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Tapas Tours & Classes
The Story of Tapas
According to The Joy of Cooking, the original tapas were the slices of bread which sherry drinkers in Andalusian taverns used to cover their glasses between sips. This was a practical measure meant to prevent fruit flies from hovering over the sweet sherry. But soon, enterprising bartenders were putting small snacks on the bread, and the lowly tapa (from tapa derived the verb tapar, "to cover") became as important as the sherry.
Tapas evolved over Spain's history through the incorporation of ingredients and influences from many different cultures and countries. The east coast was invaded by the Romans, who introduced the olive. The invasion of the North African Moors in the 8th century also brought olives to the south, as well as almonds, citrus fruits and fragrant spices. The influence of their 700-year presence remains today, especially in Andalusia. The discovery of the New World brought the introduction of tomatoes, sweet and chili peppers, maize (corn), beans and potatoes.
Tapas Tours and Tapas Cooking Classes in Barcelona
Learn to make Tapas in the heart of Barcelona or discover specialties from different regions of Spain (Catalonia, the Basque Country, Galicia...) and different types of venues (from dusty taberns to trendy creative tapas bars) on our private walking tours.
Min 2 people
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Learn to make Tapas
The basic class is a hands on class in English which will teach you about the basics of preparing and presenting Tapas
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69€pp
Tour Code: MT-BCN-COOK-1
Tastings :Saturdays 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Duration: 1 1/2 hrs.
Cost: From 69 €pp
Itinerary:
During this class you will learn about the origin and history of the tapas, preparation of tapas and the presentation and tasting.
Includes: Workshop and tasting in English, Chef, pedagogical dossier in English, table wine and water.
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Tapas & Wine Tasting
This class combines a hands on class in English focusing on the preparing and presenting Tapas followed by a wine tasting with a wine expert.
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89€pp
Tour Code: MT-BCN-COOK-2
Tastings :Thursday 11:30pm 1:30pm
Duration: 1 1/2 hrs.
Cost: From 89 €pp
Programme:
Origin and history of the tapas
Elaboration of tapas
Presentation and tasting
Introduction to Catalan wines
Grape varieties and wine with Denomination of Origin
Tasting lesson, descriptive and organoleptic characteristics of still and sparkling wines
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Tapas & Wine Tasting
We'll hop from tapas bar to tapas bar in the Old Town, discovering specialties from different regions of Spain (Catalonia, the Basque Country, Galicia...) and different types of venues (from dusty taberns to trendy creative tapas bars). A unique way to experience the city like a local!
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Tour Code: MT-BCN-TAPAS-3
Tastings :Day 12:30pm Night 8:00pm
Duration: 4 hrs.
Cost: 200 € + Food and Wine
The tour begins at La Boqueria, in the heart of La Rambla, is one of Barcelona's most interesting markets and the most visited market of Europe. It is a place where you can enjoy a lively, vibrant atmosphere in surroundings where the cries of the stallholders and the daily bustle intermingle. It is arguably one of the best places to get to know the character of the people of Barcelona, where making a purchase is not just a mere financial transaction but goes much further in the sphere of human relations.
We'll hop from tapas bar to tapas bar in the Old Town, discovering specialties from different regions of Spain (Catalonia, the Basque Country, Galicia...) and different types of venues (from dusty taberns to trendy creative tapas bars). A unique way to experience the city like a local!
The average cost is 3 to 10 euro / person at each stop, depending on the chosen tapas and the drinks as well as the number of people (as tapas are dishes to share, it's less expensive going for tapas in group than in couple). This price is calculated for 2-3 tapas per bar + 1 drink. We reccomend to have at least 4-5 different stops per tour.
Please remember to include the tourguide's expenses.
NOTE: the tapas bars at the Boqueria market can only be included during daytime from Monday to Saturday
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Bike & Tapas Tour
2 tapas stops with wine tasting in local charatecteristic places and following the Classic Route.