Bring your camera for an unforgettable Barcelona tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide from ToursByLocals. Each of our local guides will be delighted to show you the splendid city that they know as only locals do, with particular focus on your unique travel interests.

Your personal guide will share the true stories and quiet secrets of Barcelona with you, rambling around La Rambla's side streets and squares that seem unchanged from many centuries ago, to shops where locals go for Catalan delicacies. Discover the cultural diversity of the city behind the sights, including Antoni Gaudi's astonishing architecture, for an authentic experience of the real city. Or get out of town to some of the fascinating attractions just a short drive from Barcelona.

Enjoy uncovering the heartbeat of the city on your private Barcelona tour.

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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.

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)

Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, Gaudí's Masterpieces, Half Day Tour

Discover Gaudi with David

"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

Four wonders of Gaudi: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and more! (4H)

"I presented a diploma today, to a madman or to a genius. Time will tell" said the Architecture Chair at the University of Barcelona about Antoní Gaudí. Let's answer this question visiting some of his constructions:

- Passeig the Gràcia became the avenue where the wealthy Catalan families settled in the late nineteenth century. An emerged social class, that promoted the beginning of the economic development of Catalonia (now, the richest area of Spain). Casa Batlló and La Pedrera are some of its buildings.

- The Park Güell, a luxury residential site, was the reality of a utopia for his friend and patron, Eusebi Güell.

- The church of La Sagrada Família is the masterpiece of Gaudí, still unfinished and landmark of Barcelona.

* Extend the tour one hour to visit the inside of one of the houses of Gaudí and to see how the bourgeoisie used to live - I recommend visiting La Pedrera

Discover Modernist Barcelona in this Art Nouveau Tour with your licensed guide (Skip the line entrances included)

Gaudí Private Tour Walking Tour - 3 Hours

As an official guide I am entitled to explain the museums and historical sites without queing.

Visiting Barcelona city with the Gaudí buildings such as casa Batlló, Casa Milà and Sagrada Familia
( Sagrada Familia Ticket it is included. Towers not included )

Antonio Gaudí he is the most important architect from the Art Noveau , one of the most splenderous period in Barcelona at the end of the XIX Century.
In Our tour We can visit one House : Casa Batllo or Mila.

The tour includes Casa Batlló or Casa Milà, Sagrada Familia (towers excluded ) .

Note. It is mandatory to cover athe shoulders inside Basilica Sagrada Familia. Shorts are allowed but not too short.

-II Gaudi World Congress Participation

With an Expert Guide - No Queuing - Includes Sagrada Familia Regular Tickets

Enjoy Gaudí's Barcelona: Sagrada Familia and Park Güell with a Licensed Guide

Join me on an unforgettable tour of two of Barcelona's most iconic landmarks. We'll start with a visit to the awe-inspiring Sagrada Familia, an emblematic symbol of the city known worldwide. You'll have the opportunity to explore both the interior and exterior of Gaudí's masterpiece, marveling at its intricate details and symbolic architecture.

After our exploration of the Sagrada Familia, we'll take a break to relax and recharge with a refreshing tea, coffee, or snack, and convenient restroom facilities will be available.

Our journey continues to Park Güell, originally conceived by Gaudí as a residential garden-city. Although it's now a public park, its charm and beauty remain intact. We'll explore the park's monumental zone, offering stunning views of Barcelona, and pass by Casa-Museu Gaudí, once Gaudí's home and now a fascinating museum. Join me for a day filled with history, art, and unforgettable experiences in Barcelona.

Tickets to the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell

*Towers are NOT included.


Barcelona's main Gaudi sites with skip the line tickets included

Gaudi's Masterpieces: Park Guell & Sagrada Familia- SKIP THE LINE Tickets Included!

We will discover the Gaudi's most visited works together!

At the Passeig de Gracia avenue , where some of the most representative Modernist houses are located, I will explain you lots of stories and anecdotes of the BATLLO and MILA houses built by the architect.

Your day will continue with the INSIDE visit to the PARK GUELL. Located in the upper area of the city, this park is a perfect combination between nature and the construction of men. It was built between 1900 and 1914 and the original project was a construction of a residential park of sixty single-family residences.

