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

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Overview

Are you passionate about sweets? Do you want to discover the origin of the best pastries? If you can’t resist the coques, nougat or turrón/ torrons, chocolates, cakes and croissants, Sweet Barcelona is your tour.

It is said that the sweet tradition of Barcelona is as old as the origins of the city. In the historic Roman colony of Barcino, our ancestors already ate desserts with honey and nuts.

Coques and digestive liqueurs such as moscatell were already popular in the Middle Ages as well as many varieties of desserts for the most important festivals of the year. With the arrival of cocoa, the possibilities of confectionery multiplied.

Today, Barcelona has become a recognized sweet destination with world-renowned pastry shops.

With Sweet Barcelona Tour, you'll learn about the ingredients, their properties and the relationship with the festive calendar. The tour will take you through traditional bakeries and ovens where we'll discover the best recipes and taste and artisan product.

What's Included

  • Snacks samples and one artisan pastry included
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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La Rambla
133, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

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Carrer de la Princesa
22, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Café Brunells. Close to Jaume I metro stop and Picasso Museum.

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Granja M. Viader

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercat de la Boqueria

Fruit and sweet sections in La Boqueria Market. Former old convent of St Joseph and market since 1840.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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Plaza del Pi

Traditional outdoors food market on festivities. Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barcelona Cathedral

Cathedral square (outside), Roman walls. We will show the participants the Roman gate and walls and the front of the Cathedral of Barcelona.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Colmena

Old pâtisserie. Famous for its merengues and candies. We will taste a candy produced in the old traditional way.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cafès El Magnífico

First coffee store in the city. Famous for its coffee
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bubó Barcelona

Pâtisserie. Best chocolate cake prize in 2005.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Botifarreria de Santa Maria (pass by)

Botifarres (sausages) shop famous its unique sweet and chocolate sausage.
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Casa Gispert

Nuts store with the oldest roasting oven in Europe.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brunells

Pâtisserie. Best Artisan Butter Croissant in Spain 2020. We will taste a traditional bakery product and see the centenary oven.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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