Private Barcelona and Sagrada Familia Tour with Hotel Pick-up
Description
Experience the best of Barcelona in just half a day with this exclusive private tour, featuring the city's top highlights and the iconic Sagrada Família. Your expert guide will take you through the vibrant streets of Barcelona, uncovering its rich history, stunning architecture, and hidden gems. The highlight of your tour is a visit to Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s masterpiece with skip-the-line entry. Skip the long lines and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring details of this world-renowned basilica. With personalized attention and an insider's perspective, this tour offers the perfect way to experience Barcelona's architectural wonders in just a half-day.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The tour begins on the Montjuïc Mountain, from where you can enjoy the scenic panoramic views of the city. The mountain, originally used as a strategic place to defend the city against attacks, is now home to the splendid Miró foundation and the Caixa Forúm. These and other buildings on the mountain, perfectly illustrate examples of modern art and contemporary architecture. The Montjuïc also includes examples of town planning and architecture especially designed for the 1929 International Exhibition.
To reach Barcelona's coastline, we will drive through Las Ramblas, the very famous avenue of the city.
After the Montjuïc, you will head to Barcelona’s coast, passing by the Columbus Monument and the Gothic Drassanes. The beach is surrounded by the latest architecture, best represented by the World Trade Centre and the transformed Old Port. Maintaining its authentic charm, Port Vell is now full of restaurants, nightclubs and fantastic shops.
We will pass by the big Columbus Monument, a tall memorial to Christopher Columbus.
Further, you will enjoy a stroll in the Gothic Quarter, known as one of the districts that are part of Ciutat Vella, the old town of the city. In Ciutat Vella, where the history of Barcelona first started, you will experience a harmonious mix of modernity with Roman and medieval imprints. There you will learn about the Catalan traditions and Barcelona’s origins, while exploring the enchanting corners, picturesque plazas and the narrow alleys of the Gothic quarter.
You will be able to pass by Plaça Sant Jaume, one of the main, oldest and most representative squares of Ciutat Vella
You will have the chance to admire the façade of the gothic cathedral of Barcelona, seat of the archbishopric of Barcelona
We will drive through the Eixample district, designed by Ildefons Cerdà after 1895, to expand the city. (The word “Eixample” actually means “expansion” in Catalan). Passing by the streets of this elegant neighborhood, you will see that Cerdà’s concept of urban planning was revolutionary and utopian.
Admire the breathtaking Sagrada Familia. It is considered as the most symbolical 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 façade will probably be the highlight of this tour and maybe of your whole stay.
We will pass through the luxurious Passeig de Gràcia, with its typical Catalan architecture. The avenue is home to the most impressive façades of modernist buildings, counting Gaudi’s La Pedrera, Casa Batlló, Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller.
Take in the unique, wave-like façade of Casa Milà, or La Pedrera, a true Gaudí masterpiece that stands out with its bold design.
Marvel at the beautiful façade of Casa Batlló, with its vibrant colors, and details that make it one of Gaudí's most iconic works.
We will pass in front of Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller, built by the modernist architect Lluís Domènech.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. Please make sure to include the address of your accommodation when booking. - Even if your Hotel is not listed, you can type it down in the field. - We will send a message the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as the name of your guide and the telephone number.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is usually held during the morning, but you can request an afternoon tour during the booking.
- Car seats are necessary for children and available upon demand.
- Please provide the age of the children in the group at the time of the booking.
- Other languages available upon request.
- Passport or valid national ID details are required at the time of booking to purchase tickets. The same ID must be presented on the day of the activity upon entry to Sagrada Familia.
Reviews(77)
We had an amazing private tour with David yesterday. He went above and beyond throughout the day to accommodate our group. He was extremely knowledgeable, personable and we were able to learn and see so much in Barcelona. We all definitely highly recommend this tour; especially with David! And he even took us to find a Harley Davidson shop in Barcelona!!! Holy Moly!!
Baggio was excellent and the Barcelona tour is everything you need to see. Our tour guide Baggio was very knowledgeable and very experienced. I would highly recommend thus tour 5 Stars
It was a great exposure to the history and city. Liana was knowledgeable and a real pleasure to be with. We would recommend this tour and her as your guide.
Mario our guide was exceptional extremely informative and had a great knowledge of the area. He was warm and personable would book again and ask for Mario. We would highly recommend him , he is also a great singer
We had a wonderful tour of the Barcelona highlights today with our personable guide Baggio from In Our Barcelona Tours. We learned so much history and saw so many interesting parts of the city. We really learned a lot about the influence of the famous architect Gaudi. We tasted various local food at the market. Baggio had a great sense of humor and made the day fun for us.
We booked a 1/2 day tour of Barcelona and it was great. Our guide, Anatoli was fantastic… he was knowledgeable, great personality with lots of fun facts!!! Truly enjoyed and would highly recommend!!!
Anatoli was super friendly and very knowledgeable. He adapted to our interests and made the very best of a rainy day. He gave us the inside scoop on some of the more “out of the way” places.
We saw so much of Barcelona in a short amount of time. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. He answered all our questions and we saw things that a walking tour on our own would have not been seen. He helped us find a great place for lunch. Our tour included driving and he had a nice clean car, and he drove without scaring us to death like some drivers do.
Anatoli was great. Very knowledgable, didn’t rush through and explained everything very well. He took us to a great restaurant near Sangrada Familia to try many local dishes…all excellent.
Luis did a great job. He altered the trip once he knew we had seen somethings he was going to tour. He got us to and from our places on time and showed the city from different perspectives. It was a great experience. I would recommend and look forward to having him guide us next time we are back.
