Barcelona Wine Tour and Human Towers Small Group Local Experience
Price On Request
Description
Travel to the wine region of Penedes and visit a family-run winery. Celebrate Catalan heritage by witnessing the local tradition of human tower building called Castellers. Enjoy a personalized experience in small groups of 8 people maximum. Be enthralled with this tour that puts together two activities that define the culture of Catalonia. Visit a winery in the Penedes wine region and discover how wine is made by organic agricultural methods. Afterwards, experience the cultural tradition of Castellers or Human Tower Builders, a Catalan tradition listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Get to know Catalan Castellers and even join in the fun by taking part in the process of building the tower.
Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 09:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Activity Detail
Inclusion
- Wine tasting
- Cava tasting
Min/Max Quantity To Book
- Max Qty: 12 (Maximum tickets can be booked)
Start Timings
- 09:00, 14:15
Duration
- 6 (hrs)
Restrictions
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
Additional Notes
- Minimum age for wine and cava tasting is 18 years. Minors will be given non-alcoholic drinks.
- This tour is available in English, Catalan and Spanish.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- This activity operates regardless of weather.
Dressing & Items to Bring
- A valid government-issued photo ID
Schedule
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| 08:45:00 |
Check-in at Placa Ossa Menor
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| 09:00:00 |
Departure for El Penedes Wine and Cava Region
Depart from Barcelona and travel in an air-conditioned coach to Penedes, home to numerous vineyards or "cellars". Day: Day1 |
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| 10:00:00 |
Visit a Family-run Winery, Cellar, and Vineyards
Discover the secrets behind wine and cava (Spanish sparkling wine) production vising a family-run winery such as Pares Balta or Can Bas. Tour vineyards and cellars before taking part in a cava tasting session. Day: Day1 |
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Wine Tasting
Savor the exquisite notes of lowal wines. Taste a red and a white wine. Get to know why Catalan wine and cava have acquired such international fame. Day: Day1 |
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Head to a Local Castellers (Human Towers) Festival or Rehearsal
Travel to a Catalan town or village that hosts a Catalan festival with Castells (human towers) or to a Castells rehearsal during your travel dates. Catalunya is a land of traditions with local festivals and rehearsals happening every week between March and November. Day: Day1 |
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Witness the Human Towers Building
See the time-old tradition of human tower builders in Catalunya, in which the community gathers and builds towers as high as 10 people. Stand in awe as courage and teamwork play out in this activity. Day: Day1 |
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Experience the Human Tower Building Yourself!
Completely optional, get the chance to participate in forming the "la pinya" or the human base of the tower with help from your instructor and share this Catalan tradition with locals. Day: Day1 |
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| 15:00:00 |
Tour Ends at Placa Ossa Menor
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