Barcelona in One Day - Classic sightseeing and Artistic Tour

Spend a full day in Barcelona seeing all the highlights of the city including the monuments and buildings created by Spain's most famous artists - Gaudi and Picasso. See the classic sights of Barcelona in the morning and after lunch, you will explore the city's artistic side.

Start your morning tour with a stroll through Plaza de Catalunya, considered to be the centre of the city. The plaza is known for its many fountains and statues. 

Wander the narrow medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter where you will find many buildings dating from the 15th century including the Barcelona Cathedral. Continue to Plaza Sant Jaume where the important government buildings are located, including the Palace of Generalitat and the Town Hall.

Continue to the Villa Olimpica (home to athletes during the Olympics) and the Port Olimpic , which you will tour on foot.
Afterwards you will ascend Montjuich Mountain, offering a panoramic view of the city and harbor. Tour the Olympic Stadium, Palau Sant Jordi and Calatrava Tower.

Visit the Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village) which reproduces the most typical regional architectural styles in Spain. Here you will also be able to taste Catalan Cava, the renowned local sparkling wine.

After lunch, you will begin your artistic journey through the city. Start along Paseo de Gracia to see Gaudi's famous apartment buildings including Casa Batllo and La Pedrera; then enjoy a 30 minute visit at Gaudi's bizarre Parc Guell which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Continue to the La Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) Cathedral, Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece which is Barcelona's most famous landmark.

Visit Barcelona's Monumental Bull Ring and the famous Cathedral Sta Maria del Mar, the only gothic church in Catalonia completely finished. The tour ends near the Picasso Museum which exhibits works from the blue and pink periods of the world-famous painter.

Schedule Details Departs:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• May 01
• December 25 (Christmas Day)
• December 26 (Boxing Day)

Departure Point: Tour departs from the Bus Terminal at Ronda Universidad, 5 Barcelona Departure Time: 9:45am Return details: Tour returns to original point of departure Hotel Pickup: Hotel pick up not available Itinerary: Lunch Menu at La Font de Prades for Full day Tour:

Starter:

• Country Bread toasted with Tomato

Entree (choose one of the following):

• Forest flavored wild mushroom pie
• Vegetable pie with pepper sauce
• Scallops Saint Jaques
• Gazpacho
• Garlic Soup
• Fish Soup
• Spinach Cannelloni with pine nuts
• Cannelloni with meat and grated cheese
• Asparagus with mayonnaise
• Mussels with fishermans sauce
• Spring Salad

Main (choose one of the following):

• Catalan sausage with white beans or potatoes
• Chicken Croquettes
• Beef steak
• Barbecue meat
• Pork steak
• Quarter Barbecue chicken
• Kebab
• Squid Romana Style
• Hake Fritter

All main courses served with french frites

Dessert:

• Ala Carte

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