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Behind the scenes: Barcelona Wax Museum VIP Tour
Hobnob with Catalan celebrities and drink champagne in their honor
Highlights
- Tour Barcelona’s wax museum with a guide who will help each legendary character and their story come alive!
- Hear the tale of Wilfred the Hairy and others at the root of Catalan identity and culture.
- Grab a seat on a surrealist pair of giant red lips, right next to their creator, Salvador Dalí.
- See how you measure up next to the towering NBA star, Pau Gasol.
- Get to know some of the greatest talents of Catalonia, from art to science to athletics.
- Enjoy the VIP experience with a glass of champagne to toast your journey and an exclusive discount for the museum store.
- Add on a ride up Barcelona's oldest elevator, 187 feet to sweeping views at the top of the Columbus Monument.
What you'll do
Meet your guide outside the museum and get ready for a journey through the fascinating world of Barcelona’s Museo de Cera. Your guide will introduce you to the most iconic characters to have ever graced Catalonia: politicians, artists, athletes, and scientists alike. If you’re ...
Meet your guide outside the museum and get ready for a journey through the fascinating world of Barcelona’s Museo de Cera. Your guide will introduce you to the most iconic characters to have ever graced Catalonia: politicians, artists, athletes, and scientists alike. If you’re lucky, you may even end up meeting your favorite star!
From Wilfred the Hairy and Dalí to Rosalía and Messi, journey through the history of the people who have been key in shaping Catalan identity and culture. From the region’s bloody beginnings to its modern sophisticated culture, it’s a whirlwind tour spanning six centuries of history. Along the way, you’ll get to meet some of the best artists and brilliant minds the world has ever known.
Each section of the museum has a different theme, and there are plenty of opportunities to put yourself in the scene with a selfie next to Gaudí or Cervantes.
At the end, venture behind the scenes to see how the magic happens. In the workshop, you’ll learn how figures from the tour have been brought to life. We’ll also enjoy a glass of champagne together, toasting our journey and the famous Catalans we met.
After your Barcelona Wax Museum guided tour, if you’ve selected our add-on, the adventure isn’t over. Next, your guide will take you to the towering Columbus Monument, created for the city’s first world fair. You’ll learn all about the monument from your expert guide. Then you’ll travel to the top aboard the first elevator ever built in Barcelona. From the peak, enjoy sweeping views of the city, all the way from Montjuïc in the south to as far as the eye can see.
Itinerary
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Catalan identity
The stories behind the people who have defined Catalan identity
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Literature
Where Shakespeare and Cervantes cross paths with Hemingway and Lorca
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Science
Minds that have changed the world through chemistry, physics, and more
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Music
Where you’ll see and hear Catalonia’s finest musicians, like singer-songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat
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Art
Photo ops with the greats, like Picasso and Dalí
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Sports
A hall of fame featuring some of the world’s best athletes
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Politics
Covering much of Catalonia’s turbulent history
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Workshop
Where each figure is meticulously crafted
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Add-on: Columbus Monument
A ride on Barcelona’s oldest elevator to panoramic city views
Plan your trip
Admission
This tour includes admission to the Barcelona Wax Museum (Museu de Cera).
Champagne toast
Guests will have the option of fruit juice instead of champagne.
Add-on
Add on a visit to the Columbus Monument for an additional €15 per adult and €13 per child.
Accessibility
The museum is accessible except for two sets. Guests in wheelchairs may purchase our child-priced tour ticket for a reduced rate.
Tour ending point
This tour ends where it began at Passatge de la Banca 2.
Refund policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.
Meeting point
Meet your guide under the archway entrance where Passatge de la Banca meets la Rambla. Your guide will be holding a sign that says “ExperienceFirst. For easier navigation, paste these coordinates directly into a wayfinding tool like Google Maps: 41°22’37.7″N 2°10’36.5″E.
FAQs
How much walking is there?
This tour covers one mile at a leisurely pace. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
What is the rescheduling policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
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.
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.
