Barcelona · DESSERT TOURS
Good dessert walks fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
At Torrons Vicens on La Rambla, a guide such as Chelsea, Alexandra, or Martina leads you through 45 minutes of nougat history, production films, and tastings. Try several flavors, learn about Turrón de Agramunt, and finish with hot chocolate or horchata.
“Very interesting to learn about the history of the chocolatier house and the nuga of nugas.”
At Kina Chocolates in Barcelona, you will roast, peel, grind, and taste cacao before making a chocolate bar. Guides including Oscar, Renée, and Franklin explain chocolate history, farming, and fairer cocoa production in Spanish or English. The two-hour workshop suits adults, teenagers, and families.
“Great - informative & hands on. Oscar was friendly, fluent & willing to field all my questions. Gave me an appreciation of what chocolate goes through & how to work with cocoa pods.”
Walk Barcelona’s Old City with a private guide such as Patricia, Jennifer, Simon, or Valentina. Kids follow treasure hunts and win small prizes while adults see Las Ramblas, Boqueria, the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Ciutadella Park, with ham, cheese, churros, and hot chocolate along the way.
“Super fun, interactive experience with something for the whole family, including young kids. Delicious snacks along the way made the tour all the more enjoyable! Simon, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and great with our young children (aged 6 and 8). Highly recommend to anyone traveling with children!”
This private family tour links La Rambla, La Boqueria, the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Ciutadella Park with games, stories, Iberian ham, churros, and hot chocolate. Guides including Simon, Patricia, Jennifer, and Alan adapt the pace for young children.
“We were so thrilled with our experience. Our guide was friendly and helpful. She kept us moving and let us linger where we wanted. She answered all our questions and gave us some extra tips. This was the best money we spent in Barcelona!”
Visit Casa Amatller on Passeig de Gràcia with a specialist art history guide. See the original lobby, staircase, furniture, and noble floor, learn about chocolatier Antoni Amatller and architect Puig i Cadafalch, then take home a chocolate gift.
“Une de mes meilleures visites à Barcelone. Nous étions 4, plus le guide, visite privée ! Très belle demeure à visiter absolument. Par contre, grosse erreur de ma part, NE PAS acheter le chocolat au magasin du musée. Allez au magasin principal qui est environ 500m plus loin. Beaucoup moins de choix à celui du musée mais surtout vous paierez en moyenne 35% plus cher. Du vol.”
Meet Don Benito at Los churros de San Martín for six freshly made churros and a cup of hot chocolate. Taste them plain, sugared, and flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, and anise. The English-language experience is wheelchair accessible and suited to families.
“C’était une excellente expérience ! Le guide a été aux petits soins du début à la fin, rendant la prestation vraiment agréable. J’ai particulièrement apprécié ses explications passionnantes sur la création des différentes saveurs de churros, qui ont donné encore plus de goût à la dégustation.”
Join Carla for a 2.5-hour small-group walk through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born, stopping at nine chocolate houses, cake shops, and pastry spots. Expect a decadent breakfast of handmade chocolates, churros, pastries, roasted nuts, and local history, with alternatives available for some allergies.
“We loved our chocolate tour. The chocolate was great quality and plentiful (we were very full at the end), and Carla, the owner/guide was kind, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing Barcelona with us. We returned on subsequent days to get more of the chocolate she shared with us (including the quality churros). We’ve already recommended this tour to friends who are visiting Barcelona!”
Join Christian or Michael for an intimate 8.5-hour outing from Barcelona to Sant Sadurní d’Anoia. Ride the train, visit a family-run cava maker and century-old chocolate factory, taste at least three cavas, and enjoy a four-course lunch with half a bottle of wine.
“We had an absolutely amazing time during this tour! Michael was very knowledgeable and everyone we met was very friendly. The chocolate tour was incredible, we got to see the different parts of the chocolate making process and taste the different parts of the coco bean and chocolate derivatives. The cava tour was at a local family run winery and we got to see old cellars and taste delicious types of cava. I would highly recommend anyone considering to book with them. They were very flexible when the train was unavailable and picked us up by car. 10/10!”
Spend four hours exploring Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, with a chocolate tasting at Chocolate Amatller between them. Guides speak English or Spanish, and private pickup is available. Expect architecture, rooftop views, Modernisme rivalry, and a polished central Barcelona route.
“Prehliadka bola vynikajuca. Pred predajnou Loewe nas podla pokynov vyzdvihol sprievodca, ktory nas najskor oboznamil s historiou okolia. Nasledne sme presli obe budovy vratane teras, ohromne. Eduardo bol od zaciatku uzasny a priatelsky. Vsetko paradne vysvetlil, otazky zodpovedal. Vrelo odporucam, nikto nebude lutovat. Konecna zastavka v cokoladovni s ochutnavkou a bola tiez dobra.”
Spend four hours with a licensed Barcelona guide visiting Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, with rooftop views, Modernist architecture, and four artisan bonbons plus hot chocolate at Casa Amatller. Groups are capped at 15, with guides such as Francesca and Miguel praised for clear, personal explanations.
“We had a lot of fun with Francesca, who took her time to really highlight what makes these two iconic houses so special and so different. The early-ish start allowed us to miss the worst of the crowds, but she also deftly maneuvered us past those who had to pose for selfies at every turn. If seeing these stunning Gaudi creations wasn’t enough, the chocolate tasting exceeded our expectations: We left fulfilled, both literally and figuratively!”
Pick a Gaudí building, a table or a boat.
