Barcelona VIP Private Tour: Sagrada Familia, Park Güell & Pedrera





Description
On this private sightseeing tour, you will explore the best that this city has to offer - discover the rich history of the city, get acquainted with the most iconic buildings and sites of the city and soak in the breathtaking views from atop Montjuic and Tibidabo. Your private tour gives you skip-the-line access at La Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, and La Pedrera and includes guided visits to the Gothic Quarter and Montjuic. This tour is a great introduction for first-time visitors. Head straight through the entrance at La Sagrada Familia where your guide will explain all there is to know about one of the city's most fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Sites and its modernist creator - Antoni Gaudi. Continue on to Parc Guell, the famous city gardens, and visit La Pedrera, the zenith of Gaudi’s work. Enjoy personalized attention, from a professional and friendly guide who will explain the history of the city and how Antoni Gaudi left his mark on it.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will be picked up in a private vehicle at your hotel or apartment in Barcelona and start your private tour in the heart of the city. You will start the tour through the oldest part of the city - the charming Gothic Quarter - discover a maze of quaint, narrow streets full of Roman and medieval architecture. You will then visit the Cathedral, Jewish Quarter, and St. James Square. You'll be able to see part of the Roman wall and the medieval area of Barcelona. You end this portion of the tour with a visit to Santa Maria del Mar church in the Born district and then take a rest and you will be treated to breakfast at a local cafe.
Detailed explanation of exterior and facade.
After crossing the Jewish Quarter, we stop at Saint James Square where the City Hall of Barcelona and the Palau de la Generalitat are located.
The last portion of the walking tour, we visit the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar - exterior explanation.
Stop for breakfast with coffee and pastry overlooking the facade of the Basilica Santa Maria del Mar. (Bathroom break, etc)
Afterwards, you head over, in a comfortable private vehicle, to Montjuic - the site of the 1929 International Exposition and the 1992 Olympic Games and you visit one of the best viewpoints to see the city.
As we make our way toward Montjuïc, we’ll have the chance to admire a truly amazing sight from the vehicle: The Face of Barcelona. Rising dramatically in the distance at the port, this enormous sculpture captures immediate attention. Formed from a cascade of letters and symbols that seem to float in the air, each letter is uniquely placed, merging to create the silhouette of a colossal human face, giving the impression that the city itself is gazing toward the future.
Once we pass The Face of Barcelona, we’ll approach another of the city’s iconic landmarks: The Columbus Monument. From the vehicle, we’ll see its towering 60-meter column rising majestically above the port area. At its peak, the statue of Christopher Columbus stands tall, pointing toward the sea, as if inviting travelers to explore new horizons and reminding us of Barcelona’s historical significance as a starting point for great voyages of discovery.
Once we pass the Columbus Monument, we’ll head up Montjuïc toward one of the most stunning viewpoints in Barcelona: The Miramar Viewpoint. As we ascend, we’ll stop to fully appreciate the breathtaking beauty of the city. From this vantage point, we’ll have the perfect opportunity to capture stunning photographs of Barcelona’s skyline, the all set against the backdrop of the surrounding hills.
After visiting Miramar Viewpoint, we’ll continue our journey up Montjuïc, where we’ll catch sight of another of Barcelona’s cultural gems: The Miró Foundation. From the vehicle, we’ll be able to appreciate the striking architecture of this renowned art museum, perched on the hillside overlooking the city.
Once we pass the Miró Foundation, we’ll continue our journey up Montjuïc and soon come across the Olympic Stadium. From the vehicle, we’ll be able to appreciate the grandeur of this historic stadium, which hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics. The iconic structure, with its impressive façade and surrounding area, stands as a testament to Barcelona’s Olympic legacy. On certain days, the stadium is open to the public, and if we’re lucky, we may even get a glimpse of the interior. Visitors can explore the stadium and its surroundings, but perhaps most intriguing of all is the Olympic Museum, located nearby. This museum offers fascinating exhibits on the history of the Olympic Games, showcasing the spirit of competition and the athletic achievements that defined the 1992 Barcelona Games.
Once we pass the Olympic Stadium, our journey will take us to the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC), an iconic building that stands majestically on the Montjuïc hill
After seeing MNAC we will pass by the famous Casa Batlló, one of Antoni Gaudí's most iconic works, located on Passeig de Gràcia. This masterpiece of Catalan modernism is known for its undulating, colorful façade, evoking natural shapes like bones and dragon scales. Although we won’t stop, we’ll have the opportunity to admire it from our private transport, allowing us to appreciate its stunning architecture in all its glory as we continue our tour of the city.
From there, we'll continue down to Spain Square and the Eixample district, in a private vehicle, and pass by the impressive modernist buildings as we continue on to the Sagrada Familia. Here, you'll learn all about the history and the intriguing mystical symbolism of the Basilica, tour the outside facades that are still under construction and see the incredible interior that will leave you speechless. In addition to a detailed explanation of the facades from your private guide, you will also have skip-the-line tickets to go inside.
