Cava and Sparkling Wine Tours Around the World: 15 to Book

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

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

Travel from Barcelona to Can Bas and Pere Ventura in the Penedès. You’ll taste three wines, four cavas, cheese, and charcuterie, then ride a convertible 4x4 through ancient vines with a local viticulturist. Guides such as Cristina, Rob, Anna, and Rosa bring the estates and cellar work to life.

“I highly highly recommend this day trip! It was a great day filled with delicious wine and tapas and beautiful views. Our guides were so knowledgeable and friendly, and I learned so much about the wine of the region and cava. The ride around the winery on the 4x4 was also very fun. Definitely book this if you can!”

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

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Liceu for a 3.5-hour evening walk through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Visit four local bars, taste eight classic Catalan bites, and enjoy four drinks including cava, beer, or vermut. Guides such as Anna, Lili, and Stefano add food traditions, neighborhood stories, and useful restaurant tips.

“Anna the guide was excellent. Pleasant and vey knowlegeable. Food choices excellent”

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

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

Leave central Barcelona for a six-hour small-group visit to two family-run Penedes wineries. Learn from winery specialists, ride through the vines in a 4WD vehicle, tour cava cellars, and taste three wines and four cavas with cheese and charcuterie. Guides may include Elizabeth, Christina, Ana, or Nuria.

“45 min ride to first winery/estate. Great ride around the property with opportunities tow take pictures, lots of information and walking around the grounds. The wine tasting and pairing was superb. Rosie was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Then short ride to Cava wine tasting where have a short time to rest, meet the owner, walking tour through the cellars and production room, then Cava tasting with pairing.”

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

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

Leave Barcelona with a private English-speaking guide such as Pol, Toni, or Javier for a six-hour visit to two small Catalan wineries. Taste cava and still wines, enjoy tapas at Ca n’Estella, learn about local production, and return to your city-center hotel without driving.

“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.”

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

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

Leave Barcelona for the Penedès with a guide such as Joan or Ivan, then visit Artcava, Giro del Gorner, and Vins El Cep. Expect cava tastings, still wines, Spanish omelet, Catalan bread, local cheese, cold meats, and a relaxed small-group day with hotel pickup.

“This tour absolutely blew me away and was, without a doubt, the highlight of our entire trip. It far exceeded anything I could have hoped for. The entire day was remarkably informative: we learned so much about cava, the traditional Spanish sparkling wine, and the beautiful region it comes from. Our guide, Ivan, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating details about the history and production process. The stars of the show, however, were the wineries themselves. Each one had its own unique charm and character, and the winemakers were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. They were happy to answer any questions we had and share their passion for cava. I…”

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

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

Travel from Barcelona in a small air-conditioned van to Montserrat Monastery, with guided sightseeing and free time for walks or the funicular. Then visit a family-run Penedès winery, descend into historic cellars, and taste three cavas with tapas. English and Spanish guides include popular names such as Marcel, Alex, Ramón, and José, though the assigned guide can vary.

“spectacular day trip, great pick up and drop off directly at our hotel. our guide was engaging, sharing history and pointing out spots of interest along the journey. we had a wonderful day, highly recommend this day. trip.”

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7.From Alcudia: Sunset Formentor Tour with Cava

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

Travel from Alcudia in a minibus with a guide such as Pedro or James, stopping at Es Colomer and the Atalaya de Albercutx watchtower. You’ll have time for photos, mountain views, and a sunset toast with cava and strawberries. The group is limited to eight, but the tower requires stairs and the winding mountain road may not suit everyone.

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

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8.Barbate: Sunset Cruise with Glass of Cava

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

Join Marine Atlantes at Barbate marina for a 1.5-hour sunset cruise toward Cape Trafalgar. You’ll see the lighthouse, cliffs, dunes, pine trees, beaches, and the cape’s unusual double tombolo while enjoying one glass of cava. Bring ID, sunscreen, and a light layer. Food and pets are not allowed.

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9.Sunset Sailing Experience with Snacks and Cava

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

Meet your guide at Port Olímpic and spend two hours aboard Maggie May, Catharina Maria, or Samui. Learn basic sailing, spot the Sagrada Familia and Tibidabo from the water, then swim, paddle board, or relax with cava, beer, soft drinks, and snacks. Captains including Marc, David, Alessio, and Maria are known for friendly hosting.

“Professional and competent Skipoer / guide. Was so nice all throughout the sailing. Amazing views of the city with a beautiful sunset to Roy d it off. Sunset & Cava a must.”

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10.Orvieto: Pozzo della Cava Entry Ticket

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

Step beneath Orvieto’s medieval Cava district to explore Pozzo della Cava, a self-guided complex of nine caverns. See Etruscan, medieval, and Renaissance remains, including an ancient cistern and burial traces. Allow 30 to 60 minutes. Explanations are available in Italian, English, and French, with a special route for children.

“Very interesting and amazingly genuine. No queues. Would happily recommend seeing it. Doesn't take more than 1/2 an hour.”

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

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

Start before sunrise with pickup in central Seville, then ride to the Gloobo meeting point at Hotel Abades Benacazón. Watch the balloon inflate, fly for roughly an hour over Andalusian countryside, and finish with breakfast, a flight certificate, and sparkling wine. The shared basket holds up to 10 people.

“What a wonderful experience. We were picked up at the location and after an hour drive we arrived at the field where we could see the crew preparing the baloon. Our pilot was wonderful and even decended into an old copper mine, now full of blue water. If you ever wanted to go on a baloon flight, we highly recommend this organisation.”

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12.Sagrada Familia Evening Tour with Cava

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

Start with cava and close views of the Sagrada Familia from the Sercotel Rosellón rooftop. Then follow an English-speaking guide inside and around Gaudí’s basilica, from six-toed soldiers and gargoyles to stained glass and Gaudí’s tomb. Small groups of up to 15 to 20 people receive skip-the-line entry.

“Silvana was fantastic! She was knowledgeable and interesting. Worth the money!”

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13.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 trip from San Sebastian along the eastern coast to Pasaia. The small boat carries no more than 12 people, with soft drinks, an audio guide, blankets, and cava on sunset departures. Expect cliffs, bays, beaches, local stories, and fine views back toward the city.

“The experience was amazing, a great boat guide round the coast with beautiful views. The audio tour and two guides were great and very Interesting! Finished it off with a beautiful sunset over the water. would recommend to any family or couples looking for a lovely evening.”

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14.Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $216

Start at 7:50 am in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and ride by private minibus to Montserrat. After a guided basilica visit and free time, continue to a family-run cava winery for a 4x4 vineyard tour, tastings, and a farm-to-table lunch. English-speaking guides such as Alexandra, Alex, and Lorena lead this small-group day.

“Great tour! Alexandra (Alex) was wonderful! Knowledgeable, friendly, a true delight! Going to Montserrat early was lovely as we avoided the crowds. The family owned Joan Segura winery was extremely educational and overall a wonderful tour, Gina was truly a treat! Highly recommend!”

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15.Casa Codorníu Guided Tour with Cava Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 155 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

You’ll tour Casa Codorníu with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, beginning in the Sala Puig and continuing through the museum, gardens, modernist buildings, and underground cellar tunnels. A short train ride leads to three premium cava tastings paired with three chocolates. The 1.5-hour visit costs $35, with transportation not included.

“el explorar la zona interna y la historia de la cava”

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