Barcelona Full Day Tour
Discover the best of Barcelona on this full-day guided tour of the city. The visit includes a tour of the city centre by foot, including the Gothic Quarter, and a trip to the top of Montjüic by cable car.
Barcelona Full Day Tour
In the morning, meet your knowledgeable English-speaking guide and set off on a walking tour, along the narrow streets of the Gothic quarter, the centre of Barcelona's old town and historic centre. During this first part of the tour, we'll see some of the most emblematic spots in the Catalan capital, such as Las Ramblas the old Jewish Quarter, the Plaza de San Jaime and the Cathedral.
Next, the air-conditioned bus will head to the city’s seaport and your guide will point out the changes that Barcelona experienced as a result of the 1992 Summer Olympic Games. You’ll explore Vila Olímpica del Poblenou (The Olympic Village of Poblenou), the Olympic Port, the Barceloneta neighbourhood and Port Vell beach. Then, the coach will drive along the seafront to the Columbus Monument, situated at the bottom of Las Ramblas.
The next stop is Montjüic, where you’ll climb to the top of this famous hill on Montjüic’s recently renovated cable car. The 360º panoramic views of Barcelona and its surroundings are breath-taking.
Hop back on the bus and continue discovering Montjüic. Admire the Estadi Olímpic de Montjüic, Palau Sant Jordi, the Olympic sports facilities and Bernet Picornell Pools.
After your visit, you’ll head back to Barcelona’s city centre through the impressive Plaça d’Espanya. You’ll admire the square’s two Venetian Towers, the Montjüic Fountains, the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya and the city’s bullring called Arenas de Barcelona.
Hop off the coach at Plaça Catalunya and embark on a guided walking tour of the Gothic Quarter and historic centre. Some of the highlights include the Cathedral, Plaça Sant Jaume and its Town Hall and Headquarters of the Government of Catalonia.
Back at Plaça Catalunya, you’ll have time to eat at your own leisure or have lunch at Hard Rock Café (optional).
Having eaten, around 3:30 pm, you’ll discover Barcelona’s renowned Catalan Modernism architecture by visiting Antoni Gaudí’s striking creations.
The first stop will be the unfinished Sagrada Familia Basilica, the architect’s most ambitious project. Follow your guide around the exterior of the building and marvel at its various striking and disparate façades. This tour doesn’t include a visit to the church’s interior, but we recommend it for another day!
The coach will then head to Park Güell, designed by Antoni Gaudí between 1900 and 1914, and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Perched on top of Carmel Hill, this public park offers magnificent views of Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll be stunned at Gaudí’s ability to blend architectonic elements with nature.
The guided tour ends at 7:30 pm in Paseo de Gracia, in the city centre, packed with bars, stores and restaurants.
Optional lunch
If you wish, you can book this tour with lunch included at the Hard Rock Café. The meal consists of one main dish: Hard Rock hamburger, hamburger with Hard Rock cheese, vegetarian hamburger or chicken sandwich with honey and mustard sauce and one beverage: soft-drink, water, coffee or tea.
Important information
If the cable car to Montjüic doesn’t run on the day of your tour (for maintenance or other reasons), you’ll be offered a snack in the Montjüc castle café.
Covid-19 Measures
All of our providers comply with local legislation and applicable health recommendations regarding protection and safety, to help avoid the spread of Covid-19. Specifically, the provider of this tour will apply the following measures:
- Tours or activities will not consist of more than 25 people per group.
- A safe distance of one metre between clients will be maintained whenever possible.
- The use of masks is obligatory. The client must bring their own mask.
- Alcohol gel will be available before, during, and after the service.
- All those running the service (guide, driver etc...) will wear a mask throughout its duration.
- All those running the service (guide, driver etc...) will wear gloves throughout its duration.
- Disinfected radio units will be provided, and headphones will be single-use.
- Handing out of printed material such as maps or brochures will be avoided.
- The temperature and wellness of all those taking part in the service will be monitored daily, excluding and maintaining in quarantine any who display fever or symptoms.
- The transport used will be disinfected before and after each service and deep-cleaned every 24 hours.
- Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything.
Price
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Duration
10 hours 15 minutes.
Language
The tour includes an English speaking guide, but the tour can sometimes be carried out in two languages.
Included
Transport throughout the day by air conditioned coach.
Professional English speaking guide.
Admission to Montjüic’s cable car.
Entrance to the Monjüc castle.
Lunch in the Hard Rock Café (optional).
When to book?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
Digital voucher
We will send you a voucher that you can show on your phone to take part in the activity.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Is it an open topped bus?
A - No.
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Q - Where does the bus stop?
A - During the tour the bus stops at the Olympic Port, Montjuc, and Pueblo Español.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you still have more questions, check out our section on frequently asked questions. If you need help to book an activity or have any enquiries, please contact us.
Free cancellation
Meeting point
Calle Balmes, 5.
