Best of Barcelona: Sagrada Familia and Old Town Full-Day Tour with Hotel Pick-up

1 day
Pick up
Full Day
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Stop At: Ciutat Vella, Bounded by Rambla, Universitat, Laietana and Ferran, Barcelona Spain

Start this tour directly from your hotel. Your driver-guide will come to pick you up with our luxury minivan, so be sure to let us know exactly where you are staying. Enjoy an overview of Barcelona city along the route and pass by Catalunya square, the main square of the city centre.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Parc de Montjuic, Avinguda del Castell, Barcelona Spain

Head to the Montjuic Mountain to enjoy great views of the city from top. Your passionate driver-guide will show you the Olympic facilities constructed for the 1992 Barcelona Games, such as the Olympic Stadium and the Palau Sant Jordi. Pass by the Miró Foundation and relax from the hustle and bustle of the city in one of the splendid gardens of the hill.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Montjuic Castle, Carretera de Montjuic, 66, 08038 Barcelona Spain

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Pass By: Fundacio Joan Miro, Parc de Montjuic, s/n, 08038 Barcelona Spain

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Pass By: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC, Palau Nacional. Parc de Montjuic Palau Nacional, 08038 Barcelona Spain

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Pass By: The Magic Fountain, Placa Carles Buigas 1, 08038 Barcelona Spain

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Pass By: Placa d'Espanya, Barcelona Spain

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Stop At: Las Ramblas, La Rambla, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Continue your comfortable visit of the city heading to Barcelona’s waterfront, passing by well renowned citysights, such as the must-visit Las Ramblas, the Boqueria Market, the Columbus Monument, the Museum of History of Catalonia and the splendid Old Port of Barcelona.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Playa de La Barceloneta, Paseo Maritimo Barceloneta, 14, 08003 Barcelona Spain

Pass by the Barceloneta, once the home of fishermen and nowadays one of the city's most visited and popular districts.

Pass by Barcelona's Olympic Marina, one of the city's most popular leisure areas. Have a look at the Frank Gehry's spectacular goldfish sculpture at the base of the Hotel Arts and to the nearby Gran Casino de Barcelona.

Stop At: Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), Mediterranean Seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Continue the day with a walking tour of the medieval Old Town of Barcelona. Enjoy a stroll in the Gothic Quarter, where the history of Barcelona began. Learn about Catalan traditions and Barcelona’s origins, while exploring enchanting corners, picturesque plazas and the narrow alleys of the Gothic quarter.

Visit the Royal Square, one of Barcelona's busiest, most vibrant spots of the Old Town. Head to the Plaça Sant Jaume to have a look to the City Hall and to discover the most ancient and well hidden corner of the city centre, dating back to Roman times.

Continue your walk in a maze of winding streets to visit the King’s Square (Placa del Rei) and the splendid Barcelona Gothic Cathedral. Visit intimate squares that has marked the history of this city and walk through the Jewish Quarters, one of the oldest and best preserved areas of the city centre.

Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona Spain

Get back on the road and drive through the Eixample district, designed by Ildefons Cerdà after 1895 , to expand the city. 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.

Pass By: Casa Batllo, Passeig de Gracia, 43, 08007 Barcelona Spain

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Pass By: Casa Mila - La Pedrera, Passeig de Gracia, 92, 08008 Barcelona Spain

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Stop At: Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, Carrer de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona Spain

The life project of a genius or a fool, with no doubts the Sagrada Familia will leave a lifelong impression. Experience a moment full of emotion, admiring Gaudi's masterpiece, considered as the most emblematic 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 facade will certainly be the highlight of your tour.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167, 08025 Barcelona Spain

Pass by the old Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, declared a UNESCO World Heritage for its exceptional beauty and functionality.

Included
  • Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off in Barcelona city (between 8 and 9 am)
  • Professional local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Old Town Walking tour
  • Complete visit to Barcelona’s highlights
Not included
  • Ticket to Sagrada Familia (approx.25€) To be paid to your guide, the day of your tour.
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Pickup time will be sent via email to you a few days prior to your tour
  • 8 people maximum to ensure a small-group tour
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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95% Cultural
90% Original
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