General information
Destination |
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Barcelona, Spain |
Program details
Check-in at our office in Barcelona Estació del Nord and meet your guide.
For the first part of the activity, enjoy a walking tour of the Born neighborhood and the Gothic Quarter. Stroll down one of the most important streets in the city until you reach the Cathedral of Barcelona. Walk the narrow streets of the oldest part of the city and discover the many secrets it holds. Marvel at the quaint medieval places hidden to the crowds and learn about their huge historical significance. Follow your guide through the streets of the Born neighborhood, on the way to the bus you will see Santa Maria del Mar.
Board an air-conditioned coach for a panoramic tour through the city. Discover the changes to the coastline of Barcelona for the Olympic Games in 1992. See the Olympic Port, the beach and the fisherman’s quarter from the bus, called Barceloneta. Head to the Montjuïc Mountain, the main scenery of the Olympic Games in 1992. Ride the cable car for amazing views over the city. At the end of the tour, you will stop in the MNAC viewpoint to see one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the city. On the way back to the office, the bus will drive through Passeig de Gracia and you will see some of the most emblematic Gaudi buildings such as Casa Batlló and la Pedrera.
Check-in back again at our office in Estació del Nord 15 minutes before the starting time of the afternoon activity. You have approximately some free time for lunch (not included) between both parts of the excursion. Meet your guide and come aboard an air-conditioned coach towards Sagrada Familia.
Enjoy a panoramic tour of the exterior of the Sagrada Familia. Marvel at the extensive symbolism of its façade details. Board your bus back again for a short trip to the Park Güell, located in the upper part of the city. Enjoy a guided tour of the park with your local guide and discover why it is one of the most emblematic works by Gaudí. Wonder at the magnificent skills of Gaudí and its organic style displayed all over the park. Did you know the Park is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO?
Follow your guide and board the coach again for a short trip to the Sant Pau Art Noveau Masterpiece. The guide will give you an explanation of the exterior of the building, which will allow you to learn about the history of the site and the ideas of the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner.
Important:
₋ From the end of January to the beginning of March, the Montjuïc cable car is under maintenance (days to concrete). The service will be replaced by the Port cable car.
₋ Admission to Park Güell is included.
₋ Admission to Sagrada Familia, the Cathedral of Barcelona, and Sant Pau Art Noveau Masterpiece is not included.
Languages
English and Spanish (bilingual guide)