- Placa de Sant Jaume - In this square are the Barcelona City Hall and the Catalan Government Palace. This is where you will learn about the origins of the city.
- Barcelona Cathedral - On the square, the important points of the history of this cathedral will be exposed.
- Palace of Catalan Music - At the gates of the Palace of Catalan Music, exhibit on the history and genesis of this concert hall, a very important work of Catalan modernism. What is Catalan modernism? Who was the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner? These two questions will be answered here.
- Mercat Santa Caterina - A small 19th century neighborhood market transformed with great talent at the start of the 20th century.
- Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar - The most beautiful Gothic church in the city
- Port Vell (Old Port) - The old port radically transformed ahead of the Olympic Games in Barcelona.
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La Barceloneta - The picturesque Barceloneta, once a workers’ and fishermen’s district, its beaches.
A short break on a terrace to quench the thirst. - Basilica de la Sagrada Familia - Antoni Gaudí’s most important work. THE most important monument in the city.
- Casa Mila - La Pedrera - La Casa Milà, Gaudí’s last civilian commission, also known as “La Pedrera”.
- Casa Batllo - Another Casa designed by Gaudí, one of his most admired works.
- Dona I Ocell - a monumental work by the artist Joan Miró
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Placa d’Espanya - the Spanish Square, its arenas, its fountain.
The layout of the surroundings for the Universal Exhibition of 1929 - the magic fountains, the Caixa Forum, the Mies van der Rohe pavilion considered one of the most important jewels of modern architecture. - Poble Espanyol - The entrance to the Spanish Village, an “artificial” village built for the 1929 World’s Fair
- Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya - MNAC - Originally the Spanish pavilion for the 1929 Universal Exhibition, today the most important museum in the city. Very nice view of the city.
- Estadi Olimpic - The Olympic stadium, one of the essential parts of the Olympic ring, ring which also houses the Palau de Sant Jordi and the telecommunications tower designed by Santiago Calatrava.
- Joan Miro Foundation - The Joan Miró Foundation, a very beautiful place on the heights of Montjuïc
- Jardins del Mirador del Alcalde - The gardens of the Alcalde watchtower, a very beautiful view of the city and the port.
- Bottled water included
- E-bike and helmet provided
Not familiar, or just know Barcelona a little? Never participated in a guided exploration there before? Then, come along for a comprehensive 4-hour e-bike tour with me. The journey will take us to the principal places of interest, including the historic epicenter, Barceloneta, the waterfront, Eixample, and Montjuïc. It’s going to be both enlightening and amusing.
Throughout the tour, you’ll encounter different iconic landmarks of Barcelona and learn about the city’s history, urban evolution, architectural highlights, and its significant political past.
You’ll be introduced to various masterpieces by Gaudí that include the unskippable Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, and Casa Batlló. But these aren’t all; there are innumerable other monuments that are worth visiting. At every major sight, we will pause for an explanation about its history, creation, its designers, and other fascinating aspects. Don’t worry, you’ll also get ample opportunities to capture these splendid views.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.