Private Barcelona Highlights Tour with Hotel pick-up

Parc de Montjuic

30 min

Get picked up by your guide at your accommodation in Barcelona. Once the pick-up is completed, the guide will take you to the first stop of your tour. You will start the day at the Montjuïc Mountain, from where you will enjoy the superb panoramic views of the city. Montjuïc, originally used as a strategic place to protect the city against attacks, is now home to the famous Miró foundation and the Caixa Forúm. These and other buildings on the hill, perfectly illustrate examples of modern art and contemporary architecture. The Montjuïc also includes examples of town planning and architecture especially drawn for the 1929 International Exhibition.

Port Vell Barcelone

30 min

Further on, you will head to the coastline of Barcelona, 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.

Mirador de Colom

30 min

We will pass by the Columbus Monument, a tall memorial to the famous Christopher Columbus, at the lower end of Las Ramblas.

Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

30 min

Enjoy a stroll in the Gothic Quarter, known as one of the districts that are part of Ciutat Vella, the old town of the city. In Ciutat Vella, where the history of Barcelona first started, you will experience a harmonious mix of modernity with Roman and medieval imprints. You will learn about the Catalan traditions and Barcelona’s origins, while exploring the enchanting corners, picturesque squares and the narrow alleys of the Gothic quarter.

Placa de Sant Jaume

30 min

While walking through the Gothic Quarter, Plaça Sant Jaume, one of the main, oldest and most representative squares of Ciutat Vella, is definitely worth a visit.

Barcelona Cathedral

30 min

Admire the façade of the gothic cathedral of Barcelona, seat of the archbishopric of Barcelona, while walking around the Gothic Quarter.

L'Eixample District

30 min

We will drive through the Eixample district, realised 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 philosophy of urban planning was revolutionary and utopian.

Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

30 min

You will have the chance to admire the breathtaking Gaudi's Sagrada Familia. This divine piece of art is considered as the most emblematic landmark of Barcelona. We will pass in front of this monument, and ofcourse take a break to be able to look at the various details of its façades.

Passeig de Gracia

30 min

To end our tour in beauty, we will pass through the fancy 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 and Domènech's Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller.

Casa Lleo i Morera

30 min

We will pass by Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller, designed by the modernist architect Lluís Domènech.

Casa Mila - La Pedrera

30 min

Get surprised by the atypical shape of Guadi's Casa Mila.

Casa Batllo

30 min

Casa Batllo, one of Gaudi's impressive houses. You will get amazed by its colorful façade.