Best of Barcelona Excursion with Optional Attractions Tickets

4.9
(143 reviews)
Barcelona, Spain

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

After docking in Barcelona (or starting from your hotel), explore the city's highlights and enjoy optional skip-the-line access to Gaudí's-created masterpieces.

Start with a drive up Montjuïc Hill to admire Barcelona’s stunning 1992 Olympic monuments and the splendid city views, and proceed to discover more Barcelona attractions such as the National Palace, Port Olimpic, Passeig de Gràcia and Plaza de España. Enjoy a guided walking tour in the best part of Barcelona's Old City and marvel at the magnificent Santa Maria del Mar. At the end of the tour, visit La Sagrada Familia to ogle at the exterior of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece. If wanted, you can end the tour here and get optional skip-the-line tickets to continue at your own pace with an audio-guided visit. If you prefer to go back to the cruise ship, your hotel, or the airport, enjoy a personal drop-off with your luggage to wherever you need to go!

To enjoy skip-the-line admission, email us after booking.

What's Included

Bring your luggage with you if needed (no extra charges)
Small-group tour for a more personal experience
Drop-off to your hotel, cruise ship, or La Sagrada Familia
English speaking guide
Pickup from your hotel or cruise ship in new and air-conditioned vehicle
Food/drinks
If you wish to purchase Skip-The-Line tickets, please contact us after booking and we will get them for you subject to availability.

Meeting and pickup

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

*** We offer pickup (AND drop-off) from ALL accessible Barcelona hotels! (you can bring your luggage with you too).

Pickup from the cruise port: 8:30 AM
Pick up from Barcelona hotels: 9-9:20 AM

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Montjuic Castle

    Enjoy panoramic views over the city and port

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

    Panoramic visit to the national Palace of Catalunya

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Passeig de Gracia

    See this beautiful and famous Avenue

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

    Discover the famous church built by Anthony Gaudi. You can finish the tour here with your skip-the-line fast-access ticket or enjoy a panoramic tour and we will then take you to your hotel, the cruise ship, or the airport!

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Casa Batllo

    Part of the trio "Apple of Discord"

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Placa d'Espanya

    See the famous plaza

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Casa Amatller

    Part of the trio "Apple of Discord"

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Casa Mila - La Pedrera

    Take a selfie with the beautiful Gaudi building

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    La Mansana de la Discordia

    Part of the trio "Apple of Discord"

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Port Olimpic

    Marina, shops, restaurants, and galleries

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    L'Anella Olimpica de Montjuic

    The site of the 1992 Olympics

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Plaza de Catalunya

    The central plaza

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Museu Picasso

    A panoramic outside visit to the Museu Picasso highlights the elegant Gothic palaces that house the museum in the heart of El Born. From the street, you can admire the medieval façades, stone archways, and quiet courtyards that reflect Barcelona’s historic character.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    El Born

    El Born is one of Barcelona’s most atmospheric neighborhoods, known for its narrow medieval streets, boutique shops, lively cafés, and vibrant nightlife. Blending history and creativity, it is home to landmarks such as Santa Maria del Mar and offers a mix of local culture, artisan stores, and a relaxed yet trendy vibe.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

    A striking 14th-century Catalan Gothic church in the El Born district of Barcelona. Built between 1329 and 1383 by the city’s merchants and shipbuilders, it is known for its pure architectural lines, soaring columns, and luminous stained-glass windows.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
Supplied by Top Day Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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