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This exciting walking tour is led by an expert guide, who will guide you to the most extravagant Modernist buildings in Barcelona and introduce you to the genius of Antoni Gaudí.
Visit the most famous works of the Catalan architect to learn about his creative inspiration and the Christian motifs he included in his works.
Along the way, we will stop to admire Gaudí’s crowning masterpiece, the Basilica de la Sagrada Família, and learn the many controversies represented by its stunning façade.
Explore Barcelona's Modernist architecture and the works of Antoni Gaudí on this guided walking tour
Learn about the life and creative inspirations of the Catalan genius
Visit famous works of Gaudí, including La Pedrera and the Sagrada Família
Enjoy a nice stroll through Eixample in the company of an expert local guide
A great introduction to Barcelona's revolutionary architecture
LANGUAGE
Available in English
DURATION
Approximately 3 hours
MEETING AND ENDING POINT
Carrer de Fontanella, 2
SCHEDULE
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, 09.30 am
Begin the tour with a stroll down Passeig de Gràcia, one of the wealthiest avenues in Barcelona, lined with stunning Modernist architecture, glamorous shops, and high-end restaurants. Here, stop to admire two of Gaudí’s most famous buildings, both of them considered UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Learn how the rolling hills of Montserrat inspired the rooftop of "La Pedrera" and how Gaudí based his artwork in the “Casa Batlló” on Christian motifs and the legend of Sant Jordi, the patron of Catalonia.
During the tour, visit several Modernist buildings in Eixample designed by other architects. This neighbourhood is part of the modern Barcelona, born in the mid-nineteenth century after the Cerdà Plan expanded the city beyond its old medieval walls. This monumental project was funded by Barcelona’s bourgeoisie families as a way to show off their wealth and innovative ideas.
These buildings are still around today and the interiors of many are accessible to visitors as free access parks. Our guide will take you through some of them to give you an idea of how Ildefons Cerdà developed his plan.
Next, explore Gaudí’s crowning masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the “Basilica de la Sagrada Família”. Our guide will share with you some of the fascinating stories behind its conception, allowing your group to fully appreciate this complex work of art.
Take a moment to marvel at the exquisite detail displayed on the Nativity Façade. Hear about the inspiration behind the structure’s unique architectural features and the interpretation of their meaning by Gaudí’s successor, architect Josep Maria Subirachs.
For fans of art and architecture, this experience is the total package! Leave the tour an expert in Modernist art with a deep understanding of Barcelona as a city!
No cancellation fee if you cancel until 8 days prior to the activity date.
50% charges if the cancellation occurs between 7 and 4 days before the departure of the circuit.
Cancellations less than 3 days or no show, a fee of 100% will be charge.
The itinerary may be subject to changes without prior notice due to local circumstances or events
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