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Picasso & Joan Miró in Barcelona: Private Half-Day Art Tour

About this experience

For art lovers, enjoy a morning immersed in the Surrealist brilliance of Joan Miro and Pablo Picasso, two of Spain's most iconic twentieth-century artists, with skip-the-line tickets and private guided tours to both the Joan Miró Foundation and the Picasso Museum.

Your tour includes private transfers to Montjuïc and back to Barcelona center, with a walking tour of El Born, Barcelona's trendiest neighbourhood, where Picasso launched his career.

Miró and Picasso hold a very special place in the hearts of Spaniards for their unique and prolific contribution to twentieth-century art. Begin with a drive up to Montjuïc for panoramic views over the city and a private tour of the Miró Foundation that houses some of Miró's best-loved works. Learn all about his life and times, and his unique contribution to modern art. Return to the city centre for a stop-off at Four Cats Cafe and learn all about the mighty Pablo Picasso in the El Born area and museum dedicated to his works.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr
  • Private experience

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Picasso & Joan Miró in Barcelona: Private Half-Day Art Tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Hotel pickup (if centrally located)
  • Private round transfer to Montjuïc
  • Joan Miró Foundation & Picasso Museum admission tickets
  • A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group

Not included

  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Tickets to other attractions are not included

Itinerary and highlights

Enjoy a scenic drive to Montjuïc in a private vehicle which offers beautiful views of Barcelona, and snap amazing photos from the top of Montjuïc from the viewing point "Mirador de l'Alcalde".

Admire the work of Barcelona-born surrealist artist Joan Miró on a guided tour of the Foundation dedicated to him.

Drive back to Barcelona, and wander through the beautiful El Born neighbourhood filled with medieval streets, exploring ''Plaza Nova" to see the only publicly displayed work made by Picasso at the "Architects Association Building". Also discover the iconic "Els 4Gats", the bar where Pablo Picasso drank with the Bohemian set of Barcelona and hosted his first exhibition!

Explore the Picasso Museum with your private guide and see some of his most famous and beloved pieces, and end the tour inside the Museum to continue exploring at your own pace.

Meeting and pickup information

  • At the entrance to the Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza located at Pl. d'Espanya, 8, 08014 Barcelona, Spain.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Travel Curious

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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