Exclusive Champagne & Chocolate Experience
Joined 2023
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.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or by Plaça Catalunya (Corner of the Apple Store)
I'll meet you at the designated place.
Train Station Plaça Catalunya
We will take the train to Sant Sadurni, the most sustainable means of transportation. Trains in Catalunya are frequent, clean and safe.
Welcome drink at the world's most famous cava maker
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!
Visit of the local chocolate factory
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.
Lunch at a wonderful local restaurant in the village
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!
Cava Experience at a small scale, family run winery
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.
We will take the train back to Barcelona.
The end of the tour
Ending Point
At your hotel or by Plaça Catalunya
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 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
Tour Important Information
- 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
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Christian H.
I left Germany 23 years ago and have been living in Barcelona for 12. I am an experienced world traveller having visited more than 40 countries on all continents.
When coming to Barcelona I developed a passion for its architecture, the rich history & the many legends that can be found all over the city. Turning passion into a profession I became a tour guide and founded my own company specialising in off the beaten path tours and historic walking routes.
We offer private tours. This way we can guarantee a high level of intimacy. For us it is important that there is also time for personal conversations. We love to learn about the lives of our guests. Our mission is fulfilled when you got the feeling that you discovered Barcelona with a friend who happened to know a lot about the city.
Catch The Barcelona Feeling with me!
Reviews
Debra H.
“Great morning with Christian”
The hidden streets of Barcelona was one of our trip highlights. Christian was able to show us places we'd never have found with the guide book. His knowledge and the ease with which he presented was great. It was a very interesting and fun walk around a part of the city which was fascinating. Would definitely recommend.
Christian H.
Thank you so much, Debra, for the wonderful morning. It was a pleasure sharing my passion for Barcelona with you and your husband. All the best wishes, Christian
Sue H.
“Very Special Experience”
This was the third and final tour we booked with Christian and I think it was my favorite. He took us through some quiet streets and pointed out little tapas places along the way that he recommended. We almost felt like locals by the time the tour ended. Christian is an excellent guide and we would do it all again!
Christian H.
THANK YOU, Sue, for having spent 1.5 days with me and that I could share my passion for this beautiful city with you during our time together. Glad you also enjoyed our third tour about the history of Barcelona covering 2000 years! All the best for you and Mike! Christian
Sue H.
“Fantastic tour!”
What a great morning spending time with Christian at some of Gaudi's buildings. Christian gave us so much insight into the design and meaning of the buildings that make them so much more interesting. He also highlighted buildings created by some other architects that were even more beautiful than some of Gaudi's. We ended up at the concert hall where we had a fantastic lunch.
Christian H.
Thank you, Sue! Glad you enjoyed the mix of sites that we visited and all the fascinating stories connected to them. All the best, Christian
$490/ per group
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