up - Leaving Barcelona around 9 a.m.
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Cava tour to 3 family wineries with hotel pick-up

7.Cava tour to 3 family wineries with hotel pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $211

Leave Barcelona for the Penedès region on a small-group Cava tour capped at eight people. Guides such as Joan and Ivan lead visits to three family wineries, with tastings, a Catalan brunch, vineyard views, and a close look at traditional sparkling-wine making.

“The best wine tour I have ever taken. Ivan was the perfect host and select wonderful wineries for us to visit. Learning about the unique style of wine in this region (Cava), and getting to learn about the different wineries’ approaches to creating Cava was fascinating. Eating tapas under the fig tree at one of the wineries was the highlight of the day. All 3 wineries had friendly and welcoming staff, and the facilities were wonderful to visit.”

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Montserrat & Cava Wineries Day Trip from Barcelona w/ Pickup - Arriving at Montserrat Monastery
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Montserrat & Cava Wineries Day Trip from Barcelona w/ Pickup

8.Montserrat & Cava Wineries Day Trip from Barcelona w/ Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 218 reviews · 10 hours · from $112

Ride from Barcelona in a small air-conditioned van, visit Montserrat Monastery and its mountain park, then tour a Penedès cava cellar. Your guide, such as Marcel, Alex, Ramon, or José, handles the day while you enjoy three cava tastings with tapas. The winery fee is extra.

“Alba was very informative and provide a vast array of information for Montserrat and our journey to the Kava Winery. Really give credit to Alba in managing driving whilst also being the tour guide. Monica was great explaining the history of Vins El Cep winery and the process of making Kava. The wine tasting and cheese was a great cap to the end of the day. Really enjoyed that it’s a family business and only wished that the wines were available in Australia.”

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From Alcudia: Sunset Formentor Tour with Cava - The minibus ride from Alcudia
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From Alcudia: Sunset Formentor Tour with Cava

9.From Alcudia: Sunset Formentor Tour with Cava

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 216 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Travel from Alcudia by air-conditioned minibus to Colomer viewpoint and Atalaya de Albercutx. With up to eight people, guides such as Pedro or James share local stories, take photos, and serve cava with strawberries as the sun sets over northern Mallorca.

“Good all round Worth the money to see a spectacular sunset”

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Barbate: Sunset Cruise with Glass of Cava - Seeing the double Tombolo and sand dunes
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Barbate: Sunset Cruise with Glass of Cava

10.Barbate: Sunset Cruise with Glass of Cava

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 213 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $26

Join Marine Atlantes from Barbate marina for a 1.5-hour sunset cruise along Cape Trafalgar. You’ll see the lighthouse, cliffs, dunes, pine forest, and double Tombolo formation while enjoying one glass of cava. The boat is spacious and comfortable, though commentary may not reach every seat.

“Lo que más nos gustó fue el recorrido al atardecer, pero se añadiría valor al viaje dando explicaciones sobre lo que se está viendo en cada momento y poder escucharlo desde todos los puntos del barco. Y más empatía de la tripulación.”

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Barcelona: Sunset Sailing Experience with Snacks and Cava - Learning the ropes without taking a sailing course
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Barcelona: Sunset Sailing Experience with Snacks and Cava

11.Sunset Sailing Experience with Snacks and Cava

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 194 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours on a sailboat off Barcelona with a professional guide, cava, beer, snacks, and views of the Sagrada Familia and Tibidabo. You can learn basic sailing, swim, try the paddle board, or simply enjoy the sunset from Maggie May, Catharina Maria, or Samui.

“Super nice sunset sail. Would highly recommend this trip to everyone who visit’s Barcelona 😊”

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Orvieto: Pozzo della Cava Entry Ticket - The Etruscan cistern and Orvieto’s first water source
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Orvieto: Pozzo della Cava Entry Ticket

12.Orvieto: Pozzo della Cava Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 188 reviews · 1 day · from $5Best value

Enter Orvieto’s Pozzo della Cava for a self-guided walk through nine underground caverns. See an ancient Etruscan cistern, medieval house basements, Renaissance excavations, and preserved artifacts. Explanations are available in Italian, English, and French, with a special route for children.

“Very interesting tour. It was self-guided with interpretive signs and only took about 30 minutes. No guide or app was available (or necessary). No one else was there so it was really easy to take our time and enjoy it. We likely did not need to book ahead of time. It was Saturday morning at 10:30 ish.”

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Seville Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Cava & Hotel Pick up - Watching the balloon come alive
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Seville Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Cava & Hotel Pick up

13.Seville Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Cava & Hotel Pick up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $284

Leave Seville before dawn for a shared hot-air balloon flight over Andalucia. Watch the balloon inflate, float above fields, rivers, forests, and nearby towns, then return for breakfast, sparkling wine, photos, and a flight certificate. Hotel pickup is included within 3 kilometers of central Seville.

“It was an amasing experience! It's been on my bucket list and I wish I could go every weekend!”

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Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Evening Tour with Cava - Studying Gaudí’s façades before entering
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Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Evening Tour with Cava

14.Sagrada Familia Evening Tour with Cava

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 161 reviews · 2 hours · from $128

Meet near Sagrada Familia for a 2-hour evening tour led by an English-speaking guide such as Valentina, Montse, or Miguel. Begin with cava and rooftop views at Sercotel Rosellón, then explore Gaudí’s façades, stained glass, crypt, and unusual sculptures with skip-the-line entry.

“Great way to see the upper part of the Sagrada Familia without going up the inside towers. We had waited too long to buy tickets to go up the towers, so this tour was a great alternative. After sipping our cava on the rooftop, our guide led us on an extensive walking tour inside and outside the church. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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San Sebastian: 2 Bays Evening or Sunset Boat Tour with Cava - Finding the brown boat at Mollaberria Kalea
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San Sebastian: 2 Bays Evening or Sunset Boat Tour with Cava

15.San Sebastian: 2 Bays Evening or Sunset Boat Tour with Cava

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 2 hours · from $77

Join local hosts Ruth and Asier for a two-hour boat ride from San Sebastian along the eastern coast to Pasaia. See La Concha, Zurriola, Mount Urgull, the Faro de la Plata, and the Basque fiord, with an audio guide, drinks, sunset cava, and a Polaroid keepsake.

“Wonderful, they both passionate about ehat they are doing and it was great sunset tour. Me and my husband enjoyed it, one of the best evenings in San Sebastián.”

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