Barcelona Architecture Small-Group Walking Tour

3 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

English

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Overview

Discover Barcelona's rich architectural tableau on a compelling morning, afternoon or full-day walking tour led by an accomplished guide. On thisExclusive tour, follow an architectural specialist around the city and see magnificent structures from a variety of historical periods. According to your interests, choose a morning tour around the medieval myriad of the Old Quarter; satisfy cultural cravings on a 3km afternoon tour of the innovative waterfront buildings; or combine both in an enriching full-day tour. An intimate experience is guaranteed on this small-group tour, on which numbers are limited to nine people.

Discover Barcelona's beautiful architecture on this Viator Exclusive walking tour
View the city's landmark buildings, such as Cathedral Santa Maria del Mar, with a architecture specialist as your guide
Learn about the city's fusion of Baroque, Gothic and 21st-century styles
Choose a morning tour focused on medieval Barcelona or an afternoon tour showcasing its modern waterfront architecture
Upgrade to a full-day tour that combines both the morning and afternoon tour in one day, with time free for lunch (own expense)
This tour cannot be booked anywhere else!

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What To Expect

Select a tour to suit your schedule and interests when you book thisExclusive tour. Choose from a 2.5-hour tour around Barcelona's atmospheric Old Quarter or discover the architectural innovation of the waterfront's cluster of constructions on a 2.5-hour afternoon tour. Alternatively, combine both the morning and afternoon option on a comprehensive full-day tour; enjoy 2 hours of leisurely free time in which you can purchase a delicious lunch (own expense) in a local restaurant. All tours begin with greeting your guide in a central city location. Please see the Itinerary section below for details on each tour option.ItineraryMorning Tour (Old City, 2.5 hours):Meet your guide and walk to La Boqueria, Barcelona's oldest food market. Inspect its Modernist design before delving into the charming Barri GÃƒÂ²tic (Gothic Quarter) to admire the cathedral of La Seu, medieval townhouses, and the old Jewish neighborhood. Along the way, learn all about the architectural styles you see from your knowledgeable guide. Refresh with a drink (own expense) during a break, then visit Santa Caterina Market to view its wavy, tiled roof. Next stroll to the lower ground floor of Picasso Museum, a beautiful public gallery housed in a former medieval palace. Continue to the 14th-century Church of Santa Maria del Mar, dedicated to Barcelona's seafarers, to marvel at its intricate Gothic stonework. Finish at the restored El Born Centre Cultural, a cast-iron marketplace built in the 1800s, to view medieval ruins discovered during its restoration. Your tour ends here, when you say goodbye to your guide.Afternoon Tour (Coast, 2.5 hours):Meet your guide near El Born Centre Cultural and explore the marketplace, admiring the medieval ruins unearthed during its restoration. Next, admire the elaborate foyer of Barcelona França train station before heading to Barcelona's waterfront. View the Palau del Mar, a series of former harborside warehouses, and explore the History Museum of Catalonia to see its restored lobby and magnificent views from its roof terrace. Continue to the old fisherman's quarter of La Barceloneta and pass its marketplace and beachfront before heading for Barcelona's new waterfront.Hear how the area was built for the 1992 Olympics and see its contemporary buildings. Then, wander into the vibrant Port Olímpic area. Gaze at the Mapfre and Hotel Arts skyscrapers towering over the marina and admire the Golden Fish, the iconic, shimmering artwork created by sculptor Frank Gehry. Your tour then concludes at the Hotel Arts after this 3-Km walk.Full-Day Tour (City and Coast, 7.5 hours):If you're keen to see both the modern and medieval sides of Barcelona, then upgrade! Book the full-day tour and enjoy the morning and afternoon tour together, with a 2-hour break for lunch (own expense). You'll follow the same route as described for both tours; the morning tour ends at the afternoon's start point.

Barcelona Architecture Small-Group Walking Tour

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