Scholar-Led Chocolate Walking Tour

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Duration: 3h
Location: Barcelona, Spain | Barcelona, Spain


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Tour led by a scholar of history & gastronomy
A walk through hidden alleys learning chocolate history
Fine local chocolate & confection samples
Opportunity to learn about this great sweet's Aztec legacy
Traditional afternoon merienda

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of Barcelona
Chocolate tasting
Commentary in English

Description:

Take part in the traditional Spanish afternoon tea—merienda—and understand why Catalans take their food origins seriously. Listen to your scholar’s informative narration of the evolution of chocolate, from its arrival from the New World to its international consumption.

Step back in time to the moment in history when Columbus arrived from America carrying the precious Aztec indulgence. Your tour begins at the port with the study of the humble origins of unprocessed cacao beans and continues toward the narrow streets of old Barcelona. While you walk to the vibrant Rambla Street, the commentary gradually changes to the present day, covering the now-traditional afternoon merienda, with its many sweet treats.

Sample liquor-filled bonbons, keep an eye on the freshly fried churros, and visit a traditional grocer stocked with local merchandise. The tour also discusses the broader world of sweets and pastries, which is now part of the city's café culture.