Barcelona opens the floodgates to business executives from around the globe as the Mobile World Congress 2024 gets ready to kick off. 

This is one of the busiest commercial weeks of the Barcelona calendar, as we welcome companies from all corners of the world of mobile communication.

In 2024, The Mobile World Congress (MWC) will take place from Monday, February 26 until Thursday, February 29, in the Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via. Visit the official website for more.

BarcelonaTours offers several types of Executive Services, including:

  • Transport: group transfer and private car services
  • Private group dinners
  • Private, guided city tours

Contact us with your request about how we can make your stay a more comfortable and rewarding experience.

We have also included a few suggestions to consider during or after your stay in the vibrant city.

MWC: Top 3 Things to Do in Barcelona

Photo Treasure Hunt & Dinner (Exclusive)

Team building activities Barcelona Photo Treasure Hunt

This is our most popular team building activity and it’s suitable for everyone. Armed with clues, a laminated map, a vintage Polaroid camera, and your super-sleuthing skills, you’ll set off around the Old Town in search of answers.

The winning team is determined by points earned from completing challenges. Winners take home prizes, plus you keep your polaroids from the event as a memento of the day.
We recommend combining this activity with dinner and having your prizegiving at a final destination. Find out more and reserve the Barcelona Photo Treasure Hunt here.

Paella Cooking Competition

There’s nothing quite like the sweet smell of success – except maybe the delicious smell of fresh paella cooking on the stove! Join these two exceptional scents with our Paella Cooking Competition in Barcelona.

In a masterclass punctuated by a healthy rivalry, your group will be split into teams and race to be crowned best chefs of the day.

A key part of team-building is a bit of competition, and that is available by the pan-load in this awesome, engaging, and delightfully tasty activity.

Find out more and reserve the Paella Cooking Competition here.

Sangria Making Class

Learn to make sangria in BarcelonaIf you’re a fan of food and wine, then this is a great option to consider. Instead of drinking bad, or cheap supermarket sangria, learn how to make your own in this enjoyable workshop – then enjoy the fruits of your labour.

The concept of mixing fruit, wine, spirits, and soda sounds pretty simple, right? That’s where you’d be wrong! It’s easier than you think to make a ‘less than optimal’ sangria. Still, in this class, you’ll learn everything you need to make a classic sangria, a white sangria, and finally, a Barcelona favourite – cava sangria.

This activity is good for small, medium, or larger groups of 6-20 people.  Find out more and reserve the Sangria Making Class in Barcelona here.

Originally posted in September 2019 and updated in February 2022, 2023, and January 2024.

BarcelonaTours has been offering a private flamenco class for team building and group activities in Barcelona for many years. It has always been one of our most popular activities, and today we decided to put the spotlight on this activity and one of our hardworking teachers, Lucero.

What is flamenco?

If you type the word “flamenco” into a search engine, you’ll find the following definition: a style of Spanish music, played especially on the guitar and accompanied by singing and dancing.

As is often the problem when describing music and movement, this does not even begin to scratch the surface of the passion and drive that goes into flamenco music and dancing.

Why does a flamenco class for team building make great activity?

First and foremost, a flamenco class for team building engages your team members in an activity that is directly related to Spain and Spanish traditions. While Flamenco is not native to Barcelona, it’s still popular and people love to hear the music and go to shows.

Secondly, it’s likely to be something your group has never tried before. This is not a team building activity you’re likely to be able to find outside Spain so it’s a great idea to give it a try while you’re here!

How does a Flamenco Class for Team Building work?

Learning some basic clapping rhythms and steps is a fun and appealing way to get people to let loose and try something new. There’s no need to worry about people feeling embarrassed about being better or worse at flamenco because everyone is a beginner.

Finally, the start time and location are easily adjusted to suit your needs. It’s suitable if you have a spare hour during a busy itinerary and would like a teacher sent to the hotel or venue. Alternatively, our teacher Lucero has her own flamenco school in the charming Gracia neighbourhood.

Extras for a complete flamenco experience

For a full flamenco experience, have a flamenco class in Barcelona followed by our Flamenco Night at Poble Espanyol. We can also organise live flamenco music and bands, get in touch to find out more.

To read more about the history of how this Andalusian music and dance came to Barcelona, you can read our Flamenco in Barcelona blog. In this blog, we’re more interested in the passion and drive that makes someone want to become a flamenco dancer and a flamenco teacher.

Interview with a Professional Flamenco Teacher

BarcelonaTours has been fortunate to work with Lucero for a very long time and our groups have always loved her classes. We interviewed Lucero to find out more about her life and her flamenco school.

Learn to dance Flamenco in Barcelona

When did you start dancing flamenco?

I started dancing at the age of four. First, I did an introduction to dance, then continued with Spanish classical dancing and ballet. When I turned 18, I started dancing flamenco.

