Exclusive Champagne & Chocolate Getaway - with excellent lunch





Description
Escape the city's bustle and enjoy a relaxed day exploring Cava & Chocolate, a cherished local tradition just 45 minutes from Barcelona in the Penedès wine region. Upon arrival in Sant Sadurní, the scent of cocoa greets us in this charming town, home to Catalonia’s finest chocolate and Cava. A short walk brings us to a historic, family-run winery crafting premium organic Cava. We’ll tour the cellars, witness production steps, and taste various vintages in a peaceful courtyard. Lunch features a 4-course seasonal menu with wine at an excellent village restaurant. Afterward, we visit a 175-year-old chocolate factory for a sensory journey through chocolate’s history and flavors. We return to Barcelona by late afternoon, enriched by the tastes, stories, and scenery of a truly authentic Catalan experience that blends tradition, craftsmanship, and culinary delight in one unforgettable day. A perfect getaway for food and wine lovers seeking depth, flavor, and cultural connection.
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Itinerary
Meeting point at the Apple Store.
We will take the train from Catalunya Square. The travel time is approx. 60 minutes in an air-conditioned train. For us the train is the most sustainable means of transportation in Spain. It is safe and convenient.
Strolling through the picturesque town of Sant Sadurní d’Anoia reveals charming narrow streets, quaint squares, and a peaceful atmosphere steeped in Catalan tradition. Surrounded by rolling vineyards, the town offers a perfect blend of history, local culture, and small-town warmth.
We will visit a family run, tradition Cava maker where we will learn all about Cava making and we will have an extensive tasting of several of their organic Cavas.
For lunch we will go to an excellent restaurant in the village where will have a 4 course menu with half a bottle of wine per person included. Since 1999 the restaurant has been offering market-based cuisine that highlights seasonal ingredients at their peak. Their modern and creative dishes blend innovation with tradition, using new techniques to preserve the essence of each ingredient, all with a commitment to quality, humility, and perseverance.
We will visit the local chocolate factory that has been making exquisite chocolate for more than 100 years. We learn about the origins and the production and will have an abundance of chocolate to taste.
We will return by train to the starting point in Barcelona. The train ride takes approx. 60 minutes.
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk a total of 3 miles distributed over the whole day.
Reviews(24)
Small group, intimate, friendly, professional. This adventure was one of our trip highlights. Everything about this trip is excellent - the village is both fun and pretty, the chocolate factory fabulous as was the Cava experience. The lunch is optional and of high quality, and I strongly recommend it. In all this day was fantastic. And let me tell you that lots of things that were outside of the tour organiser's control chose that day to go wrong. And Christian & Michael worked tirelessly to make the day magical and fun despite the universe conspiring otherwise. Everyone was laughing and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thank you so much for this adventure - we loved it!
Dear Wendy, Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your adventure with us was one of the highlights of your trip. The universe did seem to have conspired against us, but together we managed to have a fabulous day. We're so glad our dedication made your day special. Thank you again for choosing us and for sharing your wonderful experience. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Warm regards, Michael & Christian
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!
Thank you so much, Jalisa, for your wonderful feedback! Glad you enjoyed the day outside of Barcelona with all its culinary experiences! All the best, Michael and Christian
We had a lovely day with Michael in the countryside outside Barcelona. The tour was very intimate (the four members of my family) and educational. The tour took place in a quiet countryside town, which was a welcome break from Barcelona. Michael connected with all the ages and personalities in my family. We made a quick stop for a Cava tasting outside the train stop then on to the chocolate tour, which was very delicious. Then had a great lunch at a local restaurant. It was a set menu with many different options for a starter, main, and, dessert. Between the four of us we tried most of the options and everything was tasty. Then on to the main event the boutique Cava winery. Michael had full access to the grounds and we saw many unique and interesting behind the scenes facts you will not see on other tours. We tried multiple Cava, including a rose’. We met the owner as he was putting labels on some special bottles and took pictures with him. Michael was also very helpful giving recommendations we reached out to him after the tour and he was very responsive with our inquiries regarding good places to eat. We hope to see Michael again in Barcelona or Amsterdam where he also has tours. Highly recommend this tour company.
Thank you so much, Andrew, for this wonderful review. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the time outside of Barcelona in this sleepy village that is the center of Cava production. It was a great pleasure sharing my passion for Cava and chocolate with you! All the best, Michael
A fabulous experience that I highly recommend. From the Freixenette factory, to the lovely winery Michael was informative & totally charming. I tasted a selection of delicious cava’s & will certainly book another tour on my next Barcelona visit.
Thank you so much, Asha, for giving us such a top review! Glad you enjoyed the day trip out of Barcelona and that you loved all the places that you visited. Looking forward to welcoming you again here in Barcelona. All the best, Christian & Michael
Amazing tour to the birth place of the sparkling wine. You visit the factory of Freixenette and a wonderful small winery and get to taste delicious Cava. The guide Christian is knowledgeable and charming. A wonderful day in the spanish countryside outside of Bercelona.
Thank you so much for your review! Glad you enjoyed the welcome drink at Freixenet before heading to a small family run business. Happy to hear that you enjoyed the day! All the best wishes, Christian
This is fun. Michael & Christian, first-rate guides, take you to a magical village one hour from Barcelona to enjoy some of the world's best chocolate and cava in the place where they are made. If you choose, you can also enjoy a world class luncheon (extra charge is worth it). What better way to spend your day?
Thank you so much, Deidri!!! It was a great pleasure meeting you both and spending the day together! Glad you enjoyed this culinary experience! All the best wishes, Michael and Christian
Have you always wanted to roam the wine cellar of a winegrower in private? Find out more on the spot? Have a friend with you who can explain what you have seen? Who will open every door in the deep cellar and show you all the secrets of the production of a real cava? And to top it all off, opens the bottles you've just seen under shady trees in a gentle breeze and hands them to you to taste? Then you should definitely get in touch with Christian and Michael. We will never forget this remarkable day in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. A typical Spanish lunch is served in a restaurant where only locals eat. Highly recommended. The chocolate factory introduced us to the secrets of the history and production of this sweet temptation. Here, of course, there is a point deduction for the chocolate; as a Swiss, one is naturally ( )prejudiced and/or ( )patriotically biased here [please tick the appropriate box, multiple answers are possible]. However, the tour can always be fully recommended as the highlight of a stay in Barcelona.
THANK YOU, for these wonderful words. Glad you enjoyed the day with us! All the best wishes, Christian
Very nice personal experience. You will get to see a family run winery and visit a choclate factory with your knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Thank you so much for this great review! Glad you enjoyed the day trip out of Barcelona. All the best wishes, Christian
This was a great tour and Michael hosting made it even better! I really appreciated that as he got to know us he was able to tailor the itinerary to make it even more enjoyable! Thanks!
Thank you so much, Jill! It was a fun day on this wine tour. Glad you enjoyed the time and the Cava! All the best, Michael & Christian
It was a great tour. Michael was the best guide I have had on any tour (been traveling for 3 months - lots of tours). He got to know us and adjusted the tour enroute. Every part of the tour was excellent. The chocolate factory, lunch, and especially the Cava winery seemed to be far from touristy and very authentic.
Thank you so much, Eric, for the wonderful day! Glad you enjoyed this day trip out of Barcelona with this wine tour. I am delighted that you loved all the places that we visited - from chocolate factory, the restaurant for a great 3 course menu lunch to the cava maker! All the best, Michael



