Discover Barcelona through the eyes of the city’s most famous architect: Antoni Gaudí. Join a guided tour of the Sagrada Familia and Parc Güell, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with skip-the-line tickets. Enter via a large staircase dominated by a dragon of mosaic ceramic tiles. Explore the park and learn about this Catalan style, known as “trencadís,” on a guided tour. Admire the 86 Doric columns arranged like trees. Continue by bus to La Sagrada Familia, Gaudí's unfinished basilica in the Eixample district. Skip the lines and step inside the cathedral. Marvel at its vaults that tower 70 meters above, as well as the rich ornamentations of Gaudi's Latin cross plan. Learn about Gaudi’s use of symbolism, and see original drawings and models that follow the construction of the church in the Sagrada Familia Museum.

This perfectly planned walking tour of Gaudí's most iconic buildings gets you inside each site without the crowds and gives you the flexibility to get up early or sleep in on their vacation. The morning tour gives you first entrance to Casa Battló where you'll get to explore each room ahead of the crowds. While the afternoon tour takes you inside the first house Gaudí designed, Casa Vicens, which laid the foundation for his success. Either way, you’ll enjoy the same crowd-free experience and visit Park Güell and La Sagrada Familia with a knowledgeable guide. The morning tour starts at Casa Battló where you’ll enter before the crowds and go straight to the most famous rooms. In the peace and quiet of the first entry slot of the day, your guide will show you the tiny details that make this house so fascinating; from breathing ‘gills’ to the clever play of light in the building’s tiles. Then it’s on to Casa Milà, where you’ll learn how this austere building came by the nickname “Stone Quarry.” Afterward, stop by the first major work Gaudí ever designed—Casa Vicens. From there, it’s off to Park Güell. Part fanciful explosion of color, part thoughtful study of organic forms, it is a perfect reflection of the natural world. Since this became a ticketed site a few years ago, entrance lines have become extremely long – so it’s a good thing you have skip-the-line access. Finally, hop on a private minibus for a short transfer to Gaudí’s most iconic work: the one and only Sagrada Família. You’ll spend a full hour exploring the church itself, then, unlike most tours, you will go down into the museum to see some of the architect's drawings, models, and calculations, plus a clear view of his tomb. If you opt for the afternoon tour, you'll begin the walking tour with stops outside the impressive Casa Battló and Casa Mila. From there, you'll ride the metro to Casa Vicens and enter the colorful first house Gaudí designed. Most tourists miss this, but you'll find out how Casa Vicens put Gaudí on the map. From there, you'll walk to Parc Güell and breeze past all the tourists with skip-the-line tickets. After your guided tour, board a private minibus to the last stop of the day: La Sagrada Familia. Enter after the daytime crowds have left and the golden hour light streams through the stained glass windows. As the tour draws to a close, get recommendations from your guide on where to eat the best tapas or stay a little longer to continue exploring.

Explore Barcelona on this 8-hour guided tour and see some of the most famous Gaudí landmarks. Walk down hidden streets in the Gothic Quarter, and stop to taste local tapas and wine. Start your tour with a drive to Montjuïc, the site of the 1992 Olympic Games, where you will be rewarded with superb views over the city and coast. After a brief stop at the Catalunya National Art Museum (MNAC), make your way down to Plaça Espanya and drive past the Modernista buildings of L’Eixample. The journey to the Sagrada Familia takes you up Passeig de Gracia, home to famous designer stores and the setting for two of Barcelona’s best-loved Gaudí buildings, La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. Before you tour the Sagrada Famìlia, you'll get an in-depth explanation of why this amazing building is so important to us and what it meant to Gaudí himself. Get fast-track access to explore inside Gaudi’s monumental, and incomplete, Sagrada Familia. You can save up to 2 hours of waiting in line in the summer. After your visit inside the church, continue to the Barrio Gótic, the oldest part of the city, which was still surrounded by Medieval walls as late as the mid-19th century. Stroll through the winding streets of the medieval quarter. Explore Barcelona’s Roman origins, through to the early Middle Ages when Catalan counts controlled the Mediterranean Sea and Barcelona was the capital of an empire. Visit the Jewish Quarter and the original 2,000-year-old Roman Temple. End the morning with a visit inside the magnificent Santa Maria del Mar church.  After a quick lunch, head to Park Güell, the fabulous city garden designed by Gaudí. Your guide will lead you through the park explaining Gaudi’s concept and introducing you to some of his most bizarre creations. Finally, drive back to La Pedrera on Passeig de Gracia and skip the lines to tour inside one of the greatest Modernista buildings of them all.  Your guide will leave you here to allow you to spend as long as you want to explore the house with its brilliant architecture, visit the recreated 18th-century private dwelling, and enjoy the permanent exhibition in the rooftop attic.

