Barcelona, the capital of Catalan Art Nouveau, has always drawn famous artists and architects to leave their mark on this multi-faceted city. Perhaps no one artist left their mark as distinctly as the famous architect, Antonio Gaudi. Living in Barcelona during it's modernista (art nouveau) period, he graced the city with a majority of his extraordinary and beautiful buildings. No less than seven have been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Setting out from your city center starting point, you will see two of his most emblematic works, Casa Mila, also known as "La Pedrera", and Casa Batllo as you drive along the fashionable Passeig de Gracia.

You will then visit Parc Gruell, a large garden park in which this genius strove to achieve the perfect integration of architectural elements in nature. Sitting on a hillside, the construction takes in the geography in a series of steps and plazas. The parc has been declared an artistic monument and a human heritage site by UNESCO. Although there is not time to see all the park, the most important sites are seen.

Next, you will see the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece. The church, built by donations and private funds, was started in 1882 and is projected to be finished around 2025. After a brief description by your guide, you will have a brief amount of free time for photos of the exterior. An interior visit is not included as wait times to enter can be extreme.

Finally, you will visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Mar, the only perfectly finished great Catalan Gothic church. Walking through the narrow winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, you have no idea of the size or scale to expect. Your guide will lead you on an interior visit. After your visit, you may spend more time at the church on your own or return to the tour's starting point in the city center.

For guests wishing to continue their Barcelona art immersion, nearby the cathedral is the Picasso Museum which displays works by the famous painter from his blue and pink periods. You can choose to end your tour after the cathedral visit and see the museum on your own. Admission to the museum and any additional transportation would be the guest's responsibility.

Please note: Your tour departs from and returns to the Placa Catalunya area. The placa is the city center and the place where the old city (Gothic Quarter and Raval) and the 19th century-built Eixample meet. Some of the city's most important streets and avenues meet in Placa Catalunya: Passeig de Gracia, La Rambla, Portal de la Angel and Ronda Universitat.