SITGES GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Pedal to the Paella: A Five‑Hour Culinary Cycle Through the Alt‑Penedès from Sitges
A guided half‑day that combines an easy 10 km vineyard ride, a winery visit and tasting, and a hands‑on paella master class — with hotel pickup and return.
Pedal to the Paella: A Five‑Hour Culinary Cycle Through the Alt‑Penedès from Sitges.
From your Sitges doorstep the day unfolds across the low, vine‑lined hills of the Alt‑Penedès: a short transfer, a gentle loop on quiet country lanes, a visit to ancient cava cellars, and a hands‑on lesson in making Spain’s signature rice dish. The Cycling for Paella Tour blends mild exercise with culinary craft and wine tasting in a compact five‑hour outing that ends where it began.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Make a Proper Paella
A guided Paella Master Class teaches ingredients, technique and local tips; participants choose from four paella types and sit down to eat the paella they helped prepare.
Easy Vineyard Cycling
The route includes roughly 10 km of easy riding through the Alt‑Penedès vineyards, with stops along the way and a refreshing drink provided.
Wine and Cava Tasting
The tour visits Caves Romagosa Torne to explain cava and wine production, and includes tasting opportunities — a free glass of wine or cava is provided.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The rhythm is deliberate: a morning pickup in Sitges, a short drive to Vilafranca del Penedès, a careful bike fit and safety briefing, then a relaxed 10 km loop among vines before descending into cellar coolness for a cava primer and finally a hands‑on paella class—followed by lunch and a return to Sitges.
THE KITCHEN
Make a Proper Paella
A guided Paella Master Class teaches ingredients, technique and local tips; participants choose from four paella types and sit down to eat the paella they helped prepare.
THE VINES
Easy Vineyard Cycling
The route includes roughly 10 km of easy riding through the Alt‑Penedès vineyards, with stops along the way and a refreshing drink provided.
THE CELLARS
Wine and Cava Tasting
The tour visits Caves Romagosa Torne to explain cava and wine production, and includes tasting opportunities — a free glass of wine or cava is provided.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this half‑day suits — and who should check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The operator provides helmets and allocates bikes; participants should wear clothes appropriate for light cycling and the cooking session.
The outing runs roughly five hours, beginning with a 9:00 a.m. pickup in Sitges and returning at about 2:00 p.m.
Hotel pickup and drop‑off, bike allocation, helmet and safety briefing, a vineyard ride, winery visit and tasting, and the paella master class with lunch.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The full experience lasts about five hours.
Where does the tour start?
The operator provides free pickup from your accommodation or a designated location in Sitges; pickup is at 9:00 a.m.
How much cycling is involved?
The ride covers around 10 km of easy, relaxing cycling through the vineyards, with stops for comfort and a drink.
Are helmets and bikes provided?
Yes — participants are fitted with a safety helmet and allocated a bike after arrival in Vilafranca del Penedès.
What paella options are available?
You can choose from seafood, meat, vegetarian, or black paella (made with squid ink).
Is wine tasting part of the tour?
Yes — the itinerary includes a visit to Caves Romagosa Torne to learn about wine and cava making, and a free glass of wine or cava is provided.
When will I be back in Sitges?
The tour returns to your accommodation in Sitges at about 2:00 p.m.