Unbeatable Barcelona in a Day Tour
Discover the real culture of the city at Sagrada Familia and Park Guell with transfer
This express tour gets you straight into Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia and Park Güell with skip-the-line access, expert insight, and no waiting around. In just a few hours, you’ll see the city’s architectural icons up close, leaving you with plenty of time to enjoy tapas and sip cava for the rest of your day.
- Meeting point at Park Guell
- Park Guell
- Dragon Staircase
- Lunch break
- Sagrada Familia
- End inside Sagrada Familia
Start your day at Park Güell where, along with your small group of 18 or fewer people, you'll meet your friendly local guide and set off on your Barcelona in a day tour. Antoni Gaudí certainly left his mark on the Catalan capital, and your tour through the imaginative gardens at Park Güell is no exception!
After a break for lunch at one of the city's many restaurants and food stalls (not included), you'll get to see Gaudí's most famous creation—the incredible Sagrada Familia. The line to get inside this unique cathedral can be hours-long at times, but your skip-the-line ticket lets you straight in to start exploring, while your guide enlightens you with fascinating stories of its history and construction. You'll part ways with your guide in the afternoon, having gained a deeper appreciation of Barcelona in just one day!
Barcelona in a Day City Tour Description
Your 4.5-hour tour includes:
Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of Park Güell
Break for lunch near Sagrada Familia (not included)
Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of Sagrada Família
Climate-controlled vehicle for certain stops
A fun, English-speaking local guide
Maximum group size of 18
Please note that depending on the assigned entry time for Sagrada Familia, your tour might run in a different order.
Park Güell
As you stroll along the colorful walkways and staircases of the park, you'll learn all about Gaudí's colossal ideas for this complex, and why they never actually came to fruition. Nowadays, Park Güell is the most beloved park in Barcelona, and a fantastic place to see the city from above. Your guide will make sure you get postcard-worthy photos from the trencadís-adorned balconies that rise above its iconic Dragon Stairway.
Enjoy free time to eat lunch (not included) before heading to the last stop of the tour.
Stained Glass Windows of Sagrada Família
Next, you'll hop in a climate-controlled vehicle (a taxi or van, depending on group size) and head to your next destination .The last stop on your Barcelona in a Day Tour is the iconic Sagrada Família. Not only is it the most popular church in Spain, but it's also one of the most visited churches in all of Europe! It's not surprising that the lines to get in can take hours, so stick with your guide who will make sure you skip the line to see the interior of this stunning cathedral.
Before you step inside, you'll get to admire the exterior of the building that represents two contrasting facades: Façade of the Nativity and the Façade of Passion. Understanding what you're about to see is critical so listen as you learn more about the eccentric genius who envisioned this masterpiece and started its construction at the age of 30, back in 1882. Amazingly, the cathedral is still partly under construction, almost 150 years later! But the best is yet to come...
Stepping inside this church to stand within the glow of the magnificent stained-glass windows is difficult to describe unless you've done it yourself. The awe, wonder, and reverence takes your breath away. But as your guide begins detailing the incredible construction of these windows and the still-being-built cathedral, you'll look again with even greater appreciation at this church's decorative interior. There's just too much to take in without their incredible insights to make it easy and more memorable.
Please be aware that you must have a valid photo ID for all group members, including children. Sagrada Familia security will check your ID upon entry.
Explore More
After admiring the still-unfinished church, you can explore Sagrada Família on your own. Be sure to go to the Sagrada Família museum located downstairs below the church. With a plethora of scale models, original photographs, drawings, and documents, you can continue learning about the vast genius and brilliance behind this Barcelona gem.
What you get with this tour
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Leave a reviewMartha Wessman
Great tour guide in Barcelona!
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Great tour, well done by Miguel
Amazingly in depth tour but expected more highlights
Andres Zagarola
Very good guide (government employee) who was fantastic at explaining in depth information about the sites we visited - Park Guelle and Sagrada Familia but that's all we visited. Of course the Sagrada Familia was life changing. However, I expected a few more Barcelona highlights based on the title of the tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
This is a half day walking tour, so wear comfortable shoes. Bring some cash with you, for lunch and drinks during your break. Avoid bringing large bags, the Sagrada Familia requires you to check them. Make sure that all participants have something to cover the knees and shoulders for the Basilica visit.
Would this tour be cancelled due to rain?
No, we run our tours rain or shine!
What if I have concerns about my mobility?
This is predominantly a walking tour that may include uneven terrain. If you have any doubts about your mobility, we suggest taking a Private Barcelona Tour which can be more easily adjusted for your needs.
What's included in the price?
Price includes admission and skip the line entrance to Sagrada Familia and Park Guell, round trip transportation from Parc Guell to Barcelona center, driver and an English-speaking expert guide.
What to bring?
This is a half day walking tour, so wear comfortable shoes. Bring some cash with you, for lunch and drinks during your break. Avoid bringing large bags, the Sagrada Familia requires you to check them. Make sure that all participants have something to cover the knees and shoulders for the Basilica visit.
Where does this tour end?
This tour ends at Sagrada Familia, which is about a 35-minute walk from where you started.
Can I amend the names on my Park Güell tickets after booking?
No, tickets to Park Güell are nominative and cannot be modified after the booking is completed.
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