Overview
Discover Barcelona and the Sagrada Familia of Gaudí in Half a day!.
In this tour, you will sample the main highlights of Barcelona while in the company of a small group of maximum 8 people and an expert guide. To complete your Barcelona experience, you will be able to enter the crown jewel of Barcelona, the Sagrada Familia skipping the long lines. This tour includes private transportation as well as hotel or accommodation pick-up and drop-off.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional local guide
Walking tour in the Old Town
In-vehicle air conditioning
Small Group tour of max 8 people to ensure a personalised experience
Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off in Barcelona city (between 8 and 9 am or 2 and 3 pm)
Complete visit to Barcelona’s highlights
Ticket to Sagrada Familia (approx.26€) To be paid to your guide, the day of your tour.
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
- Please make sure to let us know the exact address of your accommodation in Barcelona. We will pick you up from your hotel or apartment in Barcelona.
- We will send an email 24 hours prior to departure to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as your guide's name and phone number.
- Please, consider that to be able to enter the Sagrada Familia you must dress appropriately and adhere to the following restrictions: no see-through clothing, tops must cover the shoulders, plunging necklines or exposed backs or bellies are not acceptable, shorts and skirts must come down to at mid-thigh.
- We remind you that we take care of the ticket reservation to La Sagrada Familia (approximately €26) and that you will have to pay the due value in cash to your guide on the day of the tour.
- Please let us know your children’s age to arrange the proper child seat (if applies).
What to expect
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Parc de Montjuic
45 min
Start this tour on the Montjuïc Mountain and enjoy splendid panoramic views of the city. The mountain was a strategy to defend the city against attacks. Now it is home to the famous Miró foundation and the Caixa Forúm. These and other buildings on Montjuïc, perfectly illustrate examples of modern art and contemporary architecture. Get the chance to see examples of town planning and architecture especially designed for the 1929 International Exhibition.
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Las Ramblas
45 min
Continue your visit of the city heading to Barcelona’s waterfront, passing by well renowned citysights, such as the must-visit Las Ramblas, probably the most famous avenue of the city, home to many bars, restaurants and shops.
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Mercat de la Boqueria
45 min
Along the way in the Ramblas, you may pass by the most known covered market of the city, La Boquería. Have a look to the main entrance and feel the hustling and bustling of the market from the minivan.
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La Barceloneta
45 min
Pass by the Barceloneta, once the home of fishermen, people associated with the fishing trade and the metal industry, and nowadays one of the city's most visited and popular districts. The neighbourhood, with its narrow, rectilinear streets, was built on a military grid structure to provide accommodation for the former inhabitants of La Ribera who had lost their homes due to the construction of the Citadel Park.
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Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
45 min
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.
Walk in a maze of winding streets dating back to roman times, live the passing of times through medieval and gothic architecture, have a look to the transformation of a city from its oldest times to a modern and vibrant lifestyle. -
MUHBA Temple d'August
10 min
As you explore Barcelona's Gothic Quarter you'll come across one of the city's best-kept secrets. Inside a small medieval courtyard, the four columns from the Temple of Augustus have survived despite the passing of the centuries. They are more than 2,000 years old, like Barcelona itself.
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Barcelona Cathedral
20 min
Pass by the Barcelona Cathedral and discover its façade and the combination of Romanesque, Gothic and neo-Gothic styles due to the fact that it was built over six centuries. Funded by donations from the medieval brotherhoods and guilds, the building work in Santa Creu commenced in 1298 and was completed around 1890, following the original plans, in the neo-Gothic style.
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Placa Sant Felip Neri
10 min
The romantic, slightly faded Plaça Sant Felip Neri is an unmissable corner of the Gothic Quarter. Presided over by the baroque church from which it takes its name, the square features a number of historic elements that make it particularly attractive.
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Passeig de Gracia
10 min
Along the way, pass through Passeig de Gràcia, with its typical Catalan architecture. The avenue is home to the most remarkable façades of modernist buildings, including Gaudi’s La Pedrera, Casa Batlló and Domènech’s Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller.
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Casa Batllo
10 min
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Casa Mila - La Pedrera
10 min
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Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau
10 min
Pass by the old Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, declared a UNESCO World Heritage for its exceptional beauty and functionality. It is one of the foremost works of Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the leading architect of Catalan Modernisme, and the teacher of Gaudi at architecture university.
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Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
1 hour
The life project of a genius or a fool, with no doubts 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Madrid).
Additional Information
- Children must be acompanied by an adult.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Sagrada Familia & Barcelona Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-up
Can I cancel Sagrada Familia & Barcelona Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-up for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Professional local guide
- Walking tour in the Old Town
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Small Group tour of max 8 people to ensure a personalised experience
- Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off in Barcelona city (between 8 and 9 am or 2 and 3 pm)
- Complete visit to Barcelona’s highlights
What's not included?
- Ticket to Sagrada Familia (approx.26€) To be paid to your guide, the day of your tour.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Parc de Montjuic, Las Ramblas, Mercat de la Boqueria, La Barceloneta, Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), MUHBA Temple d'August, Barcelona Cathedral, Placa Sant Felip Neri.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by In Out Barcelona Tours
