Things to do in Barcelona
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City toursFull dayBarcelona Contrasts
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or apartment with a private car and private driver. This is a special route for lovers of non-crowded places looking for hidden gems. We will visit the Carmel bunkers viewpoint, from which you can see the whole city of Barcelona (360º city view). Despite being popularly known as Bunkers, there has never been any bunker there, only an antiaircraft warfare and its facilities dating from the Spanish civil war. Later will head all the way up to Tibidabo Mountain, where we will find the Expiatory Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the oldest theme park in the country, with the most spectacular views of the city, it will leave you speechless.
City toursFull dayDiscover Girona with High-Speed Train - Half-Day Tour
Start this incredible experience in the most comfortable way, aboard the fastest train in Spain (reaches a top speed of 310 km/h), highlighting its punctuality, avoiding up to 2 hours of delays and traffic jams of big cities and journey through Catalonia’s countryside to Girona in just 38 minutes. You will get impressed by the countryside you often wouldn't see if you were driving the highway or flying thousands of miles in the air. Enjoy comfortable seating, toilet access, even take a break in the cafeteria to drink some coffee or beer and more service on board to guarantee your comfort (not included). After a scenic ride, arrive in the charming Old Town, where the remains of a Roman and medieval past coexist with the present, offering an image full of contrasts. Your guide will reveal all the secrets of the city. Explore the best-preserved Jewish quarter in Europe. Admire the cathedral, boasting the widest Gothic nave in the world, and marvel at the colorful spectacle of houses along the Onyar River, which splits the city in two. Cross over Pont de les Peixateries Velles, designed by the famous Gustave Eiffel in 1877. Go to the top of Girona’s medieval walls to enjoy the best panoramic views. Also, if you are interested in The Game of Thrones series, the guide will show the locations where the 6th season was filmed.
City toursFull dayThe Gothic Quarter: Private Half-Day Tour with Barcelona Cathedral
Explore Barcelona's iconic Ramblas and the historic Gothic Quarter filled with spectacular architecture in Gothic style, including the remains of the Roman-era city walls, many medieval landmarks and Barcelona Cathedral, famous for its statues of gargoyles and other mythic creatures. Uncover the rich history of the gothic centre of Barcelona, which has developed since the Roman period to become the thriving capital of Catalonia that it is today. On your private half-day tour, you will: · Explore the Gothic Quarter (El Barri Gòtic in Catalonian), one of the most exciting parts of the city as it’s home to some of Barcelona’s most famous attractions.· Take a stroll down the world-famous La Rambla promenade.· See the remains of the ancient Roman city walls that rose to a full 60 feet and boasted 78 towers.· Learn about the stories behind Barcelona landmarks and their long history.· Try your luck at haggling in La Boquería marketplace and see where locals shop for their produce and meats.· Visit Plaça Reial, a vibrant and beautiful square in the heart of the city, with Gaudi-designed lampposts and an incredible fountain that draws in locals and visitors alike.· Walk through the Jewish Quarter of Barcelona, a small but vibrant district with several synagogues and other religious sights that honour the important role of Jewish merchants in medieval Barcelona.· Discover sleepy churchyards, medieval alleyways and crumbling Gothic Palaces.· Learn about the Roman beginnings of the Old Town and see remnants of this lost past.· Finish your tour with a guided visit to the majestic Barcelona Cathedral and its famous rooftop filled with gargoyles and mythical creatures. The Gothic Quarter – also known as Barri Gòtic, is the area that stretches from La Rambla to Via Laietana, and from the Mediterranean seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere and is the centre of the old city of Barcelona. It is known as the Gothic Quarter, as it used to be the location of a Roman village and some of the remnants still remain. You will visit the Jewish Quarter, known as the Call, a collection of streets in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter that was established by a group of Jewish merchants in the 13th century. This section of the area was established because this group of people weren’t welcome anywhere else on the mainland along with everyone else, they built their own space to live, build churches or synagogues and freely practice any religion they wanted in peace. Your tour will end with entrance tickets and a guided tour of Barcelona Cathedral. The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia is a gorgeous Gothic cathedral in the old centre of the bustling Catalan city; it is also the seat of the Archbishop of Spain. Construction of the Cathedral began at the end of the 13th century during the reign of King James II of Aragon and took around 150 years to complete. While the structure and internal decoration of the Cathedral were completed by the 15th century, its neo-Gothic façade was added at the end of the 19th century, covering the rather plain original exterior; the roof (which your tickets give you access to) was also adorned with an impressive range of gargoyles. Enjoy this masterpiece as the capstone to your highlights tour!