After lunch, you'll continue to Parc Guell on Tibidabo mountain where the city is beneath your feet and you can admire the marvelous city gardens - another astounding Antoni Gaudi designed UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking tour through the public areas and skip-the-line tickets to the monumental area of the park.
Last, you'll visit the zenith of Gaudi’s work, a true masterpiece - La Pedrera. Here, again, you will skip the line and go straight in. You will get to see the interior of this unique building, a private acquisition for the Mila family, and afterwards you will get to go up to the roof and enjoy a unique perspective of Passieg de Gracia below. Explanation of the exterior and facade and skip-the-line tickets to go inside, and we take you to the rooftop. Then we take you back to your hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. Due to the scheduled maintenance of La Pedrera, this tour will instead visit Casa Batllo on all tours booked from January 13th - 19th.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup and dropoff at your apartment or hotel in Barcelona city or the harbor.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(32)
Xavier was absolutely fantastic! So knowledgeable about Barcelona history and in general. I highly recommend him and would request him again
Was a great way to see the city and get educated about the sites. Was personal, friendly and gave excellent recommendations and advice
This one day private tour of Barcelona was wonderful. Our guide, Xavi, was a very good guide, explaining the main points of the places we visited in a very short time. If I come back to Barcelona again, I would definitely appoint him.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to know that you enjoyed your private tour of Barcelona and appreciated Xavi’s guidance and explanations. He takes great pride in sharing the city’s highlights efficiently and engagingly. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation and would be honored to welcome you again on your next visit to Barcelona.
We enjoyed the private tour. We beat the larger groups and were able to move at our own pace. We especially enjoyed learning about the amazing history.
Thank you so much for writing a review on this tour. For us, it's great news to know that you enjoyed this private tour at your own pace. Thank you for coming to Barcelona and choosing us! We look forward to seeing you soon in this beautiful city again.
Gloria and the driver were amazing. Gloria was knowledgeable, fun and informative. She showed us everything and explained everything Well. The driver was courteous, professional, and on time every time All our needs were taken care of. It was just an amazing day.
Dear Theresa: Thank you for taking the time to write a review on your experience. We are happy to know that you were comfortable and enjoyed your tour with our driver and guide. Thank you so much for choosing us and see you next time in Barcelona.
The Private Barcelona Tour was THE way to visit the “must see” sites in the city. Miguel (our guide) and Ivan (our driver) did an amazing job sharing their love and knowledge of the city with our family of five. It was a perfect blend of walking and riding from spot to spot. Skip the lines with included tickets to sold out tourist sites. We stopped for pastries and coffee in the morning and a delicious jamon, bread and wine lunch - both included in the cost of the tour. It was a perfect day. Thank you guys!!
Thanks so much for your great review! I am so happy you enjoyed your tour and found it to be an interesting day. We will be waiting to take care of you again on your next trip back to Barcelona.
We had a really nice day with Anna. She was very knowledgeable about each of the sites we visited. The conversations were relaxed and informative. We really enjoyed the day.
Dear Ron, Thank you very much for your review. We are glad that you had a great time with Ana, and that you enjoyed your day visiting Barcelona highlights. We look forward to see you in the city again soon. Kind regards
Totally worth it! Arturo was a Great Tour Guide and Jorge the driver was great too! We hit the key places in Barcelona.
Dear Ana, Thank you for sharing your review. We are glad you enjoyed your Barcelona tour, and we hope to see you again in this beautiful city soon. Kind regards, Karla Benavides
This was a comprehensive experience of some of the most historic elements in Barcelona. Our guide, Montsey, was exceptional as her passion, enthusiasm, and knowledge really helped us to understand how these elements fit into the history of Barcelona & of Spain. This was well worth the cost as we had a great deal to cover in a short period of time and the included transportation, skip-the-line tickets, and lunch really helped us to maximize our time for these key elements.
Lovely day in a beautiful city! Had a great time with our guide Miguel! He was fun and personable and had an easy pace so we were able to stop in shops or take tons of photos as we desired. We were picked up right outside our ship (good thing as the port is enormous!), and went straight to the Gothic Quarter. This was a very nice 2-hour stroll in the quiet morning streets. Next was snack time with cava wine in front of a basilica. Then up to Montjuïc to see the 1992 Olympic stadium and views of the city. Then lunch and on to 3 of architect Gaudi’s masterpieces. First was his famous church, La Sagrada Familia. Just wow! Then to Parc Guell, my personal favorite. And finally to Casa Mila or La Pedrera. Beautiful day in a beautiful city! Highly recommend! Note that you will not have enough time to go up into the spires of the church.