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Top Barcelona Cultural & Theme Tours

Skip the Line: Park Guell and La Sagrada Familia Guided Tour

clock 4 hours
  • SMALL GROUP TOUR (Maximum 12 people).

    Enjoy priority access and visit two of the most relevant masterworks of Antoni Gaudí, the Sagrada Familia (1882-still under construction) and the Park Güell (1900-1914) in a semi-private guided tour (maximum 12 people) to ensure a more intimate experience with your guide. In both places, you will...Read more
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Complete Gaudí Tour: Casa Batlló, Park Guell & Sagrada Família

clock 5 hours 30 minutes
  • A comprehensive overview of Antoni Gaudi's highlights in the city of Barcelona.
  • A sightseeing tour of the city's most popular attractions - Casa Batllo, Casa Mila (La Pedrera), Park Guell and Sagrada Familia. Read more
  • The tour includes priority entrance tickets at selected attractions, which saves you a lot of time.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Take a tour of the Sagrada Familia with a visit to its towers (if you select this option).
  • Explore the Park Guell, a beautiful park that abounds with details symbolizing various things.
  • See the Batllo House, with a tour of its interior if you select the option, and the Casa Mila from the outside.

    • What It Includes:

  • A coach with the air-conditioner for getting between attractions.
  • Fast-track entry to the Sagrada Familia.
  • Priorty entry to the Park Guell.
  • An optional ticket for a visit to the Casa Batllo.
  • Assistance of the professional and friendly tour guide.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Our guide was extremely knowledgeable.
  • All I can say is that you must do this tour if you are in Barcelona.
  • Great tour. Learned a lot about Gaud¬.

    • Is It Right:

  • The guided tour reveals a lot about Antoni Gaudi, one of the greatest architects in history, and the city of Barcelona.
  • It is especially recommended for first-time visitors to the Catalan capital and devotees of groundbreaking architecture.
  • Also, this tour covers some of the biggest attractions of the city, offering an extensive overview about them.
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Barcelona Gothic Quarter: guided walking tour

clock 2 hours
  • Discover the origins of Barcelona on this guided walking tour. Your official guide will tell you anecdotes, legends and stories and take you to visit such emblematic places as Las Ramblas or the Plaza de Sant...Read more
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Barcelona Sant Pau Art Noveau Guided Tour

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Discover the impressive complex of buildings Sant Pau Art Nouveau forms. Visit one of the most important works by the famous architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Explore the different areas of what once was the main hospital in the city of...Read more
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Montjuïc Electric Bike Tour

clock 3 hours
  • Enjoy our unique Electric Bike (e-bike) guided tour around Montjuïc. Powered by state of the art electric bikes, you can effortlessly climb Barcelona’s mountain to see the city’s most beautiful sights.

    In this 3 hour guided tour you will learn all about the past and present of the Montjuïc, one of the most important areas that has...Read more
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Girona, Figueres and Dali Museum Day Trip from Barcelona

clock 11 hours 30 minutes
  • A full-day excursion from Central Barcelona taking you to the historical and cultural highlights of Northern Catalonia.
  • A fully guided tour visiting buildings, churches, town and museums of historical significance. Read more

    What You'll Do:

  • Visit the best preserved Jewish Quarter in Northern Catalonia.
  • Discover the birthplace and museum of Salvador Dali.
  • Travel by luxury coach with an English-speaking guide.

    • What It Includes:

  • Entrance fees.
  • Girona walking tour.
  • Transport.
  • Live guide.
  • Skip the line entrance.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • This tour is recommended by hundreds of customers.
  • Comments say that the tour is well organised with excellent guides.
  • It has a average 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor.

    • Is It Right:

  • An excellent option for visitors who want to enjoy stress-free travel to beautiful places outside of the city.
  • This tour will save you having to work out public transport systems or hire private transport.
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Barcelona Sightseeing Bike Tour

clock 3 hours
  • An opportunity to explore the Spanish Capital on two wheels.
  • A 3-hour tour of Central Barcelona passing many of the cities most significant landmarks. Read more
  • A leisurely bike ride and fun city tour.

    • What You'll Do:

     
  • Cycle through Barcelona's city centre using cycle friendly paths and lanes, ride to the foot of La Sagrada Familia Cathedral and breeze through charming city parks.
  • During the tour you'll hear all about Barcelona and its history from your expert tour guide.

    • What It Includes:

  • Use of bike and helmet.
  • Bilingual tour guide.
  • 3 Hour city tour.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • People say that this tour is well organised and a wonderful introduction to the city of Barcelona.
  • Comments tent to point out that the city tour guides are very friendly and also informative.
  • The sightseeing bike tour is highly recommended on Trip Advisor.

