Gaudí & Catalan Modernism Private Walking Tour

5.0
(11 reviews)
Barcelona, Spain

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

This private walking tour offers a deeper understanding of Antoni Gaudí and Catalan Modernism, led by a licensed local guide with academic expertise.

Walk through the Eixample district and Passeig de Gràcia while exploring Gaudí’s most important works, including Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, and Casa Milà, explained from the outside to maximize clarity and flow. The tour also places Gaudí in context by introducing other key Modernist architects and the cultural, political, and social forces behind the movement. Architecture, history, and cultural context explained clearly by a local expert.

Designed for travelers who want more than surface-level explanations, this experience connects architecture, history, and identity in a clear and engaging way.

What's Included

Local recommendations
Private expert tour guide
Personal expenses
Tickets to attractions (no tickets required - exterior visits)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your expert tour guide at on the doorstep of Farggi Café, located in front of the Apple Store and El Corte Inglés department store.

End point
Basílica de la Sagrada Família

The tour ends at the entrance of Sagrada Familia. Our tour guide will make sure to give you all the information about the area and useful instructions.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Plaza de Catalunya

    The tour starts at the main square of Barcelona - Plaça de Catalunya, where the Eixample district was first laid out. Your tour guide will explain the urban history and architectural background of Barcelona.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Our guide will start the tour by introducing the Modernist art movement, showing you the façade of Casas Pascual i Pons, constructed between 1890 and 1891.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    La Mansana de la Discordia

    Your tour guide will uncover the stunning façades of Casa Batlló, Casa Amatller, and Casa Lleó i Morera, each boasting unique designs. We will discuss the visions and the creative world of Gaudí and his contemporaries.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Casa Batllo

    Explore the Unesco masterpiece of Gaudí commissioned by the Batlló family.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Casa Mila - La Pedrera

    Our tour guide will walk by Casa Mila's - La Pedrera stone façade and he will explain the secrets of Gaudí's architectural masterpiece.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

    We will approach the crowning jewel of Gaudí's legacy—the awe-inspiring Sagrada Família. Your tour guide will give you the complete exterior tour.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Guide Me Barcelona Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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