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Skip the Line: Best of Barcelona Private Tour including Sagrada Familia
8 hours
Barcelona, Spain
About this activity
See the best that Barcelona has to offer on this private half-day guided excursion covering some of the city’s top highlights (and optional upgrade to a full-day visit). Best of all, this intimate, personalized visit allows you to customize some portions of your visit to cater to your specific interests.
Start your day with pickup from your Barcelona hotel around 8:30am. Depending on your specific itinerary, it may also be possible to adjust your start time once the booking is confirmed. Begin by driving with your guide to the hilltop sanctuary of Montjuïc, a combination park, cultural and recreational area that hosted the 1992 Olympic Games.
Enjoy superlative views of the Barcelona cityscape before making a quick stop at the Catalunya National Art Museum and then heading back down to Plaça Espanya and through Eixample, a neighborhood known for its modernist architecture.
Continue the trip with a drive down Passeig de Gracia, one of the city’s most upscale shopping streets, passing the famous architectural works of Antoni Gaudí, La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, as you go. Soon you’ll arrive at the towering La Sagrada Familia cathedral, where you’ll take advantage of your included skip-the-line admission ticket, heading right inside to view the incredible construction feats inside this one-of-a-kind religious structure.
Proceed next on a walking-based wander through the narrow streets of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Sip on an included glass of cava (sparkling wine) at one of the district’s local markets, then meander your way back in time, passing the remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman temple and the area’s ancient Jewish Quarter and Royal Palace.
You’ll then head to El Born, a trendy area just adjacent to the Gothic Quarter, where you’ll stop for a short lunch break before visiting the beautiful Santa Maria del Mar church. Those on the half-day tour will end their trip here around 1pm.
For those who select the full-day tour upgrade, you’ll continue in the afternoon with guided visits to two of the magnificent creations of Antoni Gaudí, the hillside Park Güell and the beautiful La Pedrera. See the itinerary below for more details on the full-day and the two tour options.
Highlights
- Save up to two hours of waiting with a skip-the-line admission ticket to La Sagada Familia
- Enjoy wine tasting and go to the top of Montjuic Hill
- Choose between a half- or full-day option
Full description
See the best of Barcelona your way on a private half-day tour that includes a skip-the-line admission ticket to La Sagada Familia, where lines can often exceed two hours. Choosing a private tour means that you’ll receive the undivided attention of your guide as you get the inside scoop on Barcelona’s culture and history. Plus, you can upgrade to a full-day tour see more.
Included / Excluded
- Fully guided private tour of Barcelona
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- A glass of cava wine
- Walking tour of the Gothic Quarter
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting point
Traveler pickup is offered.<br>C/ Palau de la Música, 1, 08003 Barcelona, Spain Our office is located right opposite the glass wall next to the open air cafe of the Palau de la Musica. <br>Airports:<br>Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat Spain<br>Ports:<br>Port barcelona Cruise Stop, de, 08039 Barcelona, Spain<br>Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Important information
Know before you book
- Duration: 8h
- Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Please note: From January 11 to January 17 La Pedrera will be closed for maintenance. These are the regular works for maintenance performed annually and during the same dates." You will have the alternative to visit the Casa Batllo instead.
This tour operates in English only.
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Please note: From January 11 to January 17 La Pedrera will be closed for maintenance. These are the regular works for maintenance performed annually and during the same dates." You will have the alternative to visit the Casa Batllo instead.
This tour operates in English only.
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate