Private Full Day Barcelona- St. Andrew Catholic Church

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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Private
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural
Shore Excursion Duration 8 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided None
Recommended Dress As you will be visiting a religious site, shoulders and knees should be covered. Comfortable sensible walking shoes, sun glasses and sunscreen are recommended. Tickets for Sagrada Familia are non-refundable
Restrictions Guests will need to walk on paved as well as stone surfaces at the Spanish Village, Park Gruel and in the Gothic Quarter. All three sites include inclines and/or steps.
Tour Details

Private Full Day Barcelona- St. Andrew Catholic Church

After meeting your professionally trained tour guide, you will set off to see the numerous highlights of Barcelona, a multi-layered city. First stop will be a visit to Montjuic Hill, the highest part of the city, where the sports facilities for the 1992 Olympic Games are located in what is referred to as the Olympic Ring. Also on Montjuic Hill are structures from the 1929 International Exhibition, including the Palau Nacional, which is now an art museum, the Placa Espanya and the Spanish Village. The original project consisted of recreating the local architectural styles of each Spanish province. An excursion stop will be made with time for you to stroll through the Andalusian or Castilian streets in the Village and browse among the interesting arts and crafts. You will drive along the Barcelona waterfront, where you will see the Columbus Statue, the Old Port, as well as the Olympic Port, now a major entertainment area.

You will pass the Arc de Triomf as you make your way to one of Barcelona's most famous avenues, the Passeig de Gracia. Considered the most expensive avenue in Spain, it is home to businesses, hotels, shops and restaurants. Here you will see two famous Gaudi facades, La Pedrera and Casa Betllo, as well as buildings by Montaner, Sagnier, and Urpi's famous ornate benches and streetlights. Your next stop will be at Gaudi's Park Guell. Eusebi Guell, who wanted to create a stylish park for Barcelona aristocracy, commissioned the park. The park contains amazing stone structures, intricate mosaics and fascinating buildings that reflect Gaudi's love of natural shapes.

The Sagrada Familia, perhaps Gaudi's greatest love letter to Barcelona, is still unfinished more than 80 years after his death. The privately funded Roman Catholic Church has been under construction since 1882 and is not scheduled for completion until around 2026. Your tour includes entrance into Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell.

Dating back to a Roman settlement started in 15 B. C., the Gothic Quarter is a collage of structures from every century since its settlement. The walled enclosure, with medieval additions and subsequent reconstructions, was built between 270 and 310 A.D. Many of the Gothic features of the Middle Ages were added upon the Roman structures. A visit will be made to the Le Seu Cathedral, located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. The present-day structure was started in 1298, but a previous basilica on the same spot dates back to 343 A.D. Your visit includes the dramatic interior, the beautifully carved Choir and the 14th century Cloister.

From here, it is a short journey to La Ramblas, the famous pedestrian mall that links the center of Barcelona, Placa de Catalunya, with the Columbus statue near the harbor. Some free time will be spent here to browse the many shops or have a coffee at one of the many sidewalk cafes.

Shore Excursion Size
Private
Shore Excursion Type
Scenic, Cultural
Shore Excursion Duration
8 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From
Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided
None
Dress
As you will be visiting a religious site, shoulders and knees should be covered. Comfortable sensible walking shoes, sun glasses and sunscreen are recommended. Tickets for Sagrada Familia are non-refundable
Restrictions
Guests will need to walk on paved as well as stone surfaces at the Spanish Village, Park Gruel and in the Gothic Quarter. All three sites include inclines and/or steps.