Barcelona Gaudi and Sagrada Familia Tour
Description
Antoni Gaudí was a genius who is now famous throughout the world, and he was not a one-off. In the late 19th century, Barcelona burst out of its medieval walls as the city experienced a cultural renaissance producing some of the most spectacular painters and architects ever, leaving us a mind-blowingly whimsical city. Come and explore the life and works of Gaudí, and his contemporaries, as we visit the modernist side of Barcelona!
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will meet at Plaza de Catalunya just across the street from the Apple store, and embark on a two and half hour journey through Barcelona's outdoor museum neighborhood, L'Eixample. We will show you all the best Modernista houses, while discovering Antoni Gaudi's life and works. There is a 3€ reservation fee to save your spot on this tour. Gratuities for the guide are not included.
We will visit the Casa Batllo from the outside, and tell you about the origins of this building and the legends about its design.
Our guide will uncover the mysteries of the design of this strange and fascinating building. From the construction issues and Gaudi's demands to the inspiration of this whimsical building.
Our guide will take you through the journey of the Sagrada Familia from its beginnings over one hundred years ago to the uneasy years of the dictatorship, and all the way up to today. We will uncover all the secret symbolism hidden in the facades of this impressive masterpiece by Antoni Gaudi.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Discover Gaudi and Modernisme Tour requires a single metro ticket in order to go from La Pedrera to La Sagrada Familia. We recommend that guests buy a T-10 for their stay in Barcelona. It has 10 trips, costs around 10€ and can be shared among friends.
- If you're planning on entering the Sagrada Familia after the tour, we recommend reserving your tickets online to save yourself from waiting in line. 5:30-5:45 would be a perfect time to go in, after the tour.
- The 3€ reservation fee is to save your spot on the tour, and does not go to the guide. Gratuities for the guide are not included in the reservation fee