Gaudi, the man who put his city on the map: Barcelona Virtual Tour

Did you know that Picasso hated Gaudi but Dali loved him? Can you believe that Gaudi's first architectural works were lampposts? Do you want to learn the ins and outs of Gaudi the man and his works with an expert guide? This 60 minute Barcelona experience includes:

- An expert licensed Barcelona Guide fluent in English

- A 1 hour online experience touring the Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell and Gaudi's famous houses

- A live Q&A session to answer any questions regarding the content and visiting Barcelona

Please consider purchasing a guest spot on the tour, for each additional person watching, as a tip for your guide. All of the proceeds will go directly to the guide and they will surely appreciate the support!

Sagrada Familia

How does it take nearly 150 years to build a church with today’s modern technology? When you design one as intricate, precise and magnificent as Gaudi did with the Sagrada Familia, it becomes completely understandable. The church is extremely complex, with 18 spires ascending in height representing the Virgin Mary, the four evangelists, the twelve apostles, with the tallest representing Jesus Christ. Once the tallest spire is completed, the Sagrada Familia will be the tallest church in the world. Your guide will go in-depth describing the interior, exterior and beyond of Gaudi’s still unfinished masterpiece.

Casa Batlló

Next your guide will continue the journey into the brilliant and artistic mind of Antoni Gaudí. The house-turned-museum Casa Batllo is the ultimate representation of Gaudi’s unique style. Called the “House of Bones, Gaudi’s use of uneven lines creates the appearance of a skeletal form. Learn about the incredible and diverse history of the building, originally built for the wealthy Batllo family and later served as an insurance office.View the roof of Casa Batllo, which is called the “back of the dragon” with its curvy foundation and colorful tiles.

Casa Milà and Casa Vicens

Down the Passeig de Gracia from Casa Batlló, in one of Barcelona’s poshest neighborhoods is Casa Mila. Your guide will explain why this Gaudi house has earned the nickname “La Pedrera” (stone quarry). One of the final works designed by Gaudi,, it is essential to see the evolution from Casa Vicens, Gaudi’s first designed house built in 1884 to Casa Mila, which was finished nearly 30 years later. Casa Vicens will be the finalhome on the tour, before “visiting” Parc Guell.

Parc Guell

For Gaudi, Parc Guell was meant to be much more than a park. It was to be a luxury neighborhood complete with all of the best technologies, in perfect congruence with naturalist principles. The symbolism of Gaudi’s work with Parc Guell verges on conspiracy. Your guide will relate the connections to Catalan politics, Catholicism, Mythology and even maybe Freemasonry. Today the park boasts the best views of Barcelona from the iconic Dragon Stairway.