We will also visit the INSIDE The SAGRADA FAMILIA.
One of my clients said "I fell in love with Gaudi's style over a decade ago on my first trip to Barcelona, so it was with great joy that I returned to the Sagrada Familia to see how much it had changed since I first saw it"

NO WAITING IN LINE. TICKETS INCLUDED

Are you ready for the explanations of the Sagrada Familia?

Visit the BEST of Gaudi's works in Barcelona.

The Sagrada Familia Church of Gaudi is one of the unique worldwide works you can never miss. The demand to visit the monument makes difficult to visit the church on your own. I offer you the possibility to enjoy a private tour with all the explanations required to understand the most important Gaudi project, which is still ongoing to this day.

I would like to share my knowledge about the Church with you! What I love most about this experience is that I've been seeing how the monument has been built in the last 25 years!! This is an unique private visit to know all the secrets of Gaudi main highlight in the city.

This is an essential tour, not to be missed!

RECOMMENDATION
Due to high temperatures in summer (July and August) book the tour early

Entrance fee for the Sagrada Familia and wisper devices

Barcelona's main attraction with a private guide

Sagrada Familia Private Skip the lines!

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!

All about Sagrada Familia and Gaudi in a skip the line tour.

In 1882 the first stone of Sagrada Familia is set. Construction begins. No one imagined its repercussion. Today, more than 130 years later, construction continues and Sagrada Familia has become the image of Barcelona. Antoni Gaudí worked 43 years on it and left it unfinished for future architects, sculptures and engineers to complete it.

I will make you FEEL the site: every time I step in the Basilica I get goose bumps and you will get them too. Never mind how many photos you have already seen or how good they are, any pays tribute. Sagrada Familia is a personal experience and an unforgettable one.

I will express my passion to the site and explain its past, its present and its future so you will realize the huge architectonic challenge it implies and will be amazed by the creative ingenuity of Gaudí who wanted to bring nature to humanity through architecture.

The Must-see in Barcelona with a private guide

Gaudi's Sagrada Familia In Depth - A 2 Hour Private Tour in Barcelona

You will get the most of the 2 hours as I am a real expert in Gaudí, the most famous architect in history. I was born in Reus, the same city, and our families knew each other. As a journalist, I have written very many bookguides, essays and articles about Gaudi's works.

Once inside we will visit the central nave, the museums, and the school. If, in the peak season, tickets for the inside are sold out, I will give you the money back for the tickets and we will visit the open areas. An unforgettable experience. Don't miss the chance of getting along with an expert in Gaudí, and a writer of guidebooks on Gaudí.

I suggest to do the tour in the afternoon, 15-17h or 16-18h when the sun is at the west side, and its rays through the warmed coloured stained glass windows -red, orange, yellow- create wonderful effects in the central nave.

Admission ticket to La Sagrada Família with a private tour guide.

the tower of Saint Mary presides the apse of the basilica

Bronze roses in the chapel of the rosary's gate

Special effects on the façade of the Passion are at its best in the afternoon

Impressive hights create an awesome feeling

Don't miss the most visited monument in Spain

The early golden lights of the morning caress the Nativity façade

The national catalan flag shows proudly on the Passion façade on the catalan national day, 9-11th

Gaudi's masterpiece, the flagship of Gaudi's works, the most visited monument in Spain. With Tickets!!

Sagrada Família - Skip the Line Express Tour

Sagrada Família is the masterpiece of the genius architect Antoni Gaudí and the most visited monument in Spain. This is a must on your schedule in Barcelona, and you won't regret visiting it, and I can tell you from my experience, that this is a very emotional place that I am sure is going to touch your heart somehow.  

Antoni Gaudí is the most famous Catalan architect known all over the world and the owner of the designs of most recognized UNESCO buildings of Barcelona. Visit Sagrada Familia is an amazing experience for many reasons, its design, colours, symbology and much more.
Getting inside Sagrada Familia will change definitely your idea of visiting only a church.

*This tour needs to be booked in advanced to make sure the tickets to get inside the monuments are available.
*This tour can be booked to do it on the morning or on the afternoon.

Visit Inside Barcelona's Most Famous Monument

A half-day trip to Montserrat is the best option if you want to see a little bit more than Barcelona.