City toursFull dayVisit Picasso Museum and Gothic Quarter - Private Tour
Start the tour from our office in Estació del Nord and follow your guide on a 1.5-hour walking tour of the Born neighborhood. Stroll through its narrow streets and admire the exterior of the fabulous Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. The next stop of your tour will be the Picasso Museum, which has the largest collection of works of the painter native of Malaga. This is the first museum created to honor the painter when he was still alive. Discover details of the artist's life and career. Appreciate the works of the painter and his artistic evolution during the visit. Once the guided tour finishes, you will be able to stay inside the museum for as long as you wish.
City toursFull dayBarcelona City - Private Walking Tour
The capital of Catalunya is also one of the capitals of many important arts in Spain. Starting with football, with mighty FC Barcelona, until the pictorial arts with names as Picasso, Dali and Gaudí, Barcelona combines modern and historic architecture in a unique way. Founded by the Romans, it became the capital of the county of Barcelona by the Middle Ages and then by merging with the Kingdom of Aragon, the capital of the Principality of Catalonia. Barcelona has been also the centre of Catalan separatism, since at least the Catalan Revolt of 1640, through the centuries, wars and regimes and still standing proud today. At Plaza Nova and Sant Jaume Square you will see roman ruins that witness the birth of the city, over 2000 years ago. The monumental medieval architecture will take you to the middle ages, like in Plaça del Rei, with the viceroy’s palace and the beautiful Palau Reial, where the Spanish Catholic kings received Christopher Columbus when he returned from his first journey to the New World. See the outside of the cathedral of Barcelona and the Santa Maria del Mar church, the best examples of Catalan gothic style. Discover the jewish neighbourhood of El Call, and discover the contrasts that have marked Catalan and Spanish history. Walk through the Las Ramblas avenue, known for its street artists, little coffees and traditional Catalonian restaurants. We will unveil the complex layers of this city’s complex past, through a city neighborhood that never lost its ancient atmosphere even today. An unique opportunity to experience this unique side of Barcelona. During this walking tour you will learn about the history of Catalunya, the foundation legends connected to Hannibal and Hercules, the Roman period, the arrival of the Visigoths, the Muslim domain, the Reconquista and the Spanish Rule, the Civil war and Franco dictatorship, as well as the modern life.
City toursFull dayThe City of Gaudi - Private Walking Tour
This 3-hour private tour will start at the popular La Rambla Street. First, we will visit the Columbus Monument, the Güell Palace, the Plaza Real, Liceo Theater, La Boqueria Market, Santa Maria del Pi Church, the Roman Tombs, and the Canaletes Fountain. Then, you will arrive at Plaza Cataluña, which is considered the city center with many fountains and sculptures and is close to many of the other popular landmarks of the city. Later we will visit the Passeig de Gracia Boulevard, which has some of the finest modern buildings in the city. Along the way, discover many splendid buildings including la Casa Batlló, la Casa Amatller, la Casa Lleó i Morera, the Coliseum Theater, and la Casa Rocamora. Complete your experience and get to know Gaudi's masterpiece, La Pedrera - Casa Milà (The option with La Pedrera includes the ticket only. It´s a free visit without a guide).
