See the best of Barcelona on this private sightseeing tour, which offers a comprehensive view of this exquisite Catalan city and includes skip-the-line access at La Sagrada Familia, a popular attraction that often has long lines. Perfect for first-time visitors, the tour will show you the city’s most iconic sights and allow you to discover some of Barcelona’s best-kept secrets. You’ll also visit the hill of Montjuïc and the Gothic Quarter, and you can upgrade to the full-day tour to include visits to Park Guell and La Pedrera. Accompanied by your own private guide, you'll enjoy personalized attention on this special private tour.
Highlights
- Best of Barcelona private half-day sightseeing tour
- Skip-the-line access and private guided tour at La Sagrada Familia
- Panoramic view of Barcelona from Montjuïc hill
- Complimentary tapas and cava wine tasting in typical local market
- Drive through the Eixample, Barcelona's modernist center
- Walking private tour of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, including the 2,000-year-old Roman temple
- Upgrade to the full-day tour to include Park Guell and La Pedrera
Start your Barcelona sightseeing tour with a drive to Barcelona's famous hill of Montjuïc, the site of the 1992 Olympic Games, which offers excellent views over the city. Then stop briefly at the Catalunya National Art Museum, and continue down to Plaça Espanya and on past the modernist buildings of the Eixample area.
On your way to La Sagrada Famlia, drive through Passeig de Gracia, home to designer stores and two of Barcelona’s most renowned Antonio Gaudí buildings – La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. You’ll also stop at the Hospital de Sant Pau, one of the greatest symbols of modernist architecture in Barcelona and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
When you arrive at La Sagrada Familia, your skip-the-line access allows you to avoid the very long queues and go straight in! Your guide will lead you inside the magnificent interior of this famous Gothic structure and you can enjoy your guided tour.
You’ll then head to the oldest part of Barcelona, the Gothic Quarter, where you’ll leave your coach and enjoy a walking tour through the narrow streets of medieval Barcelona. Stop for a complimentary glass of cava (Catalan sparkling wine) and a selection of traditional tapas in a local market. From there, travel back to the early Middle Ages, visiting the Jewish Quarter, the Royal Palace, the original 2,000-year-old Roman temple and part of the Cathedral .
Continue to the Born district, where you’ll have free time for a quick lunch before heading to the magnificent Santa Maria del Mar church, one of the most beautiful in Barcelona. Your tour ends here.
This private tour of Barcelona is hosted by a professional guide. Please list any special interests you have (art, architecture, history, culture) at the time of booking to alert your guide, who will then prepare for your private tour.
Schedule Details
Best of Barcelona Private Tour including Sagrada Familia
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Tour start at approx. 8:30am. It's possible to arrange a different starting time once your booking is confirmed.
Duration:8 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Fully guided private tour of Barcelona
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Entrance ticket to and guided visit of La Sagrada Familia (45 min to 1 hour)
- A glass of cava wine and tapas tasting
- Walking tour of the Gothic Quarter
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
Upgrade to the full-day private tour to include visits to two of Antoni Gaudi’s most fabulous sites – Park Güell and La Pedrera. At Park Guell, enjoy a private guided tour of the famous city garden, where you’ll be introduced to some of Gaudí’s most bizarre creations. At La Pedrera, you’ll skip the line again and have an hour to explore the interior of the building.
Tour options:
8:30am Barcelona Half-day Tour
Half-day tour includes skip-the-line access and guided visit at La Sagrada Familia (45 min to 1 hour). Tour concludes at Santa Maria del Mar Church at 1pm.
8:30am Barcelona Full-day Tour
Full-day tour includes skip-the-line access and guided visit at La Sagrada Familia (45 min to 1 hour). In the afternoon, enjoy guided visits of Park Güell and La Pedrera. Tour concludes at 4pm. Voucher Info: You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. What's this? Local Operator Information:
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