Barcelona: Private Gothic Quarter & Eixample Highlights Tour
ID: GYG262347-454577
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Venture into the history of Barcelona’s medieval Gothic Quarter and art nouveau district on an entertaining walking tour. Marvel at Sagrada Familia among other highlights.
Embark on a journey of exciting discovery — from Roman times up to the early 20th century — on a 4-hour guided walking tour through two famous Barcelona neighborhoods. Your tour starts near the Gothic Cathedral of Barcelona and ends outside the storied Sagrada Familia.
Begin your tour by exploring the narrow streets of the central Gothic Quarter, venturing deep into this fascinating neighborhood and immersing yourself in its turbulent history. Catalan kings and medieval townsfolk may have long since vanished, but during this tour their stories will come back to life.
Study the Gothic and neo-Gothic architecture of the Barcelona Cathedral. Take the elevator and climb to the church’s rooftop where you can take in a magnificent view of the city and see the Mediterranean Sea sparkle in the distance.
After marveling at early works by famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí, take the Metro to the art nouveau district Eixample. Here the upper-middle class and rich industrialists who fled the confines of the old town flaunted their wealth by constructing magnificent palaces and townhouses.
While strolling through this beautiful neighborhood, acquaint yourself with more radical and awe-inspiring work of Gaudí as well as some of his contemporaries. After seeing the modernist residential building Casa Milà, you’ll take the Metro again to explore the façades of Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia.
Highlights
- Venture into the bustling neighborhoods of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and art nouveau district with a well-versed guide
- Climb to the rooftop of the Barcelona Cathedral and marvel at the panoramic view
- Immerse yourself in the city's 2,000-year turbulent history
- Witness Gaudí's one-of-a-kind architecture including his most famous work, Sagrada Familia
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour moves at a leisurely pace, so you will not feel rushed. There is time to observe sights and take pictures
• You will stop for a coffee break
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
In front of the large equestrian statue in Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran, Via Laietana 28. Metro station Jaume 1, yellow line.
Look for a guide with a blue dragon logo.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
