Overview
Skip the line to the Sagrada Familia, the single most important site in Barcelona. Explore the city through the visionary eyes of architect Antoni Gaudi and drive along the Modernista-lined Passeig de Gràcia.
Description
Explore the fantastical world of the visionary architect Antoni Gaudí on a 2.5-hour tour of Barcelona’s Modernista masterpiece – the incomplete Sagrada Familia. Your guide will explain what makes it so extraordinary, pointing out hidden symbols, as well as describing the technical innovations that made Gaudi so revered.
First, drive down the elegant Passeig de Gràcia, built for wealthy city residents in the 19th century. Admire architectural details on the modernist lampposts and Gaudí’s sidewalk tiles. Marvel at grand buildings, such as the Casa Batlló and Casa Milà-La Pedrera, 2 of Gaudí’s most beautiful apartment complexes.
Then, take a guided tour of the jewel in the crown of Gaudí’s works at the stunning Sagrada Familia. Representing a synthesis of his overall conception of architecture, the richness of detail and its significance require a full explanation to appreciate the fascinating building in full.
At the end of your guided tour, you are free to stay on and explore at your own pace. Ascend the towers by elevator (additional fee), visit the crypt and museum, and compare and contrast the Birth and Passion façades.
What’s Included
Transportation
Guide
Entrance to the Sagrada Família
What’s Not Included
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Food and drink
Entrance to other monuments
Ticket for the Sagrada Familia elevator to the towers