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More than a century ago, a revolution called Gaudi hit Barcelona. This artistic genius had fascinating ideas and capabilities. But, starting with the design of a chair, he also won the deep trust and financial backing of Güell, who in the end would hand him an entire residential park, Park Güell, to design to his heart's desire. Yet this unique project never flourished, ending up as a garden city frozen in 1914. Why? Join us to find out!

But Gaudi's sacred project, his lifetime work to which he devoted and, in the absence of a family, left everything, is the Sagrada Familia. Find nature in every detail of this whimsical forest which, today still, is Barcelona's major work in progress.

Only after understanding Park Güell and Sagrada Familia can we move on to Paseo de Gracia, where the new bourgeoisie was on a mission to show off its affluence by building majestical houses. Experience extravagance first hand and complete the full picture of Gaudi as we visit the wonders of Casa Batlló and La Pedrera.

Sagrada Familia + Park Güell and Paseo de Gracia

The Wonders of Gaudí. 4 Hour Tour.

Out of the places to visit in Barcelona, number 1 is Sagrada Familia. This church is still under construction after 140 years. In 2022 it was visited inside by almost 4 million tourists!

Will they make it? Who was Gaudi? What was his main source of inspiration? Join me on the discovery of the work of a genius!

This tour offers an approach to the unique architecture of Gaudi. This world-famous artist, left his print in Barcelona. I will take you on a trip of discovery of the work of my favorite architect.
Gaudi's art is unique, extravagant, difficult to classify. . . Together, we will visit the magical unfinished Sagrada Familia church. We will also visit Park Guell, a one-of a kind park designed by Gaudi, that was originally built as a residential area for well-to-do families in Barcelona.

We will finish our tour in the city center where he designed two appartment buildings for bourgeoisie families in the early 20th century.

I am looking forward to showing you Gaudi's Barcelona!

Ticket for Sagrada Familia.
Ticket for Park Güell.

Visit the top 2 attractions in Barcelona : Sagrada Familia and Park Guell

Gaudi Tour Barcelona - Tickets included!

We will discover Barcelona, its unique heritage and its diverse geography, with its landscapes and the breath-taking overviews we can enjoy from the hill of Montjuic, and/or from the port and the beaches. We will be able to dive into the hectic city life - a real full immersion - as we will be moving around using a sustainable, flexible and very handy method of transport, such an e-bike. It will be a safe and very relaxed ride, as we will mostly drive along bike lanes.

The tour has two different variants, according to your personal interests or previous knowledge of the city: you can choose a bike tour focusing on the main pieces of the Catalan Art Nouveau heritage and a panoramic path across the hill of Montjuic. Alternatively, you can choose a tour focusing on an extensive ride along the sea front of the city (a unique city in the sense it has more than 3 miles of urban beaches, most of which almost in the city centre) and a ride up to the castle of Montjuic.

Plaça d'Espanya and its beautiful perspective on Montjuic

La Pedrera, the culminating modern acme of the civilian Gaudi's architecture

Sagrada Familia in its all majestic architecture

One of the very end of this beautiful 3.5 miles urban beach, which makes my city unique in Europe, and where sky, sea and land merge in a breathtaking picture

The Olympic towers, and the seafront refurbishment brought by the '92 Olympics, are a turning point in the urban development and in the history of the city, but what is hidden behind, is as glorious and moving

The new gothic façade of the old gothic Cathedral was one of the several refurbishing interventions made during that unique and dramatic change, when Barcelona turned into a big industrial city, and its population grew multiplying by 7

The Catalan gothic style, together with the Catalan Modernism (what we call Art Nouveau here), is one of the most representative architecture of the city, legacy of its richness and power

View on the Sagrada Familia Passion Façade

Let's discover together the highlights of this very old and diverse city

Half Day Barcelona highlights ebike tour

"We have given this academic title either to a fool or a genius. Time will show. " - Elies Rogent, director of Barcelona Architecture School
Barcelona wouldn't be the same without Gaudi's buildings. We will walk and discover Gaudi's personality and his key buildings. We will also talk about the bustling Barcelona of the turn of the century and the patrons who hired Gaudi and the other Art Nouveau architects for the construction of those spectacular Palaces and apartment buildings. This is one of my favorite tours in Barcelona and a great way to experience how the local bourgeoisie lived in one of the most exciting periods in the history of Barcelona: the years of the Industrial Revolution and the construction of the "Eixample" district or New Barcelona.

