Your insider Barcelona architecture experience
Barcelona Architecture Tour With an Architect
Discover Barcelona’s architectural treasures with a pro who knows them inside out
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Local experts
Personal stories and insider travel tips -
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Flexible scheduling and refunds
$58 per adult €49 per adult £43 per adult C$79 per adult A$88 per adult
Highlights
- Get an insider view of Barcelona from a professional architect who works in the city.
- Discover the secrets hidden in the facades of the monumental Sagrada Família.
- Stroll the Passeig de Gracia, known for its stunning modernist buildings.
- Learn about the design of Casa Milá, Casa Batlló, Casa de les Punxes, and Casa Macaya.
- Sample local chocolate in the historic Casa Amatller cafe.
- Explore the Recinte Modernista Sant Pau, the world’s largest art nouveau complex.
- Enjoy interactive architecture trivia with a surprise for the winner.
What you'll do
See the city through the eyes of an architect who works here and knows it inside and out. This outdoor Barcelona walking tour covers the city’s biggest modernist and Art Nouveau treasures and even some hidden gems you won’t want to miss. Along the way, your expert guide points out the ...
See the city through the eyes of an architect who works here and knows it inside and out. This outdoor Barcelona walking tour covers the city’s biggest modernist and Art Nouveau treasures and even some hidden gems you won’t want to miss. Along the way, your expert guide points out the unexpected details and shares insider stories to make each design come alive.
We’ll begin our insider Barcelona Architecture Tour outside 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!
Stroll down the Avinguda Gaudí to La Sagrada Família, the symbol of Barcelona and the most famous church designed by Antoni Gaudí. Your expert guide will tell you all the secrets of the symbols carved into the basilica as you view it from all angles.
In the Eixample district, admire the detailed facades of beautiful houses like Casa Macaya and Casa de les Punxes. On the famous Passeig de Gràcia, discover the striking Casa Milá, Casa Batlló, and Casa Lleó Morera. You’ll even enter the Casa Amatller cafe to learn about Barcelona chocolate-making, a tradition dating to 1797. And you can, of course, try a taste!
Pay attention to the stories, symbols, and architecture trivia your expert guide will share with you. There’s a special surprise for one guest who can show how much they learned on our Barcelona architecture tour!
Barcelona Architecture Tour itinerary
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Recinte Modernista Sant Pau
A visit outside the world’s largest art nouveau complex -
Basílica de la Sagrada Família
Symbol of Barcelona and Gaudi’s masterpiece, as seen from its multiple carved facades -
Casa Macaya
An ornate 1901 home often called a palace -
Casa de les Punxes
A fairy-tale building that looks like a medieval castle -
Passeig de Gracia
Home to stunning architecture and upscale shops and restaurants -
La Pedrera
Aka Casa Milà, known for its organic, undulating facade -
Casa Batlló
One of Antonio Gaudí's most elaborate creations -
Casa Amatller
Where you’ll enter the ground-level shop to learn about and sample Barcelona chocolate -
Casa Lleó i Morera
A modernist home with award-winning architecture
Meeting and drop-off
Meeting point
C56F+GPW Barcelona, Spain
Meet your guide at the main gate of the Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, located at the end of Avinguda Gaudí. Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says ExperienceFirst.
Your insider experience
See Barcelona through the eyes of a local architect as you explore stunning modernist and Art Nouveau gems, hidden details, and iconic Gaudí masterpieces. This expert-led walking tour dives deep into the designs, traditions, and stories that make Barcelona such a beautiful city. There’s even a surprise for the guest who learns the most!
FAQs
How much walking is there?
This tour covers 2 miles at a leisurely pace.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, this tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers.
Do we go inside the buildings?
Entry to the buildings isn’t included in this tour. We do go inside the Casa Amatller cafe, but this isn’t part of the ticketed historic home side of the house. If you’d like to tour inside two of Gaudi’s best creations with an expert guide, check out our Sagrada Família Guided Tour or our exclusive Casa Batlló Insider Tour.
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 may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
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 included 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.
Do you have gift certificates?
Yes! If you want to give the gift of Barcelona (or any of our destinations) to someone else, you can purchase a tour gift card. Our gift cards are good for any of our tours, and they never expire.
