Private City Tour of Barcelona with Sagrada Familia Ticket
– Basilica of the Sagrada Familia (70′)
Ticket included. Is the most famous building in Barcelona. It is a large unfinished Roman Catholic minor basilica designed by Spanish/Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926), his work on the building is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On 7 November 2010, Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the church and proclaimed it a minor basilica. We will review its history and ongoing heritage during an amazing walk around it.
– Casa Batllo (10′)
Designed by world-known architect Antoni Gaudí. Being built originally as a regular house it was redesigned in 1904 by Gaudí and has been refurbished several times after that. Gaudí’s assistants Domènec Sugrañes i Gras, Josep Canaleta and Joan Rubió also contributed to the renovation project. We will stop by for an outside look and photo session.
– Casa Mila (10′)
La Pedrera Casa Milà is popularly known as La Pedrera or “The stone quarry” due to its unconventional rough-hewn appearance. Commissioned in 1906 by Pere Milà, it was built between 1906 and 1912, it is a modernist building and it was the last private residence designed by architect Antoni Gaudí. Here we will stop by for an outside look and photo session.
– Parc de Montjuic (30′)
Located to the Southwest of the City Centre, Montjuïc is a broad shallow hill with a relatively flat top overlooking the harbour. The eastern side of the hill is almost a sheer cliff, giving it a commanding view over the city’s harbour immediately below. The top of the hill (a height of 184.8 m) was the site of several fortifications, the latest of which (the Castle of Montjuïc) remains today. The views of the city from Montjuic are a must for a Barcelona visit.
– Gothic Quarter (25′) (Barri Gotic)
The Gothic Quarter is the historic centre of Barcelona´s old city. It retains a labyrinthine street plan, with many small streets opening out into squares. It also includes the remains of the city’s Roman wall and several notable medieval landmarks.
– Barcelona Cathedral (20′)
Here we will find the majestic Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia or simply Barcelona Cathedral, it is the Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona. We will do a good walk through all these world-class attractions.
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In this amazing tour specially designed for a first-time visit, we will show you the main highlights of Barcelona.
From Montjuic Hill, you will be able to enjoy exquisite city views from the top. We will also have a beautiful sight from the main elegant streets and neighbourhoods. Along Montjuïc, we will visit the sea promenade, Barcelona beaches, the buildings built a hundred years ago for the International exhibits and the famous works of Antoni Gaudi. We will also walk the Old Town’s narrow streets with its rich history for us to admire.
If you want to customize this tour getting into any of the monuments (Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo, Casa Mila) please let us know well in advance in order to get the tickets for the desired date and time. If you don’t mention any, we will consider you happy just exploring the city without any specific inner visit.
Local professional guides, pick up at cruise port, special group rates and full refund if your ship can´t dock !!