The 12 Best Wine Tastings in Spain

1.Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,290 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $81Our pick

Review of Barcelona’s Montserrat cogwheel train, monastery visit, castle winery, organic wine tasting, tapas, lunch, value, and practical tips.

“Absolutely loved it, worth the time & money spent! Mariana was amazing, loved learning about the history of Spain and the history of Montserrat. The bus ride was comfortable and short enough, and the cogwheel train was the same. We were lucky enough to have a lovely, mostly clear day in Montserrat, which made the perfect set up for our wine tasting + tapas session later. This seems like a long tour, but the time you spend at Montserrat actually goes by so fast, because there are so many things to do. So your free time is actually fairly limited here, really would’ve maybe loved another hour or so to…”

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2.Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,209 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Review of Barcelona’s Montserrat and winery day trip, with Black Madonna options, Catalan food, wine tasting, timing, value, and practical tips.

“This is a fantastic tour! Keep in mind that you’ll be going up and down a mountain by bus, but the views are absolutely breathtaking. Monserrate is stunning, especially the church—I loved every part of it and can’t wait to go back. The winery was fabulous, and the wine and tapas were delicious. Our tour guide, Yerai, was wonderful—knowledgeable, friendly, and full of interesting information. If you want to spend a relaxing and unforgettable day, this is the tour for you!”

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3.Montserrat and Winery Tour with Tapas or Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,695 reviews · from $61

Review of the Montserrat and winery day trip from Barcelona, with a cogwheel train, monastery tour, free time, wine, tapas, or lunch.

“Thaís was very insightful, educational and funny. We had an amazing trip and would definitely recommend it.”

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4.Toledo Tour & Vineyard Walk with Wine Tasting from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,546 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $133

Tour Toledo’s old town and Jewish Quarter, then visit an 18th-century vineyard near Bargas for three wines, cheese, and Iberian snacks.

“This is two tours in one trip with the first half in toledo for walking tour through the old town & lunch, then tour & tasting at a local winery. It was a great day with guide Christina”

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5.Tapas & Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,171 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Taste 12 Spanish tapas and four drinks in Madrid’s old Literary Quarter, with local guides, historic taverns, wine lessons, and a walk to Plaza Mayor.

“I liked the variety of foods and wines. The only thing missing was snails (but I may be in the minority of wanting to try them)! The guide, Carlos, was great. I enjoyed his stories, his wine expertise, and his clear enthusiasm for Spanish food and drinks. I also appreciated his recommendations for Madrid and Bilbao. The Bilbao bars were terrific.”

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6.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Shop Valencia’s Central Market, learn authentic paella techniques, and enjoy tapas and Spanish wines in a friendly four-hour class.

“We had such a wonderful experience at this paella cooking class! From start to finish, it was fun, engaging, and incredibly informative. The instructor was knowledgeable, welcoming, and made the entire process easy to follow while still feeling authentic. The ingredients were fresh, the techniques were clearly explained, and the final paella was absolutely delicious. It felt like more than a class — it was a shared experience full of great food, laughs, and learning. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique and memorable culinary experience!”

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7.Montserrat Full Day Tour with Farmhouse Lunch and Winery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,068 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend a full day from Barcelona at Montserrat, ride the cogwheel train, then enjoy a farmhouse lunch and wine tasting in Bages.

“The two guides were very well versed in the locations and made the tours fun! Thanks Miko and Frecesco”

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8.Montserrat & Winery Visit Tour with Traditional Farmhouse Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,035 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $151

Visit Montserrat, taste Catalan wines, and enjoy a three-course farmhouse lunch on a small-group day trip from Barcelona.

“Anisa my guide was amazing! I loved the scenery, museum, and basilica of Montserrat. I loved even more learning about the wine and it's history!”

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9.Madrid Countryside Wineries Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 740 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $175

Taste more than 10 Madrid wines at three family-run wineries, with cave cellars, clay jars, tapas, and easy transport from central Madrid.

“Our experience with Ismael was incredible! The first two wineries, while very different, were amazing. Then Ismael brought us to the perfect lunch spot to recharge. After that we finished our day at a historical winery with incredible wine. Overall it was such a fabulous day!”

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10.Ribera del Duero Wineries Guided Tour & Wine Tasting from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $223

Spend a full day tasting Tempranillo at three Ribera del Duero wineries, exploring medieval cellars, and enjoying Castilian countryside from Madrid.

“What an amazing tour! Three very unique and picturesque vineyards. The trip was nicely balanced in education so there really wasn’t much overlap in information between the vineyards. The wine was spectacular. Antonio our guide was very knowledgeable about wine production, tasting and history. The restaurant he picked was excellent and off the beaten path. Loved every minute of our time and group.”

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11.Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Taste five artisanal Spanish wines with sommelier Tristan in central Valencia, paired with tapas, cava, and practical wine lessons.

“The evening was really good. Lovely atmosphere, a friendly team and Tristen really knew his stuff. It was also a great way to meet other people, I was there on my own but was seated with another lady who was solo and a lovely American couple. I'm really glad I chose to attend this event.”

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12.Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 165 reviews · from $30Best value

Taste three Alicante wines, cured sausage, olive oil, and bread inside Santa Bárbara Castle, with sea views and expert local guidance.

“Beautiful location. Wines and guide were good. Was a little tricky to find, so improved directions would help.”

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