About this experience
This private walking tour offers a deeper understanding of Antoni Gaudí and Catalan Modernism, led by a licensed local guide with academic expertise.
Walk through the Eixample district and Passeig de Gràcia while exploring Gaudí’s most important works, including Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, and Casa Milà, explained from the outside to maximize clarity and flow. The tour also places Gaudí in context by introducing other key Modernist architects and the cultural, political, and social forces behind the movement. Architecture, history, and cultural context explained clearly by a local expert.
Designed for travelers who want more than surface-level explanations, this experience connects architecture, history, and identity in a clear and engaging way.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Local recommendations
- Private expert tour guide
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Tickets to attractions (no tickets required - exterior visits)
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
The tour starts at the main square of Barcelona - Plaça de Catalunya, where the Eixample district was first laid out. Your tour guide will explain the urban history and architectural background of Barcelona.
Our guide will start the tour by introducing the Modernist art movement, showing you the façade of Casas Pascual i Pons, constructed between 1890 and 1891.
Your tour guide will uncover the stunning façades of Casa Batlló, Casa Amatller, and Casa Lleó i Morera, each boasting unique designs. We will discuss the visions and the creative world of Gaudí and his contemporaries.
Explore the Unesco masterpiece of Gaudí commissioned by the Batlló family.
Our tour guide will walk by Casa Mila's - La Pedrera stone façade and he will explain the secrets of Gaudí's architectural masterpiece.
We will approach the crowning jewel of Gaudí's legacy—the awe-inspiring Sagrada Família. Your tour guide will give you the complete exterior tour.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meet your expert tour guide at on the doorstep of Farggi Café, located in front of the Apple Store and El Corte Inglés department store.
Languages and tickets
- el — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Guide Me Barcelona Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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