Katy gave us a wonderful tour -it was our first time in Barcelona and she showed us many attractions ~ a true professional ~ very knowledgeable.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Professional local guide
- Private tour
- Entrance audioguidede tickets to Park Guëll
- Pick-up and drop-off service at any apartment or hotel in Barcelona city center
- Transport by private vehicle
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
To start the day, we will take you to the Montjuïc Mountain, from where you can enjoy the fabulous panoramic views of the city. The mountain, originally used as a strategic place to defend the city against attacks, is now home to the famous Miró foundation and the Caixa Forúm. These and other buildings on the mountain, are examples of modern art and contemporary architecture. The Montjuïc also includes examples of town planning and architecture especially designed for the 1929 International Exhibition.
To reach Barcelona's coastline, we will drive through Las Ramblas, the very famous avenue of the city.
Heading to Barcelona’s coast, you will pass by the Columbus Monument and the Gothic Drassanes. The beach is surrounded by the most modern architecture, best represented by the World Trade Centre and the transformed Old Port. Maintaining its authentic charm, Port Vell is now full of restaurants, nightclubs and fantastic shops.
We will pass in front of the famous Columbus Monument, a tall monument to Christopher Columbus at the lower end of La Rambla.
Stroll through the Gothic Quarter, known as one of the districts that are part of Ciutat Vella, the old town of the city. In Ciutat Vella, cradle of Barcelona's history, you will experience a harmonious mix of modernity with Roman and medieval imprints. There you will learn about the Catalan traditions and Barcelona’s origins, while exploring the enchanting corners, scenic plazas and the slender alleys of the Gothic quarter.
You will be able to pass by Plaça Sant Jaume, one of the main, oldest and most representative squares of Ciutat Vella.
You will have the chance to admire the façade of the gothic cathedral of Barcelona, seat of the archbishopric of Barcelona
We will drive through the Eixample district, designed by Ildefons Cerdà after 1895 , to expand the city. (The word “Eixample” actually means “expansion” in Catalan). Passing by the streets of this elegant neighborhood, you will note that Cerdà’s idea of urban planning was revolutionary and utopian.
Marvel at the facade of the breathtaking Sagrada Familia. It is considered as the most emblematic landmark of Barcelona. 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 probably be the highlight of this tour.
Marvel at Parc Güell, located above the charming, bohemian neighborhood of Gràcia. The architecture in the park was inspired by organic forms, found in nature. You will discover narrow alleys with undulating forms, like rivers of molten lava, which are covered by columns shaped like trees, stalactites and other geometric shapes.
The luxurious Passeig de Gràcia, with its typical Catalan architecture. The avenue is home to the most impressive façades of modernist buildings, counting Gaudi’s La Pedrera, Casa Batlló, Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller.
Admire the atypical shape of La Pedrera, one of Gaudi's impressive houses.
Admire the façade of Casa Battló, one of Gaudi's impressive houses.
We will pass by Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller, built by the modernist architect Lluís Domènech.
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
We had an excellent private family tour of Barcelona with our two adult children. Our guide Pablo was very friendly and made everyone feel comfortable right away. He was extremely knowledgeable and shared Barcelona’s history in an engaging, interesting way. The tour was well-paced, and he happily answered all our questions. We learned so much more than we would have on our own. Highly recommend this private tour — our guide was the highlight of our trip!
Excellent tour! Our guide was punctual and informative. Perfect for a half-day glimpse of the city before or after a cruise.
Daniela was a first class tour guide. So knowledgeable and accommodating. She made it easier for us older folks who find it difficult to walk a long distance. The tour was a 5 star experience!
Daniela Corbella was a fabulous tour guide for our 5 hour tour of Barcelona including Park Gweill. She is very knowledgeable and accommodating for our group of three ladies. She shared the history of each site we visited.
Thanks to Daniela, who was flexible to our interests, we enjoyed the sights that we wanted to visit, at a leisurely pace.
Stephanie was a fantastic tour guide who had in-depth knowledge of all the sites we saw. She was also very flexible, stopping for gelato and a special Corpus Christi day at the Cathedral, which were not on the tour. My teenage boys said Barcelona was pretty cool, which is about as big of a compliment as you get. Wish we had a couple more hours with her.
Stephanie was so great. She was friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the history of Barcelona. We spent a couple of hours with her and feel like we can spend days with her due to her kindness, humor, and overall love and appreciation for Barcelona. She even assisted us with booking a train to Costa Brava the next day. You won’t regret booking with Stephanie!
Lots of great old facades, churches and remnants of Roman ruins. Expect alot of walking in and through crouds.
We had a private tour with Stephanie at Park Guell and other parts of Barcelona as part of our two week vacation in Spain--it was awesome! She is so well educated, knowledgeable, and passionate about history and architecture. We highly recommend her!
It was an excellent experience with Vicent in charge, the tour was very pleasant experience and this man made sure we had an incredible time.
