Barcelona Architecture Walking Tour With Casa Batlló Upgrade
Description
Designed for architecture fans as well as everyday tourists who simply want to learn more about the city, this tour covers the best of Barcelona’s buildings, from colorful Casa Batlló to the undulating La Pedrera. See modernist and Art Nouveau masterpieces, plus hidden gems like Casa Macaya, Casa de les Punxes, and many more. We’ll even step inside the Casa Amatller cafe to taste Barcelona’s chocolate-making tradition. To enhance your experience, we highly recommend upgrading to take this tour with our expert architect guide! She’ll show you the details you don’t want to miss, from the spectacular Sant Pau Recinte Modernista, a massive 27-building complex, to the symbols carved into the iconic Sagrada Família. You can also upgrade for a Golden Ticket to visit inside Casa Batlló, including an augmented reality experience. We can guarantee you not just gorgeous photos but also a deeper understanding of the visionary designs behind this city. See Barcelona’s true beauty!
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Itinerary
You will begin your Barcelona architecture walking tour at the Sant Pau Recinte Modernista, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, one of the fathers of Catalan modernism. You’ll marvel at the largest Art Nouveau site in the world, which once housed one of the most important hospitals in Barcelona, still in use right up to the late 1990s!
We’ll stroll along Avinguda Gaudí to La Sagrada Familia, the symbol of Barcelona and the most famous church designed by Antonio Gaudi. Your tour guide will tell you all the secrets of the symbols embedded in the two facades as you view the lovely Sagrada Familia from all angles.
Get to know the story behind this hidden jewel
Listen to the story of the most fairy house of Barcelona
Learn more about these famous modernist houses, including Casa Milá, Casa Batlió, Casa Amatller and Casa Lleó Morera
This is one of Antonio Gaudí's most elaborate creations. Notice the colors and elaborate window decorations.
Here, you’ll enter the ground-level shop to learn about and sample Barcelona chocolate.
Complete your beautiful Barcelona architecture walking tour at the Passeig de Gracia. It’s famous for its high concentration of art nouveau and modernist buildings designed by architects like Gaudi, Montagner, Puig i Cadafalch, and others. Your guide will focus on the best of these, including Casa Milá, Casa Batlió, Casa Amatller, and Casa Lleó Morera.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(142)
5 stars for my tour guide Lynn!! She was extremely knowledgeable about the architecture and the history. She was always very kind and fun to spend the day with! I am grateful she was my guide and I highly recommend Lynn. My only issue with this tour is that the title and description are misleading. I was under the impression that my booking included admission to Casa Batllo because of the title and the description had it checked. However, at the end of the Lynn reached out to her supervisor and they said my tour did not include admission. This was disappointing and I had to buy a ticket on my own. I was lucky that there were still same day tickets available. Make sure you double check before the day of your reservation if you actually get the upgrade. Lynn was sweet enough to stick around with me until I got my tickets, which I appreciated. The tour operators really need to update the experience because it’s confusing the way it is and disappointing to think you had admission included when it’s not. I thought because of the title that I was purchasing the tour with Ty r upgrade already included, and I was never contacted about adding any additional upgrade to include admission to Casa Batllo. The tour operator really needs to make this more clear because I was informed this is not the first time a guest has been confused by this. Also the tour operator is based in the US so they might not be as responsive because of the time difference.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad Lynn made your day memorable with her knowledge, kindness, and enthusiasm. It was especially thoughtful of her to stay with you while you arranged your Casa Batlló ticket. We appreciate your feedback regarding the admission options. Casa Batlló entry is offered as an optional upgrade, and we understand that booking details and tour options can sometimes be easy to overlook when planning a trip. Your comments are helpful as we continue looking at ways to make the booking experience as clear as possible. Thank you again for the five stars and for giving Lynn such a wonderful recommendation!
Very interesting tour. Helped me appreciate Barcelona's grear architecture. Guide was very knowledgeable and personable. I had a wonderful time.
