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Barcelona Highlights Tour
ONE DAY TOUR
If you only have one day to experience Barcelona, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve made sure you get to visit the must-see sights.
All you need to do is choose from our one-day tour packages that suit your needs. Then, just show up with your camera!
We can also customize a tour according to what you’d like to experience while in Barcelona. You will come away with amazing memories of your Barcelona visit.
INCLUSIONS:
Experienced and friendly tour guide with commentary
Private vehicle for your group
Maximum of 8 hours
Modernist Highlights
Barcelona is famous for its many Modernist buildings. Most notable are the buildings designed by Antoni Gaudi, the most prominent among the Modernist architects.
The Catalan Modernism movement centered on Barcelona and gave the city its unique cultural heritage. You might be surprised to learn that the Modernist era in Barcelona ended around a hundred years ago. It ran from 1878 to around 1910. Barcelona was certainly ahead of its time!
Experience and learn more about the fascinating Modernist era with our Modernist Highlights Tour.
You will have a private tour of the exterior facades of:
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Sagrada Familia. The Sagrada Familia is the most famous Barcelona landmark and the jewel of Catalan Modernism. Designed by Antoni Gaudi, this awe-inspiring church is rich in symbolism and it's not yet finished! Construction began in 1882, and it’s still ongoing. When will it be completed, and why is it taking so long? Learn the answers and more during the tour!
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Casa Batlló. Casa Batlló is a celebration of dreamy fantasy and function. A showcase of Catalan Modernism, it is the creation of architect Antoni Gaudi. Its beautiful design will remind you of a soothing underwater seascape. It is also nicknamed the house of the dragon. When you see it for yourself, you will see why.
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National Palace. The National Palace was built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. Located at the top of Montjuïc Hill, it now houses the MNAC or the National Art Museum of Catalonia. You will surely marvel at the elegance of this Spanish Renaissance-inspired building.
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Plaça d’Espanya. Plaça d’Espanya is one of Barcelona’s biggest and most important squares. The elegant monumental fountain in the center of the plaza was designed by Modernist architect Josep Maria Jujol. Built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition, the plaza now serves as a gateway to popular Barcelona attractions like the National Palace, Montjuïc, and Arenas de Barcelona.
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Montjuïc Castle. Montjuïc Castle is a fortress built in the year 1640 on top of Montjuïc hill. It is a witness to several of Barcelona’s historic moments. At 173 meters above sea level, you are sure to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the entire city of Barcelona, the seaport, and the Mediterranean sea. While you’re up there, see if you can pick out La Sagrada Familia as you gaze out at the city.
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Panoramic visit to the Olympic Stadium. The Barcelona Olympic Stadium was the main setting for the 1992 Olympic games. Its history, though, goes farther back. It was built in 1927 for the 1929 International Exposition, with the possibility of hosting the 1936 Olympics in mind. But, the bid was awarded to Berlin. It wasn’t until after 56 years that the Olympics eventually came to Barcelona, and the stadium finally fulfilled its purpose. What an inspiring story for a stadium!
Gaudi Highlights
Antoni Gaudi was the foremost architect during the Catalan Modernist era from 1878 to around 1910. His works are now some of the most famous and visited attractions in Barcelona testament to his genius. In fact, seven of his works are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Gaudi drew inspiration from nature and religion. You will clearly see this in all his works. When you see his buildings, try to think which part of nature Gaudi was taking inspiration from.
During this tour, you will enjoy and understand the works of Gaudi. Marvel at his creativity and brilliance that show through his designs. You will feel like you have stepped into another world!
You will have a private tour of the exterior facades of:
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Sagrada Familia. The Sagrada Familia is the most famous Barcelona landmark and the jewel of Catalan Modernism. Designed by Antoni Gaudi, this awe-inspiring church is rich in symbolism and it's not yet finished! Construction began in 1882, and it’s still ongoing. When will it be completed, and why is it taking so long? Learn the answers and more during the tour!
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Casa Mila. Casa Mila is also known as La Pedrera, which means ‘stone quarry.' Don’t let the name fool you. Far from looking like a boring quarry, Casa Mila looks like a magnificent sculpture lifted from nature herself. Gaudi got his inspiration from nature in designing Casa Mila. You will hardly find any straight lines in it. Rather, you will notice wavy lines and sinuous forms.
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Casa Batlló. A showcase of Catalan Modernism and designed by Gaudi, Casa Batlló is a celebration of dreamy fantasy and function. Its beautiful design will remind you of a soothing underwater seascape. It is also nicknamed the house of the dragon. When you see it for yourself, you will see why.
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Palau Güell. Palau Güell (Guell Palace in English) is a mansion commissioned to Gaudi by the business tycoon Eusebi Güell. As with his other works, Gaudi did not sacrifice beauty in favor of function or the other way around. His genius always found a way to combine the two harmoniously. Characteristic of Gaudi's designs, Palau Güell features sinuous lines, shapes, and colors of nature. Look closely at the two intricate wrought-iron front gates when you get there. What do they remind you of?
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Plaça d’Espanya. Plaça d’Espanya is one of Barcelona’s biggest and most important squares. The elegant monumental fountain in the center of the plaza was designed by Modernist architect Josep Maria Jujol. Built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition, the plaza now serves as a gateway to popular Barcelona attractions like the National Palace, Montjuïc, and Arenas de Barcelona.
Barcelona Essentials
Enjoy Barcelona's diverse sights and vibrant culture with the Barcelona Essentials Tour. If you want a panoramic experience of Barcelona, this is the tour for you!
You will have a private tour of the exterior facades of:
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Arc de Triomf. The Arc de Triomf was the entrance to the 1888 Universal Exposition. It is a unique and beautiful Barcelona landmark built of red bricks in the Moorish or Mudéjar style. It honors the artistic, scientific, and economic progress of the Catalan people.
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Parc de la Ciutadella. Walk down from the Arc de Triomf under giant palm trees, and you will find yourself in Parc de la Ciutadella. This is the biggest park in Barcelona and was the site of the 1888 Universal Exposition. Inside the park, you will find some museums, the Catalan Parliament, and a zoo. Take a relaxing walk by its famous fountain and waterfall and admire the greenery around you.
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Sagrada Familia. The Sagrada Familia is the most famous Barcelona landmark and the jewel of Catalan Modernism. Designed by Antoni Gaudi, this awe-inspiring church is rich in symbolism and it's not yet finished! Construction began in 1882, and it’s still ongoing. When will it be completed, and why is it taking so long? Learn the answers and more during the tour!
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Barceloneta Beach. A trip to Barcelona isn't complete without a visit to the beach. Barceloneta Beach is one of Barcelona's oldest beaches. It used to be a fisherman's village on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Today, it is home to interesting sculptures, restaurants, bars, and even one of the best hotels in Europe. Of course, it's still a beach where you can indulge in different water activities.
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Panoramic visit to Camp Nou. If you're a soccer fan and even more, an FC Barcelona fan, we’re sure you're looking forward to visiting Camp Nou! Camp Nou is the largest stadium in Spain and Europe. It is the home of Futbol Club Barcelona, a professional football (soccer) club and one of the best in the world!
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