I consider myself an expert in Montserrat after completing a course held at the Monastery of Montserrat by the monks themselves. I had the pleasure and privilege to spend several nights at the hotel Abat Oliba. I explored the interior of the Monastery and its library, with an incredible book collection. Do you know it features in Dan Brown latest book, ORIGIN?
I will tell you more about it during the tour!

This amazing mountain structure where the Benedictine monks built a monastery dedicated to the Black Madonna of Montserrat is worth your while. Amazing views of the surrounding landscape and a spiritual aura surrounds the abbey.

I will persuade you on an adventurous hike of 30 minutes at the Cross of Saint Michael, where we can enjoy some breathtaking views.

We will drive to Montserrat, but I will give you the option of going on an adventure with the Cable Car or taking a funicular.

Ticket for the Boys choir Escolania de Montserrat - depending upon availability (they don’t sing on Saturday)
Optional The Trobe of the Virgin of Montserrat 

Discover the Benedictine Abbey and immerse in breathtaking nature

Montserrat Half Day Trip from Barcelona

"Best of Gaudí Private Tour" focuses on the buildings
of the most famous Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudi.

You will get to know the captivating world of the architect Antoni Gaudi and some of his contemporary colleagues of the Catalan "modernisme" (art nouveau).

Visit the main sites related to Antoni Gaudi, such as the SAGRADA FAMILIA or some of the famous Gaudi houses, among other monuments and buildings.

Walk through Passeig de Gracia Avenue and learn about Gaudí amazing houses, CASA MILA known as "La Pedrera" and CASA BATLLÓ with its bright multicolored facade.

These buildings will be visited from outside (it's most spectacular part). Should you wish to include an inside visit, please feel free to contact me in order to arrange it accordingly.

The tour will cover the main UNESCO World Heritage Sites related to this genius of Catalan architecture, Antoni Gaudi.

The itinerary will be covered by taxi, which is not included in the price.

Visit the Best Gaudí sites in Barcelona including the Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell

Best of Gaudi Half Day Private Tour

Gaudí, a genius or a madman?
Regardless of the opinions the people had in his time, we will dive into his universe, discovering his main source of inspiration, nature.

Even though Gaudi didn't start the construction of Sagrada Familia, it became his greatest enterprise, where he put together ideas from previous projects. Here, he reaches the peak of his faith and expertise. The outside, which is full of details about Jesus life, contrasts with the peaceful inside, a mystical place where light plays a key role.

Park Güell, a project that wasn't meant to be a park, is the result of a perfect understanding between the architect and the client, in this case Mr Güell. Gaudí was very ahead of his time, especially when it came to respecting the environment. From the bridges, we will enjoy a nice view over the city, and of course, we cannot miss the mosaics and the lizard.

If you prefer to visit different projects such as Casa Batllò, La Pedrera, Palau Güell, Casa Vicens or Bellesguard, please let me know!

Tickets for Sagrada Familia and Park Güell

Half-day to discover two of Gaudís's masterpieces

Gaudi's architecture: Sagrada Familia and Park Güell

Must see #1 in Barcelona !! Do not miss it ! BOOK 2 weeks in advance minimum.

Sagrada Familia is one of the WORLD HERITAGE sites of Barcelona, in construction since 1882 and was going to be be finished by 2026, before Covid, now they talk about 2030.

Gaudi was a genious, I will explain that!

We will tour around in a chronological manner. First, the Nativity façade all the sculptures, the heights, the doors, and the main altar with the crypt of the first architect; then the main nave, the different columns, the beautiful stain glass windows, the main door and the longest view.
After the sacristy, we will visit the Passion façade, the school of Sagrada Familia and a short visit to the museum.

SPECIAL NOTE
I will do EVERYTHING in my hands (and more) to get your tickets, but there are some venues that are still going through the effects of low staffing and change in procedures due to the pandemic, therefore; I DISCLAIM ANY PERSONAL LIABILITY in buying tickets of any kind, unfortunately. I will do my best.

The School for the children of the workers of Sagrada Familia

Do you see how dangerous is to be a worker of Sagrada Familia?

Noah's arch animals... nice for children as well

MEETING POINT: Marina Street, Right of shop. Seat if there is place !

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