Montse was great. She tailored the tour to our interests. We were shown panoramic views of Barcelona, & then I expressed a desire to see the Sagrada Familia church closeup. Montse was a font of information about the church and Gaudi. After seeing all sides of the church and hearing her explanations and history of the church, she took us to see other houses designed by Gaudi. It was thoroughly enjoyable day. Thank you also, Montse, for helping us find a shirt for my grandson and some chocolates.
Stephanie was great! Her knowledge of the history was spectacular. Her English was easy as well to understand. We would highly recommend her. We got to see so many things in one day.
Amazing 1/2 day tour to park guell and surrounds. Best tour guide we have ever had - Stephanie! Went above and beyond showing us all the highlights of Barcelona
Daniela was fabulous! Not only knowledgeable but also kind and enthusiastic. Despite the heavy rain, she was very flexible and still showed us the sites and a wonderful time without having to get soaking wet. She also shared some great recommendations around the city that we have already tried. Thank you Daniela!
Montse is amazing! Like any private tour , it would be only as good as your guide. We recommend Montse because of her passion for Barcelona and Catalonian culture and history. With a big smile on her face, she is full of energy, her love and enthusiasm are absolutely contagious! We enjoyed her stories as much as spectacular views and remarkable landmarks she showed us. She spent way more time with us than required and every step of the way she made sure we’re both happy and comfortable. She is a star guide!
It was an amazing tour! Our guide, Jose Carlos was so knowledgable about the history of the area! He adapted the tour to meet our needs. What a wonderful experience in such a beautiful city!
Our guide made the experience for us. He not only knew the area but he paid careful attention to each of us and brought our specific interests into the tour. He had a wonderful sense of humor and the whole family had a great time learning about the wonderful city of Barcelona.
Vincente was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable about his subject, but he was also very personable...fun to be with. We made a new friend. We totally enjoyed ourselves, we highly recommend this tour company.
Our guide Adrian was super knowledgeable and friendly. He made us feel like we were old friends. When we return, we will see if he is still doing tours. We recommend doing this tour.
A very nice tour, which was very interesting and instructive. We got close to many different sites and places that we wanted to visit, with Daniela.
Louis was great! Really enjoyed our tour. Interesting to hear historical background which lead to a better understanding of Gaudi’s design.
Brilliant everything was as expected and more. Daniela was a delightful and informative host. We were treated to a delightful visit. Thank you
Fantastic tour of Barcelona. What a great experience with tour guide Daniela. I highly recommend this tour especially for first time visitors to this area.
This was a great overview of the City of Barcelona, a great historical perspective on when, where and how the famous parts of the city were erected. Luiz was an exceptional guide with great knowledge and a great sense of humor. He was inclusive to all nationalities with great comments to and about all, including different parts of the USA. highly recommend!
Luis is the best guide ever. We had a perfect day! He was so very knowledgeable and so kind to help me with my blind husband. We highly recommend this tour! Hope you get Luis!
This was such a great tour. We saw all the best highlights and Luis, our tour guide, took care of everything. We got to go inside La Sagrada Familia and the Park Guell. Luis was so knowledgeable about Barcelona, but also about the places all of us tour takers were from. He made a point to connect with us and make the tour special. I would absolutely recommend this tour and this company. Ask for Luis!
The whole tour and experience was amazing. I learned a lot and took lots of beautiful pics. Our tour guide Luis did a great job. I recommend ppl to take this tour you will not be disappointed. ❤️❤️
Was surprised that guide could not come into park with us. He was lovely and very knowledgeable; Pick up went smoothly; car could have been roomier.
Our guide Alberto was good. We gave the experience a 4 out of 5 stars because Alberto was not able to go into the Park Guell with us because the tour operator did not buy him a ticket. We wanted him with us so he could explain points of interest in the park. This is a big miss for the experience. Everything else was good.
The whole experience was very good - my guide Dago showed me so many places and explained the history/stories behind them which brought them to life
What can I say brilliant worth every penny don’t think they charge enough . A wonderful guide Mat so knowledgeable friendly a treasure. Learnt so much about Barcelona pass and present and about Gaudi excellent certainly want to know more and come back again. Trying to find a tour that can show me privately so much in 5 hours with so much passion for Barcelona I thought impossible but this tour did more than I expected. As a women on my own I was a little scared but Mat was so good attentive and caring I was put at ease straight away . I only had the afternoon to see Barcelona as boarding a cruise the next day Mat showed me much more than I expected with such passion and love for Barcelona well done Mat and to be picked up and taken to my hotel was priceless for some one on their own. I love Barcelona it’s heritage it’s customs and can’t wait to come back you must use this tour company well done.
Marco was a delight! Friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining. A great person to show you around Barcelona!!
Today 16th September 2019 me & my wife had very useful and nice tour of Sagrada Familia & park Guell with Our tour guide Mr. Marco he arrived in the exact time As we agreed.. the car was with very good air conditioner Marco is very knowledgeable and very helpful he gave us Very important and accurate information about the history Of the great city .. As we are elderly couple he managed Our time with him very effectively as well as comfortably Which made our tour very enjoyable.. Marco is Italian Who is living in Spain for last twenty years which I think He is the very good product of Mediterranean culture As We know old Rome empire had such a big influence On many of its neighboring countries like Spain before And after Christ .. thanks for this nice unforgettable day. Raafat & Lobna Ibrahim Ontario Canada.