Start your Segway tour of Barcelona in the historic Barri Gotic near La Rambla and get a short training session on how to use your personal transporter. Then, head for the beach and experience the lively atmosphere of the seaside promenade. Head to the stunning basilica of La Sagrada Familia, considered the masterpiece of the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Return through the green oasis of Parc de la Ciutadella, where the fountain opposite the lake was created by Gaudí when he was still an unknown student. Pass sculptures and other interesting monuments in the park to get a closer look at their decorative features.

Enjoy pickup from your hotel, and a comfortable ride, where your expert guide will share fascinating stories about the city’s one-of-a-kind architecture, culture, and history.  The tour will begin next to the Mediterranean Sea, home to the golden sand beach of Bogatell, before following the coastline towards Port Vell (the Old Port). There your guide will show you the Gothic Drassanes and the iconic Columbus Monument located at Barcelona's most famous street, La Rambla.  From there, the guide will take you up Montjuïc Mountain to Mirador de l'Alcalde, a beautiful terrace with wonderful views of Barcelona’s iconic skyline. The Mountain of Montjuïc was once the main venue of the 1992 Olympics. Nowadays, you can still admire the Olympic Stadium. You can also find plenty of examples of urbanism and architecture designed for the International Exhibition of 1929. These include Plaça Espanya, The Magic Fountain, the Mies Van der Rohe Pavilion, and The National Palace. The tour will continue down the mountain to the Old Town. There you will leave the vehicle for a while as the narrow streets of the charming Gothic Quarter must be explored on foot. Your guide will take you to the hidden corners of this neighborhood while unveiling the Roman and Medieval history of its streets. After discovering the Old Town your guide will take you to the neighborhood that was made to expand the city beyond its walls, l’Eixample. This district was designed in the 19th-century by the urban planner Ildefons Cerdà. Its grid pattern and wide avenues offer a stark contrast to the more chaotic Old Town.  The visit of l'Eixample will start at Plaça Catalunya, Barcelona’s central plaza. The square connects to the boulevard Passeig de Grácia, which features some of the best examples of Modernist architecture. Take a moment to admire the striking façades of private Modernist buildings including Gaudí's famous La Pedrera and Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and the Casa Lleó Morera and Casa Ametller. Your guide will take you to the crown jewel of Barcelona, Gaudí's masterpiece of La Sagrada Familia. After an extensive explanation of the hidden religious symbolism in the façades of La Sagrada Familia, enter the building. You are sure to be captivated by Gaudi’s incredible architectural style, the peculiar shape of the columns, ceilings, and walls, and the organic architecture of the basilica.  Finally, your guide will take you all the way to Park Güell. This magical park is located on the top of a hill that provides spectacular views of Barcelona. In the park’s famous gardens, Gaudí combined his unique architectural style with elements of nature. The result is a place of pure fantasy guaranteed to amaze you.

Find a new complete way to discover Barcelona with this exciting tour. Begin your day on board a luxury sailing yacht, and spend the morning looking at the Comtal City from the coast. Enjoy this stunning point of view of the most important monuments! Take a closer look into the beautiful city of Barcelona and enter inside the majestic Sagrada Familia with a guide who will explain all the secrets. Finish your day with a walk inside the monumental part of Park Guell, and relax after a day of discovery. Snacks (olives, cheese, salami and crackers) and drinks (wine, beer, sangria and soft drinks) are included on the sailing yacht.

Antoni Gaudi is Barcelona's most famous resident, a visionary who left an indelible mark on the city through his inimitable architecture. On this unique tour, we will trace Gaudi's life and legacy through the breathtaking monuments he left behind him in Barcelona, discovering his major influences and how he was able to define the city's aesthetic for future generations. We'll stop off at no less than 5 of his UNESCO-listed works, all in one morning, thanks to our modern electric bikes, starting with the charming Park Guell, where we'll spend around 50 minutes exploring Gaudi's beautifully landscaped gardens and the famous trencadis-decorated viewing terrace, with vistas over the city. (Tour price includes tickets to Park Guell, one of Barcelona's unmissable attractions). Exclusive to Gaudi Bike Tours, we'll also stop for a complimentary drink on the rooftop of the historic art nouveau Casa Fuster hotel, with views over the tree-lined Passeig de Gracia. As we return to the centre of town, we will stop at two more of Gaudi's legendary creations: Casa Mila and Casa Batllo, both on the Passeig de Gracia. We will unpack their façades to reveal Gaudi's proud Christian and Catalan identity. The tour ends at the architect's towering masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia, arguably the world's most recognisable church. Your guide will help you understand its richly decorated exterior, down to its mathematical equations and artistic eccentricities, and share some of the stories of Gaudi's incredible life. Planning the rest of your travels: Our tour starts and ends half a block from Sagrada Familia, so those that wish to buy tickets for the interior are advised to do so at 14:15 on the day of your tour for maximum convenience. Alternatively, you may wish to enjoy a paella lunch at renowned restaurant Arroseria Gaudi nearby. If so, get in touch and we can reserve you a table. (In this case, we recommend booking Sagrada Familia tickets for 16:00 to allow time for a leisurely Spanish lunch).

