Barcelona by car: Gothic Quarter, Montjuïc, Park Güell, basilica, and Casa Milà (La Pedrera)

Pl. de Catalunya, 19, Barcelona

In front of the Olivia Plaza Hotel, next to the Foot Locker store, at 8:30 AM.

Barrio Gótic

The tour begins at Plaça de Catalunya and includes a walking portion through the oldest part of the city, the Gothic Quarter, a maze of narrow streets with Roman and medieval architecture. You'll see the Cathedral, the Jewish Quarter, Plaça de Sant Jaume, and a section of the Roman wall. This part of the tour ends at the church of Santa Maria del Mar, in the Born neighborhood.

Catedral de Barcelona

Detailed description of the exterior and facade.

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Plaça de Sant Jaume

After passing through the Jewish Quarter, the route stops at Plaça de Sant Jaume, where you'll find Barcelona City Hall and the Palau de la Generalitat.

Basílica de Santa María del Mar

Enjoy a free stop or a break to have a snack in front of the Santa Maria del Mar basilica. Please note: food and drinks are not included.

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Basílica de Santa María del Mar

The final stretch was on foot, with an explanation of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar from the outside.

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Cara de Barcelona

On the way to Montjuïc, as you drive, you can see the "Face of Barcelona" sculpture, located near the port. The sculpture is made of letters and symbols that appear to be suspended in the air, and when arranged in a certain way, they create the silhouette of a giant human face looking forward.

Once we pass El Cap de Barcelona (The Head of Barcelona)

After passing the Arc de Triomf, you reach the Columbus Monument. From the car, you can see the 60-meter-high column that rises above the harbor area, with the statue of Christopher Columbus at the top, pointing towards the sea.

After passing the Columbus Monument

After the Columbus Monument, you ascend Montjuïc to the Miramar viewpoint. There, you can stop to calmly admire the city. It's one of the best places to take a photo of Barcelona's skyline, with the hills in the background.

Montjuic

Once the walking portion is complete, the transfer takes you to Montjuïc, the site of the 1929 International Exposition and the 1992 Olympic Games, and home to one of the best viewpoints overlooking the city.

Joan Miró Foundation

From the Miramar viewpoint, you continue climbing up Montjuïc to the Fundació Miró. From the vehicle, you can see the architecture of this museum, nestled on the hillside with the city in the foreground.

Estadi Olímpic

After the Miró Foundation, the route passes by the Olympic Stadium, where the 1992 Barcelona Olympics were held. From the vehicle, you can appreciate the size of the venue and its facade. On some days, the stadium is open to the public, and you can see inside. Nearby is also the Olympic Museum, with exhibitions about the history of the Games and about what the 1992 Games meant for the city.

Museo Nacional d'Arte de Cataluña

After passing the Olympic Stadium, the route leads to the National Museum of Art of Catalonia, the MNAC, which is located on the hillside of Montjuïc.

From Park Güell, we'll continue to the Sagrada Família

From Park Güell, the tour continues to the Sagrada Família. There, you'll learn about the history of the temple and its symbolism. You'll walk around the exterior, viewing the facades that are still under construction, and then enter to see the interior. In addition to the detailed explanation of the facades, the guide will answer questions as they arise. Notice: The price of the tour does not include the entrance fee to the Sagrada Família, which costs €26 per person. Payment is made after the walking portion of the tour, and the company will arrange the tickets: you do not need to purchase them separately

Park Güell

The tour continues to Park Güell, located on the Carmel hill, to see the gardens that Gaudí designed for the Güell family, from Barcelona's industrial bourgeoisie. The public area is explored on foot. Notice: The price of the tour does not include admission to Park Güell, which costs 18 € per person. Payment is made after the walking portion, and the company arranges the tickets: you do not need to purchase them separately

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Basílica de la Sagrada Familia

After visiting the Sagrada Familia, there are 45 minutes of free time for lunch and rest before continuing. Then, the tour proceeds to Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera, and that's where it ends.

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La Pedrera - Casa Mila

The last stop is La Pedrera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is an explanation of the exterior and the facade, and you go up to the rooftop, with the chimneys and the views. Notice: The price of the tour does not include admission to Casa Milà, which costs €24 per person. This is paid after the walking portion, and the company arranges it: admission is guaranteed, and you don't have to buy it separately

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Casa Batlló

After La Pedrera, you walk a few blocks down Passeig de Gràcia to Casa Batlló, another of Gaudí's major works. It's known as the house of bones for its skeletal-looking balconies and the organic shapes of its facade, covered in colorful mosaic. The guide explains how Gaudí turned an ordinary building into what it is today, drawing on nature and Catalan legends, above all the legend of Saint George and the dragon, which sits on the roof. The contrast with La Pedrera is striking, and it's where you can best see just how far this architect took the change he brought to early 20th-century Barcelona.

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