Barcelona private guided walking tour to Old Town, lunch and Sagrada Familia

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Overview

From the Boqueria market to modernism on Paseo de Gracia and visit to Sagrada Familia.

Spend a day with us, and we will deliver Barcelona to you. This incredible city deserves to be explored thoroughly, and we want to help you not miss a thing! Discover the emblematic Sagrada Familia, immerse yourself in the historical charm of the Gothic Quarter, tour the bustling Boqueria Market and try a delicious charcuterie or cheese tasting, and enjoy the modernist architecture of Paseo de Gracia. Everything as a true Barcelonan would do: by metro and on foot, to experience Barcelona authentically and without filters.

Skip-the-line access: Enjoy fast-track entry to iconic locations, saving time on each visit.

Authentic experience of Barcelona, ​​combining its iconic points with a local and personalized approach.

Exploring the Boqueria Market: Live an authentic experience in one of the most vibrant markets in the city.

Private guided tour to Sagrada Familia.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Av. de la Catedral, 7, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

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Hotel Colón access door, just in front of the Cathedral

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Description

Stop At: Plaça Nova, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

In the Plaça Nova, in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, almost touching the wall of the former Roman city, seven giant letters contrast with their historic backdrop. They are part of the alphabet created by Joan Brossa to spell out the word Barcino, the principal name of the Colonia Iulia Augusta Faventia Paterna Barcino, which was the origin of present-day Barcelona. The letters, six of them made of bronze and one of aluminium, are bolted to the ground and make up a fun and original display, very much in keeping with this Barcelona-born artist's visual poems

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Barcelona Cathedral, Pla de la Seu, S/N, Barcelona 08002

Visit the interior of Barcelona's stunning Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Marvel at its intricate details, including the impressive nave, beautiful chapels, and the tranquil cloister with its fountain. Learn about the cathedral's history, built over several centuries, and the religious significance it holds for the city.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Casa de l'Ardiaca, Carrer de Santa Llúcia, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

The Casa de l'Ardiaca, the residence of the ecclesiastical hierarchy from the 12th century onwards, has undergone many alterations over the years, such as the ones carried out in the early 16th century which connected the building with the dean's residence. This was also the period when the porticoed central courtyard was built and the Renaissance-style decorations, which tie in with the flamboyant Gothic style of the original building, completed. A staircase leads to the upper terrace, a balcony in the purest Romeo and Juliet style.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Placa del Rei, Placa del Rei, s/n, Barcelona 08002

The Conjunt Monumental de la Plaça del Rei in Barcelona is, arguably, the Gothic architectural ensemble which best exemplifies the city's medieval past. The royal palace, the Palau Reial Major, and its surrounding buildings, enclose a harmonious and peaceful square which is still imbued with Barcelona's splendour during the Middle Ages.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Placa de Sant Jaume, Placa Sant Jaume, Barcelona 08002

The Plaça Sant Jaume has been the city's political centre almost since its inception. Today the Plaça Sant Jaume is an open space, a "lung" in the middle of the Gothic Quarter. The square is the site of the most important buildings in the lives of Barcelona and Catalonia: City Hall and the Palau de la Generalitat.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sinagoga Major de Barcelona, Carrer de Marlet, 5, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

The Jewish Quarter of medieval Barcelona is home to one of Europe’s oldest synagogues, which has been restored and opened to the public. From the 9th century to the 14th century Barcelona had a large Jewish community that is thought to have numbered around 4,000 people. Two neighborhoods of narrow streets, called "calls" from the Hebrew word "kahal", which means community or congregation, sprung up around them.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: La Rambla, Barcelona

La Rambla is exactly 1.2 kilometers long and nearly everyone who visits Barcelona walks along with it. La Rambla was laid out in 1766, following the contours of the medieval city walls that had bounded this part of Barcelona since the 13th century. The locals took it to their hearts straightaway. In Barcelona, a city of narrow, winding streets, the Rambla was the only space where everyone could stroll and spend their leisure time. And we mean everyone. Because of its central location, the Rambla became a meeting place for all the social classes.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mercat de la Boqueria, La Rambla, 91, Barcelona 08001

La Rambla's history is the Boqueria Market's history. The evolution from a past of peddlers to a modern and charming present, full of color and life. The market is a metaphor for Barcelona's life, a human river that is the delight for those who like watching.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Casa Batllo, Passeig de Gracia, 43, Barcelona 08007

Casa Batlló, is a building in the center of Barcelona. It was designed by Antoni Gaudí and is considered one of his masterpieces. A remodel of a previously built house, it was redesigned in 1904 by Gaudí and has been refurbished several times after that. Gaudí's assistants Domènec Sugrañes i Gras, Josep Canaleta and Joan Rubió also contributed to the renovation project.

The local name for the building is Casa dels ossos (House of Bones), as it has a visceral, skeletal organic quality. It is located on the Passeig de Gràcia in the Eixample district, and forms part of a row of houses known as the Illa de la Discòrdia (or Mansana de la Discòrdia, the "Block of Discord"), which consists of four buildings by noted Modernista architects of Barcelona.

Like everything Gaudí designed, Casa Batlló is only identifiable as Modernisme or Art Nouveau in the broadest sense. The ground floor, in particular, has unusual tracery, irregular oval windows and flowing sculpted stone work. There are few straight lines, and much of the façade is decorated with a colorful mosaic made of broken ceramic tiles (trencadís). The roof is arched and was likened to the back of a dragon or dinosaur. A common theory about the building is that the rounded feature to the left of centre, terminating at the top in a turret and cross, represents the lance of Saint George (patron saint of Catalonia, Gaudí's home), which has been plunged into the back of the dragon.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Casa Mila - La Pedrera, Passeig de Gracia, 92, Barcelona 08008

La Pedrera or "The stone quarry", a reference to its unconventional rough-hewn appearance, is a modernist building in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was the last private residence designed by architect Antoni Gaudí and was built between 1906 and 1912.

The building was commissioned in 1906 by Pere Milà and his wife Roser Segimon. At the time, it was controversial because of its undulating stone facade, twisting wrought-iron balconies and designed by Josep Maria Jujol. Several structural innovations include a self-supporting stone façade, and a free-plan floor, underground garage and the spectacular terrace on the roof.

In 1984, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Since 2013 it has been the headquarters of the Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera which manages the visit to the building, exhibitions and other cultural and educative activities at Casa Milà.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, Carrer de Mallorca, 401, Barcelona 08013

The Sagrada Familia, the jewel of Gaudi's architecture and the skyline of the city of Barcelona, is worth visiting in depth, calmly, without queues or rooms full of people ...

The astonishment of walking and observing the details of this Temple in its interior are priceless. And also, we choose for you the best schedule to achieve it.

Our proposal focuses on the evening, starting at 4 pm. when the flow of visitors usually decreases and you will have the chance to visit the Sagrada Familia at your own pace.

Duration: 1 hour

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 5 hours (Approx.)
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • Stop to see Gaudì's La Pedrera and Casa Batllò buildings
  • Professional private Guide
  • Tickets to Cathedral of Barcelona
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5574P8

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