Are you unfamiliar with Barcelona? Learn about and explore this extraordinary city under the direction of a knowledgeable, English - speaking guide. Perfect for visitors who have limited time in Barcelona, this Classic and Artistic Barcelona tour will allow you to see all of Barcelona's highlights in just one day. Your day will begin with the Classic Barcelona Tour visiting Barcelona's main attractions, and you will end your day with the Artistic Barcelona Tour, during which you will see Barcelona's artistic masterpieces.
There's so much to see in Barcelona, so start off your trip with a tour of Barcelona's highlights. You will visit Plaza Sant Jaume, home of Barcelona's administrative buildings, and Plaza de Cataluna, Barcelona's large central square, where old and new Barcelona intersect. You will also travel to the Gothic Quarter, where you will marvel at this area's amazing architecture. From there, you will explore Port Olympic, where the 1992 Summer Olympic Games were held, as well as Villa Olimpica, where the athletes resided during the games. The next part of the Classic Barcelona Tour is a ride up Montj�ic Mountain, where you will enjoy picturesque views of Barcelona. This is definitely a great place to take extraordinary pictures of the city.
After descending the mountain, you will visit Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village), where you will see reproductions of architectural styles from all over Spain. While in Spanish Village, you can taste Catalan Cava, Spain's famous sparkling wine. If you purchased this tour with lunch, you will then dine at a lovely Barcelonan restaurant, and if you did not pre - purchase lunch, you will have free time to explore the area before beginning the Artistic Barcelona Tour.
The second half of your comprehensive Barcelona tour begins by exploring the works of renowned Catalan artist Antoni Guadi. This Artistic Tour of Barcelona starts along Paseo de Gracia to see Gaudi's famous apartment buildings, including Casa Batllo, which is the embodiment of Gaudi's revolutionary architectural style, with its arched roof and undulating walls. You will also visit the 20th century apartment building La Pedrera, which is revered for its irregular floor plans and wave - like walls. In addition, you will see the beautiful garden complex named Parc Guell, which was designed by Gaudi in the early 1900s. This sensational park is one of the most popular attractions in Barcelona due to its multi - colored mosaic benches, twisting pillars, and colossal stone structures. Then it's on to La Sagrada Family Cathedral, which is still in the midst of construction, but already is considered one of the most beautiful and ornate churches in the world. Also on this Barcelona sightseeing tour, you will visit Barcelona's historic Bull Ring and the renowned Cathedral Santa Maria del Mar, which is an enormous Gothic cathedral. The tour ends near the Picasso Museum, where you will have the option to explore the magnificent works of this incredible artist.
In just one day, the Classic and Artistic Barcelona Tour offers any traveler a comprehensive and detailed view of this truly spectacular city. This Barcelona tour is perfect for first time visitors and anyone else who wants to experience the city's architectural and artistic highlights with a professional guide.
