Barcelona Highlights and Sagrada Familia Guided Visit
Discover Barcelona and its history with us. Enjoy a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter and see the beautiful Cathedral of Barcelona. Board an air-cond
Destacado
- Discover Barcelona and its history with us. Enjoy a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter and see the beautiful Cathedral of Barcelona. Board an air-conditioned coach for a panoramic tour through the city. Marvel at the views over Barcelona from the Montjuïc cable car. Learn about the history and significance of Sagrada Familia by the hand of your local guide. Discover how nature influenced and inspired Gaudí on his planning.
Incluido
- Montjuïc cable car ride.
- Admission to the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia.
- Transportation on an air-conditioned coach.
- Local guide.
- Tour operated in both Spanish and English.
- Radio guide system.
Excluido
- Entrance to the Cathedral of Barcelona.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
Notas
- From the end of January to the beginning of March the cable car is under maintenance (days to concrete).
- Please note this activity includes walking long distances, so it is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
- The Sagrada Familia reserves the right to refuse admission. At the entrance, visitors will have their bags, rucksacks, luggage and personal items checked.
- The site is a Catholic church; a dress code is required to enter to the venue: Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Visitors cannot enter barefoot or with flip-flops. No see-through clothing, plunging necklines, exposed backs or bellies. No hats are allowed inside the nave or the museum except for religious, health or belief-related reasons.
- Admission staff may request official documentation to verify the children’s age (ID, Passport, etc). If this documentation is not provided, the payment of the difference corresponding to the adult rate may be required.
- This tour will have a maximum of 30 travelers per guide.
- The guide will have one ticket for the whole group, which must enter together. Late arrival to the meeting point will result in the loss of the tour, as the same tickets cannot be used again because they will be validated at the Sagrada Familia entrance.
- Julià Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary or cancel the tour due to events being celebrated in the city or force majeure reasons.
Restricciones
- In order to cancel this booking with no penalties contact us at least 24-hour before the tour departure time.
Información esencial
- This tour starts from Julia Travel Office - Estació del Nord located at Carrer Ali Bei, 80. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins.
- Julià Travel Gray Line Spain contact, 0034 93 317 64 54 / incoming@julia.net
- CANCELATION POLICY: 24 hours free of charge. Less than 24 hours or No Show 100%
- From the end of January to the beginning of March the cable car is under maintenance (days to concrete). The service will be replaced by the Port Cable Car.
- Please note this activity includes walking long distances, so it is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
- The Sagrada Familia reserves the right to refuse admission. At the entrance, visitors will have their bags, rucksacks, luggage and personal items checked.
- The site is a Catholic church; a dress code is required to enter to the venue: Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Visitors cannot enter barefoot or with flip-flops. No see-through clothing, plunging necklines, exposed backs or bellies. No hats are allowed inside the nave or the museum except for religious, health or belief-related reasons.
- Admission staff may request official documentation to verify the children’s age (ID, Passport, etc). If this documentation is not provided, the payment of the difference corresponding to the adult rate may be required
We will meet at the Julià Travel office, located at Estació del Nord at 09:00hrs.
In the first part of the visit, we will enjoy a walking tour through El Born and the Gothic Quarter. We will have the opportunity to stroll along one of the most important streets of Barcelona and visit places such as the Arc de Triomf, the Cathedral of Barcelona or the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. You will marvel at the multitude of details on the façades of the buildings you will come across along the route.
We will walk through the narrow streets of the old part of the city and discover its hidden secrets. At the end of the walking tour, we will board an air-conditioned bus for a panoramic tour of Barcelona.
We will do different stops on Montjuic, which was the Olympic Area in 1992. At the first stop, we will access the Montjuic Cable Car, from where we will have breathtaking views of Barcelona. We will pass by Montjuic Castle, from where we will be able to take a trip to the past and discover part of the history of the city. We will make a last stop in Montjuic, in this case at the MNAC viewpoint, from where we will have a different perspective of Barcelona.
It’s time to return to the office, but first, we will pass though Paseo de Gracia, one of the most important streets in Barcelona, and where two of Antoni Gaudí’s most important works are located: La Pedrera & La Casa Batlló.
Between the first part of the tour and the visit to the Sagrada Família you will have a short free time for lunch. From April to October, you will have to check in again at 02:45 PM at the office at Sardenya Street 311. From November to March, check in will be at 01:45 PM. The tour will starts from our office next to Sagrada Familia.
Remember you must check in at least 15 minutes before the starting time of the activity. An experienced guide will pick you up from the office and walk you to the Basilica.
Enter the monument and discover the ultimate must-see landmark in Barcelona. Learn about the history and significance of Sagrada Familia by the hand of your local guide. Marvel at the astonishing interior, rich in symbolism inspired on natural wonders. Walk freely around the nave whilst listening to your guide’s explanations of Gaudí’s masterpiece on your headsets.
Take in all the details of the perfect fusion between architecture and spirituality. Tour the outside façades and wonder at the magnificence of details. At the end of your tour you can stay inside Sagrada Familia and visit the museum. An exhibition of drawings, models and pictures narrate the story of the Basilica. The museum also displays information on Gaudí’s life and career. Will you miss it out?
