Gaudí and Barcelona Legends Walking Tour
Description
Immerse with us into captivating legends from the past that can be seen everywhere in the city once you know them. Understand how architects like Gaudí were inspired by them and left a lasting impact on Barcelona. Why is there a dragon on the roof top? Why was a bat decisive in a battle? Where is the House of Bones? What´s the legend behind the Catalan flag? How to put this into the context of the current independence movement? During the two-hours walk we will make the connection from medieval Catalan history and legends to what inspired Gaudí and other architects when designing the residential buildings along the grand boulevard of Passeig de Gracia. From street pavement to lamp posts – all have a story that we want to tell you! If you love history brought to life by passionate storytellers and you want to enjoy the intimacy of a small group then this is your experience. After these two hours you will discover details you have not noticed before. See the city with different eyes!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Learn all about the history and the façade of this marvellous building designed by Gaudí. It was his last civic building before he dedicated the remainder of his life to the construction of the church of Sagrada Familia.
We will walk down the grand boulevard of Passeig de Gracia. From street pavement to lamp posts – all have a story that we want to tell you!
Certainly one of Gaudi´s masterpieces in Barcelona. We will explain the exterior façade and the ingenious creativity of Gaudi when designing this building.
Casa Amatller is one of the most fascinating Modernist buildings for us in Barcelona. Many guests do not pay much attention to it, but we are sure that we can make you as enthusiastic as we are when you have learned about its history and architecture.
Casa Morera is a stunning example of Modernist craftsmanship designed by Lluís Domènech I Montaner. Hidden behind the countless floral decoration we will point out a most surprising detail!
We will pass Plaça Catalunya - connecting the new town, Eixample, with the old town.
We will see the modernist art café which was as important to Barcelona like the art cafés in Paris. Picasso came here as did Gaudí.
The famous concert hall is a gem of modernist architecture. We will explain the magnificent outer façade with its many details and will also have a glimpse into the beautiful lobby.
We will explore the neighbourhood and discover references to the legends we have heard of during the tour.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(34)
Michael was our very professional and respectful guide. We started in front of La Pedrera. There, and at every building we visited, he told us very interesting stories, both architectural and historical, with colorful commentary illustrating the anecdotes behind each building, popular streets, and even lampposts. It was a very unique tour to meet Barcelona's most famous architects, beyond the master Gaudí. The two hours flew by without us even noticing, despite the heat. He was a pleasure to work with.
THANK YOU, Adriana, for your wonderful feedback. Happy to read that you enjoyed the mix of sites and information during this two hours walking tour! All the best, Michael and Christian
Michael was a great guide who added insights to the buildings of Gaudi and other artists of the modernist era.
Thank you so much, Barbara, for your 5 star review! Glad you enjoyed the mix and insights of the tour so much! All the best, Christian
This was a wonderful walking tour! Christian had many interesting stories, insights, and tidbits about the architecture and architects as well the culture of Barcelona. He kept a great pace, and our family (including two teens) found it very interesting and a great use of time in the city.
Thank you so much, Ryan! It was a great pleasure sharing my passion for Barcelona´s architecture with you. Happy that you enjoyed the insights into Gaudi and other top architects of that time. Wishing you all the best, Christian
Excellent walking tour with Michael as our guide. We were able to learn more about the history of Barcelona, Gaudí and other architects that designed interesting buildings. Michael kept us involved in the tour by asking us questions about what we saw in buildings. Our tour was casual, like walking with a friend. Definitely would recommend.
Dear Shannon, thank you so much for this wonderful five star review! Glad you enjoyed the intimacy of our tour as well the places that we visited! All the best, Michael and Christian
Highly recommended. Time is taken to dwell on buildings so that you really understand what has been built. Very nice host who knows a lot about things. Next time in Barcelona we will go back for the chocolate tour.
Hartelijk bedankt, Frits! Ik vond het erg leuk om mijn passie voor Barcelona en zijn geweldige architectuur met jullie te delen tijdens deze wandeltocht. Groetjes, Christian
Christian was completely accommodating to our wishes. Uncomplicated and friendly. We had a great time. Thank you very much ☺️
Herzlichen Dank, Cornelia! Es freut mich sehr, dass es Dir und Deinem Sohn so gut gefallen hat. Es hat mir sehr viel Spass gemacht! Alles Gute, Christian
We loved the Gaudi tour with Christian. He is a fantastic story teller, with good pace and just the right balance of smaller details and larger themes. Definitely recommend this if you want to learn more about the beautiful architecture of this city.
Thank you so much, Ben, for your wonderful words. Very much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed this experience! All the best wishes, Christian
Very nice experience with lots of interesting and funny stories. We learnt a lot during the tour, highly recommended!
Thank you so much for rating our experience with 5 stars. Very much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed the mix of the tour. All the best wishes, Christian
We had an amazing experience walking around Barcelona admiring the beautiful architecture of Barcelona, the rich history of Barcelona and learning about the stories of the architects and how they created these masterpieces. We were fortunate enough to be the only people on tour that day with Michael, so we could completely tailor the tour to fit our needs. We got some great insights and stories of that time. This tour helped enrich our overall Barcelona experience I’d surely be recommending them to anyone
THANK YOU, Jayesh, very much appreciated! It was a pleasure sharing my passion for the beautiful architecture here in Barcelona with you and your brother! Glad you enjoyed the day and that I could provide some extra recommendations for you. All the best wishes, Christian
Our tour guide, Christian, was so knowledgeable of the history and architecture. He really brought it all to life for us.
Thank you, Robert, it was a pleasure sharing my passion for Barcelona´s architecture and history with you and your family! All the best wishes, Christian
