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Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

1. Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

Explore Antoni Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, and discover the beautiful basilica at your own pace. Learn about its history with an included audio guide. Find out firsthand why Gaudi's iconic work — its impressive facades and interior — is one of Spain's most visited monuments. Admire a combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau forms in this UNESCO-listed structure that dominates the Barcelona skyline. Gaudi began working on the true symbol of Barcelona in 1882, and the Sagrada Familia remains a work in progress today. Although unfinished, the basilica remains a must-see. 

Barcelona: Casa Batlló Entry with Self-Audioguide Tour

2. Barcelona: Casa Batlló Entry with Self-Audioguide Tour

Immerse yourself in the Casa Batlló experience, which combines artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and machine learning. Delight in a unique experience of one of the masterpieces of Antoni Gaudí, an architecture and design legend. Journey into a Gaudinian universe of seemingly impossible volumetric projections, binaural sound, motion sensors, immersive spaces, tastes, and smells. Access Lord Batlló's Bedroom (if gold option selected). Enjoy an immersive room, the Gaudí Cube (a six-sided LED cube unique in the world). Listen to a script available in 15 languages, as well as a soundtrack created exclusively by the composer Dani Howard and performed by the Berlin Symphony Orchestra. Among the novelties on offer, discover a new core of vertical communication designed by the Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, a floating ladder of 13 tons of polished marble suspended in the air, the first 6-sided indoor mapping on a patio of Gaudí's lights, and the new “Simbolic” store.

Barcelona: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

3. Barcelona: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

See the best of Barcelona on a double-decker hop-on hop-off bus tour. Get access to two routes with one ticket for a complete sightseeing experience. Each route has an approximate duration of 2 hours. Take a complimentary map to help you decide where you want to go and enjoy audio commentary. In addition to the open top, the buses also have an electric roof on top for use in the event of rain. The buses are adapted for people with limited mobility and are fitted with anatomical seats and heating on both decks. They also have an attendant aboard to help you with anything you may need. East Route • Plaça de Catalunya • Port Vell • Museu d'Història de Catalunya • La Barceloneta • Port Olímpic • Poble Nou - Zoo • Teatre Nacional - Auditori • Glories- Torre Agbar • Sagrada Familia Cathedral • Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau • Park Güell • Tibidabo • La Pedrera • Casa Batlló West Route • Plaça Catalunya • Arc de Triomf • El Born- Ciutadella-zoo • Passeig Colom • World Trade Center • Jardines de Miramar • Fundació Joan Miró • Anella Olímpica • Mnac (Museo Nacional de Catalunya) • Poble Espanyol • Caixa Fòrum-Pavelló Mies Van Der Rohe • Plaça d'Espanya • Estació de Sants • Spotify Camp Nou (F.C. Barcelona) • Plaça Pius XII-Palau Reial - Pavellons Guell-Monestir de Pedralbes • L'illa diagonal • Avinguda Diagonal • La Pedrera • Casa Batlló • Plaça Catalunya

Barcelona: Casa Milà Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audio Guide

4. Barcelona: Casa Milà Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audio Guide

Discover one of the most outstanding and innovative buildings of the 20th century on a skip-the-line audio tour of the Casa Milà (La Pedrera), built at the pinnacle of Antoni Gaudi’s career. Once behind the façade of the extraordinary building on the elegant Passeig de Gracia, marvel at the eye-catching staircases and corkscrew chimneys that have become symbols of Gaudí’s Barcelona. Head to the rooftop to admire its sinuous forms and the whimsical chimneys up close. Then, go to the attic space to see the “Espai Gaudi” exhibition, the only exhibition dedicated to Gaudi's life and work. Learn more about his architectural innovations through the displays of scale models, building plans, historic photographs and videos. Live the experience of La Pedrera to the fullest by combining your visit with the new mixed reality experience, La Pedrera Virtual Experience, launched in 2022. La Pedrera Virtual Experience will take you to an unparalleled space at La Pedrera through the most cutting-edge technology and allow you to combine the vision of the real environment with spectacular holographic elements. Put on your mixed reality glasses to travel to different eras and environments and feel like you are part of the building's history.

