Private Barcelona Highlights: Gothic Sagrada Familia & Park Güell

Gothic Quarter. We will come pick you up in a private vehicle at your hotel or apartment in Barcelona and we will start your private tour in the heart of the city. We will start the tour through the oldest part of the city - the charming Gothic Quarter - a maze of quaint, narrow streets full of Roman and medieval architecture. We'll visit the Cathedral, Jewish Quarter, and St. James Square. You'll be able to see part of the Roman wall and the medieval area of Barcelona. - We'll end this portion of the tour with a visit to Santa Maria del Mar church in the Born district and then we'll take a rest and treat you to breakfast at a local café.

Barcelona Cathedral. Detailed explanation of exterior and facade and go inside. (Admission inside is restricted on Sundays due to the weekly mass.)

Plaça Sant Jaume. After crossing the Jewish Quarter, we stop at Saint James Square where the City Hall of Barcelona and the Palau de la Generalitat are located.

Barri de la Ribera. Get lost in the labyrinth streets of the Born district (The district of The Guilds).

Santa Maria del Mar. The last portion of the walking tour, we visit the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar - exterior explain and go inside. After that we.ll stop for breakfast with coffee and pastry overlooking the facade of the Basilica Santa Maria del Mar. (Bathroom break, etc)

Santa Maria del Mar. Stop for breakfast with coffee and pastry overlooking the facade of the Basilica Santa Maria del Mar. (Bathroom break, etc)

The Face of Barcelona. Afterwards, you head over, in a comfortable private vehicle, to Montjuic. As we make our way toward Montjuïc, we’ll have the chance to admire a truly awe-inspiring sight from the vehicle: The Face of Barcelona. Rising dramatically in the distance at the port, this enormous sculpture captures immediate attention. Formed from a cascade of letters and symbols that seem to float in mid-air, each letter is uniquely placed, merging to create the silhouette of a colossal human face, giving the impression that the city itself is gazing toward the future.

The Columbus Monument. Once we pass The Face of Barcelona, we’ll approach another of the city’s iconic landmarks: The Columbus Monument. From the vehicle, we’ll see its towering 60-meter column rising majestically above the port area. At its peak, the statue of Christopher Columbus stands tall, pointing toward the sea, as if inviting travelers to explore new horizons and reminding us of Barcelona’s historical significance as a starting point for great voyages of discovery.

Miramar Viewpoint. Once we pass the Columbus Monument, we’ll head up Montjuïc toward one of the most stunning viewpoints in Barcelona: The Miramar Viewpoint. As we ascend, we’ll stop to fully appreciate the breathtaking beauty of the city. From this vantage point, we’ll have the perfect opportunity to capture stunning photographs of Barcelona’s skyline, the all set against the backdrop of the surrounding hills.

The Miró Foundation. Once we leave the Miramar Viewpoint, we’ll continue our journey up Montjuïc, where we’ll catch sight of another of Barcelona’s cultural gems: The Miró Foundation. From the vehicle, we’ll be able to appreciate the striking architecture of this renowned art museum, perched on the hillside overlooking the city.

Olimpic Stadium. Once we pass the Miró Foundation, we’ll continue our journey up Montjuïc and soon come across the Olympic Stadium. From the vehicle, we’ll be able to appreciate the grandeur of this historic stadium, which hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics. The iconic structure, with its impressive façade and surrounding area, stands as a testament to Barcelona’s Olympic legacy. On certain days, the stadium is open to the public, and if we’re lucky, we may even get a glimpse of the interior. Visitors can explore the stadium and its surroundings, but perhaps most intriguing of all is the Olympic Museum, located nearby. This museum offers fascinating exhibits on the history of the Olympic Games, showcasing the spirit of competition and the athletic achievements that defined the 1992 Barcelona Games. If the day of your tour it's opened. We'll stop and enter to the inside of the building

MNAC. Once we pass the Olympic Stadium, our journey will take us to the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC), an iconic building that stands majestically on the Montjuïc hill

Sagrada Familia. From Montjuic, we'll continue down to Spain Square and the Eixample district , in a private vehicle, and pass by the impressive modernist buildings as we continue on to Sagrada Familia. Here, you'll learn all about the history and the intriguing mystical symbolism of the Basilica, tour the outside facades that are still under construction and see the incredible interior that will leave you speechless. In addition to a detailed explanation of the facades from your private guide, you will also have priority skip-the-line tickets to go inside. Your guide will be available to answer all of your questions - being at the disposal of the group the whole day with personal attention.

Park Güell. After lunch, you'll continue to Parc Guell on Tibidabo mountain where the city is beneath your feet and you can admire the marvelous city gardens - another astounding Antoni Gaudi designed UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking tour through the public areas and skip-the-line tickets to the monumental area of the park. After that your private transport will drive to your hotel