Gaudi's four most amazing projects in Barcelona with a private guide

Gaudi's Barcelona Half Day Private Tour

Do you have a short time to visit Barcelona? Do you wish to cover as much as possible in a relatively short time?

This is your tour and I can be your local expert: I have a Degree in Art History and I worked in art galleries and museums.

You will see the top Barcelona tourist highlights: the historical area of the Gothic Quarter, the Hill of Montjuic with its impressive city views and location to 2 important periods in our history (1929 World Fair and 1992 Olympics), and the major Gaudi sites, skipping the line at the Sagrada Familia Church with your Barcelona private guide.
We shall enjoy a nice view of Barcelona from the top of Montjuic hill.

If this is your only chance to explore the city, this is one of the best tours of Barcelona you can take: you'll leave with a great overview of what the city has to offer. And if you are staying, you'll have a wonderful base to decide how to spend the rest of your time in the city and what you want to explore next.

See the best of Barcelona with your private guide and your private Mercedes van

Best Half Day Barcelona Highlights Tour

Let me show you why Gaudí and Barcelona belong together. Gaudí grew as an artist at the same time as the City evolved. Come with me and be part of this process.
We'll go to the grandest street in Barcelona to see casa Batlló and la Pedrera to discover how nature is the origin and inspiration of everything. After, we'll head up to Park Güell, the enigmatic project that encourages a wide variety of interpretations to explain its symbology. Are you the kind of traveler that loves to find out about the "non official" explanations? I'll share with you some unusual interpretations so you can have a deeper experience.

Enjoy the city at your feet to descend towards the Masterpiece, the unfinished Sagrada Familia to understand what makes it so unique. Can you believe that eventhough I have been there many times I am never getting tired of it? To me this building is alive and I love to see your expression the first time you admire the inside.

Enter the world of Gaudí, the architect who changed Barcelona's outcome!

Discover the most amazing projects of the Genius

The Best of Gaudí Half Day Private Tour

5h. Barcelona Highlights Tour with Deluxe Van Including Sagrada Familia Exclusive Inside Visit

You have heard so much about Barcelona?…
Well, I am your life experienced Official Licensed Guide, born and raised in Barcelona, ready to provide you "The Tour", that you would love and recommend!
I am a devoted Gaudi's expert and recognized communicator.
One of my distinguished guests for this experience was the first man that had stepped on the moon!
I am extremely excited to make you fall in love with the must-see Highlights of my delightful City … including the secrets of world famous Sagrada Familia.
This is my most successful Chauffeured Classic Tour, that I have designed for all ages and physical condition of your entire family, if you choose the COMFORT and SAFETY of an AC DELUXE VAN with a DEDICATED DRIVER to ride swiftly from one Site to the next.
I will discover you with my reputed entertaining and yet very informative style, more than 25 Sites, unique scenic spots, treasures and secrets . . .
I will also click your photos for you from the best possible angles. So. . . No selfies needed with me!

Gaudí's Barcelona with Sagrada Familia Visit and all times Past and Present Highlights.

5h. Barcelona Highlights Tour with AC Deluxe Van Including Sagrada Familia Exclusive Inside Visit

Come and find out why the Costa Brava has become such a sought-after destination and a source of endless inspiration to countless artists.

Our hike will take us across sandy and virgin beaches, isolated coves, old fishing villages, ancient sites and finish in one of the most beautiful towns of the Costa Brava with its infamous white-washed and blue buildings.

The itinerary is flexible, for any changes please let me know.

