Spend a relaxed day with us away from the bustling city and discover Cava & Chocolate - a local tradition. We will visit picturesque Sant Sadurni just 45 minutes outside of Barcelona in the famous Penedès wine region. This quiet market town is not only home of the best Catalan chocolate maker but also the center of Cava production - the local sparkling wine made according to the same method and quality as French Champagne.
At your hotel or by Plaça Catalunya (Corner of the Apple Store)
We will take the train to Sant Sadurni, the most sustainable means of transportation. Trains in Catalunya are frequent, clean and safe.
When arriving at the train station we are greeted by the smell of freshly roasted cocoa beans. You will immediately spot the beautiful headquarter of one of the world's most famous cava makers. Let's have a welcoming drink on their patio!
A short walk will lead us to the chocolate factory with a tradition of 175 years. Here we will enjoy a unique experience for all five senses. Not only will we learn about cocoa, chocolate’s history and culture but also taste their different specialties.
The restaurant serves a high quality 3-course menu with Catalan dishes. Half a bottle of wine/cava per person is included as well as water. We will walk you through the menu and explain all the delights!
After a stroll through the village's narrow streets we arrive to an artisan Cava maker. With a history spanning more than 150 years this small scale, family run winery focuses on crafting premium quality, organic Cava. Descending into the cellars where the bottles are resting we will explain the history and methods used to create high quality sparkling wine. Upstairs we will have the chance to observe the disgorging and labelling process. We finish this experience in the leafy courtyard where we will take our time to enjoy various vintages while learning more about the different types of Cava.
At your hotel or by Plaça Catalunya
- private guide
- train tickets to Sant Sadurni and back to Barcelona
- 3 course lunch menu incl. half a bottle of wine and water
- entrance to the chocolate factory
- extensive cava tasting and tour around the premises of the cava maker
Any other items not mentioned in the description
- Only after booking we can plan on a definite itinerary for the day as we are dependent on the time slots at the chocolate factory. The starting time thus could vary slightly.
- This experience involves some amount of walking: approx. 4 x 1km (2/3 of a mile)
only available on weekdays
In case your group is bigger than 20 then I can work with a second guide.