Barcelona private guided walking tour to Old Town, lunch and Sagrada Familia

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Location: Barcelona, Catalonia

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Spend a day with us, and we’ll give you Barcelona.
Exploring this incredible city is a challenge. There’s just so much to see, so many places to visit, .... And you don’t want to miss a single one!
Discover the Sagrada Familia and the Gothic Quarter, la Boqueria Market, and the Modernism area of Paseo de Gracia. Come with us and travel the way true Barcelonians do: by subway and on your own two feet.

A sustainable way to discover Barcelona.

- Travel like a local while you explore the best features of the city, and discover hidden gems
- Immerse yourself in the history of Barcelona and go off the beaten path with your expert guide.
- Two talks with the guide: at the beginning of the tour, and during the lunch.
- Access the attractions without waiting and avoiding the queues.
- Ascend to the Cathedral rooftop terrace to enjoy the city panoramic views
- Skip-the-line entrance to Sagrada Familia.

It’s an exclusive tour: it’s going to be you, your group, and your private guide.

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In the Plaça Nova, in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, almost touching the wall of the former Roman city, seven giant letters contrast with their historic backdrop. They are part of the alphabet created by Joan Brossa to spell out the word Barcino, the principal name of the Colonia Iulia Augusta Faventia Paterna Barcino, which was the origin of present-day Barcelona. The letters, six of them made of bronze and one of aluminium, are bolted to the ground and make up a fun and original display, very much in keeping with this Barcelona-born artist's visual poems
2. Barcelona Cathedral
The elevator taking visitors to the rooftops can be accessed though the chapel of the Innocent Saints, next to the door of San Ivo. From the rooftops, we can see the two bell towers, the two lateral pinnacles, the cimborio crowned by the Holy Cross (sustained by the image of Saint Helena), the Cloister and a spectacular panoramic view of Barcelona.
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The Casa de l'Ardiaca, the residence of the ecclesiastical hierarchy from the 12th century onwards, has undergone many alterations over the years, such as the ones carried out in the early 16th century which connected the building with the dean's residence. This was also the period when the porticoed central courtyard was built and the Renaissance-style decorations, which tie in with the flamboyant Gothic style of the original building, completed. A staircase leads to the upper terrace, a balcony in the purest Romeo and Juliet style.
4. Placa del Rei
The Conjunt Monumental de la Plaça del Rei in Barcelona is, arguably, the Gothic architectural ensemble which best exemplifies the city's medieval past. The royal palace, the Palau Reial Major, and its surrounding buildings, enclose a harmonious and peaceful square which is still imbued with Barcelona's splendour during the Middle Ages.
5. Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
The basilica of Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona, also known as the "cathedral of La Ribera", is one of the most perfect examples of Gothic style architecture due to its harmonious proportions and the serenity of the ensemble.
6. Placa de Sant Jaume
The Plaça Sant Jaume has been the city's political centre almost since its inception. Today the Plaça Sant Jaume is an open space, a "lung" in the middle of the Gothic Quarter. The square is the site of the most important buildings in the lives of Barcelona and Catalonia: City Hall and the Palau de la Generalitat.
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The Jewish Quarter of medieval Barcelona is home to one of Europe’s oldest synagogues, which has been restored and opened to the public. From the 9th century to the 14th century Barcelona had a large Jewish community that is thought to have numbered around 4,000 people. Two neighborhoods of narrow streets, called "calls" from the Hebrew word "kahal", which means community or congregation, sprung up around them.
8. La Rambla
La Rambla is exactly 1.2 kilometers long and nearly everyone who visits Barcelona walks along with it. La Rambla was laid out in 1766, following the contours of the medieval city walls that had bounded this part of Barcelona since the 13th century. The locals took it to their hearts straightaway. In Barcelona, a city of narrow, winding streets, the Rambla was the only space where everyone could stroll and spend their leisure time. And we mean everyone. Because of its central location, the Rambla became a meeting place for all the social classes.
9. Mercat de la Boqueria
La Rambla's history is the Boqueria Market's history. The evolution from a past of peddlers to a modern and charming present, full of color and life. The market is a metaphor for Barcelona's life, a human river that is the delight for those who like watching.
10. Casa Batllo
Casa Batlló, is a building in the center of Barcelona. It was designed by Antoni Gaudí and is considered one of his masterpieces. A remodel of a previously built house, it was redesigned in 1904 by Gaudí and has been refurbished several times after that. Gaudí's assistants Domènec Sugrañes i Gras, Josep Canaleta and Joan Rubió also contributed to the renovation project. The local name for the building is Casa dels ossos (House of Bones), as it has a visceral, skeletal organic quality. It is located on the Passeig de Gràcia in the Eixample district, and forms part of a row of houses known as the Illa de la Discòrdia (or Mansana de la Discòrdia, the "Block of Discord"), which consists of four buildings by noted Modernista architects of Barcelona. Like everything Gaudí designed, Casa Batlló is only identifiable as Modernisme or Art Nouveau in the broadest sense. The ground floor, in particular, has unusual tracery, irregular oval windows and flowing sculpted stone work. There are few straight lines, and much of the façade is decorated with a colorful mosaic made of broken ceramic tiles (trencadís). The roof is arched and was likened to the back of a dragon or dinosaur. A common theory about the building is that the rounded feature to the left of centre, terminating at the top in a turret and cross, represents the lance of Saint George (patron saint of Catalonia, Gaudí's home), which has been plunged into the back of the dragon.
11. Casa Mila - La Pedrera
La Pedrera or "The stone quarry", a reference to its unconventional rough-hewn appearance, is a modernist building in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was the last private residence designed by architect Antoni Gaudí and was built between 1906 and 1912. The building was commissioned in 1906 by Pere Milà and his wife Roser Segimon. At the time, it was controversial because of its undulating stone facade, twisting wrought-iron balconies and designed by Josep Maria Jujol. Several structural innovations include a self-supporting stone façade, and a free-plan floor, underground garage and the spectacular terrace on the roof. In 1984, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Since 2013 it has been the headquarters of the Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera which manages the visit to the building, exhibitions and other cultural and educative activities at Casa Milà.
12. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
The Sagrada Familia, the jewel of Gaudi's architecture and the skyline of the city of Barcelona, is worth visiting in depth, calmly, without queues or rooms full of people ... The astonishment of walking and observing the details of this Temple in its interior are priceless. And also, we choose for you the best schedule to achieve it. Our proposal focuses on the evening, starting at 4 pm. when the flow of visitors usually decreases and you will have the chance to visit the Sagrada Familia at your own pace.

