Private Full Day Barcelona

Private Full Day Barcelona Tour (Montjuïc Hill, Passeig de Gracia)
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Private Full Day Barcelona

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. There you will see the Spanish Village, which recreates the local architectural styles of each Spanish province. A stop will be made to stroll through the Andalusian or Castilian streets in the Village and browse among the interesting arts and crafts. See the Olympic Stadium, the Mirador de l'Alcalde look out, and beautiful views on your way to the Barcelona waterfront. You will drive along the waterfront, where you will see the Columbus Statue, the Old Port, and the Olympic Port, now a major entertainment area.

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 Batllo, 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. After time for photos of the exterior, you will drive to the Gothic Quarter.

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.

Please Note: Tickets to enter la Sagrada Familia and Park Guell must be pre-purchased by the guide at the time the tour is booked and are non-refundable if tour is cancelled.

Shore Excursion Size
Private
Shore Excursion Type
Scenic, Cultural
Shore Excursion Duration
8 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From
Ship pier pick up and hotel pick up are available. Please select the appropriate option above when booking. (Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.)
Food/Beverage Provided
Not Included
Recommended Dress
As you will be visiting a religious site, shoulders and knees should be covered. Comfortable sensible walking shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended.
Restrictions
Guests must be able to walk on paved, as well as cobblestone surfaces. There are steps required to enter several of the sites, as well as steep curbs in some areas. Tickets for Sagrada Familia are non-refundable.