Barcelona Highlights Private Tour
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Barcelona, Spain
4 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Enjoy Barcelona in a private vehicle driven by professional drivers, uniformed and multilingual.
The driver will pick you up at your centrally located hotel in Barcelona and will show you around some of the city's most famous landmarks such as la Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, la Pedrera-Casa Milà and many more!
Your driver will not join you while you visit your desired stops by foot or while you go inside a monument; your driver will be inside the vehicle waiting for you.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Baby Chairs and Boosters for Children (On Request)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Tickets for the attractions
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Departure Point: Your Hotel in Barcelona CityDuration of the tour: 4 hoursWe provide you the Opportunity to Discover the City of Barcelona, Visiting the Landmarks of Most Interest and Relevance.Visit Antoni Gaudi´s architecture: la Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, la Pedrera - Casa Milà.Visit Montjuïc, las Ramblas, Paseo Colón, the Port and Vila Olímpica.
What To Expect
Barcelona (Pass By)
Start of the Tour from your Hotel or the Port.The itinerary can change depending on the starting/ending place and the preferences of the client.
Port Olimpic
The Puerto Olímpico de Barcelona is a leisure port located in front of Villa Olímpica, between the beaches of Barceloneta and Nova Icària, in the San Martín district.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
The Sagrada Familia is a catholic basilica projected by Antonio Gaudí.The construction began in 1882 and it's going on to this day. It's considered Gaudí's masterpiece, one of Spain's main attractions and the most visited church in Europe, just after Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.When its construction concludes, it will be the tallest christian church in the world.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Passeig de Gracia
Paseo de Gracia is one of the main avenues in Barcelona. It's full of commercial and business areas; it also includes lots of important examples of Modernist Architecture, such as the Casa Batlló or la Pedrera by Antoni Gaudí, and other houses by great Catalan architects like Lluís Domènech i Montaner. These buildings are considered to be part of the World Heritage by the Unesco.The avenue is located in the center of Barcelona, the Ensanche, and it connects Plaza Cataluña to the east with the Calle Mayor de Gracia to the west.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Casa Mila - La Pedrera
The Casa Milà, commonly known as "La Pedrera" is a Modernist building by Antoni Gaudí, built between 1906 and 1910.It is one of the most visited buildings in Barcelona, with 20 million visitors since its opening to the public in 1987.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Casa Batllo
The Casa Batlló is a building built by Antoni Gaudí, the greatest exponent of the Catalan "Modernisme" (a modernist Catalan movement).The construction was between 1904 and 1906. It is located in the number 43 of Paseo de Gracia, in the named "Manzana de la Discordia" (literally "Apple of Discord"). This name was born due to the concentration of modernist buildings by different architects: la Casa Amatller, la Casa Lleó i Morera, la Casa Mulleras and la Casa Josefina Bonet.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Casa Amatller
The Casa Amatller is a Modernist building adjacent to the Casa Batlló and near the Casa Lleó i Morera. It was projected by the architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch between 1898 and 1900.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Casa Lleo i Morera
The Casa Lleó i Morera is a Modernist building built by the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. It's located in the number 35 in Paseo de Gracia.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de Catalunya
Plaza Cataluña is a centric square in Barcelona, one of the city's nerve centers.It has an area of 5 hectares. It constitutes the point of union between the old town of Barcelona and the Ensanche (one of the city's districts).
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Via Laietana (Pass By)
The Vía Layetana is a street that communicates the Ensanche with the Port traversing Ciutat Vella.It received its name in honor of the first Iberian inhabitants of the area.
Barcelona Cathedral
The Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica Metropolitana de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia is the Gothic Cathedral of Barcelona.The Cathedral was built between the XIIIth and XVth Centuries over the old Romanesque cathedral, which was also built over a paleochristian basilica, remains of which can be seen in the underground of the Museo de Historia de la Ciudad.Its facade is more modern than the rest of the building (XIXth Century) but it shares style with the totality of the Cathedral.This building is considered to be Asset of Cultural Interest and since the 2nd of November 1929, National Artistic Historical Monument.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Barrio Gotico (Barri Gotic)
The Barrio Gótico is a district with charm that has many medieval alleys full of trendy bars, pubs and Catalan restaurants.The artisans sell leather goods and beading products next to the Cathedral, and flower stands and food can be found in the busy Rambla.At the Plaza del Pi, named this way thanks to its basilica, there is an art market every weekend.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Passeig del Colom (Pass By)
The Paseo de Colón is an avenue in the Ciudad Vieja District, that runs parallel to the sea between the squares of Antonio López and Puerta de la Paz, where you will find the Colombus Monument.
