Discover the best of Barcelona on this unforgettable 5-hour guided tour. Marvel at the architectural wonder of La Sagrada Familia, stroll down the vibrant Las Ramblas, and explore the charming streets of the Gothic Quarter, full of history and medieval charm. Admire the iconic modernist architecture along Passeig de Gracia, including Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, before heading up to Montjuïc Hill for stunning panoramic views of the city and coastline.
With an expert guide to share insights into Barcelona's rich history and culture, this tour offers a perfect blend of art, architecture, and insights to the local life. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip hotel transport and a small group size of up to 8 people, ensuring a more personalized and relaxed experience.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to explore more, this tour is the perfect way to see the main highlights of the Catalan capital. Experience Barcelona like never before!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional local guide
✔ Old Town Walking tour
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off in Barcelona city (between 8 and 9 am)
✔ Small Group tour of max 8 people to ensure a personalised experience
✔ Complete visit to Barcelona’s highlights
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Exe Plaza Catalunya
2. Hotel Casa Sagnier
3. Via Sants Hotel Barcelona, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
4. Mediterranean Youth Hostel
5. TOC Hotel Las Ramblas
6. Arcelon Hotel
7. Ramblas Budget Apartments
8. Hotel Boutique Mirlo Barcelona
9. The Hoxton, Poblenou
10. Green House Hotel
11. Numa I Seda Apartments
12. Catalonia Avinyo
13. Yurbban Ramblas Boutique Hotel
14. BYPILLOW Mothern
15. Hostal Raval Rooms
16. H Regas
17. Murmuri Residence Concepcio
18. Hotel Reding Croma Barcelona
19. Hostal San Pau
20. The Social Hub Barcelona Poblenou
Additional Info: - We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. Please make sure to include the address of your accommodation when booking.
- Even if your Hotel is not listed, you can type it down in the field.
- We will send a message the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as the name of your guide and the telephone number.
Itinerary
1
Parc de Montjuic
Get picked-up by your guide at your accommodation in Barcelona. Once the pick-up is completed, the guide will take you to the first stop of your tour. You will start on the Montjuïc Mountain, from where you will enjoy the superb panoramic views of the city. Montjuïc, originally used as a strategic place to protect the city against attacks, is now home to the famous Miró foundation and the Caixa Forúm. These and other buildings on the hill, perfectly illustrate examples of modern art and contemporary architecture. The Montjuïc also includes examples of town planning and architecture especially drawn for the 1929 International Exhibition.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Las Ramblas
Further on, you will head to Barcelona’s waterfront, passing by famous city sights. Drive through Las Ramblas, a very famous avenue, home to many bars, restaurants and shops.
3
Mercat de la Boqueria
Along the way, you may pass by the most known covered market of the city, La Boquería.
The market offers a great variety of fresh products of good quality. On this market, you can feel the gastronomic traditions of the Catalan people through its colorful and exuberant posts, or learn where the worldwide famous Iberian cured ham comes from.
4
La Barceloneta
Pass by the Barceloneta, once the home of fishermen, people associated with the fishing trade and the metal industry, and nowadays one of the city's most visited and popular districts. The neighbourhood, with its narrow, rectilinear streets, was built on a military grid structure to provide accommodation for the former inhabitants of La Ribera who had lost their homes due to the construction of the Citadel Park.
5
Ciutat Vella
Continue the day by making a walking tour through the medieval part of the city. Enjoy a stroll in the Gothic Quarter, known as one of the districts that are part of Ciutat Vella, the old town of the city. In Ciutat Vella, where the history of Barcelona began, you will experience modernity woven with Roman and medieval imprints. There you will learn about the Catalan traditions and Barcelona’s origins, while exploring the enchanting corners, picturesque plazas and the narrow alleys of the Gothic quarter.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
Along the walking tour, you will experience the Plaça Reial as a sparkling square with a very warm atmosphere.
Duration: 30 minutes
7
MUHBA Temple d'August
As you explore Barcelona's Gothic Quarter you'll come across one of the city's best-kept secrets. Inside a small medieval courtyard, the four columns from the Temple of Augustus have survived despite the passing of the centuries. They are more than 2,000 years old, like Barcelona itself.
Duration: 5 minutes
8
Barcelona Cathedral
Pass by the Barcelona Cathedral and discover its façade and the combination of Romanesque, Gothic and neo-Gothic styles due to the fact that it was built over six centuries. Funded by donations from the medieval brotherhoods and guilds, the building work in Santa Creu commenced in 1298 and was completed around 1890, following the original plans, in the neo-Gothic style.
Duration: 10 minutes
9
Placa Sant Felip Neri
The romantic, slightly faded Plaça Sant Felip Neri is an unmissable corner of the Gothic Quarter. Presided over by the baroque church from which it takes its name, the square features a number of historic elements that make it particularly attractive.
Duration: 5 minutes
10
Passeig de Gracia
Along the way, pass through Passeig de Gràcia, with its typical Catalan architecture. The avenue is home to the most remarkable façades of modernist buildings, including Gaudi’s La Pedrera, Casa Batlló and Domènech's Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller.
12
Casa Mila - La Pedrera
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13
Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
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Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A maximum of 8 people per booking
