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- English
- Spanish
This tour is about understanding that the world we live in, Barcelona in particular, would not be possible without tolerance and cooperation between people with very different cultural backgrounds.
But ever since the city was first settled 11,000 years ago by Neolithic people, Barcelona has missed from this mixture one group of people.
Who might they be?
This question will take us our last stop at La Sagrada Familia, the masterpiece designed by Modernist architect Antoni Gaudí. We will reflect on why Gaudí stepped outside the traditional laws of architecture to embrace the light inside the building and honour the beauty of the natural world and how his interest is relevant to the protection of nature.
Our final stop will give us the clues to understand who the last group of people in our puzzle of historical cultures are, and by doing that, I hope that you will look at the world around with slightly different eyes.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The closest metro is "Liceu" (#3, green line), it is one stop from Plaça Catalunya in the city centre. You could also walk from there, 10 min down La Rambla. You could also take the yellow line to Plaça Sant Jaume (where the City Hall is), or walk 8min from there.
The tour ends at La Sagrada Familia (purple/dark blue metro lines)
Itinerary
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1Palau Guell
The façade of the Palace, the influence of Catalan Modernism and Gaudí's love for nature.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2La Rambla
We will talk about the life and work of the Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca and the painter in exile Remedios Varó.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Placa Sant Felip Neri
We will talk about the Spanish Civil War and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Casa Padellàs (Barcelona History Museum MUHBA)
We will talk about the legacy of Muslum rule in Spain and two very important things that Christian borrowed from Arabs that changed the future of Europe and the world.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Plaça Reial
We will see something in the square that is linked to the legendary foundation of Barcelona.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Placa del Rei
We will discuss the role of Spain in the colonisation of the New World and how one of the early colonists became "the protector of the Indians" and drafted the first Humanitarian laws of the Americas.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
Gaudi's masterpiece and his reverence for "God's greatest creation" will help us reflect on the importance of protecting nature in the world in the 21st Century.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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