Barcelona Highlights Private Tour

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia

Start of the Tour from your Hotel or the Port.

The itinerary can change depending on the starting/ending place and the preferences of the client.

Stop At: Port Olimpic, Port Olimpic, Barcelona, Catalonia

The Puerto Olímpico de Barcelona is a leisure port located in front of Villa Olímpica, between the beaches of Barceloneta and Nova Icària, in the San Martín district.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, Carrer de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona Spain

The Sagrada Familia is a catholic basilica projected by Antonio Gaudí.

The construction began in 1882 and it's going on to this day. It's considered Gaudí's masterpiece, one of Spain's main attractions and the most visited church in Europe, just after Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

When its construction concludes, it will be the tallest christian church in the world.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona Spain

Paseo de Gracia is one of the main avenues in Barcelona. It's full of commercial and business areas; it also includes lots of important examples of Modernist Architecture, such as the Casa Batlló or la Pedrera by Antoni Gaudí, and other houses by great Catalan architects like Lluís Domènech i Montaner. These buildings are considered to be part of the World Heritage by the Unesco.

The avenue is located in the center of Barcelona, the Ensanche, and it connects Plaza Cataluña to the east with the Calle Mayor de Gracia to the west.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Casa Mila - La Pedrera, Passeig de Gracia, 92, 08008 Barcelona Spain

The Casa Milà, commonly known as "La Pedrera" is a Modernist building by Antoni Gaudí, built between 1906 and 1910.

It is one of the most visited buildings in Barcelona, with 20 million visitors since its opening to the public in 1987.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Casa Batllo, Passeig de Gracia, 43, 08007 Barcelona Spain

The Casa Batlló is a building built by Antoni Gaudí, the greatest exponent of the Catalan "Modernisme" (a modernist Catalan movement).

The construction was between 1904 and 1906. It is located in the number 43 of Paseo de Gracia, in the named "Manzana de la Discordia" (literally "Apple of Discord"). This name was born due to the concentration of modernist buildings by different architects: la Casa Amatller, la Casa Lleó i Morera, la Casa Mulleras and la Casa Josefina Bonet.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Casa Amatller, Passeig de Gracia, 41, 08007 Barcelona Spain

The Casa Amatller is a Modernist building adjacent to the Casa Batlló and near the Casa Lleó i Morera. It was projected by the architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch between 1898 and 1900.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Casa Lleo i Morera, Passeig de Gracia, 35, 08007 Barcelona Spain

The Casa Lleó i Morera is a Modernist building built by the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. It's located in the number 35 in Paseo de Gracia.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de Catalunya, Placa de Catalunya, 08206 Barcelona Spain

Plaza Cataluña is a centric square in Barcelona, one of the city's nerve centers.

It has an area of 5 hectares. It constitutes the point of union between the old town of Barcelona and the Ensanche (one of the city's districts).

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Via Laietana, Barcelona, Spain

The Vía Layetana is a street that communicates the Ensanche with the Port traversing Ciutat Vella.

It received its name in honor of the first Iberian inhabitants of the area.

Stop At: Barcelona Cathedral, Pla de la Seu, S/N, 08002 Barcelona Spain

The Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica Metropolitana de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia is the Gothic Cathedral of Barcelona.

The Cathedral was built between the XIIIth and XVth Centuries over the old Romanesque cathedral, which was also built over a paleochristian basilica, remains of which can be seen in the underground of the Museo de Historia de la Ciudad.

Its facade is more modern than the rest of the building (XIXth Century) but it shares style with the totality of the Cathedral.

This building is considered to be Asset of Cultural Interest and since the 2nd of November 1929, National Artistic Historical Monument.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Barrio Gotico (Barri Gotic), Barrio Gotico (Barri Gotic), Barcelona, Catalonia

The Barrio Gótico is a district with charm that has many medieval alleys full of trendy bars, pubs and Catalan restaurants.

The artisans sell leather goods and beading products next to the Cathedral, and flower stands and food can be found in the busy Rambla.

At the Plaza del Pi, named this way thanks to its basilica, there is an art market every weekend.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Passeig del Colom, 08002 Barcelona Spain

The Paseo de Colón is an avenue in the Ciudad Vieja District, that runs parallel to the sea between the squares of Antonio López and Puerta de la Paz, where you will find the Colombus Monument.

Stop At: Mirador de Colom, Placa Portal de la Pau, s/n, 08001 Barcelona Spain

The Columbus Monument is an scultoric complex located in the square Portal de la Paz in Barcelona.

Built in honor of Christopher Colombus, it stands in the point of union between las Ramblas and the Paseo de Colón, in front of the old port of Barcelona.

The monument was built during the context of improvement of the coastal part of the city on the score of the Universal Exposition of Barcelona of 1888.

Inaugurated the 1st of June 1888 during the Exposition, it quickly became one of the most characteristic icons of the city.