City toursFull dayBarcelona in One Day: Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and the Old Town - Walking Tour with Hotel Pick-up
Start your tour in a comfy vehicle that will come to pick you up at your hotel. Enjoy an 8-hours tour which includes a complete visit of the best of Barcelona, such as the Passeig de Gràcia, an elegant boulevard that hosts a wealth of modernist architecture like La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. Merge yourself in a dream world with Gaudi’s masterpieces, visit the astonishing Sagrada Familia and the wonderful Park Guell. Explore the incredible history of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter in a walking tour of the Old Town, drive to the beach to have a look to the Old Port and the Barceloneta neighbourhood and finish with great views of Barcelona from the top of the Montjuic hill. Highlights • Sample the best of Barcelona on this full-day sightseeing tour • Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city, and tour the 1992 Olympic Village located on top of Montuïc Mountain • Avoid long lines at La Sagrada Familia, Gaudí’s crowning masterpiece • Enjoy a guided tour inside the Sagrada Familia • Wander along the ancient Roman walls and narrow, winding streets of the Gothic Quarter before visiting a 2,000-year-old Roman Temple • Gain priority access to Park Güell, a beautifully landscaped park decorated with Gaudí's works • Stroll down the elegant Passeig de Gracia, marveling at Modernist masterpieces like La Pedrera and Casa Batlló • Get a taste of the Mediterranean lifestyle and enjoy Barcelona’s coastline through the city’s old fishing district and modern-day beach Platja La Barceloneta Experience the different faces of Barcelona in this thorough and complete tour to the main highlights of the city with our expert guide that will share fascinating stories about the city’s one-of-a-kind architecture, culture and history. Start your tour from your hotel, our guide will come to pick you up in a comfy minivan to start your tour. Pass by Barcelona’s main highlights, have a look to the Plaça Catalunya, Barcelona’s central square, that connects to the avenue Passeig de Grácia, an elegant boulevard that hosts a wealth of modernist architecture like the famous Gaudi’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, but also the amazing Casa Ametller and Casa Lleo i Morera. Continue your visit with your expert guide to the modernist area of the city heading to the bohemian Gràcia district, all the way to Park Güell. This magical park is located on the top of a hill that provides spectacular views of Barcelona. Merge yourself in Gaudi’s dream world, walk into unique architectural structures that perfectly fuse with natural elements, designed to leave a lifelong impression. Your guide will be the perfect host during your journey inside the Park. Pass by the old Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, declared a UNESCO World Heritage for its exceptional beauty and functionality, explore the Eixample district following the footsteps of Gaudi to visit a true gem of human heritage, the Sagrada Familia. The work of a genius or of a fool, this indisputable masterpiece will certainly be the highlight of your visit to Barcelona. Take your time to visit the peculiar shape of the columns, ceilings, the organic architecture of the basilica and the many examples of religious symbolism hidden in its unique façades. Continue your day passing by the Agbar Tower, in the heart of the economic district of Barcelona, and by the Plaza de Toros Monumental on the way to the seaside. Enjoy the refreshing breeze while you have a look at the Olympic Village and the Olympic Port, the result of Barcelona’s 1992 Olympic Games. Take a picture to the Golden Fish by Frank Gehry at the feet of the Arts Hotel, one of the most famous skyscrapers in town. The visit to the Olympic Barcelona continues to the top of the Montjuic Hill, where you will admire the Olympic Stadium and the Sant Jordi Palace, as well as the famous Calatrava’s Communication Tower with your expert guide that will answer all of your questions. Pass by Plaza España, designed for the 1929 International Exhibition and inspired by the Vatican’s Saint Peter Square. Have a look at the Magic Fountain before heading to the Old Town. Reach the Gothic Quarter to discover a maze of winding streets dating back to Roman times. Relax in intimate squares and visit medieval Barcelona with its charming Gothic Cathedral, have a look to Sant Jaume Square, the political heart of Barcelona since Romans times and nowadays flanked by Barcelona's two political powerhouses: Barcelona City Hall and the seat of the Catalan government, the Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya.
City toursFull dayGotic Town - Half-Day Private Tour
If you are in Barcelona and want to know more about the history of the city, you can’t miss this walking tour of the old part of the city. You will learn how it was founded, its evolution over the years, and the history of its most illustrious characters. You can finish the tour enjoying the local gastronomy in a local bar. We will know the history of the old city of Barcelona, the guide will tell us how Emperor Augustus founded it and the name he gave it. We will see the remains of its wall as we walk through the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter. We will have the opportunity to meet important figures in the history of the city such as St. Roque or Wilfredo the Hairy and to learn more about the flag of Catalonia and how its current design came about. To finish the tour, we will go to a local bar to taste some typical pintxos! Take the opportunity to chat with our guide and get recommendations for the rest of your days in Barcelona!
