Nola was the best guide ever. The whole day was wonderful we went so many places and had a lot of information
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Old Town Walking tour
- Small Group tour of max 16 people
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Barcelona city (between 8 and 9 am)
- If Private option is selected, the tickets to Sagrada Familia and Park Guell are included.
- Complete visit to Barcelona’s highlights
- Panoramic views from Montjuic Park
Excludes
- Ticket to Sagrada Familia and Park Güell to be paid to the guide(44,00€ per person)
- If Without Sagrada Familia Ticket option is selected, no tickets will be reserved to Sagrada Familia
- Food and Drink
- Gratuities(Optional)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Start this tour directly from your hotel. Your driver-guide will come to pick you up with our luxury minivan, so be sure to let us know exactly where you are staying. Enjoy an overview of Barcelona city along the route and pass by Catalunya square, the main square of the city centre.
Head to Montjuïc Mountain for breathtaking views of Barcelona and its coastline. Your expert guide will share the rich history of this iconic hill, from its ancient fortifications to its role in shaping the city's landscape. Enjoy a peaceful stroll through lush gardens and discover hidden gems that offer a perfect escape from the city.
The Estadio Olímpico de Montjuïc is a historic venue that once hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics. With its impressive architecture and rich Olympic legacy, it remains a symbol of the city’s sporting history.
Admire the breathtaking exterior of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC), an architectural gem perched on Montjuïc Hill. From its grand staircase to the iconic domed structure, the museum’s impressive façade offers a striking view.
As we pass by the historic Montjuïc Castle, perched high on the hilltop, you'll be captivated by its commanding views of the city and the sea. This fortress, dating back to the 17th century, once served as a military stronghold and now stands as a symbol of Barcelona’s rich history.
We'll pass through the lively Plaça Espanya, one of Barcelona’s most famous spots. With its impressive Venetian Towers and the beautiful Magic Fountain, this vibrant square offers a glimpse of the city's energy and stunning architecture.
Continue your comfortable visit of the city heading to Barcelona’s waterfront, passing by well-known sights, such as the must-visit Las Ramblas, the Boqueria Market, the Columbus Monument, the Museum of History of Catalonia and the splendid Old Port of Barcelona.
Continue the day with a walking tour of the medieval Old Town of Barcelona. Enjoy a stroll in the Gothic Quarter, where the history of Barcelona began. Learn about Catalan traditions and Barcelona’s origins, while exploring enchanting corners, picturesque plazas and the narrow alleys of the Gothic quarter.
Keep walking through a maze of winding streets, leading you to the magnificent Barcelona Gothic Cathedral. Explore the intimate squares that have shaped the city’s history, and wander through the Jewish Quarter, one of the oldest and best-preserved areas in the heart of Barcelona.
Visit the Royal Square, one of the most atmospheric medieval squares of the Old Town. Head to the Plaça Sant Jaume to see the City Hall and to discover the most ancient and well hidden corner of the city centre, dating back to Roman times.
Pass by the Barceloneta, once the home of fishermen and nowadays one of the city's most visited and popular districts. Pass by Barcelona's Olympic Marina, one of the city's most popular leisure areas. Have a look at the Frank Gehry's spectacular golden fish sculpture at the base of the Hotel Arts and to the nearby Gran Casino de Barcelona.
Get back on the road and drive through the Eixample district, designed by Ildefons Cerdà in 1859 to expand the city. As you pass through Passeig de Gràcia, admire the avenue’s stunning Catalan architecture, where modernist masterpieces stand side by side, showcasing the artistic heart of Barcelona.
Take in the unique, wave-like façade of Casa Milà, or La Pedrera, a true Gaudí masterpiece that stands out with its bold design.
Marvel at the mesmerizing façade of Casa Batlló, with its vibrant colors, and intricate details that make it one of Gaudí's most iconic works.
The life project of a genius or a fool, without a doubt the Sagrada Familia will leave a lifelong impression. Experience a moment full of emotion, admiring Gaudi's masterpiece, considered as the most emblematic landmark of Barcelona. There are no words to describe the feeling one gets when entering this magnificent temple of Modernism. The organic shapes found throughout its structure, the light filtering through its stained glass windows and the symbolic nature of the building’s sculpted façade will certainly be the highlight of your tour.
Finish your day tour with great views of Barcelona on one of the most privileged hills of the city: Park Güell, set above the charming, bohemian neighborhood of Gràcia, will welcome you with its organic forms, in deep harmony with nature. You will discover slender alleys with undulating forms, like rivers of molten lava, which are covered by columns shaped like trees, stalactites and other geometric shapes.
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Reviews
Great day of exploring Barcelona with a wonderful driver and guide, Alberto. We appreciate being picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Makes the day easier. Alberto offered good information regarding the sites we visited. It was a full day well spent.
