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Barcelona Wine Tour and Human Tower Building Experience
Travel to the wine region of Penedes and visit a family-run winery. Celebrate Catalan heritage by witnessing and participating in the local tradition of human tower building called Castellers.
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 you may even join in the fun by taking part in the process of building the tower.
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Schedule & Location
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Time & Location
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08:45 Check-in at Placa Ossa Menor
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09:00 Departure from Barcelona
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Get a Taste of Local Wine and Cava at Penedes
Travel in an air-conditioned coach to Penedes, home to numerous vineyards or "cellers". Discover the secrets behind wine and cava (Spanish sparkling wine) production. Tour vineyards and cellars before taking part in a cava tasting session.
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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.
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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.
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15:00-18:00 Tour Ends in Barcelona
Notes
Required Items to Bring & Attire
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- A valid government-issued photo ID
Additional Note(s)
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- Minimum age for wine and cava tasting is 18 years. Minors will be given non-alcoholic drinks.
- There will be time off the bus at your leisure, so please bring suitable clothing and footwear. Please bring comfortable clothing if you would like to participate in the human towers activity.
- Please bring sun protection during summer season.
- This tour is available in English, Catalan and Spanish.
Booking Requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
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- You can book a minimum of 2.
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Payment/Cancellation policy
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 09:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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by: LucyCrockwell
I was very impressed with the precision and professionalism with which the tour was conducted. Our guide was very informative and engaging. The small group of 6 participants provided for a more cosy f...more