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Posted By : Melissa_S
Valentina was an incredible guide. She was informative, passionate, funny and kind. My cousin and I had the most memorable day exploring Barcelona for the first time. When reflecting back on our trip to Europe, we both agreed our day with Valentina was our favorite experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 20:05:40

Posted By : Rene_A
Personal tour that included just our family. Our guides were so knowledgeable and fun. We enjoyed learning the history of the city as well as getting a taste of the market.
We were taken to a wonderful spot for lunch that exceeded our expectations.
We returned to our apartment tired and happy.
I would highly recommend this tour. Worth every penny.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 12:19:22

Posted By : CheeK_T
Pol our guide was very knowledgeable and very responsive to our requests and questions. Thoroughly recommend tour especially if you have limited time in Barcelona
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Posted On : 2023-10-04 18:36:22

Posted By : Deborah_S
Viggo was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. The tour was fantastic. Our favorite part of our time in Barcelona.
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Posted On : 2023-09-12 17:58:08

Posted By : Sam_P
Fantastic tour, very engaging tour guide kept our families attention for 6 hours. Learning more about the city’s history as well as Sagrada Famila made a huge difference.

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Posted On : 2023-04-08 13:43:24

Posted By : U8124DVlaurap
Exploring Barcelona with an Icono guide was great. They are people that really like to explane about their city, charing their experiences and thanking care of they visistors.
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Posted On : 2020-02-27 04:22:54

Posted By : CRISTINA BELENG... T
We loved this tour provided by Icono Serveis. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We actually felt like we were touring with a friend showing us all the sites in Barcelona. We will come back very soon. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.
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Posted On : 2020-02-20 06:37:28

Posted By : 712ferranp
Our experience with this agency was memorable. We could see the most impressive attractions in Barcelona in just a few hours. You could tell that the guide knew every corner of the city and was an expert in architecture and history. We loved the visit to Sagrada Familia at the end! Me and the rest of my family would repeat for sure.
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Posted On : 2020-02-18 05:44:48

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Barcelona private guided walking tour to Old Town, lunch and Sagrada Familia

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

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2. Barcelona Cathedral

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4. Placa del Rei

5. Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

6. Placa de Sant Jaume

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8. La Rambla

9. Mercat de la Boqueria

10. Casa Batllo

11. Casa Mila - La Pedrera

12. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

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Barcelona private guided walking tour to Old Town, lunch and Sagrada Familia

WHAT'S INCLUDED ⟱

WHAT TO EXPECT ⟱

1.

2. Barcelona Cathedral

3.

4. Placa del Rei

5. Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

6. Placa de Sant Jaume

7.

8. La Rambla

9. Mercat de la Boqueria

10. Casa Batllo

11. Casa Mila - La Pedrera

12. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

ADDITIONAL INFO ⟱

CANCELLATION POLICY ⟱

Partner Resources

How it works

Travel

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Adventure

Contact

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

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CANCELLATION POLICY