Spain · DESSERT TOURS
The best dessert tours fill up weeks out, and the cheap seats go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
45-minute Torrons Vicens tour in Barcelona on La Rambla. Learn turrón history, taste signature nougat and chocolate, choose hot drink.
“The explanations about the history of nougat making was very interesting. Also enjoyable to taste tie chocolate !”
El Born Amatller Chocolate: 40-minute film, hands-on cocoa making, five-sense tasting, and Barcelonese hot chocolate for $17.
“This tour was an absolute delight! Our guide was amazing, super knowledgeable and engaging, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We learned so much about chocolate history and tasting, and the hands-on part was really fun. The chocolate was rich and delicious, and the Amatller shop was absolutely gorgeous. A perfect activity for families or anyone who loves chocolate and wants a unique cultural experience in Barcelona!”
Hands-on bean-to-bar chocolate workshop in Barcelona. Roast, peel, grind cocoa, mix flavors, and make a bar to take home.
“Incredible experience for our whole family! We learned so much and the experience was both delicious and fascinating. I left appreciating chocolate so much more - to get to truly make it from the beans was an exceptional treat!”
A 3-hour Madrid tapas and history walk with drinks at each stop, ending with churros and chocolate at Calle del Arenal.
“Carmen was a great guide Bery informative and we had some great food & wine Enjoyed learning about the area”
Private Barcelona family tour with medieval quarters, games for kids, churros and hot chocolate, plus La Boqueria ham.
“Patricia was absolutely fantastic! She made the tour engaging for our two young kids (4 and 6), while also including fun facts and history that my spouse and I really enjoyed. It felt like a private, personalized experience tailored to our whole family. Our kids had an absolute blast from interactive moments to playful stories (I don't want to giveaway any secrets), Patricia kept them entertained the entire time. It was also a perfect way to walk through the food market without feeling overwhelmed. We were able to explore at our own pace while Patricia made sure everyone, young and old, stayed interested. Highly recommend for parents with little ones!…”
Ride a Segway through central Madrid’s top sights, then end with thick hot chocolate and churros near San Miguel Market. Beginner friendly.
“David was really great and made my son's segesy experience fun.”
Priority entry to Casa Amatller for a 1-hour guided modernist house visit, ending with 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.”
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