Morning - a wander through the Gothic Quarter and the La Ribera neighbourhood (Old City)
Pla de Palau – La Ribera neighborhood The tour begins in what was the main square of commercial Barcelona in times past. From there, enter the neighborhood of La Ribera, one of the most important districts of medieval Barcelona, where you will be able to learn about the city’s history in the maze of narrow streets. The tour will take you to Carrer Montcada, which houses the famous Museu Picasso.
The Church of Santa María del Mar Wander to the basilica of Santa María del Mar, and visit the inside. The basilica was constructed in the 14th century and became the most loved and iconic church of the city. It is considered a masterpiece of Catalan Gothic architectural style.
Barcelona Cathedral (interior or exterior) and the facade of the Episcopal Palace The next point on the tour is the Catedral de la Sant Creu i Santa Eulàlia, an emblematic building in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, where you will have a chance to visit the interior. You will also see a number of annexed religious buildings and part of the old city walls.
Plaça del Rei This is the very heart of the Gothic Quarter. The square is the location of several of the city’s most important medieval buildings: the Palau Reial Major (royal palace), the chapel of Santa Àgata, the Palau del Lloctinent (lieutenant’s palace) and Casa Clariana Padellàs (15th century), which today is home the city’s history museum.
Plaça de Sant Jaume (City Hall and Palau de la Generalitat) Going further into the city’s old quarter, you’ll come to Plaça Sant Jaume, a large square where the two buildings that represent the power of the city and the region face each other: the City Hall and the Palau de la Generalitat, seat of the Catalan Regional Government.
Part of the old Jewish Quarter The tour then takes you through part of the old Jewish Quarter, known as “El Call”.
A walk along Las Ramblas Then wander down Las Ramblas, the emblematic boulevard that is a melting pot for all kinds of cultures and traditions.
Stop for lunch
Afternoon - a visit to places outside the city centre using private transport
Plaça de Catalunya The square that marks the center of the city.
Passeig de Gràcia From the vehicle, see the Modernista buildings scattered along the length of Passeig de Gràcia.
Facade of Casa Lleó i Morera, by Lluís Domènech i Montaner This is a large stone building decorated with numerous Modernista decorative elements that make it very impressive.
Facade of Casa Amatller, by Josep Puig i Cadafalch This building has a pretty facade with floral motifs and large neo-Gothic windows. You will see that the railings on the balconies and the doors are exquisitely delicate and the building has a typical ridged roof inspired by Dutch houses. It has been declared a Historical-Artistic Monument of National Interest.
Facade of Casa Batlló, by Gaudí This is Gaudí’s most fantastical work, popularly known as the Carnival house. It has a captivating facade and the building is rich with fascinating architectural details. The building was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
Facade of Casa Milà, by Gaudí This building, commonly known as La Pedrera, has a spectacular avant-garde facade dominated by curved lines reminiscent of the swell of the sea. The building was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
Visit to Park Güell Visit one of the most magical spots in the city, Park Güell, where Gaudí let his imagination run wild. As well as being UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, it has also been declared a Historical-Artistic Monument of National Interest.
Visit to Sagrada Família Then continue the tour with a visit inside the Sagrada Família, a symbol of the city and Gaudí’s most ambitious project, considered to be unique in the world. Part of this structure has been declared World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
