Barcelona Highlights with a Local Friend

5.0
(65 reviews)

1 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Barcelona at the hands of a local friend at your own pace doing exactly what you want to do!

In this completely personalized tour, we will communicate beforehand to discuss your needs and interests to create a customized itinerary which will be a mash-up of your Barcelona bucket list and the top sights and suggestions. The details on this page are just suggestions!

When we meet, I'll be like a local friend, showing you around my city and telling you stories and anecdotes about the city, history, culture, and my local experience. Keep in mind that this is a private experience just for you and your travel party, so we'll go at your pace and anything that comes up during the day we can adjust or modify. Please message for inquiries and concerns!

My objective is to be the bridge to help you understand the local life and identity of Barcelona so that you can also see the magical feeling that attracts so many people to this beautiful city. Just follow me!

What's Included

Friendly/Knowledgeable Guide
I will offer to stop and share food/snacks throughout the day. The bill for any food, drinks, or snacks consumed during the trip is the responsibility of the guest. This will be discussed upon booking
Metro & Taxis - Any transport fees are the responsibility of the guest.
Entry fees - If you decide to enter anything along the route, you are more than welcome to!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

I don't have a car, as the experience is not with a chauffeured vehicle, but I can meet you at any starting location to make the beginning of the tour easier for you. Just give the details of your hotel or a relevant landmark to meet at.

OR
Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
Plaça de Catalunya

Honestly, the tour can end anywhere that you need it to end. This will be based on the itinerary that we set together.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

    The famous work in progress from Antoni Gaudi and one of Barcelona's iconic landmarks. We will discuss it from the outside and if you have booked at ticket in advance (as we will discuss well in advance of your trip) then you can go inside for a visit (visits are approx. 1-3 hours).

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

    Take a journey through Barcelona's multiple layers of history learning about the Roman and medieval histories, cultural legends and traditions, and see how it fits in with the modern elements of present day. Depending on our determined itinerary, we can breeze through a few of the main sites in the Gothic quarter, or we can do an exclusive tour seeing all of the main points. Duration can range from 45 minutes to 3 hours. All points are without entry fee.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Barcelona Cathedral

    This is part of the Gothic quarter. We will definitely stop in front of it, don't you worry! We will not go inside during the tour.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Las Ramblas

    This is also part of the Gothic quarter. Just marking so that you know we will be seeing and discussing it ;-)

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Port Vell Barcelone

    Port of Barcelona. We can have a beautiful stroll along Barcelona's port which is one the most important elements of Barcelona's many "cities"

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Parc de la Ciutadella

    The famous park in the center of Barcelona. We can have a stroll through the park and visit some of its famous landmarks inside such as the fountain, mamouth, and the Parlament. Learn about the origins of the park and its place in Barcelona's history.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Arc de Triomf

    Barcelona has its own Arc de Triumph. Learn about why it was constructed and what it stands for.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Placa d'Espanya

    See the famous plaza with many beautiful landmarks surrounding it. You will learn about the history of the various points and depending on the itinerary we will go to visit some of them up close.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Parc de Montjuic

    Jump into nature without leaving the city! The famous hill at the side of the city hosts various famous landmarks such as the Castle of Montjuic, the Olympic stadium, and the Palace as well as many hidden gems. We can arrange an itinerary to view the top important spots or to explore it in further detail. Due to the distance from the rest of things, Montjuic usually takes up a bit of time from the day, so the "duration" could range from 1 hour to 4 hours if you want to walk around by foot to various points.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by SigaMiga Barcelona

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Culture
Public Transportation Tours
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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