Unbeatable Barcelona in a Day Tour
Discover the real culture of the city at Sagrada Familia and Park Guell with transfer
This guest-favorite 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.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert, English-speaking guide
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Skip-the-line entry to Park Güell
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Skip-the-line entry to Sagrada Familia
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Transportation between stops
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Guide tips
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Food and drinks
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at Park Güell
Connect with your friendly guide outside the Park Güell entrance. Look for the exact location on your booking voucher. Here, you’ll check in and prepare to explore one of Antoni Gaudí’s most whimsical creations. -
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Explore the gardens of Park Güell
You'll stroll through colorful walkways lined with imaginative mosaics and organic architecture. Your guide shares stories about Gaudí's grand vision for this garden complex and why it never fully materialized, though it became Barcelona's most beloved park. -
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Dragon Staircase and panoramic views
After climbing the iconic Dragon Staircase, adorned with the famous mosaic salamander, you'll reach the park's elevated balconies. From here, you'll capture stunning panoramic photos of Barcelona stretching out below, with the Mediterranean glittering in the distance. -
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Break for lunch
You'll have free time to refuel at one of the neighborhood's many restaurants and food stalls. Your guide will happily recommend their favorite local spots for authentic Catalan cuisine or quick bites. -
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Transfer to Sagrada Familia
Next, you'll hop into a comfortable vehicle (either a taxi or van, depending on your group size) and head across the city to Gaudí's masterpiece. No need to worry about navigating Barcelona's streets; transportation is handled for you. -
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Admire the exterior facades
Before stepping inside, you'll study the two contrasting facades of this architectural marvel. Your guide explains the symbolism of the ornate Nativity Facade and the stark Passion Facade, along with the story of Gaudí's 30-year dedication to this still-unfinished cathedral. -
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Step inside Sagrada Familia
You'll bypass the long line and enter this breathtaking basilica directly. The moment you step inside, the glow of magnificent stained-glass windows fills the soaring space with kaleidoscopic light, creating an almost otherworldly atmosphere. -
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Your tour finishes at Sagrada Familia
After the guided portion ends, you're free to continue exploring on your own. Be sure to visit the museum downstairs, where scale models, original drawings, and photographs reveal even more about Gaudí's genius and the cathedral's ongoing construction.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Dress Code: Sagrada Família is a sacred site, so both men and women must cover their knees and shoulders. Guests who don’t meet the dress code may be refused entry and miss this part of the tour.
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain.
Bag Policy: Large backpacks or bags may cause delays at Sagrada Família security, so pack light when possible.
ID Requirement: Please bring a valid government-issued ID for all participants, including children, as it is required for entry into Sagrada Família.
Tour Changes: Depending on the assigned entry time for Sagrada Família, the order of the itinerary may vary.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your 4.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of Park Güell
Break for lunch near Sagrada Família (not included)
Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of Sagrada Família
Transportation between tour stops in a climate-controlled vehicle
Maximum group size of 15
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Water bottle
Camera
Government-issued ID
Clothing that covers knees and shoulders
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Customer Reviews
I have been on tours to Parc Guell now four times but had to go again with family traveling with me for the first time to Spain. I was shocked at how much more I learned on this tour. Our guide Moha was awesome!!! Great pace through the park , super informative and very easy to understand ( as an American ). Highly recommend.
Miguel provided an excellent tour of the Park Güell and Familia Sargada. The church is a must see in Barcelona. He did a great job explaining the symbolism.
We enjoyed the tour very much. Our guide was very informative. Do not visit the La Sagrada Familia on your own. Our guide was able to inform us of the significance of everything in the Cathedral making our visit more meaningful. Check out the tour guy.
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.