A wonderful tour of the highlights in Barcelona. Our English speaking guide Marco was incredible. He spoke very clear English, was well versed in all things Barcelona and was a great, safe driver. He showed up promptly at our hotel, customized the tour to our liking and answered my many questions about the historical sites and current customs and politics of Barcelona. I highly recommend this tour and especially Marco! Note -this should be your first tour then you can revisit the sites you find most interesting.
Rocio our guide met us at our hotel. She was very knowledgeable, personable and prompt. She ably customized our day so that we visited the places we had wanted to visit, recommended the perfect tapas spot for lunch and accompanied us to a shop where we could buy authentic handmade espadrilles. All in all a good day in a beautiful city.
And I’ll be thanking them as soon as we return from Barcelona. In fact, I’ll likely book private tours anytime I visit a new city for vacation and touring. We had Olga, who was lovely and flexible. She has lived in Barcelona for 5+ years, so she knew exactly how to plan the day based on our desires. I now realize how much you really get out of a private tour. She was knowledgeable about not only the sites, but other parts of the city, cultural climate, politics, and more. Learned so much by having her guide us. Great job Olga! Spend the extra money, you’ll get more from your trip and more into a single day.
<p>Andre was a wealth of knowledge and very good tour guide. He took us to his favorite lunch spot so that we could eat like locals off the tourist path...exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend the tour.</p>
<p>Experienced tour guide! Very pleasant and accommodating! Excellent English speaker!</p>
<p>Fantastic!!! I learned so much from our guide and she was so attentive to my mom who is 92. This was a phenomenal tour and I highly recommend it. Did way more than I expected we would!</p>
<p>Super. Marco was very knowledgeable and great at figuring out what we were interested in. Really enjoyed the market as well as the typical tourist places. Highly recommend it !</p>
<p>Having just experienced two weeks of daily tours from Rome to Spain, this was by far the best of the best. Having a knowledgeable personal tour guide and drive is absolutely spectacular. Vicente started out asking us what our goals were for the day and he personalized the tour to match those goals. There is no way we would have seen so much of Barcelona without this tour. We learned so much about the culture and the people of Barcelona, in addition to some its rich history. It didn't feel rushed or canned as some of the group tours we'd been on. We had time to stroll, have a coffee in the morning and a wonderful lunch. Yet Vicente and our driver covered the entire city, from the Olympic sites, the beach, the Gothic quarter, the Gaudi building though to the Park Guell. They were not just drive by peaks either. We walked around the city and really left with insight and a desire to return.</p>
<p>Our Guide was Nuria - she was excellent! Her knowledge, communication skills and ability to improvise made the day a superb experience. She took us to all the must see locations and was able to handle our special requests, as well. I cannot say enough about this Guide. Request her - you won't be disappointed.</p>
<p>I would definitely recommend the tour as we only had 1.5 days in Barcelona! It was a very good overview of the city - will definitely stay longer next time in Barcelona!</p>
<p>Nice tour, nice guide... she did everything to make us happy... Thanks again...</p>
<p>We loved our private tour throughout Barcelona with Hannas. My two sons and I saw so much of the city on our first day. Helped us learn more about the city and its history and see some amazing parts of the city that we would not have seen otherwise during our 5 day trip.</p>
<p>This tour is fantastic and well worth the money. It is a private tour so it is extremely intimate and personalized. The tour provides an overview of the main highlights in Barcelona, and we were able to move through attractions as quickly or as slowly as we wanted. It was a good opportunity to make a mental flag for attractions we wanted to revisit in depth. We traveled in a private vehicle that was new and clean. Our tour guide, Hannes, was extremely kind and knowledgeable. He was able to show us many of the local places as we were passing through since that was one of my interests. He was extremely patient and made sure to make this tour about us. The booking process was extremely easy. The meet-up process was also easy. Our tour guide met us at our hotel and swept us off our feet! I highly recommend this tour.</p>
<p>Tatiana was on time. Very professional. I told her that we have a ship to board by a certain time so she made sure we got to see most of Barcelona. Very knowledgeable in all places she took us. She even have tickets for us for a fee to go in to the park but decided that it wasn't going to work with our schedule. I know she lost some money with those tickets but never made us feel obligated about it. She said it wasn't our fault and there was a miscommunication in her company's part. I will highly recommend her.</p>
<p>Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Barcelona. He arrived promptly and was able to quickly customize our tour based on specific things we wanted to see. Very definitely would recommend this tour.</p>
<p>Our guide was amazing. My friend had never been to Barcelona and this tour ticked off her boxes for seeing Barcelona in a day. Highly recommend this tour just wish I could remember our guides name!</p>
Monday through Friday 9 am to 7 pm EST
Reach us by phone
Reach us by email