It's wonderful to hear the tour gave you a deeper appreciation for Barcelona's incredible architecture. We're glad your guide's knowledge and personable approach made the experience so enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
5 stars for my tour guide Lynn!! She was extremely knowledgeable about the architecture and the history. She was always very kind and fun to spend the day with! I am grateful she was my guide and I highly recommend Lynn. My only issue with this tour is that the title and description are misleading. I was under the impression that my booking included admission to Casa Batllo because of the title and the description had it checked. However, at the end of the tour, Lynn reached out to her supervisor and they said my tour did not include admission. This was disappointing and I had to buy a ticket on my own. I was lucky that there were still same day tickets available. Make sure you double check before the day of your reservation if you actually get the upgrade. Lynn was sweet enough to stick around with me until I got my tickets, which I appreciated. The tour operators really need to update the experience because it’s confusing the way it is and disappointing to think you had admission included when it’s not.
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We're delighted to hear Lynn made such a positive impression with her knowledge, kindness, and enthusiasm, and we'll be sure to pass along your wonderful comments to her. It means a lot to know she helped make your experience enjoyable and even stayed with you while you arranged your Casa Batlló tickets. We're also sorry for the confusion regarding the admission to Casa Batlló. We understand how disappointing that must have been, and we truly appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Your feedback about the tour description is valuable, and we'll make sure it's shared with the appropriate team for review. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even better experience in the future.
We highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide Naomi was knowledgeable and very pleasant to talk to. She answered all of our questions with patience and elegance
We love hearing this! thank you so much for your review! It’s wonderful to know Naomi created such a pleasant and informative experience for you 😊
This is an architectural tour led by a very knowledgeable guide her name is Linnette who is an Architect. The walking tour consisted of me and my husband and Linnette started the tour from a very nice building which once back in early 1900 was a hospital. We walked together for nearly two hours and she explained to us the history and the design of about 6 buildings designed by three main Architects including Gaudi who all lived and worked in Barcelona in the early 1900. The buildings we got informed about included amongst other Casa Batlo and La Petrera. We strongly recommend the tour !!
Thank you for your excellent feedback! We’re very happy to know you enjoyed the architectural insights and the walking tour experience with Linnette. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
Our group loved this tour. Our tour guide was peppy and full of information about a lot of beautiful buildings in Barcelona. We covered a lot of ground during the tour, so we learned a lot and saw so many incredible and historical structures. I would recommend this tour to all visitors to Barcelona.
Thank you for sharing such kind feedback. We are glad to hear your group had a great time and enjoyed exploring so much of the city. It is wonderful to know the guide’s energy and knowledge helped make the experience memorable. Thank you for recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you back again on a future visit to Barcelona.
Amazing tour! Purenne was so energetic and knowledgeable — she was super willing to answer questions! Was awesome to see so much modern architecture and hear the story of the three architects interweaving
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that the tour was such a positive experience and that Purenne’s energy and knowledge made it engaging throughout. It is great to know that the experience felt interactive and well explained. Happy holidays, and we hope to welcome you again soon!
Zeynep was an excellent guide for our tour! She was enthusiastic and shared her extensive knowledge and passion for Gaudí. She pointed out architectural details and features we never would’ve noticed on our own. She’s a charming young woman, and we enjoyed our tour tremendously. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Zeynep’s enthusiasm and knowledge made your tour so enjoyable and that her insights helped you appreciate Gaudí’s work even more. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her.
Valentina was perhaps the most outstanding guy that I’ve ever experienced. She has studied English and communication at the highest levels and was able to make every moment of the tour interesting. You will read elsewhere as to what a sweet and happy person she is and that too is true. She made the time flyby, and was very attentive to all of the members of her group. I would rush back here in a heartbeat to tour with her again. By the way, we selected her tour because we were stuck the night before with no availability and her company found us exactly what we wanted the tour we took required you to get up early and it is definitely worth it.
Wow — what an amazing review! Thanks a lot for sharing your experience. We’re thrilled to hear Valentina made your Barcelona architecture adventure so engaging and memorable. It’s always wonderful when early mornings turn into unforgettable moments surrounded by art, stories, and smiles. Thanks a million for your kind words — can’t wait to host you again soon!
Such an amazing experience and Daria our tour person was absolutely great, she was so friendly. The hour of the tour was the best of all, no people felt like a private tour
That sounds incredible! So delighted you enjoyed the tour. Exploring Barcelona’s stunning architecture with Daria sounds like a dream combo! Getting the city all to yourself is pure magic. Hope to see you again in Barcelona for more architectural wonders!
