Where to Go: the 7 Best Hot Chocolate Experiences in Spain

1.Tapas and history tour ending with churros with chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Meet Carmen at 7 p.m. by the Apple Store in Puerta del Sol for a small-group walk through Austrias and Medieval Madrid. You’ll visit three traditional tapas bars, enjoy one drink at each, learn about Madrid’s food customs and history, then finish with churros and chocolate near Calle del Arenal. The tour is in English and capped at 10 people.

“Carmen was great! It ended up being only me for the tour so I got a super personalized experience. She took me to great places throughout Old Madrid but was also super knowledgeable about the actual city itself - it was like two tours in one! The tapas locations were so delish and we finished with chocolate and churros. Definitely recommend if it’s your first time in Madrid. It’s a great starting point for the world of tapas. Gracias, Carmen!”

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2.Family Private Tour: Churros, Hot Chocolate & Games in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $91

Spend about three hours walking Barcelona’s old city with a private guide such as Patricia, Jennifer, or Valentina. Kids follow games and treasure hunts to Las Ramblas, Boqueria Market, the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Ciutadella Park, with Iberian ham for adults and churros with hot chocolate for children. Expect a flexible, family-paced tour with plenty of walking.

“Super fun, interactive experience with something for the whole family, including young kids. Delicious snacks along the way made the tour all the more enjoyable! Simon, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and great with our young children (aged 6 and 8). Highly recommend to anyone traveling with children!”

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3.Semi-Private Tour: Old Town & Chocolate and Churros

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

This three-hour English walking tour takes you from Puerta del Sol through Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, the Royal Palace, and the Almudena Cathedral. With no more than eight people, guide Tatiana can keep the walk personal, answer questions, and add local tips. A cup of chocolate and churros at Chocolatería San Ginés is included.

“The tour with Titania was excellent, very personal with insights into the city's history and with visits to the lesser known places of interest to inhabitants . We walked the streets to places where locals buy at the markets , where they socialise and where events affecting the history of the city took place.”

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4.Churros, Hot Chocolate, and Games Family Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 66 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Spend three hours with a private local guide exploring Barcelona’s Old City through games, short walks, food stops, and family-friendly stories. You’ll visit La Rambla, La Boqueria, the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Ciutadella Park, with Iberian ham, churros, and hot chocolate included. Guides such as Patricia, Simon, and Shari adapt the pace for young children.

“Shari was so understanding and patient with a shy but rambunctious 3.5 year old and a at times tired and fussy 6 month old baby. We learned a ton, had some delicious churros, and Shari was very patient with us needing to pause to change and feed our 6 month old on the tour, finding us a private and shady spot indoors with things to see and do for our older child. Would highly recommend for families with small children! I’d really recommend starting as early as you can if you have young kids. Pick a day when the earliest time slot is free. Kids can add time.”

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5.1-Hour Segway Tour with Chocolate and Churros

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 1 hour · from $52

Start on Calle de Santiago with a short Segway lesson, then follow a bilingual guide through Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Plaza de Oriente, the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, and nearby streets. Guides such as Juan, David, and Milo are praised for patient instruction. Finish near San Miguel Market with chocolate con churros.

“Our first Segway experience could not have been better! After a quick lesson on how to use the Segway we were off to see the sites. Tour was fun and informative. Guides were friendly and professional.”

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6.Chocolate & Churros Cooking Class in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet Michel near Plaza de Chueca for a 90-minute, English-language cooking class in his Madrid home. You’ll mix, shape, and fry churros from his grandmother’s recipe, prepare chocolate, and enjoy your work with coffee, tea, wine, or beer. The group is limited to five, making this a relaxed hands-on activity for couples and families.

“We had a fabulous time learning from and talking to Michel. He made us feel right at home as we learned how to cook authentic churros in his lovely home. Truly a unique/cannot miss experience. This is something we will always remember!”

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7.Experience the Best Churros with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 120 days · from $10Best value

Visit Los Churros de San Martín for a guided tasting led in English by Don Benito. Try six freshly fried churros in plain, sugared, cinnamon, vanilla, and anise versions, then dip them into a cup of hot chocolate. At $10 per person, it is a simple, family-friendly Barcelona snack with wheelchair access and flexible cancellation.

“C’était une excellente expérience ! Le guide a été aux petits soins du début à la fin, rendant la prestation vraiment agréable. J’ai particulièrement apprécié ses explications passionnantes sur la création des différentes saveurs de churros, qui ont donné encore plus de goût à la dégustation.”

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