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The Story of Gaudi and Modernism Private Walking Tour

About this experience

If you just want FACTS, then sorry this tour is NOT for you. There will be facts and they are important! But never let the facts get in the way of a good Story!
It starts in the 19th century. Of industrial change; a city's expansion; new, revolutionary political philosophies; a new artistic movement; and the life of it's architectural genius - Antoní Gaudí. Delve into Modernism's themes and how social, cultural and political forces shaped the physical appearances of these stunning buildings. We'll see stories of on the make property developers; tobacco planters on ego trips; a surgeon with a (possible) inferiority complex; and dragons. Lots of dragons!
Then we go to his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, with an explanation of this unique, beguiling church!
As a professional actor I will try and weave my story telling skills with my passion for history, the serious and the humourous, connecting all these strands together and connecting you as well to this phenomenal time.

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  • Duration: 2 hr 30 min
  • Private experience

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The Story of Gaudi and Modernism Private Walking Tour
Pickup included

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Time on the tour2 hr 30 min
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Look inside one of the buidings

Not included

  • Metro ticket needed to go to Sagrada Familia

Itinerary and highlights

I will describe the building and what makes it one if not THE defining building of the art movement

Meeting and pickup information

  • Outside the Apple Store on the corner of Passaig de Gracia

Languages and tickets

  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Patrick Taggart

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr 30 min.
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 65+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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