This was a great and informative tour! Omid is great at what he does! The history at each stop and the stories that he shared will stay with me for years to come. The amount of sights and things we learned from Omid would NOT have been attained touring the city on our own. Sagrada Família was a sight to see! Don’t think twice to book this tour! I hope you get Omid as your guide. So extremely knowledgeable of Barcelona history.
Omid was the best tour guide filled with a plethora of knowledge on Barcelona and art and history and places to eat, visit and much more!
What a great way to see Barcelona! Starting with the hotel pickup, which was right on time, Omid was a terrific guide for the city. Great knowledge of history and art and a fun way of sharing it. He also followed with restaurant recommendations after the tour.
Omid really done his best to make this day unforgettable for us. A well prepared and organized tour, with many interesting details from art, architecture and history. If you want to see the real Barcelona in one day, Omid would be my recommendation.
An Incredible Day in Barcelona! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an absolutely fantastic time on the TripAdvisor Barcelona in a Day excursion! It was the perfect way to experience so many of the city’s highlights in one day. From the breathtaking beauty and incredible architecture of the Sagrada Família to the charm of Barcelona’s historic streets, stunning sights, and beautiful neighborhoods, every stop was memorable. There was so much to see, learn, and appreciate! A huge shout-out to our guide, Omid, who truly made the experience special. His knowledge, enthusiasm, storytelling, and passion for Barcelona brought the city to life. He was engaging, personable, and made sure everyone had a wonderful experience. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does! And a big thank-you to Victor, our driver, for getting us around safely and smoothly throughout the day. If you’re visiting Barcelona and want to see the best of the city while learning about its history, culture, and architecture, this is a must-do excursion. Fantastic itinerary, an outstanding guide, and a great overall experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better day! Highly recommend! And if you get Omid and Victor, you’re in for a treat!
Very enjoyable, very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor.
Such a great tour . Firstly, you can't beat being pick up from your hotel. Super convenient. We visited all three locations and our tour guide Omid gave such detailed information on the history of each location . I definitely came away knowing more than when I started . Something to note is bring comfortable shoes. There is a lot of walking and standing. Also, I would be mindful if you have or bring anyone with disabilities . Make sure to communicate your needs an see if they can accommodate. Otherwise highly worth worth it .
Omid is a good tour guide with a lot of knowledge & patience
We only had one and a half days to see Barcelona. We walked around ourselves for half a day but really saw the city when we took this full day tour. We could never had done it on our own. Nilu was delightful and kept us well informed and entertained. I really appreciated that we were picked up at our hotel. Well worth it!!
Highly recommended. The sights are interesting and the activity is relaxing as well as economical.
Montserrat was our guide and she was very informative and knowledgeable and patient. It was a lot of walking and it flowed fast. Highly recommend for a one day visit n Barcelona visit.
Omid was great, very informative and knowledgeable. Great tour.
Omid was excellent- knowledgeable and entertaining!
We booked this excursion to learn about the highlights of Barcelona . We were lucky to draw Omid as our guide for our 8 hour tour. Amidst took us through the Old Town section pointing out historic areas and monuments. It was great seeing some hidden areas and meanings in the area. We moved to Sagrida Familia Basilica and learned about the many hidden meanings, sculptures, design and history of the building. We entered through a private entrance to view a magnificent church. Omid gave us all the inside details that we would have missed otherwise. We moved to Gaudi's Park and again learned about the details of the park. We really enjoyed our experience for the day with Omid as our guide. I would highly recommend the tour and especially Omid as an expert guide!
Omid was our host and his knowledge of what we toured was amazing. Being a professor at the local University in architecture and art was a game changer. He had so much information he shared with us and a sense of humor made our experience very memorable! Highly recommend this tour!
You know how you go on some tours and that are boring?? NOT THIS ONE! From the moment Omid picked us up at the hotel I knew it was going to be such an enjoyable day! You can tell he loves his job and he’s so informative where he makes it fun! I was So sad it was over. If you are looking for someone who’s lots of fun and interactive with the group…BOOK THIS TRIP.
Okie was awesome! You can tell he loves what he does and makes you feel the history and culture. Truly the best tour guide. Omid is the best!
Alberto G. was very knowledgable, funny, enjoys his job, and was extremely patient, especially with a group of people on our tour that were very difficult to deal with
Omid's subject matter knowledge and personality really made the day enjoyable. I think a good tour guide makes the tour experience so much better. Omid is excellent!!
The guide was David, from in out barcelona tours. It was a full day, David driving us between sights. Sagra Familia wa impressive, as was themarketplace where I got the best burrito ever.
Our guide Omid was exceptional!! he was very informative, approachable, and passionate about the tour. His sense of humor, his energy. He was absolutely exceptional!