Is it possible to see the most important sites of Barcelona in just one day? Yes it is! With this in-depth city tour, you’ll see Barcelona’s best attractions with a local to lead the way at Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, and more! Follow your expert local guide on a walking tour through the Gothic Quarter, before being wowed by the incredible park and cathedral designed by famed artist Antoni Gaudí. It's the best way to see Barcelona in a day! Gothic Quarter Start your day at Cathedral Square in the Gothic Quarter. With your small group of 18 or fewer people, you'll meet your friendly local guide and set off on your Barcelona in a day tour. Get to know Barcelona like a local thanks to a walking tour through the ancient Roman ruins of the Gothic Quarter where the Spanish Inquisition will come to life alongside the smells of traditional Catalonia food. Gaudi's Architecture As you travel between sites, you'll pass by one of the three beautiful buildings designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí: Casa Batlló. The intensively detailed façade of colorful ceramic tiles earned the nicknamed “house of bones.” It's notable for the Catalonian modernist style, an artistic movement born from, and in opposition to, the modernist movement of the 19th century. Your guide will explain how this and Casa Milà and Casa Vicens were instrumental in changing architecture worldwide. Park Guell Next, you'll hop in a climate-controlled vehicle (a taxi or van, depending on group size) and head to your next destination, away from the hustle and bustle of the city at the surreal Park Güell. Your guide will have your skip-the-line tickets ready so you can bypass any crowds. This magnificent place was envisioned by Gaudí as a luxury residential area outside of Barcelona's city center. Sagrada Familia The last stop on your Barcelona in a Day Tour is the iconic Sagrada Família. Not only is it the most popular church in Spain, but it's also one of the most visited churches in all of Europe! It's not surprising that the lines to get in can take hours, so stick with your guide who will make sure you skip the line to see the interior of this stunning cathedral.

Start on the famous Las Ramblas, near to the first stop, Palau Güell. Meet your guide and make your way to the central fountain of Plaza Real to admire the elegance of the Gothic square. See the beautiful arches, Gaudi’s lampposts, or just watch the locals going about their daily lives. Next, make your way to La Boqueria Market. Take in the sights and smells of the market, one of the oldest in Barcelona. Wander through the narrow passages of the Gothic Quarter, and hear of many the legends and stories from these streets from your guide. Enjoy a short coffee break in a café where famous artists such as Picasso convened.  Continue with a walk along the most elegant avenue of Barcelona, the impressive Paseo de Gracia. Admire the most aristocratic palaces of the city, Casa Mila (La Pedrera) and Casa Batlló, two masterpieces of Gaudi architecture. Learn about the exciting Art Noveau era of the city, Gaudi’s life, and his strange death. Then, stop for lunch and enjoy some typical Barcelona tapas, accompanied by a glass of red wine in a traditional restaurant of a beautiful promenade.  After a relaxing break, a taxi will take you to Park Güell, where Gaudi’s art coexists with nature. Enjoy skip-the-line tickets access to the park, and join your guide in wandering its beautiful paths. After a walk in the park, a taxi will take to your last stop. Visit the most iconic example of Gaudi’s work, the Sagrada Familia. Your guide will show you the different facades of the cathedral, and give you an introduction to the history of the building. Say farewell to your guide and receive your skip-the-line tickets to access the cathedral, as well as an audio guide so you can explore its interior at your own pace.

Start the tour from our office next to Sagrada Familia. Remember you must check in at least 15 minutes before the starting time of the activity. An experienced guide will pick you up from the office and walk you to the Basilica. Discover the ultimate must-see landmark in Barcelona. Learn about the history and significance of Sagrada Familia by the hand of your local guide. Marvel at the astonishing interior, rich in symbolism inspired on natural wonders. Walk freely around the nave whilst listening to your guide’s explanations of Gaudí’s masterpiece on your headsets. Take in all the details of the perfect fusion between architecture and spirituality. Tour the outside façades and wonder at the magnificence of details. Board an air-conditioned coach for a short trip to the Park Güell, located in the upper part of the city. Enjoy a guided tour of the park 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? Get back on the bus for a short ride to Paseo de Gracia. Accompanied by your guide, you'll take a walking tour along this important street in Barcelona, where you'll find two important works of Gaudí: La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, where we'll end the tour, just 10 minutes walking from Plaza Cataluña. You can optionally add a 30-minute guided tour inside the Casa Batlló to your booking, where you will get to know the most important areas of this impressive Gaudí monument.