Walking Tour of Modernism and Gaudí in Barcelona

Introduction

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.


      3 hours
Highlights

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

Key details

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

Full description

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!

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Included

  • Professional local guide
  • Modernist Walking tour, including the Casa Batlló and La Pedrera
  • Thorough explication of Modernist architecture and to Sagrada Família

Excluded

  • Tips (optional)
  • Food or beverages
  • Hotel pick-up or drop-off

Cancelation rules

Additional info

Nearest town

Nearest Airport

Reviews

Excellent tour!!
For the first contact with Catalan modernism or to consolidate your knowledge of the subject, this is a tour not to be missed. On the sites visited, you will receive complete and detailed explanations. The visitor is quickly won over! We will do this tour again on our next visit to Barcelona, as it was particularly enriching from a cultural point of view.
Jordan Becker
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