Barcelona Highlights Sightseeing and Gothic Quarter Small Group Half Day Tour

Summary

Enjoy this enriching five-hour tour of Barcelona in a small group with a qualified tour guide who will highlight the hidden gems of Barcelona for you.
You will see some of the most stunning panoramas and delight in the main attractions of Barcelona. There will also be an exciting walking tour through the fascinating old Gothic neighborhood. Enjoy the personalized guided service in a small and friendly group. To cater to your comfort, we include a personal pick-up at your accommodations.

Tour highlights

• Sample the best of Barcelona on a half-day sightseeing tour

• Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Barcelona and tour the 1992 Olympics complex on top of Montjüic Mountain

• Wander among the ancient Roman walls and winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, including the 2,000-year-old Roman Temple

• Stroll along the elegant Passeig de Gracia, exploring modernist masterpieces, like La Pedrera and Casa Battló

• Marvel at Gaudí's towering La Sagrada Familia basilica

• Get a taste of the Mediterranean flavor and enjoy the Barcelona coastline through its beaches, such as the Barceloneta Beach in the city’s old fishing district

• A small group tour of maximum 8 guests ensures a better experience and por personal attention from your guide

Points of interest

• MONTJUÏC MOUNTAIN:
  Originally a strategic place to defend the city, it rises along a steep slope beside the sea. Its summit affords a commanding view of the Barcelona skyline.
  It also houses reference buildings of modern art and contemporary architecture, such as the sport facilities belonging to the Olympic Ring or museums, such as the Miró Foundation and the Caixa Forum. We also find examples of urban development and architecture designed for the International Exposition of 1929.

• WATERFRONT:
  Barcelona's coast has adapted to the time and needs of the people. Today, you see the very latest architecture, represented by the World Trade Center and the converted Old Port. The Old Port is full of shops, restaurants and nightclubs and contains a charming imprint of the past as well. You can also witness the Columbus Monument or the beautiful Gothic building of the Drassanes.

• OLD TOWN:
  This is where it all started. Here, the Roman and medieval imprints are mixed with the modernity in the center of the city. You will learn about the origins of Barcelona and many of the Catalan traditions and its culture. Within the Gothic Quarter you can explore landmarks such as Plaça Sant Jaume and the famous Cathedral.

• PASSEIG DE GRÀCIA:
  The most opulent and luxurious street of Barcelona, which reveals Barcelona´s most distinctive architecture, Catalan modernism. Marvel at the surprising façades of Gaudi’s houses (Casa Batlló and Milà, also known as la Pedrera) and discover the ‘apple of discord’ – the word ‘manzana’ (apple) also means `a city block in Spanish.

• EIXAMPLE DISTRICT:
  This district was laid out by Ildefons Cerda. His plan was approved by the authorities in 1859 in order to expand the city (Eixample is the Catalan word for expansion). His vision of urban development was revolutionary and utopian. In this newly developed area of Barcelona Gaudí built his masterpiece, the Basilica of La Sagrada Familia.