Experience the best of Barcelona in just half a day with this exclusive private tour, featuring the city's top highlights and the iconic Sagrada Família.
Your expert guide will take you through the vibrant streets of Barcelona, uncovering its rich history, stunning architecture, and hidden gems. The highlight of your tour is a visit to Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s masterpiece with skip-the-line entry. Skip the long lines and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring details of this world-renowned basilica.
With personalized attention and an insider's perspective, this tour offers the perfect way to experience Barcelona's architectural wonders in just a half-day.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private tour
✔ Professional guide
✔ Walking tour in the Old Town
✔ Entrance ticket to La Sagrada Familia
✔ Private transportation
✔ pick-up and drop-off service at any apartment or hotel in Barcelona city center
✔ Car seats available upon previous demand
✖ 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
The tour begins on the Montjuïc Mountain, from where you can enjoy the scenic panoramic views of the city. The mountain, originally used as a strategic place to defend the city against attacks, is now home to the splendid Miró foundation and the Caixa Forúm. These and other buildings on the mountain, perfectly illustrate examples of modern art and contemporary architecture. The Montjuïc also includes examples of town planning and architecture especially designed for the 1929 International Exhibition.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Las Ramblas
To reach Barcelona's coastline, we will drive through Las Ramblas, the very famous avenue of the city.
3
Port Vell Barcelone
After the Montjuïc, you will head to Barcelona’s coast, passing by the Columbus Monument and the Gothic Drassanes. The beach is surrounded by the latest architecture, best represented by the World Trade Centre and the transformed Old Port. Maintaining its authentic charm, Port Vell is now full of restaurants, nightclubs and fantastic shops.
4
Mirador de Colom
We will pass by the big Columbus Monument, a tall memorial to Christopher Columbus.
5
Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
Further, you will 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 first started, you will experience a harmonious mix of modernity 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
Placa de Sant Jaume
You will be able to pass by Plaça Sant Jaume, one of the main, oldest and most representative squares of Ciutat Vella
7
Barcelona Cathedral
You will have the chance to admire the façade of the gothic cathedral of Barcelona, seat of the archbishopric of Barcelona
8
L'Eixample District
We will drive through the Eixample district, designed by Ildefons Cerdà after 1895, to expand the city. (The word “Eixample” actually means “expansion” in Catalan). Passing by the streets of this elegant neighborhood, you will see that Cerdà’s concept of urban planning was revolutionary and utopian.
9
Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
Admire the breathtaking Sagrada Familia. It is considered as the most symbolical landmark of Barcelona. There are no words to describe the feeling one gets when entering this magnificent temple of Modernism. The organic shapes found throughout its structure, the light filtering through its stained glass windows and the symbolic nature of the building’s sculpted façade will probably be the highlight of this tour and maybe of your whole stay.
Duration: 60 minutes
10
Passeig de Gracia
We will pass through the luxurious Passeig de Gràcia, with its typical Catalan architecture. The avenue is home to the most impressive façades of modernist buildings, counting Gaudi’s La Pedrera, Casa Batlló, Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller.
11
Casa Mila - La Pedrera
We will pass by La Pedrera, one of Gaudi's impressive houses.
12
Casa Batllo
We will pass by Casa Battló, one of Gaudi's impressive houses.
13
Casa Lleo i Morera
We will pass in front of Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller, built by the modernist architect Lluís Domènech.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The tour is usually held during the morning, but you can request an afternoon tour during the booking.
• Car seats are necessary for children and available upon demand.
• Please provide the age of the children in the group at the time of the booking.
• Other languages available upon request.
