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Barcelona's Top Ten

- a private tour of the city from A to Z on this full day tour
DURATION: 8 hrs
START TIMES: 10AM (this is flexible, so let us know your ideal starting time)
BEST FOR: Adults, Architecture, History & Culture buffs

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • la Sagrada Familia – Gaudi's almost finished masterpiece with skip-the-line entrance tickets
  • Park Guell – Gaudi’s Park with beautiful views 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 
  • Plaza Espanya – gateway to the 1929 World's Fair 
  • The National Palace – an impressive site with great views
  • The Olympic Ring – see the site of the 1992 Olympic games
  • Montjuic – for great city views, history, and a view of the port
  • The Columbus Monument – for the world-famous explorer
  • Olympic Village – see where the athletes lived
  • Plaza Catalunya – the famous square where Old Town meets New Town
  • Gothic Quarter - including the Jewish Quarter​
  • The Cathedral of Barcelona
  • Arc de Triomf  - home of the 1888 Universal Expo ​

TOUR DESCRIPTION & ITINERARY

This tour shows you the top ten most popular sights in Barcelona.  Your discovery takes you inside Gaudi's must see la Sagrada Familia Church - his almost finished creation, to the labyrinth of streets of the Medieval City - the Gothic Quarter, as well as everything else in between!  

In a very streamlined division, you can divide Barcelona into two sections - l'Eixample (extension in English) which is the part of town where you will find the Gaudi buildings like his famous Sagrada Familia Basilica, and the Gothic Quarter, which is the Medieval quarter.  

The morning will be spent in the pedestrianized historical district of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter.  We'll see the oldest parts of the city from Roman Ruins, to hidden squares with a million stories to tell, to the Jewish Quarter, and the Cathedral of Barcelona. This area can be visited on foot or via a bicycle taxi for two (pedicab) - the choice is yours! 

In the afternoon, after lunch in a non-touristy restaurant, will be spent exploring points via taxi or chauffeured car to see farther afield in the city.  We will show you the Plaça de Espanya - home of the 1929 World's Fair, the Olympic Village & Port, Barcelona's revamped Inner Harbor, the Arc d'Triomf, gateway to the 1888 Universal Exhibition, then over to the swankiest street in town, Paseo de Gracia, with beautiful modernist apartment buildings and we will go inside Gaudi's eclectic Park Güell and his almost finished, la Sagrada Familia.  

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Entry fees to Cathedral de Barcelona or Antique Synagogue, Park Güell & Sagrada Familia (VALUE: €32 per person)
  • Private tour guide
  • 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 if they are in town for a limited time.
  • This tour includes three must-sees for first-time visitors.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes. Though we use transportation to get between sights, we then investigate on foot to get closer looks.
  • Some of the shops are close on Sundays.
  • It is not possible to go inside the Cathedral de Barcelona (not Gaudi's Sagrada Familia) on Sundays.
  • Though not strictly enforced, we recommend that you dress modestly for entrance into Gaudi's Sagrada Familia. 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, please have a look at our Accessible Tours, allowing you to see all of Barcelona without having to put miles on your shoes! ​​

FAQS

DOES THIS TOUR COVER JEWISH HISTORY?
Yes! The Jewish community has played important roles in the history of Barcelona.  The Jewish quarter is always part of our tour, but if you would like your tour to focus on Jewish history, please let your guide know. 
TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN?
We love touring families too, that's why we've created tours with families in mind.  If you are traveling with children of any age, please have a look at our Family Tours.  Our scavenger hunts vary depending on the ages involved, making our Family Tours good for an array of ages.
CAN I CHANGE THE START TIME?
Absolutely, but please let us know in advance at the time of booking.  Last minute schedule changes are very difficult to accommodate due to ticket limitations. Just drop us a line and let us know what time you would like to start:  ​  ​nancy@enchantingbarcelonatours.com
WHERE DO WE MEET?
For this tour, we like to start from your accommodation.  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.  

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.
"Awesome tour!"
My wife and I booked the sights tour with a private car. The driver picked us up in a very nice Mercedes and Nancy proceeded to show us around this large city - without having to walk for hours! The knowledge she has of Barcelona and the Gaudi sites is unreal! She really brought the Sagrada Familia to life and showed many, many small and interesting details. The last hour walking tour through Barri Gotic was very cool as well - without her experience we would have never noticed dozens of interesting sites. 
~ Justin from North Carolina
"Making Barcelona Special"
Nancy added tremendously to the success of this trip. Not only was her pre-trip advice about how to go about seeing things, getting tickets, and restaurant advice indispensable, the knowledge, history, and anecdotes she shared during the outings captivated the attention of everyone. Personally, I really appreciate the value added by a great tour guide over trying to read a tour book on the fly. Enchanting Barcelona Tours can make a big difference to how much you get out of a trip to Barcelona.
~ Vicky from Massachusetts

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