Overview
Explore Barcelona through the visionary eyes of the architect Antoni Gaudi and see some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including guided tours of the incomparable Sagrada Familia and fanciful Casa Batlló.
Description
Explore the bizarre world of the visionary architect Antoni Gaudí on a 3-hour tour of Barcelona’s Modernista masterpieces, focusing on the incomplete Sagrada Familia and the sublime apartment block of the Casa Batlló. Your guide will explain what makes each so extraordinary, pointing out details and hidden symbols, as well as describing the technical innovations that made Gaudi so revered.
Start with a guided tour of the Casa Batlló, going behind its façade to discover a tranquil world of refined architectural details. Marvel at the legendary staircase, see the superb attic, and get close to the multicolored chimneys, depicting a dragon slayed by St George.
End your tour at the Sagrada Familia, the crown jewel of Gaudí’s monuments, despite still being under construction to this day. Saving the best ’til last means you will be free to stay on and savor the cathedral at your own pace after a guided tour. Visit the crypt and museum to learn more about Gaudi’s unique concept of architecture.
What’s Included
Transportation
Guide
Entrance fees to the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllò
What’s Not Included
Pick-up and drop-off
Lunch
Entrance to other monuments
Ticket for the elevator to Sagrada Familia towers