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Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour)

Location Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe
$242.38
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Sweet Barcelona invites you to indulge in the city’s rich confectionery heritage, where every pastry tells a story. From the historic origins of coques and nougat to the modern delights of world-renowned bakeries, this tour is a feast for the senses.

  • 🍰 Sweet Barcelona Tour: Immerse yourself in a two-hour guided exploration of Barcelona's most beloved sweets, led by an expert who shares the city's sweet history.
  • 🗺️ Open location in Google Maps: Begin your journey in the heart of the city, with easy access to all the delightful stops along the way.
  • 🥛 Sample Cacaolat, the traditional chocolate drink created in 1930, at a historic cheese and milk shop dating back to 1870.
  • 🍉 Explore the vibrant Mercat de la Boqueria, where you'll discover an array of fruits and sweets in a market that has thrived since 1840.
  • 🎂 Visit Escriba Rambla, a famous pâtisserie known for creating cakes for celebrities and significant events, including the U2 concert in Barcelona.
  • 🌳 Stroll through Placeta del Pi, a traditional outdoor food market surrounded by the stunning Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi.
  • ☕ Experience the charm of Carrer Petritxol, where the tradition of chocolate and churros began, and savor a delicious turrón delicacy.
  • 🏰 Admire the architectural beauty of the Catedral de Barcelona and the ancient Roman walls that tell tales of the city's past.
  • 🍫 Delight in a visit to a renowned pâtisserie, celebrated for winning the best chocolate cake prize in 2005, and enjoy a traditional bakery product.
  • 🥜 Discover Casa Gispert, home to the oldest roasting oven in Europe, where you can taste exquisite nuts and pastries.

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Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour)
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • samples and one artisan pastry included
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
The guide will be waiting at the fountain (Font de Canaletes on La Rambla) with the company name
Return details
Café Brunells. Close to Jaume I metro stop and Picasso Museum.

  • Traditional cheese and milk shop dating back from 1870 where Cacaolat was created. We will taste Cacaolat, their traditional chocolate drink they invented back in the 1930's.
  • Mercat de la Boqueria
    Fruit and sweet sections in La Boqueria Market. Former old convent of St Joseph and market since 1840.
  • Escriba Rambla
    Famous pâtisserie by chef Christian Escribà. This is where many cakes for famous people and important occasions such as U2 concert in Barcelona or Oscar-winner All about my mother film were done.
  • Placeta del Pi
    Traditional outdoors food market on festivities. Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi.
  • Carrer Petritxol
    Old cafés where the tradition of chocolate & churros/ melindros started. Famous art galleries. We will taste turrón delicacy, traditionally eaten during Christmas time.
  • Catedral de Barcelona
    Cathedral square (outside), Roman walls. We will show the participants the Roman gate and walls and the front of the Cathedral of Barcelona.
  • Old pâtisserie. Famous for its merengues and candies. We will taste a candy produced in the old traditional way.
  • First coffee store in the city. Famous for its coffee
  • Gothic Basilica dating back to the 1300's (outside). We will explain how this church was built with people carrying stones on their backs from the hill of Montjuïc to downtown in order to make a sacrifice.
  • Pâtisserie. Best chocolate cake prize in 2005.
  • Botifarres (sausages) shop famous its unique sweet and chocolate sausage. (pass by)
  • Casa Gispert
    Nuts store with the oldest roasting oven in Europe.
  • Pâtisserie. Best Artisan Butter Croissant in Spain 2020. We will taste a traditional bakery product and see the centenary oven.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour)

    Location Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe
    $242.38
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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