On the inside of the column there is an elevator that allows you to go up to a half sphere situated below the feet of the statue, where you can view the city.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Montjuic Castle, Carretera de Montjuic, 66, 08038 Barcelona Spain

The Castillo de Montjuic is an old militar fortress located in the mountain of Montjuïc.

Historically the castle has had an important role during different relevant chapters of the History of Barcelona.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Jardins del Mirador del Alcalde, Ctra Montjuic, 41-51, 08038 Barcelona Spain

The Jardins del Mirador del Alcalde are located in Montjuïc, in the Sants-Montjuïc District.

They were elaborated between 1962 and 1969 by Joaquim Casamor, while the monumental fountain was made by Carles Buïgas. Next to this viewpoint we can find one of Montjuïc's cableway's stops.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: L'Anella Olimpica de Montjuic, Carrer l'Estadi, 48, 08038 Barcelona Spain

Anella Olímpica (Olympic Ring) is the name of the space and group of sportive facilities located in Montjuïc receive, that were built or restored for the Barcelona 1992 Olympics.

It has an approximate area of 400 hectares.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Estadi Olimpic, Passeig Olimpic, 15-17, 08038 Barcelona Spain

The Estadio Olímpico is a sports venue situated in Montjuïc.

The original stadium was inaugurated the 20th of May of 1929 by Alfonso XIII, a day after the International Exposition.

On the score of the Olympics of 1992, the stadium was rebuilt practically in its totality (1985-1989), being re-inaugurated 60 years later as "Estadio Olímpico" the 8th of September of 1989 by king Juan Carlos I.

Designed by Barcelona based architect Pere Domènech i Roura, son of modernist architect Domènech i Montaner, it was projected to house future Olympics, that after aplying 4 times, would arrive to Barcelona 63 years later.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Palau Sant Jordi, Passeig Olimpic, 5/7, 08038 Barcelona Spain

The Palau Sant Jordi is a multifunctional pavilion on Montjuïc.

It was built on the score of the Olympic Games of 1992, inaugurated in 1990.

It is considered the gem of the so-called "Anillo Olímpico de Montjuïc", which also include facilities such as the Estadio Olímpico and the Pisicinas Picornell (Picornell Pools).

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC, Palau Nacional. Parc de Montjuic Palau Nacional, 08038 Barcelona Spain

The Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña (MNAC) stands out thanks to its Romanesque Art collection, considered to be one of the most complete ones in the world.

Also known as Palacio Nacional (National Palace), it was built for the International Exposition of 1929.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Poble Espanyol, Av Francesc Ferrer i Guardia, 13, 08038 Barcelona Spain

The Pueblo Español is an outdoor architectural museum located in Montjuïc, close to the Magical Fountain.

The enclosure contains 117 life-sized buildings that represent a typical Spanish village, with its streets, houses, squares, theatre, school, restaurants and artisanal workshops.

It was built due to the International Exposition of 1929.

At the beginning, it was planned that the enclosure would be built only for 6 months (the duration of the Exposition), but the success this place had allowed this place to remain complete to this day.

Stop At: The Magic Fountain, Placa Carles Buigas 1, 08038 Barcelona Spain

The Magical Fountain of Montjuïc was built on the score of the International Exposition of 1929 by Carles Buïgas in the place where the Four Columns by Puig i Cadafalch were located.

During the 80s, music was incorporated to the fountain's show, and just before the Olympic Games of 1992 in Barcelona they were totally restored.

The fountain was also one of the external stages for the celebration of the MTV Europe Music Awards 2002.

Since 2013, the Barcelona Campanadas (a New Years' Spanish tradition) are celebrated in this place.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Torres Venecianes, Avenida de la Reina Maria Cristina, 1755, 08004 Barcelona Spain

The towers to access the enclosure of the Exposition of 1929, known as "Torres Venecianas", are two twin ornamental towes, located at the intersection of Avenida de la Reina María Cristina with Plaza España.

The name "Torres Venecianas" is due to their similarity with the belfry of Saint Mark in Venice.

Built by Ramon Reventós as the access of the enclosure of the International Exposition in Barcelona; nowadays they work as the access to the enclosure of Montjuïc's Fira Barcelona.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Placa d'Espanya, Barcelona Spain

Barcelona's Plaza España is one of the most emblematic points of the city.

It was built during the International Exposition of 1929, following a project by Puig i Cadafalch and Guillem Busquets. It was finished by Antoni Darder.

It is an important center of the city's traffic from which you can acces to the area of Montjuïc, and where the Feria de Muestras and the Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña (MNAC) are located.

Other relevant buildings in the square are the Centro Comercial Las Arenas (old bullring and actual mall, artwork in "neomudéjar" style, an Islamic inspired style), as well as the so-called Torres Venecianas, inspired by the famous belfry in Venice, built by Ramon Reventós for the International Exposition of 1929.

Duration: 15 minutes