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Private Barcelona Highlights Family Tour

- Sagrada Familia & the Gothic Quarter (with chocolate!)
DURATION: 4 hrs
START TIMES: 10AM & 3PM
BEST FOR: Kids & Families
 PRICE: from €445* for a family of 4
*Includes all "skip the line" entrance fees, fantastic family friendly guide, transportation, scavenger hunt, prizes and 21% local tax for a private tour for a family of 4 people. 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • la Sagrada Familia – Gaudi's almost finished masterpiece with skip-the-line entrance tickets
  • Paseo de Gracia – home of the most fabulous houses for the turn of the century including:
    • la Pedrera – Gaudi’s famous building in Barcelona
    • Casa Batllo – Gaudi’s astounding artistic contribution to architecture
    • Casa Amatller – chocolate factory owner's residence 
    • Casa Morera i Lleo – an explosion of flowers 
  • The Gothic Quarter:
    • Roman Ruins 
    • Cathedral of Barcelona 
    • The Jewish Quarter (inside visit to the Antique Synagogue if you like)
    • Blindfolded chocolate tasting 
    • Giants 
    • Civil War battle grounds
    • Plaza Sant Jaume 
    • A royal palace 

TOUR DESCRIPTION & ITINERARY

There are few, if any, more exciting ways for kids to experience the splendor of Catalonia's capital than on the Barcelona Highlights Family Tour. At four hours in length, this gem among the city's family tours is a perfect match for parents and kids who are excited to experience the best of Barcelona in a fun and engaging manner! 

This tour can be done by taxi or by chauffeured van. Taxis are best for families with a maximum of five people. Bigger families should consider doing the tour by chauffeured van.  We'll start this tour in l'Eixample, which is a well-known neighborhood that was created over 150 years ago where we will explore Gaudi's creations, including his almost finished basilica, la Sagrada Familia. 

At la Sagrada Familia you will enjoy skip-the-line entrance tickets, and a family fun scavenger hunt that is age appropriate for your children.  You can enhance your experience by including tickets that can allow you to go up one of the bell towers - offering amazing views over Barcelona, as well as a bird's eye view of the construction of this unique building. 
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No tour is complete without a visit to Paseo de Gracia, Barcelona's Rodeo Drive and home of the most unique houses designed by Gaudi including the fabulous Casa Batllo and la Pedrera, which are seemingly straight out of Dr Seuss's Whoville.

The second half of this tour takes place in Barcelona's oldest district, the Gothic Quarter, where you will set out on foot to enjoy this pedestranized area with a part two of our family fun scavenger hunt, including a blindfolded chocolate tasting!  This neighborhood is the proud home of the Barcelona Cathedral, Placa Sant Jaume,  and the Jewish Quarter, including one of Europe's oldest synagogues. 
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And remember that part of what makes The Barcelona Highlights Family Tour such an exhilarating experience is that the age-based scavenger hunts with edible prizes!  

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Entry fees to the Antique Synagogue or the Cathedral de Barcelona, & Gaudi's Sagrada Familia  (VALUE: €35 per person)
  • Private tour guide
  • Scavenger hunt & prize
  • Transportation
  • ​Spanish local taxes (21%)
Learn more about our all inclusive pricing.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • Many travelers opt to take this tour to get a solid overview of the city and enter its most visited monument with skip the line tickets. 
  • In the booking process, you will be given the option of visiting one of the bell towers at the Sagrada Familia Basilica.  Please note: 
    • Children under 6 are not allowed in the towers for safety reasons. 
    • You must take an elevator up and you must walk down (410 steps!). 
    • No backpacks are allowed in the bell towers. There are lockers at the base of the towers where you can lock up your bags. 
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes. We use our transportation to get close to the sights, but then we get out to have a closer look. 
  • We recommend dressing an appropriate In order to go inside la Sagrada Familia.  Though not strictly enforced, avoid very short shorts or reveling tops.  A cotton scarf or wrap over what you are wearing is acceptable and suggested in the summer months.
  • The Synagogue is closed on Saturdays for Shabbat & closes at 3pm on Sundays.
  • If mobility is an issue or you have little ones whose legs won't carry them far, please let us know and we will offer alternatives and suggestions:  nancy@enchantingbarcelonatours.com

FAQS

DOES THIS TOUR COVER JEWISH HISTORY?
Yes! The Jewish community has played important roles in the history of Barcelona.  The Jewish quarter, located in the Gothic Quarter, is always part of our tour.  If you would like your tour to focus on Jewish history, please let your guide know. 
MY KIDS ARE TEENAGERS. IS THIS TOUR RIGHT FOR US?
Think of our scavenger hunts as escape rooms in the open area.  They are fun and exciting for everyone involved - especially the kids! The older your children, the more difficult the games.   Our games keep your mental skills awake as you are searching clues during the entire tour! 
CAN I CHANGE THE START TIME?
Absolutely.  We are happy to vary the start time to suit your schedule, just drop us a line:  ​nancy@enchantingbarcelonatours.com
WHERE DO WE MEET?
For this tour, we prefer to meet you at your hotel.  In the booking process you will be asked for the name and address of your accommodation.  
CANCELLATION POLICY
​In the unlikely event that you would need to cancel your tour, 75% of your payment is refundable up to five (5) calendar days before the start of your tour.  Cancellation after five (5) calendar days before your tour date, no refund is possible.  
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Barcelona & Catalonia boast a bountiful amount of sunshine. We tour rain or shine. In the event of rain, we will attempt to modify your plan if the weather is so inclement as to endanger your discovery.
"A great two days in Barcelona"
With 2 kids, 9 (girl) and 11 (boy), Nancy was great and kept the kids very engaged with lots of questions, facts that meant things to them, and not overwhelming them with "history". The kids thoroughly enjoyed both tours, and both kept them interested and engaged. This means so much when the kids are sure they will be "bored" without their video games... We definitely recommend the biking (we did that a version of that in every city we visited) - and Barcelona is a great city for that. They really also liked the treasure hunt at the Sagrada Familia and were very impressed with Nancy's knowledge of everything and her ability to really make it come alive. 
~ Aaron from Virginia
"Great tour in Barcelona"
Nancy gave my family an incredible tour of the old and new Barcelona. We brought our two sons, ages 14 and 9, and she was great for all of us. We did a really neat tour through Old Barcelona, then a fun market place for lunch, and then to Gaudi, which was amazing. She kept all of us super interested and she has an engaging and delightful personality that everyone will love. Just in the four hours we spent with her gave us much more insight into a great city. We loved it!
~ John from California 

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