    • Is It Right:

  • If this is your first visit to Barcelona than this is a fantastic way to get introduced to the busy city.
  • Ideal for active guests who want to see a lot of the city in a short space of time.
  • Fun for families and friends.
  • The sightseeing bike tour should appeal to people who find walking tours a bit too slow and bus tours a bit too impersonal.
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Park Guell Small Group Guided Tour

clock 2 hours
  • Discover one of Gaudi´s world-famous masterpieces, Park Güell. Learn about the symbolism of this impressive feat of architecture and enjoy some of the best views of Barcelona.
    You will get to visit this park while guided by an expert guide and in the company of a small...Read more
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Picasso & Gothic Quarter Walking Tour with Skip the Line Ticket

clock 2 hours
  • A chance to dip into the life and works of the brilliant Pablo Picasso.
  • More than just a museum tour this experience will take you the artists former haunts and hangouts. Read more

    What You'll Do:

  • Take a specialised tour of Barcelona visiting the birthplace and schools of Pablo Picasso.
  • See one of the largest collections of Pablo Picasso's works.
  • Learn from an expert art historian guide.

    • What It Includes:

  • Walking tour.
  • Museum tour.
  • Bilingual guide.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Travellers say that the Picasso and Barcelona are two names that are simply inseparable therefore the Picasso Experience is an absolute must.
  • The tour has received very high reviews from happy customers.

    • Is It Right:

  • This tour offers an alternative insight into the Spanish Capital, taking you through the city from the eyes of Pablo Picasso.
  • This tour should appeal to people interested in the life of the artists and the cubism movement.
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The Shadow of the Wind Novel Walking Tour in Barcelona

clock 2 hours 30 minutes
  • A tour that introduces the points of interest mentioned in the novel "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon.
  • Exploration of the streets and places where events of the popular novel occurred. Read more
  • A chance to jump into the shoes of Daniel Sempere, Fermin Romero de Torres and Julian Carax.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Follow the footsteps of the main protagonists of The Shadow of the Wind, the best-selling novel written by Louis Ruiz Zafon.
  • Explore the streets and corners of Barcelona closely relating to one of the most famous literary masterpieces in recent times.
  • Visit a few of the most popular cafes and bars in the area, including Els Quatre Gats where Pablo Picasso used to come.

    • What It Includes:

  • The official guide that is familiar with the book well.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • The tour was wonderful as the tour guide was top notch.
  • Our guide not only took us through many of the settings from the book but also showed some lesser known historical places from Barcelona's history...
  • Excellent tour, more meaningful if one reads the book as the commentaries center around that.

    • Is It Right:

  • This is a mandatory tour for fans of the "The Shadow of the Winds" novel.
  • The capital of Catalonia has many interesting off-the-beaten-path places any traveler visiting the city should discover.
  • The tour is also a must for history buffs since it transports people into the first half of the 20th century.
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Fast Track Sagrada Familia Guided Tour

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • An introductory tour to Sagrada Familia and its mastermind Antoni Gaudi.
  • A tour that reveals facts and secrets of the most famous landmark of the city of Barcelona. Read more
  • An elaboration of the cathedral's design accompanied with related documents and artifacts.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Skip the line at the entrance and save a lot of time.
  • Lay eyes on the sky-soaring towers of Sagrada Familia and examine its outstanding architectural features, such as columns resembling trees and imaginative narrow passages.
  • Learn from your guide the story about the cathedral and its creator Antoni Gaudi and visit the on-site museum.

    • What It Includes:

  • Skip-the-line entrance to the magnificent cathedral.
  • Knowledgeable and passionate guide who conveys knowledge in an engaging way.
  • An opportunity to attend the guided tour in a few languages, including English, German and French.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Attendants of the tour underline that taking the Sagrada Familia tour is an excellent way for starting the stay in Barcelona.
  • Most of them felt satisfied with how the local guide performed and shared knowledge about the iconic structure.
  • Some travelers rated the guided tour as the best they ever had during their travels.

    • Is It Right:

  • The guided tour of the Sagrada Familia is a suitable activity for everyone, regardless of one's personal interests.
  • The tour is especially convenient for fans of grand architecture, Antoni Gaudi and Barcelona itself.
  • Travelers interested in or studying architecture have a chance to examine the structure through related models and documentation.
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Priority Access: Best of Barcelona Tour Including Sagrada Familia

clock 6 hours
  • A jam-packed sightseeing tour of central Barcelona.
  • A brilliant combo tour which gets you fast track entry to top Barcelona attractions. Read more
  • A chance to see the city with a professional local guide.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Skip the lines to La Pedrera and La Sagrada Familia.
  • Tour the Gothic Quarter, Guell Park, the Jewish Quarter and other significant city landmarks.
  • Learn about the city on a full-day guided tour.

    • What It Includes:

  • Admission fees.
  • Walking tour.
  • Mini-bus transport.
  • Expert local guide.
  • Skip the line entry.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • This is one of the bestselling tours in Barcelona.
  • Travellers have left many 5-star reviews for this full day trip.
  • Reviews will tell you that this tour is "amazing " and led by "awesome guides.

