Small group, hotel pick-up
Best of Barcelona: Park Güell and Old Town with Hotel pick-up
€175per person
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Tour overview
With just one day on the ground, this eight-hour tour packs in Barcelona's headline sights and leaves the planning to someone else: sweeping views from Montjuïc, a walk through the Gothic Quarter and along the waterfront, the modernist buildings lining Passeig de Gràcia, and skip-the-line access inside both Sagrada Família and Park Güell.
You travel between stops in an air-conditioned coach with the rest of your small group, picked up from and returned to your hotel, so the hours go toward looking at Barcelona rather than working out how to reach the next landmark.
The itinerary
9 stops, in order.
Hotel pickup
The day begins at your hotel, where your guide and air-conditioned vehicle collect you.
Montjuïc Mountain
A panoramic stop on Montjuïc taking in the city, the Mediterranean and the legacy of the 1992 Olympic Ring.
Gothic Quarter / Old Town
A walk through the Roman walls, Barcelona Cathedral and Plaça de Sant Jaume in the heart of the medieval city.
Waterfront
Port Vell, the Columbus Monument, Drassanes and the seafront promenade round out the old town portion.
Passeig de Gràcia
A pass along Barcelona's grandest avenue, taking in Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (La Pedrera).
Eixample
A short look at the grid-planned district that grew up around Gaudí's most famous commissions.
Sagrada Família, skip-the-line interior
Skip-the-line access to go inside Gaudí's basilica: the light through the stained glass is the moment most guests remember longest.
Park Güell
The day closes at Park Güell, with its mosaic terraces and panoramic viewpoints over the city.
Hotel drop-off
Your guide returns you to your hotel at the end of the day.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Sagrada Familia ticket (subject to availability)
- Exterior guided visit of the Sagrada Familia included
- Skip-the-line Park Güell ticket
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide
- Walking tours of the highlighted areas
- Small group, maximum 18 people
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Questions and answers
Is skip-the-line access to both Sagrada Família and Park Güell really included?
Yes, both entry tickets are included in the price, and skip-the-line access means you avoid the general ticket queues that can otherwise eat up an hour or more at each site.
Is 8 hours too long for one day of sightseeing?
The day is paced with a mix of walking, driving and stops, and it's designed as Barcelona's essential highlights in one go rather than spreading the same sights over two separate days.
Do I need to book Sagrada Família tickets separately if I take this tour?
No, the skip-the-line ticket is bundled into the tour price, so there's nothing extra to arrange on your end for entry.
Is hotel pickup available anywhere in Barcelona?
Pickup covers hotels within the central Barcelona area; if you're staying further out, mention your address when booking so it can be confirmed.
What's the difference between this tour and the Best of Barcelona tour?
This one includes the Sagrada Família interior visit, while Best of Barcelona covers similar ground but views Sagrada Família from the outside only: this is the fuller version of the same day.
What happens if Sagrada Família entrance tickets are unavailable for my tour date?
Sagrada Família entrance tickets are subject to official availability for your selected date and time, and during busy periods they can sell out. If that happens, your tour still goes ahead as planned and includes a guided visit of the Sagrada Família from the outside instead, with a €26 per-person refund issued for the unavailable entrance ticket.
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