City toursFull dayBarcelona Old Town and Sky Views: Montjuic Castle and Cable Car - Half-Day Tour
Observe Barcelona from different points of view: start in the famous Ramblas with a walking tour in the Old Town and the Raval area, continue with great views from the Montjuic Cable Car to end with an exclusive visit to the Montjuic Castle. Get to know the secrets of the Spanish Civil War and end with the best views from the Castle’s Tower: a 360º views over Barcelona where on clear days you can see even the Pyrenees. Highlights • The best bird’s eye views of Barcelona and its surroundings • Breathtaking Cable Car ride on both ways • Exclusive visit to Montjuic Castle Dungeons and to the Tower • Walking tour of the Raval district, the off the beaten path neighbourhood of Barcelona Old Town Start your tour at the famous Ramblas, the heart of the city centre. Enjoy this walking tour of the Old Town and visit the famous Boqueria Market, considered one of the best markets in the world because of its modernist design and the richness of products it offers. Pass by the Gran Teatre del Liceu, the finest modernist building and one of Europe's leading opera houses. Located on the Rambla, every year it hosts major opera and ballet productions and symphony concerts. At the beginning of the century, the high class of Barcelona wanted to live in the city centre. The most remarkable example of this desire is the Palau Guell, the house of the same Guell family that founded the construction of the Park Guell and the major patron of Gaudi’s work. With your expert guide have a look at the façade of this private house, where a young Gaudi shows already all his talent to master the light and create beautiful shapes even with very limited space. Continue your walking tour to discover the Raval, the most multicultural and off the beaten path district of Old Town, that attracts people from diverse social, cultural and geographical backgrounds. Visit the Rambla del Raval to take a picture with the enormous Cat Statue by Fernando Botero, probably the cutest statue you will ever see. Take the Montjuic funicular and get ready for the best views of Barcelona from the top. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the Montjuic Cable Car and wonderful views of Barcelona’s iconic skyline. Reach the Montjuic Castle with your expert guide and enjoy an exclusive visit. The Montjuic Castle has been a military fortress since its early beginning, witnessing the change of political power in the city. We invite you to an exclusive visit, not opened to the general public, where you will be able to enter the dungeons of the several political prisoners that have marked the history of the city. Arise from the dungeons to the sky to admire a bird’s eye view of Barcelona and its surroundings. The best way to admire Barcelona in all its beauty is from high above the city. This is where the city reveals itself in total splendour. By this exclusive visit, access to the Tower of the Castle, and admire 360º views over Barcelona and, if the day is bright and clear, up to the Pyrenees. Return to the Old Town by Cable Car: relax and enjoy the ride. Your tour ends in a very good area for some local tapas. Ask your guide for the best spots to visit!
City toursFull dayLa Roca Village - Shopping Experience
Discover an unforgettable shopping experience at La Roca Village – one of 11 destinations across Europe and China within The Bicester Collection. Sitting in the idyllic Mediterranean, La Roca Village is home to more than 140 boutiques of leading luxury fashion and lifestyle brands – all offering spectacular savings of up to 60% on the recommended retail price. Enjoy remarkable offers, renowned restaurants and five-star guest services – all in a unique open-air setting, just 40 minutes from Barcelona and is a perfect destination to live the experience of shopping outdoors and walking through a cosy environment thanks to services such as its large parking lot or its extensive hours from Monday to Sunday.
City toursFull dayGaudí Crypt and Colònia Güell - Ticket
Discover Gaudí’s most hidden treasure, the Gaudí Crypt which is located inside the Colonia Güell, a textile village packed with surprises just 20 minutes outside Barcelona. The Crypt is the church of twisted columns, the laboratory for the Sagrada Família which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005. The Colonia Güell is one of the largest industrial complexes in Catalonia. Here people worked and learned skills in a new integrated urban design that was innovative for its time. The historical complex of the Gaudí Crypt and Colònia Güell was the first building heritage site to obtain the Biosphere certification, a recognition of sustainable management validated worldwide. Schedule 10am - 3pm, for tickets with audioguide. Tickets with guided tours are scheduled according to the selected option. Languages: Audioguides are available in Catalan, Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Russian and Korean
City toursFull dayImmersive Audio Walks Barcelona
Complement your tours with self-guided immersive audio-walks and live the magic of the city. All the surrealism of Dali is presented on a special walking tour in Paseo de Gracia. Travellers can complement their visit into Sagrada Familia with a tour outside of its surroundings. With GPS guidance and special 3D sound effects travellers also discover the legends of the Gothic Neighbourhood in an immersive unforgettable journey. In all three experiences actors perform directly to their headsets. Discover the history of Paseo de Gracia, Plaza Cataluña, Ateneu Barcelonés, Liceu Theatre, Guell Palace and the surroundings of the Sagrada Familia: plaza de la Sagrada Familia, Cerdeña and Provenza streets, La Marina Street, the Cathedral, Pont del Bisbe, Sant Jaume Square and Santa Maria Square. How does it work? To discover Barcelona like never before, don't forget to do download the app on your smart device here. Select Barcelona, and activate your tour by introducing the code that appears on your voucher, and wait for your audiotour to begin! What's more, with access to all the available audio walks in Barcelona, interactive GPS maps, and more, your sightseeing experience just got a lot more easier!