Sagrada Familia: Fast-Track Access Guided Tour

5. Sagrada Familia: Fast-Track Access Guided Tour

Make your visit to the Sagrada Familia unforgettable with a 1.5-hour guided tour of Gaudí’s masterpiece. See the Basilica’s dream-like façade and interior in a small-group or private tour setting accompanied by an expert guide. During the tour you will learn about the ongoing construction, the current predicted completion date, and the generations of craftspeople, architects and artists learned how to bring Gaudi’s vision to life. Your guide will meet you outside, starting the tour with a little introduction before heading to the Basilica’s entrance. After you’ve headed through security, hear all about the Nativity Façade, the first completed section of the Basilica. Next, you will step into the interior of the Sagrada Familia. Marvel at the world created by the intense colored light from the stained glass windows and the branch-like columns extending over the ceiling. Gaudí intended for the interior to look and feel like a walk through the woods, with the light exuding a sense of sifting through forest leaves.  As you exit the Basilica you will hear about the Passion Façade, representing the story of Jesus’ crucifixion. Experience the drama of the Passion through the tower’s stark and angular sculptures. This façade, like most of the Sagrada Familia, was built after Gaudí’s death.  Head to Sagrada Familia Schools next, designed for the children of the workers building the Sagrada Familia. Hear how it was reconstructed more than once and even moved locations to make way for the Basilica.  Your last stop will be the Sagrada Familia Museum, where your guide will share original sketches and plans with you that demonstrate the complexity of Gaudi's architecture and vision. Find artifacts here from Gaudi’s life and the Basilica's own history, like his upside-down model of the Basilica.

Barcelona: La Pedrera Night Experience

6. Barcelona: La Pedrera Night Experience

Experience the multimedia show of "La Pedrera Night Experience" on a semi-guided tour of La Pedrera (Casa Milà) with skip-the-line tickets. Wander through the landmark until you reach the rooftop, where an enchanting display of projections awaits you. Conclude your evening with a glass of champagne. Skip the lines to take an unforgettable journey through different areas of Gaudi's revolutionary building, located on the Passeig de Gracia in the heart of L’Eixample. The unique architecture of the Modernisme building is utilized to present an audiovisual show that travels the origins of life and the essence of Gaudí’s architectural style. See multiple projections in the badalots (stairwells) as you work your way to the roof terrace, accompanied by exclusive light projections and background soundtrack. Then, watch the extraordinary video mapping finale on the roof terrace, and enjoy panoramic views of the Catalan capital along the way.

Barcelona: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24 or 48-Hour Ticket

7. Barcelona: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24 or 48-Hour Ticket

Embark on a sightseeing tour of Barcelona with a choice of 2 different routes and 40 stops. See the major sites aboard an open-top double-decker bus, hopping off at key points of interest to you, such as the Gothic Quarter or the Picasso Museum, before jumping back on the bus to continue the route. Sit back and relax on an open-deck double-decker hop-on hop-off bus. See all the major sites of Barcelona, hopping on and off at your leisure. Stop to see the Picasso Museum that boasts one of the largest collections of Picasso’s artwork anywhere in the world. Walk down La Rambla and discover one of the city’s most vibrant areas with countless bars and eateries. Marvel at the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites Barcelona boasts. Especially remarkable is the Sagrada Familia, one of the most iconic works of the famous architect, Antoni Gaudi, which can be seen throughout the city on your tour. The buses come every 20-30 minutes and each route is around 2 hours. The tour stops along the routes are as follows:  Red Line: • Plaça de Catalunya • Casa Batlló - Fundació Antoni Tàpies • Passeig de Gràcia - La Pedrera • Francesc Macià - Diagonal • Estació de Sants • Plaça d’Espanya • Caixa Fòrum - Pavelló Mies van der Rohe • Poble Espanyol • Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya • Anella Olímpica • Fundació Joan Miró • Telefèric de Montjuïc • Miramar - Jardins Costa i Llobera • World Trade Center • Colom - Museu Marítim • Port Vell • Museu d’Història de Catalunya • Port Olímpic • Zoo • Parc de la Ciutadella Blue Line: • Plaça de Catalunya • Casa Batlló - Fundació Antoni Tàpies • Passeig de Gràcia - La Pedrera • Sagrada Família • Sant Pau Recinte Modernista • Park Güell • Tramvia Blau - Tibidabo • Sarrià • Monestir de Pedralbes • Palau Reial - Pavellons Güell • Futbol Club Barcelona - Camp Nou • Diagonal Les Corts • Francesc Macià – Diagonal • Eixample

Barcelona: Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip

8. Barcelona: Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip

Enhance an exclusive experience on a full-day tour through 3 iconic sites: Montserrat, Girona, and Costa Brava, and discover Barcelona’s emblematic surroundings. The experience starts in the upper part of Passeig de Gràcia, before journeying to experience the natural splendor of Montserrat, Catalonia’s most emblematic mountain, topped by a Benedictine monastery. On the way to the Monastery, admire the Massif of Montserrat, a spectacular multi-peaked rocky range packed with unique needle-shape formations. Learn about the cornerstone of Catalan culture, history, nature, and spirituality. Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the basilica—home to the revered ‘Black Madonna’ statue—and the atrium, cloister, and main square. Continue this amazing experience and head to Girona. In it's charming Old Town, discover the remains of a Roman and medieval past that coexist with the present, offering an image full of contrasts. Your guide will reveal all the secrets of the city. Explore the best-preserved Jewish quarter in Europe. Admire the cathedral, boasting the widest Gothic nave in the world, and marvel at the colorful spectacle of houses along the Onyar River, which splits the city in two. Cross over Pont de les Peixateries Velles and go to the top of Girona’s medieval walls to enjoy the best panoramic views. If you are interested in The Game of Thrones series, the guide will show the locations where the 6th season was filmed. Then you’ll have free time to have lunch and discover the city by yourself. End this exclusive tour in the beautiful village of Costa Brava. Feel the breeze, relax, discover amazing coves, and admire the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Tour with Optional Tower Access

9. Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Tour with Optional Tower Access

Get up close and personal to all the details of the Sagrada Familia on a guided tour. Skip the long lines on arrival, and then learn everything about Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece from your expert guide. Hear how Gaudí was inspired by different aspects of life, such as nature, to create his unique style of architecture. Enter the unfinished basilica and be inspired by the light that enters through the stained glass windows in a timeless atmosphere. Visit all 5 floors of the cathedral, and get access to the tower (if option selected) to enjoy panoramic views of the amazing streets and monuments of Barcelona.

Barcelona: Helicopter, Walking, and Sailing 360º City Tour

10. Barcelona: Helicopter, Walking, and Sailing 360º City Tour

Discover the best of Barcelona on a tour by land, sea, and air. Stroll through the Gothic Quarter, enjoy bird’s eye views on a helicopter flight, and sail by the coastline. Land Perspective: Your tour begins with a walk through some of Barcelona's most iconic areas. You'll meet your guide near La Pedrera and start your journey along the elegant Passeig de Gracia. This avenue is famous for its architecture, lined with modernist buildings and high-end boutiques. Continuing on, you'll reach Casa Milà, another masterpiece by architect Antoni Gaudí, known for its unique design. Moving on to the Gothic Quarter, you'll encounter the historic heart of the city. Plaça Catalunya, a bustling square, marks the transition between the modern and historic parts of Barcelona. The hidden corners of the Gothic Quarter lead you to the Cathedral, a magnificent example of Catalan Gothic architecture. Plaça de Sant Jaume is home to important government buildings, including the Town Hall and Palace of the Generalitat of Catalonia. The old Jewish Quarter will enchant you with its winding streets and the charming church of Santa Maria del Pi. Sea Perspective (Las Golondrinas): Leaving the cobbled streets behind, your adventure takes a maritime turn with a leisurely stroll down the iconic La Rambla, leading to the picturesque Port Vell. Here, you'll embark on the famous Las Golondrinas boat – a symbol of maritime exploration in Barcelona. Setting sail along the coast, you'll be treated to unparalleled vistas of the city's skyline juxtaposed against the deep blue expanse of the Mediterranean Sea. Amid the sea breeze, you'll glimpse the monument to Christopher Columbus, proudly pointing towards new horizons. Air Perspective: The tour takes an exhilarating turn as you transition from sea to air. You'll be transferred by van to the heliport, where you'll board a helicopter. As you ascend into the sky, you'll witness the city from an entirely new angle. The sweeping views will include sights like Port Vell, the Barceloneta neighborhood, the Olympic Port, the Olympic Village, and even the mouth of the Besòs River. The sensation of flying over the city will provide an indescribable experience and a unique perspective of Barcelona's layout and landmarks, etching memories that will linger. This multi-perspective tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Barcelona's rich history, stunning architecture, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural surroundings. It's a half-day adventure that combines walking, sailing, and flying to create unforgettable memories and a deeper understanding of this enchanting city.

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This was one of the highlights of my trip to Barcelona. It was crowded even though we visited in the off season. This was an amazing experience. From the beauty of the stained glass windows to the view from the tower. Rich with religious symbolism I recommend the audio guide and tower access. I am deathly afraid of heights so the trip down the spiral stairs was terrifying. Keep that in mind. Obviously I made it! Next time I will be hiring a professional guide to explain the symbolism and meaning.

Easy booking system, you can use the service in advance or on the day. Sagrada Familia is a little overpriced however when you have a beautiful sunny day and you can see how the sunlight is moving through the cathedral window it is all worth it. Breathtaking stonework

Every objective I see was beautiful,extraordinary arhitecture,nice people who work there,theweather was little cold,,,,its better to visit Barcelona in summer when is hot outside.The Barcelona stadium is huge,breathtaking,,I recomand sincerly to visit the city,,,

Must seeing when you are in Paris.

You can enjoy Versailles palace and the Gardens. Tickets come with no problem, but there may be a wait time at the security chack in the entrance, sa it’s better to be there before the opening hour.

I was lucky to get Rog. He was very kind, patieent and told us EVERYTHING. I loved this tour, would definalety recomend it to friends and family coming to Barcelona <3