Discover Catalonia's famous Costa Brava and hike its renowned Camí de Ronda

Costa Brava and Camí de Ronda Hike

The Mystery of the Gothic Quarter and the Charm of El Born

This is one of the most interesting, impressive and suggestive walking tours that we can do in Europe.

This city, with a background of more than 2000 years of history, will show us the columns of Temple of Augustus (the founder of the city) that are aged from the 1st century.

On our walk through the Gothic district and El Born we will visit the square where Gaudí did his first work, the two lamps placed on Plaza Real next to Ramblas. A place that through the decades has become an artistic and social meeting point for everyone who wants to discover the heart and the soul of Barcelona deeply. .

Then we will go to St. Jaume square, the political city center with its the palaces and, among other sites, we will find the magnificent Cathedral.

At the Born. . we will be touched by the austere splendour of the one of the most beatifoul churches of Europe: Santa Maria del Mar.

And, no doubt. . . we will find secret places waiting for us on every narrow street of these magical historical spots.

El Passeig del Born, on of the most emblematic streets of Barcelona

Inside what was the roman village of Barcino

In front of Sant Maria del Mar church, a great area to explore, stroll.....to have a drink.

The Villavechia house, a house whereit used to be a treasure..

A sculpture that conmemorates the resistance of Barcelona against Napoleon, we will also see that!

Spend a half day discovering the historical districts of Barcelona... where all started!

Explore Barcelona Markets and Gothic Quarter!

Are you ready to enjoy one of the world's most popular markets city and tastes? Fancy to join me to show you where I'm going to buy ingredents to cook paella? Check pictures at the end of tour description!

I'll take you to the amazing markets of Barcelona, we can have some tastes, or even have lunch in one of the markets.

You'll be delighted with the samples provided in this tour. We'll try one of the specialities of Barcelona, the traditional Bomb of Barcelona (a fried mince meat and mash potato tiny ball) along with some Manchego cheese and different kinds of olives.

I'll also show you one of the most spectacular markets outside of the tourist route - a local market where you'll learn about traditional Iberian foods and the new trends! We'll taste the most delicious things on the planet: olives, pickled garlic, lomo Iberico de Belotta, Iberian cured ham, olive oil, and homemade candy.

A great way to finish this tour might be with a great glass of cava!

Taste and experience one of the best market culture in the world

Old Town Barcelona with Food Tasting - Walking Tour with a Chef

On this private tour, I'll guide you through the most interesting areas of the Roman city of Barcelona, exploring historical streets &amp; tasting some great local food.

I'm not just a local tour guide, I'm also a professional chef and foodie, so you'll get the best of both worlds!

I'll explain the history, legends, local curiosities &amp; culture of this fabulous city, plus offer you a unique insight into Spanish cuisine. In 5 hours I'll be showing you all the major sites in the old city and, if time allows, beyond the old Roman walls. We'll walk past ancient buildings &amp; experience the rich vibe of Barcelona.

Along our tour, we'll stop at great little gems to taste local food. We'll also enter local markets and a number of historical sites. Our tour will take place mainly in the Gothic Quarter but if you have more time we can also visit other areas such as the Born neighborhood and can go as far as Barceloneta and the Old Port (let me know in advance so I can suggest a tailored and extended itinerary for you).

Explore the city's historical sites on a wonderful gastronomy tour.

In this tour, you will learn why Antoni Gaudi is one of the greatest architects ever.

Stroll along Passeig de Gràcia, our Champs Elysees and delve into the architectural beauty of the Modernist Barcelona.

Admire the whimsical façades of Casa Batlló and Casa Milá and then head up to Park Güell to enjoy one of the best views over the city and the Mediterranean Sea. That's where you will find the iconic salamander.

And finally, as the icing on the cake complete the tour at the breathtaking Sagrada Familia church. (If we tour in the afternoon, Sagrada Familia will be visited first to have the opportunity to enjoy the golden hour and the beautiful reflections of the stained glass windows)

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