Mirador de Colom
The Columbus Monument is an scultoric complex located in the square Portal de la Paz in Barcelona.Built in honor of Christopher Colombus, it stands in the point of union between las Ramblas and the Paseo de Colón, in front of the old port of Barcelona.The monument was built during the context of improvement of the coastal part of the city on the score of the Universal Exposition of Barcelona of 1888.Inaugurated the 1st of June 1888 during the Exposition, it quickly became one of the most characteristic icons of the city.On the inside of the column there is an elevator that allows you to go up to a half sphere situated below the feet of the statue, where you can view the city.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Montjuic Castle
The Castillo de Montjuic is an old militar fortress located in the mountain of Montjuïc.Historically the castle has had an important role during different relevant chapters of the History of Barcelona.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jardins del Mirador del Alcalde
The Jardins del Mirador del Alcalde are located in Montjuïc, in the Sants-Montjuïc District.They were elaborated between 1962 and 1969 by Joaquim Casamor, while the monumental fountain was made by Carles Buïgas. Next to this viewpoint we can find one of Montjuïc's cableway's stops.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
L'Anella Olimpica de Montjuic
Anella Olímpica (Olympic Ring) is the name of the space and group of sportive facilities located in Montjuïc receive, that were built or restored for the Barcelona 1992 Olympics.It has an approximate area of 400 hectares.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Estadi Olimpic
The Estadio Olímpico is a sports venue situated in Montjuïc.The original stadium was inaugurated the 20th of May of 1929 by Alfonso XIII, a day after the International Exposition.On the score of the Olympics of 1992, the stadium was rebuilt practically in its totality (1985-1989), being re-inaugurated 60 years later as "Estadio Olímpico" the 8th of September of 1989 by king Juan Carlos I.Designed by Barcelona based architect Pere Domènech i Roura, son of modernist architect Domènech i Montaner, it was projected to house future Olympics, that after aplying 4 times, would arrive to Barcelona 63 years later.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palau Sant Jordi
The Palau Sant Jordi is a multifunctional pavilion on Montjuïc.It was built on the score of the Olympic Games of 1992, inaugurated in 1990.It is considered the gem of the so-called "Anillo Olímpico de Montjuïc", which also include facilities such as the Estadio Olímpico and the Pisicinas Picornell (Picornell Pools).
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC
The Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña (MNAC) stands out thanks to its Romanesque Art collection, considered to be one of the most complete ones in the world.Also known as Palacio Nacional (National Palace), it was built for the International Exposition of 1929.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Poble Espanyol (Pass By)
The Pueblo Español is an outdoor architectural museum located in Montjuïc, close to the Magical Fountain.The enclosure contains 117 life-sized buildings that represent a typical Spanish village, with its streets, houses, squares, theatre, school, restaurants and artisanal workshops.It was built due to the International Exposition of 1929.At the beginning, it was planned that the enclosure would be built only for 6 months (the duration of the Exposition), but the success this place had allowed this place to remain complete to this day.
The Magic Fountain
The Magical Fountain of Montjuïc was built on the score of the International Exposition of 1929 by Carles Buïgas in the place where the Four Columns by Puig i Cadafalch were located.During the 80s, music was incorporated to the fountain's show, and just before the Olympic Games of 1992 in Barcelona they were totally restored.The fountain was also one of the external stages for the celebration of the MTV Europe Music Awards 2002.Since 2013, the Barcelona Campanadas (a New Years' Spanish tradition) are celebrated in this place.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Torres Venecianes
The towers to access the enclosure of the Exposition of 1929, known as "Torres Venecianas", are two twin ornamental towes, located at the intersection of Avenida de la Reina María Cristina with Plaza España.The name "Torres Venecianas" is due to their similarity with the belfry of Saint Mark in Venice.Built by Ramon Reventós as the access of the enclosure of the International Exposition in Barcelona; nowadays they work as the access to the enclosure of Montjuïc's Fira Barcelona.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Placa d'Espanya
Barcelona's Plaza España is one of the most emblematic points of the city.It was built during the International Exposition of 1929, following a project by Puig i Cadafalch and Guillem Busquets. It was finished by Antoni Darder.It is an important center of the city's traffic from which you can acces to the area of Montjuïc, and where the Feria de Muestras and the Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña (MNAC) are located.Other relevant buildings in the square are the Centro Comercial Las Arenas (old bullring and actual mall, artwork in "neomudéjar" style, an Islamic inspired style), as well as the so-called Torres Venecianas, inspired by the famous belfry in Venice, built by Ramon Reventós for the International Exposition of 1929.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Barcelona Highlights Private Tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-24780P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Barcelona Highlights Private Tour?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Baby Chairs and Boosters for Children (On Request).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off.
The following is NOT included:
- Tickets for the attractions.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
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Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Barcelona Highlights Private Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Barcelona Highlights Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Baby Chairs and Boosters for Children (On Request)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Tickets for the attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
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