Taverna El Glop
What to order: some bravas and escalivada to share, grilled butifarra or half a chicken, and grandmother María's cannelloni
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Day itinerary · 41.39° N · 2.17° E
You carve a ring in wax in the morning, and climb to Park Güell in the afternoon.
Two and a half hours carving a ring in wax at a jeweller's workshop in Gràcia, grill lunch at El Glop and the monumental zone of Park Güell with a booked time.
Leaving from
Part of BarcelonaUrban experiencesClassical music and opera in Europe
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Total time7 h
By car0 min each way
Workshop2 h 30, by appointment
PieceReady in 2 to 4 weeks
Cost€125–165 pp
Getting aroundOn foot through Gràcia
BookingWorkshop and Park Güell
The plan
The day at a glance
Any part can be swapped for another without spoiling the day.
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Lost-wax ring or pendant workshop in a jeweller's studio in Gràcia
Barcelona Jewelry Studio · from €85 in bronze · in English · by appointment
- 10 min on foot
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Taverna El Glop
grill on Carrer de Sant Lluís · open every day
Carrer de Sant Lluís, 24, 08012 Barcelona · +34 635 532 503
Restaurant €€Book - 30 min on foot
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Park Güell, monumental zone with timed ticket or free with the Passi Verd
monumental zone with timed ticket · €18 · uphill
Approximate cost
About €110–120 per person
Adds up the activities and meals in the plan at their published prices; travel and accommodation not included.
The route
Lost-wax ring or pendant workshop in a jeweller's studio in Gràcia
A whole day in Gràcia, without leaving the neighbourhood except to go up to the park. The morning is slow and hands-on; the afternoon, for looking.
From the jeweller's bench to the Plaça de la Natura
10:00 · Barcelona Jewelry Studio. The workshop is on Carrer de les Tres Senyores. In two and a half hours you carve a ring or a pendant in wax, which the workshop then casts and polishes. It includes tools, wax, casting and two glasses of wine. For groups of three or more, €85 in bronze and €110 in sterling silver; for one or two people the price changes, so ask when requesting an appointment. The piece is ready in two to four weeks: you collect it at the workshop or they send it, with you paying postage. It is given in English.
13:00 · Taverna El Glop. Ten minutes' walk to Carrer de Sant Lluís. Grill and simple Catalan cooking, open every day from 11:00 to 1:00.
15:15 · Park Güell. Twenty-five minutes on foot, with the last part uphill. The monumental zone is visited with a fixed-time ticket, €18 per adult and €13.50 for ages 7 to 12. The paths are uneven and have ramps.
What you take away
You do not leave wearing the piece: you leave with the carved wax and the date to collect it. If you are travelling, ask for it to be sent.
Time2 h 30
Change the route
Where to eat
Where to eat?
Lunch is half the plan: book before you set off.
Morro Fi
What to order: the house vermouth with some crisps and a tin of anchovies or mussels
Bar del Pla
What to order: some bravas and a croquette to begin, then the tripe or the rustido cannelloni, and crema catalana
Bar Cañete
What to order: at the bar, a Barceloneta bomba, salt cod fritters and the house fried fish; if there is time, the rice of the day
Can Solé
What to order: to start, salt cod fritters or clams; then the seafood paella or the house soupy rice, minimum for two
Map
The stops, in order
With where to park at each one.
What to do
Eat
88 €Stay
Services
Getting there
By car or without one?
When to go
When to go to Barcelona
Any day with an appointment at the workshop. In winter Park Güell receives visitors until 17:30: go in before 16:00 to see it in daylight.
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Best timeGood timeLow season
Tips
Worth knowing first
- 1Buy the Park Güell time in advance
Slots sell out at weekends.
- 2Comfortable shoes for the afternoon
The climb to the park and its paths call for flat soles.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you need experience for the workshop?
No. It is an introduction and you are guided at every step.
How much does the day cost?
From €85 the workshop, between €20 and €35 lunch and €18 Park Güell.
Can you do it as a couple?
Yes, but the €85 price is for groups of three or more; for two, the workshop quotes another price.
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Prices, opening hours and times are approximate: check them before you go. Each place has its own page on Geocalia.