Sagrada Familia, Park Guell & Casa Batlo: Complete Gaudi Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Casa Amatller

  Meet your guide and small group of travelers on the lively Passeig de Gracia outside Casa Amatller, an excellent example of Catalan modernism and a great introduction to the day's venture into modernist architecture pioneered by Antoni Gaudí.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Casa Batllo

  Your morning starts at Casa Batlló. Those joining the morning tour will enter and go straight to the most iconic rooms. Your guide will show you the tiny details that make this house so fascinating; from breathing ‘gills’ to the clever play of light in the building’s tiles. As Casa Batlló is overwhelmed with crowds by the time the afternoon starts, those on the afternoon tour will stop outside for commentary from their guide and will visit another equally interesting Gaudí house later in the tour to ensure you get the best Gaudi experience for your selected tour time.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Casa Mila - La Pedrera

  Continue along Passeig de Gràcia to Casa Milà, better known as La Pedrera, one of Antoni Gaudí’s most distinctive works and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the outside, discover how its undulating stone façade, wrought-iron balconies and unconventional design challenged ideas of what a residential building could be—and learn why Barcelonans nicknamed it “The Stone Quarry.” Please note: Casa Milà is viewed from the exterior; entry is not included.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Casa Vicens Gaudi (Pass by)

  If time allows, the morning tour continues past Casa Vicens, the first major house designed by Antoni Gaudí and an early landmark of Catalan Modernism. Admire its colourful, highly decorative exterior and discover how this lesser-known Gaudí work reveals the beginnings of the distinctive architectural style he would later make famous throughout Barcelona. From here, meet your private transfer and continue to the next part of your Gaudí tour.

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  Park Guell

  If option selected - From there, it’s off to Park Guell. Part fanciful explosion of color, part thoughtful study of organic forms, it is a perfect reflection of the natural world. Since this became a ticketed site a few years ago, entrance lines have become extremely long – so it’s a good thing you have skip-the-line access. If you select the Complete Gaudí Express option, Park Guell is not included.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Barri de Gracia

  Board a private, air-conditioned minibus for a brief transfer between Park Guell and La Sagrada Familia. If you select the Complete Gaudí Express option, your tour includes a short Metro ride to La Sagrada Familia.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  L'Eixample District

  Enjoy a short break to grab a coffee or snack. Although this is not included in the tour, your guide will give you recommendations on where to go. If you select the Complete Gaudí Express option, your tour does not include a short break.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

  Finally, you’ll end at Gaudí’s most iconic work: the one and only Sagrada Família. You’ll spend a full hour exploring the church itself, then, unlike most tours, you will go down into the museum to see some of the architect's drawings, models, and calculations, plus a clear view of his tomb. Finish at Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí’s most iconic masterpiece and Barcelona’s most famous landmark. With pre-reserved entry, spend a full hour on a guided tour inside the basilica, discovering its soaring interiors, extraordinary use of light, intricate symbolism and the story behind Gaudí’s visionary design. Unlike many Sagrada Família tours, your experience continues into the Sagrada Família Museum, where you’ll see drawings, models and calculations that reveal Gaudí’s creative process and the extraordinary engineering behind the basilica. You’ll also have a clear view of Gaudí’s tomb, offering a fascinating final connection to the architect whose work you’ve explored throughout Barcelona.

  1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
• The rooftop terrace of Casa Batllo may be closed during heavy wind or rain
• Due to the religious nature of La Sagrada Familia, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc) to put on just before entering. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.

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