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Private Barcelona Highlights Tour with Hotel pick-up

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Overview

Discover the best of Barcelona on this 5-hour guided tour, tailored to your preferences!

Explore the stunning views of Montjuïc, where you'll visit iconic landmarks and enjoy panoramic views of the city. Wander through the enchanting Gothic Quarter and uncover hidden gems within its narrow, winding streets. Marvel at the grandeur of the Cathedral of Barcelona, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.

Afterwards get ready to be amazed by the breathtaking beauty of Sagrada Família, Gaudí's most famous work. With an expert guide, you'll experience Barcelona’s highlights and secrets in a way that suits your interests.

Perfect for those seeking a personalized, unforgettable journey through the heart of the city!

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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- We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Barcelona city.  Please make sure to include the address of your accommodation when booking. - Even if your Hotel is not listed, you can type it down in the field. - We will send a message the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as the name of your guide and the telephone number.

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Parc de Montjuic

Get picked up by your guide at your accommodation in Barcelona. Once the pick-up is completed, the guide will take you to the first stop of your tour. You will start the day at the Montjuïc Mountain, from where you will enjoy the superb panoramic views of the city. Montjuïc, originally used as a strategic place to protect the city against attacks, is now home to the famous Miró foundation and the Caixa Forúm. These and other buildings on the hill, perfectly illustrate examples of modern art and contemporary architecture. The Montjuïc also includes examples of town planning and architecture especially drawn for the 1929 International Exhibition.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Port Vell Barcelone (pass by)

Further on, you will head to the coastline of Barcelona, you will pass by the Columbus Monument and the Gothic Drassanes. The beach is surrounded by the most modern architecture, best represented by the World Trade Centre and the transformed Old Port. Maintaining its authentic charm, Port Vell is now full of restaurants, nightclubs and fantastic shops.
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Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

Enjoy a stroll in the Gothic Quarter, known as one of the districts that are part of Ciutat Vella, the old town of the city. In Ciutat Vella, where the history of Barcelona first started, you will experience a harmonious mix of modernity with Roman and medieval imprints. You will learn about the Catalan traditions and Barcelona’s origins, while exploring the enchanting corners, picturesque squares and the narrow alleys of the Gothic quarter.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barcelona Cathedral (pass by)

Admire the façade of the gothic cathedral of Barcelona, seat of the archbishopric of Barcelona, while walking around the Gothic Quarter.
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Mirador de Colom (pass by)

We will pass by the Columbus Monument, a tall memorial to the famous Christopher Columbus, at the lower end of Las Ramblas.
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Placa de Sant Jaume (pass by)

While walking through the Gothic Quarter, Plaça Sant Jaume, one of the main, oldest and most representative squares of Ciutat Vella, is definitely worth a visit.
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L'Eixample District (pass by)

We will drive through the Eixample district, realised by Ildefons Cerdà after 1895 , to expand the city. (The word “Eixample” actually means “expansion” in Catalan). Passing by the streets of this elegant neighborhood, you will note that Cerdà’s philosophy of urban planning was revolutionary and utopian.
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Basilica de la Sagrada Familia (pass by)

You will have the chance to admire the breathtaking Gaudi's Sagrada Familia. This divine piece of art is considered as the most emblematic landmark of Barcelona. We will pass in front of this monument, and of course take a break to be able to look at the various details of its façades.
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Passeig de Gracia

To end our tour in beauty, we will pass through the fancy Passeig de Gràcia, with its typical Catalan architecture. The avenue is home to the most impressive façades of modernist buildings, counting Gaudi’s La Pedrera, Casa Batlló and Domènech's Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa Batllo (pass by)

Casa Batlló, one of Gaudí's architectural masterpieces, will captivate you with its vibrant, colorful façade.
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Casa Mila - La Pedrera (pass by)

Get surprised by the atypical shape of Guadi's Casa Mila.
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Manzana de la Discordia (pass by)

We will pass by Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller, designed by the modernist architect Lluís Domènech.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Please provide the age of the children in the group at the time of the booking.
  • Other languages available upon request

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Barcelona Highlights Tour with Hotel pick-up?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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