    • Is It Right:

  • Perfect for visitors with only a short time in the city.
  • This comprehensive city tour will take you the highlights of Barcelona in just one day.
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Barcelona Gothic Quarter Walking Tour

clock 2 hours
  • A discovery tour of Barcelona's historical Gothic quarter and its points of interest spanning the period from the Roman era to medieval times.
  • An insightful experience that introduces old buildings, first-class eateries and hidden corners of the downtown area. Read more
  • A guided tour that tells stories about the city and its residents throughout different ages.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Listen to the narrative of a certified guide that puts the Catalan capital into the historical context.
  • Walk the winding streets of the Barrio Gotico and visit its famous and hidden attractions.
  • Acquaint yourself with the layout of downtown Barcelona, which you will find useful for the entire duration of your stay in the city.

    • What It Includes:

  • A walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide.
  • A morning tour of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Fantastic tour. Guide was very helpful and knowledgeable.
  • There are plenty of sights to be seen and you really get a good overview that sets you up for further exploration
  • Informative and colourful mix of Barcelona's history and politics!

    • Is It Right:

  • The tour is ideal for fans of history and visitors that are in Barcelona for the first time.
  • Furthermore, the guided tour reveals places you should visit that would otherwise avoid your attention.
  • Finally, join the tour to experience the unique atmosphere of the historical center of the capital of Catalonia.
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360º Barcelona: Old Town Walking, Helicopter Flight & Sailing Small Group Tour

clock 3 to 4 hours
  • An adventurer's dream tour.
  • This half-day tour will give you the chance to walk, cruise, drive and fly all in the same day. Read more

    What You'll Do:

  • Discover the Spanish Capital with an exciting adventure filled tour.
  • Take a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter.
  • Fly above the city.
  • Visit the Columbus Statue.
  • Float alongside Barcelona's boulevard.

    • What It Includes:

  • Harbour cruise.
  • Walking tour.
  • Helicopter flight.
  • Bilingual tour guide.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • This is a tour with limited availability and very high recommendations.
  • Travellers have said that it's the highlight of their vacation and an amazing experience.

    • Is It Right:

  • This is for people looking for an action packed tour of Barcelona.
  • Not for those with a fear of heights.
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Barcelona City Highlights Bike Tour

clock 2 hours 30 minutes
  • This is a panoramic bike tour around the city of Barcelona where you will be viewing the historical and cultural landmarks that its city center has to offer.
  • The places which you will be visiting are the Sagrada Familia Cathedral and Ciutadella Park. Read more
  • This will be a short 3-hour guided tour which will let you exercise and stay fit and healthy.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Breezing through Barcelona and soaking in the serenity and tranquility of the atmosphere and revel in the sights of the architecture that Barcelona has to offer.
  • Staying fit and healthy by exercising as you cycle around Barcelona on your bikes..
  • Learning a great deal about Barcelona's history and culture through your professional tour guide who will be with you at all times to share with you their knowledge and answer your questions.

    • What It Includes:

  • A professional, English-speaking local guide will be there to bring you around Barcelona and share with you their knowledge of its history and culture.
  • You will be entitled to the use of our bicycles and helmets.
  • Bottled water will be available for you to hydrate yourselves.
  • We may have to reschedule the tour for another day or provide you with a full refund in the event that the tour is cancelled due to unfavourable weather or insufficient sign-ups
  • This tour package will accommodate up to 15 participants above the age of 18.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Travellers loved the short and cosy tour experience around Barcelona and got to view the iconic landmarks and attractions that they simply could not miss during their stay. They also recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun and healthy to explore Barcelona's city center.
  • Travellers were especially pleased with the tour guides who were very informative and professional. The tour guide will go the extra mile to accommodate to your needs and answer your queries.

    • Is It Right:

  • If you are searching for a guided bike tour which will expose you to a wide array of attractions here at Barcelona's city center, then this bike tour is perfect for you and your loved ones. For first-time visitors here in Barcelona, we highly recommend this tour package!
  • However, we advise people with physical complications such as back injuries and heart problems to refrain from participating. Seek medical clearance if you wish to participate.
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Barcelona Ghost Night Walking Tour

clock 2 hours
  • A journey through dark secrets of Barcelona taking place when the sun descends beyond the horizon.
  • A discovery tour of some centrally-located places of Barcelona in quite a new light. Read more
  • An intriguing quest based on the "Fantasmes de Barcelona" book.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Discover Barcelona that is much more different at night than during the daylight.
  • Hear scary stories that used to take place on the streets and in hidden corners of the city in the past.
  • Learn about creepy practices based on exorcism and witchcraft that will make your hair stand upright.

    • What It Includes:

  • A tour guide that masters dark narrative in an entertaining way.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • You will see the city without feeling like a tourist.
  • The guide was quite good, informative and told many stories and legends.
  • The guide was very good and told the stories in a way that made them real.

    • Is It Right:

  • If mysteries and stories that are meant to stay secret are among your interests, you will enjoy the guided tour.
  • Besides the ghosts of the past, the tour brings up local legends.
  • The activity is a must for everyone who wishes to discover a different, less pleasant side of Barcelona.
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Sagrada Familia Guided Tour with Towers Access

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • A comprehensive tour of the most well-known cathedral in all of Spain.
  • The opportunity to visit an architectural masterpiece which is still under construction. Read more

    What You'll Do:

  • Take a fully guided tour of La Sagrada Familia.
  • Learn about Gaudi in the onsite museum.
  • Enjoy the company of an expert guide.
  • Climb the cathedral towers for panoramic views.

    • What It Includes:

    Skip the line entrance.
  • Admission to towers.
  • Tour guide.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Travellers say that this is a must see!
  • Comments agree that the tour is well worth the time.
  • This tour has mostly 4 an 5-star rating on TripAdvisor, Viator and Get Your Guide.

    • Is It Right:

  • Ideal for people who are looking for a detailed introduction to the cathedral without using too much of their holiday time.
  • Aimed at art and history lovers.
  • A must for cityscape photographers.
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Park Guell Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • A guided tour of a park that boasts incredible works of art by famous Antoni Gaudi.
  • Besides the public areas embellished by recognizable artwork, admire the views of the city of Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea in the horizon. Read more
  • Discover Gaudi's devotion to his city and the god as you discover symbols of each throughout the Park Guell.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Learn the story revealing the events that led to the establishment of the Park Guell.
  • Walk the famous park, marvel at its shapes, columns and colors, and visit the house where Gaudi used to live some time.
  • Benefit of the priority entry that saves you a lot of time you may spend waiting to enter the Park Guell otherwise.

    • What It Includes:

  • Assistance of the professional and knowledgeable tour guide.
  • Skip-the-line ticket to the Park Guell.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Most travelers that joined the guided tour state that the overview helped them understand the site and the artist better.
  • For the most part, they were satisfied with explanations, some of which revealed why some structures were built as they were.
  • Many participants of the tour state that many people visit the park, but the guide left enough time for seeing related attractions during the tour.

    • Is It Right:

  • Visiting the Park Guell is simply a must-see attraction for every visitor of Barcelona because it is a place of unique design and beauty.
  • The guided tour informs you about many interesting things that make your visit to the park meaningful and more enjoyable.
  • The informative tour lasts about 1:30 hours, hence it is suitable even for people that can't stand or walk for long.
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Barcelona Museum Pass

clock 2 days
  • This Barcelona discount card which is valid for 48 hours will allow you to explore Barcelona at your own pace.
  • You are entitled to discounts as you enter Barcelona's top attractions like Casa Mila, Barcelona Zoo, and Camp Nou. You can enjoy discounts to restaurants and shows like the flamenco show. Read more
  • Save your money with the unlimited access to Barcelona's public transport.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Ride the public transport to visit the spots of your choice within the city of Barcelona.
  • Avail the discounts on almost a hundred attractions. The discount is within 50%-60%.
  • Shop at famous original shops and thrift shops and avail a 10%-15% discount.

    • What It Includes:

  • Two days Barcelona travel pass.
  • Unlimited free rides to public transport
  • Discount to over 100 establishments

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Great to have this card. Saves a lot of time buying tickets for each journey. The public transport system in Barcelona is very good which makes this worth having.
  • It was a very convenient voucher. In particular, it was very convenient because it had a good public transportation system, exchanged your voucher for a simple teecat, and used it automatically for 48 hours from the first use. It is very convenient to buy and use these vouchers when traveling in Europe.

    • Is It Right:

  • This is for those who want to make the most of their money. Just pay a minimum amount and enjoy Barcelona for two days.
  • If you love arts and museums, you will have 48 of them in this tour.
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Palau de la Música Catalana Guided Tour with a Local Guide

clock 1 hour
  • An insightful guided tour of another of Barcelona's UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • A chance to look into the history and culture of Catalonia.
  • Read more

    What You'll Do:

  • Take a comprehensive tour of the Palau de la Musica.
  • Learn about Catalan Music.
  • View the magnificent concert hall.
  • Save time by skipping the entrance line.

    • What It Includes:

  • Guided tour.
  • Bilingual guide.
  • Admission fees.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Travellers have described this site as "remarkable', "incredible " and "amazing.
  • The guided tour has 5-star rating on both TripAdvisor and Viator.

    • Is It Right:

  • The perfect way to learn about the former artist, musicians and performers who graced this famous stage.
  • This tour is aimed at anyone who appreciates art, music or history.
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