Who was your inspiration?

My parents were very supportive and took me to the dance school. After that, I decided to continue, and my inspiration to do so was my fellow dancers and professors at the dance school.

How long have you had your own dance school?

I have been teaching flamenco for more than 20 years. I’ve also had my own dance school under my own name, Lucero Cárdenas, for the last 12 years.

Most of our clients book a one-hour class, so what can they expect to learn in this time?

An hour is great to give people an introduction to flamenco. We begin with a brief history of flamenco and its origins, to put the flamenco universe in context for the participants. Then we move on to the dynamic part!

We will practice the rhythm of flamenco with “las palmas” (rhythmic clapping), learn the basic steps and finish by learning some choreography. Above all, we will be teaching the participants how much fun it is to dance flamenco!

Do you have a favourite place in Barcelona to listen to flamenco music?

I really like El Tarantos, but my school is a great place too! There are shows once a month and the setting is very intimate.

What about a favourite flamenco song and/or artist?

I like so many artists. An example would be La Macanita and their song “Tierra Adentro”.

Plans for the Flamenco School

The pandemic made us realise more than ever the importance of dancing, taking care of our bodies and exercising. We want to be able to share this dance with a wider audience, so they can also benefit from the joys of flamenco. We want to reach more people, share our passion and teach them the benefits of flamenco, so as many people as possible can enjoy this wonderfully expressive dance for themselves.

  • Keeping the school open all year round
  • Providing intensive Summer courses
  • Offering  Private lessons to clients
  • Increasing our presence on social media
  • Inviting renowned musicians and artists to our school
  • Collaborating  with different companies in our sector
  • Sharing our passion for authentic flamenco with our students

A big thank you to Lucero for sharing her story and her plans with us!

Team Building and Group Travel Services in Barcelona

As well as offering a flamenco class for team building, BarcelonaTours can help you plan your whole corporate event in Barcelona. Visit our Team Building Activities page and our Group Travel Services page for more information, then drop us a line at info@barcelonatours.net.

This blog was originally published on June 25, 2021, and updated on October 25, 2022.

If you’ve been searching for creative and affordable team building activities to do in Barcelona, you’re in the right place.

Barcelona is an excellent location for your next team building activity, but with so many options available in this dynamic city it can be easy to blow the budget.

We’ve put together a list of some of our most popular, creative, fun, and wallet-friendly ideas below. Of course, there are plenty more where these came from. Visit our Team Building Activities page for more.

 

Barcelona Photo Treasure Hunt (Exclusive to BarcelonaTours)

Team building activities Barcelona Photo Treasure Hunt

This is our most popular team building activity and it’s suitable for everyone. Armed with clues, a laminated map (sorry, no Google maps allowed!), a vintage Polaroid camera and your sleuthing skills, you’ll set off around the city in search of answers.

Your main group will be split into teams and armed with a backpack containing all you need. However, you will need to bring your smarts to this team building activity – unless, of course, you want to let the other teams win that is!

Winners take home prizes plus you keep your polaroids from the event as a memento of the day.

Good for: large or small groups, creative and problem-solving skills, seeing the city, keepsakes.

Find out more and reserve the Barcelona Photo Treasure Hunt here.

Grafitti Art Collective in Barcelona

Street Artists in BarcelonaUnleash your inner Banksy with this creative, fun and memorable team building activity.

Barcelona has plenty of hidden corners (or rincones) to discover. And if creating art is more your style, then this is one of the best creative activities to do with colleagues.

In the activity, you will be guided by a street artist and given advice on how to approach your blank canvas. Do you want to choose a theme important to your company or create something stylised which includes your company logo? You are only limited by your imagination!

We make sure you have the right safety and protective gear before you start painting.

Good for: small or medium-sized groups, companies that want to make their mark creatively, fun, creative play!

Find out more and reserve the Graffiti Art Collective Project here.

 

Sangria Making Class in Barcelona

Learn to make sangria in BarcelonaTeam building activities in Barcelona can be whatever you want them to be! So if you’re a fan of food and wine then this is a great option.

Whatever you do, don’t drink cheap supermarket sangria. Instead, learn how to make your own in this enjoyable workshop – then, of course, enjoy the fruits of your effort as well!

The concept of mixing fruit, wine, spirits and soda together sounds pretty simple, right? That’s where you’d be wrong! It’s easier than you think to make a ‘less than optimal’ sangria, but in this class, you’ll learn everything you need to make a classic sangria, a white sangria and finally, a Barcelona favourite – cava sangria.

Your teacher will guide you with the best flavour combinations. A good tip is to use seasonal fruits, but you can also throw in whatever you have to hand: oranges, peaches, red fruits, apples and more. Salud! 

Good for: small, medium or larger groups (6-20+), short team building activities, food and wine aficionados.

Find out more and reserve the Sangria Making Class in Barcelona here.