Barcelona Architecture Walking Tour With Optional Casa Batlló Upgrade
Explore brilliant designs by Gaudí and other Modernist masters
Highlights
- Discover the secrets hidden in the facades of the monumental Sagrada Família.
- Stroll the Passeig de Gracia, known for its stunning modernist buildings.
- Marvel at beautiful modernist homes like Casa Milá, Casa Batlló, Casa de les Punxes and Casa Macaya.
- Enter Casa Amatller to discover (and sample!) the fine tradition of Barcelona chocolate.
- See how buildings used for healthcare, home, and worship combine to create the modern art wonder of Barcelona.
- Admire the Recinte Modernista Sant Pau, once a hospital, now the world’s largest art nouveau complex.
- Upgrade to tour inside one of Gaudí’s masterpieces, Casa Batlló, aka “the house of Barcelona.”
What you'll do
Begin your Barcelona architecture walking tour at the Sant Pau Recinte Modernista, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, one of the fathers of Catalan modernism. You’ll marvel at this 27-building complex — the largest Art ...
Begin your Barcelona architecture walking tour at the Sant Pau Recinte Modernista, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, one of the fathers of Catalan modernism. You’ll marvel at this 27-building complex — the largest Art Nouveau site in the world, which once housed one of the most important hospitals in Barcelona, still in use right up to the late 1990s!
We’ll stroll along Avinguda Gaudí to La Sagrada Familia, the symbol of Barcelona and the most famous church designed by Antonio Gaudí. Your tour guide will tell you all the secrets of the symbols embedded in the two facades as you view the lovely Sagrada Familia from all angles.
Continue your beautiful Barcelona architecture walking tour in the Eixample neighborhood. You’ll admire beautiful houses such as Casa Macaya and Casa de les Punxes.
Once in Passeig de Gràcia, famous for its high concentration of art nouveau and modernist buildings, your guide will show you the best historic buildings, including Casa Milá, Casa Batlió, and Casa Lleó Morera.
You’ll even enter the modernist building, Casa Amatller, to learn about the Barcelona chocolate-making process that began in 1797. And you can, of course, try a try a taste!
If you’ve upgraded to see inside one of Gaudí’s true masterpieces, Casa Batlló, you’ll head inside “the house of Barcelona” at the end of your tour. Your upgrade includes the Casa Batlló Golden Ticket, which gives you special access to the Batlló family residence and to an immersive experience taking you inside the genius of Gaudí’s mind. Plus you’ll have your own augmented reality tablet for the journey, making this visit even more engaging.
Itinerary
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Exterior of the Recinte Modernista Sant Pau
The world’s largest art nouveau complex, used as a hospital up to the late 1990s
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Exterior of the Sagrada Família
Symbol of Barcelona and Gaudi’s masterpiece, as seen from four different perspectives
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Passeig de Gracia
Home to stunning architecture and upscale shops and restaurants
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Architecture of beautiful modernist houses
Including Casa Macaya, Casa de Les Punxes and Casa Batlló
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Casa Amatller
Where you’ll enter the ground-level shop to learn about and sample Barcelona chocolate
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Casa Lleó i Morera
A modernist home with award-winning architecture
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Casa Batlló
An optional visit inside the most stunning house in Barcelona, built by the great Antoni Gaudí
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Casa Batlló upgrade
Upgrade to visit Casa Batlló at the end of your tour for 46€ per adult. Your Golden Ticket includes special access to Casa Batlló, an immersive Gaudí experience, and an augmented reality tablet.
Admission
Entrance to buildings isn’t included in your walking tour, but you can upgrade to visit inside Casa Batlló.
Refund policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.
Tour ending point
The walking tour ends at the Casa Lleó Morera.
Reviews
Cristina was a wonderful tour guide. She is extremely knowledgeable and ... even answered questions about the city unrelated to the tour (and gave us a great restaurant recommendation!) It was more like touring the city with new friends versus a stuffy tour.
— DarciMeeting point
We’ll be at the Main Gate of Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, at the end of Avinguda Gaudí. Here are the coordinates: 41.411346, 2.174332
FAQs
How much walking is there?
The walking portion of the tour is about 2 miles. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, this tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers.
What is the cancellation policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours before your tour start time. Cancellations within 24 hours aren’t eligible for refunds or rescheduling.
When should I get there?
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you won’t be able to catch up once it begins. Please keep in mind there are no refunds or rescheduling if you miss the tour.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Are gratuities included?
Tips aren’t expected but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.