I looked at multiple reviews for this particular tour and they were all very positive. The most I’ve seen for something like this.Omid was our tour guide and he was amazing. His knowledge is immense and he makes it fun to learn about the history of Barcelona. His extensive background is impressive and it also helps that he is an assistant professor of history in Barcelona. He truly made it a wonderful experience for my husband and our friends that we are traveling with. It was a full day, but you got to see all of the wonderful places. It was nice to get a feel for the city so that if there was something you wanted to go back and revisit you could.
We had an amazing full day trip with Matt as our tour guide. For the price, it’s an easy yes. The small group made it easier to get around when walking through large crowds. The highlight of the entire trip is absolutely the Basilica de la Sagrada Família, must go! Beautiful city and friendly people.
Onus is a wonderful guide. He is funny, knowledgeable, and kept everyone engaged.
An amazing tour of Barcelona including Montjuic, Sagrada Família and Park Güell. What made it special was the tour guide (Montserrat) - she was extremely professional and very knowledgeable. She explained the historical significance of each place.
Montserrat was our guide and she did an excellent job. Very informative and we learned a lot. Easy to understand and kept things moving. Great experience. Highly recommend.
Montserrat was an excellent guide. She was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and kept the tour moving along. We could have used more time at the afternoon locations. This may not have been possible because it was already an eight hour tour.
Loved the experience. Excellent guide. Would definitely go again
Con David la pasamos súper bien! Thanks David we had a good time.
Omid what an amazing guide. We would recommend him to anybody who ask.
The tour was great and Matt was an excellent tour guide. Everything was convenient and well planned.
Tatiana was a great guide and host. Mini Bus was very comfortable. The stops on the tour were interesting. The pick up and return to our hotel went smoothly. Note: We did select English for this tour. Our group was majority Hispanic. The two Florida couples also spoke and understood Spanish as did the German couple. We and the Chinese couple spoke and understood English. There was a lot of interaction between and among the Hispanics Throughout the day. We have travelled extensively on our many trips to Europe over the last 30 years.. Our guided tours were always English. This was a first for us and we would have preferred English only as we have had in the past.
This adventure was very important to me. Not only was it an introduction to Barcelona but to introduce a new generation of travelers to how to really get to know a new area. Omid made me look like an expert tour scheduler! He was all of the best parts of any guide I've ever had. Sense of humor, timeliness, pace of tour (yes, I'm a bit up in years) and knowledgeable without being stuffy. Thank you for a very memorable experience for the 5 of us!
Omid was a great, knowledgeable and thorough guide and Edgar was an excellent driver. We received a wonderful one day tour experience. This time of year was great for smaller crowds. Omid and Edgar were fantastic. The pick up and drop off were very accommodating. The pacing of each visit was just right! Omid was an unbelievable wealth of knowledge and took time to thoroughly explain the history and answer questions! He added in some humor as well! The luncheon spot by the ocean was an unexpected and lovely bonus! I would book with this group again!
A wonderful day with Omid. A fountain of knowledge in all things Barcelona. Very passionate about religion and art and architecture. A bit too much time spent on the explanations. Also would have preferred an option for lunch.
Very enjoyable and entertaining day with our fantastic and knowledgeable tour guide Nilu . She was very patient and shared many stories making a delightful tour of many sites around Barcelona. Our bus driver was very careful and exceptional .
Omid shared his passion and knowledge of a great city with energy and enthusiasm. It was excellent value and covered key aspects of Barcelonas long history.
Omid was amazing!! He did an excellent job really explaining the history behind the city! Can’t recommend him enough!
What a wonderful day! Excellent tour with Omid! His knowledge and passion for history snd the arts make him the perfect guide for the city of Barcelona. The tour was well run, the bus/van clean and comfortable. Pick up was great. Highly recommended!
Mateus was awesome. Very knowledgeable and personable.
I had an amazing time. Matt of in out Barcelona tour was amazing. He did an amazing job; he made us laugh, recommended nice food and he was such a fantastic tour guide. I highly recommend
Wonderful overview tour of the top spots made even better by our tour guide Tatiana! She was fun and engaging. I highly recommend this tour!
Tati makes the walking more fun 😁
Tati was amazing. Such positive and fun energy. Had a great time and met so many great people.
Tatiana was wonderful! Fun and informative. Thanks 😊
Go for it......... guide Hengameh was very good, knowledgeable and was very clear in her information.
It was a beautiful moment to do the city tour with in and out Barcelona Tours. The guide Mateus was very helpful, knowledgeable and explained all the historical sites very well.
Excellent introduction to famous sites in Barcelona. The guide, Nilo, was just great. The tour was well organized. We enjoyed it!
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