Barcelona & Chocolate Amatller History and Culture + Activity and Tasting

El Penedès, Barcelona



Discover Amatller Chocolate Barcelona with an audiovisual presentation, make your own chocolate and enjoy a tasting with all five senses.

Chocolate Amatller tour in El Born, Barcelona suits history and chocolate enthusiasts seeking an interactive 40-minute tasting and workshop experience.

Highlights

  • Audiovisual presentation 'Journey to the Barcelona of Chocolate Amatller'
  • Chocolate tasting with a personalized kit featuring iconic products
  • Hands-on cocoa production workshop
  • Tasting of original Barcelona-style hot chocolate
  • Access to the gourmet store to discover and taste signature collections

Description

Chocolate Amatller is Barcelona's oldest chocolate brand, established in 1797, combining art and chocolate in each creation.

Located in El Born, near Plaça de les Olles, the experience invites you to explore its rich history and legacy at the original site.

Over 40 minutes, an audiovisual presentation transports you to the 18th century, explaining the origins of Chocolate Amatller and its place in Barcelona's heritage.

You will then learn how to taste chocolate with all five senses using a personalized tasting kit featuring the brand's signature chocolates, Flors and Hojas Finas.

Next, participate in a hands-on cocoa making workshop, replicating the artisanal process developed by Gabriel Amatller in the 19th century.

The tasting continues with an authentic hot chocolate prepared using the original 17th-century Barcelona recipe.

The experience concludes in the gourmet store where you can continue sampling and discovering the brand's product range.

Includes

  • Audiovisual video 'Journey to the Barcelona of Chocolate Amatller'
  • Chocolate tasting kit
  • Hands-on cocoa production workshop with all materials provided
  • Tasting of the original Barcelona-style hot chocolate
  • Free access to the gourmet store with additional product tastings

Excludes

  • Other discounts or food tastings not specified

Important Information

  • Chocolates may contain traces of milk, peanuts, and nuts
  • The visit is guided
  • Bookings for groups larger than 10 people are not allowed

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Plan to arrive on time and bring a small notebook if you wish to note tasting notes. The best time to visit is in the morning when the workshop is freshest.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Chocolate Amatller tour in Barcelona is a 40-minute interactive experience featuring a history presentation, chocolate tasting, and a cocoa production workshop.
The tour takes place in El Born, a neighborhood in Barcelona known for its cultural and historical significance.
The tour is suitable for history lovers and chocolate enthusiasts of all ages interested in Barcelona's chocolate heritage.
Participants taste iconic Chocolate Amatller products, including original Barcelona-style hot chocolate and a personalized chocolate kit.
The entire experience lasts approximately 40 minutes, including the audiovisual presentation and workshop.
Yes, the tour is family-friendly and provides an educational and interactive chocolate workshop suitable for children and adults.
Yes, participants have access to the gourmet store where they can discover and buy signature Chocolate Amatller collections.
Check the official Chocolate Amatller website or the booking page for up-to-date hours and availability in Barcelona.
The hands-on section includes a cocoa production workshop where visitors learn and participate in chocolate making.
It is recommended to check with the tour provider in Barcelona for specific dietary accommodations related to chocolate products.

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