Barcelona Highlights Private Tour

Experience the best of Barcelona on a private tour with professional drivers. Visit iconic landmarks like la Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló, with your driver waiting for you in a comfortable vehicle.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Barcelona - Begin your tour from your hotel or the port.

The itinerary may vary based on the starting/ending location and the client’s preferences.

  • Port Olimpic - The Puerto Olímpico de Barcelona is a leisure port situated in front of Villa Olímpica, between the beaches of Barceloneta and Nova Icària, in the San Martín district.
  • Basilica de la Sagrada Familia - The Sagrada Familia is a Catholic basilica designed by Antonio Gaudí.

Construction started in 1882 and continues to this day. It is considered Gaudí’s masterpiece, one of Spain’s top attractions, and the second most visited church in Europe, after Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.

Upon completion, it will be the tallest Christian church in the world.

  • Passeig de Gracia - Paseo de Gracia is one of Barcelona’s main avenues, filled with commercial and business areas. It also features many significant examples of Modernist Architecture, such as Casa Batlló and La Pedrera by Antoni Gaudí, and other buildings by renowned Catalan architects like Lluís Domènech i Montaner. These structures are recognized as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

The avenue is located in central Barcelona, the Ensanche, and connects Plaza Cataluña to the east with Calle Mayor de Gracia to the west.

  • Casa Mila - La Pedrera - Casa Milà, commonly known as “La Pedrera,” is a Modernist building by Antoni Gaudí, constructed between 1906 and 1910.

It is one of Barcelona’s most visited buildings, attracting 20 million visitors since it opened to the public in 1987.

  • Casa Batllo - Casa Batlló is a building designed by Antoni Gaudí, the leading figure of Catalan Modernisme (a modernist Catalan movement).

Constructed between 1904 and 1906, it is located at number 43 Paseo de Gracia, in the so-called “Manzana de la Discordia” (literally “Apple of Discord”). This name arises from the concentration of modernist buildings by different architects: Casa Amatller, Casa Lleó i Morera, Casa Mulleras, and Casa Josefina Bonet.

  • Casa Amatller - Casa Amatller is a Modernist building adjacent to Casa Batlló and near Casa Lleó i Morera. It was designed by architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch between 1898 and 1900.
  • Casa Lleo i Morera - Casa Lleó i Morera is a Modernist building designed by architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. It is located at number 35 Paseo de Gracia.
  • Plaza de Catalunya - Plaza Cataluña is a central square in Barcelona, one of the city’s main hubs.

Covering an area of 5 hectares, it serves as the junction between Barcelona’s old town and the Ensanche (one of the city’s districts).

  • Via Laietana - Vía Layetana is a street that connects the Ensanche with the Port, passing through Ciutat Vella.

It is named in honor of the area’s first Iberian inhabitants.

  • Barcelona Cathedral - The Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica Metropolitana de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia is the Gothic Cathedral of Barcelona.

Built between the 13th and 15th centuries over the old Romanesque cathedral, which itself was constructed over a paleochristian basilica, remnants of which can be seen in the underground Museo de Historia de la Ciudad.

Its facade is more modern than the rest of the building (19th century) but matches the overall style of the Cathedral.

This building is considered a Cultural Heritage Site and has been a National Artistic Historical Monument since November 2, 1929.

  • Barrio Gotico (Barri Gotic) - The Barrio Gótico is a charming district with many medieval alleys filled with trendy bars, pubs, and Catalan restaurants.

Artisans sell leather goods and beaded products near the Cathedral, and flower stands and food can be found in the bustling Rambla.

At Plaza del Pi, named after its basilica, there is an art market every weekend.

  • Passeig del Colom - Paseo de Colón is an avenue in the Ciudad Vieja District that runs parallel to the sea between Antonio López Square and Puerta de la Paz, where the Columbus Monument is located.
  • Mirador de Colom - The Columbus Monument is a sculptural complex located in Portal de la Paz Square in Barcelona.

Built in honor of Christopher Columbus, it stands at the junction of Las Ramblas and Paseo de Colón, in front of Barcelona’s old port.

The monument was constructed as part of the coastal improvements for the 1888 Universal Exposition of Barcelona.

Inaugurated on June 1, 1888, during the Exposition, it quickly became one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

Inside the column, there is an elevator that takes you up to a semi-sphere below the statue’s feet, offering a view of the city.

  • Montjuic Castle - Montjuic Castle is an old military fortress located on Montjuïc mountain.

Historically, the castle has played a significant role in various important chapters of Barcelona’s history.

  • Jardins del Mirador del Alcalde - The Jardins del Mirador del Alcalde are located in Montjuïc, in the Sants-Montjuïc District.

They were created between 1962 and 1969 by Joaquim Casamor, while the monumental fountain was made by Carles Buïgas. Next to this viewpoint is one of Montjuïc’s cableway stops.

  • L’Anella Olimpica de Montjuic - Anella Olímpica (Olympic Ring) is the name of the area and group of sports facilities in Montjuïc, built or renovated for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

It covers approximately 400 hectares.

  • Estadi Olimpic - The Estadio Olímpico is a sports venue located in Montjuïc.

The original stadium was inaugurated on May 20, 1929, by Alfonso XIII, a day after the International Exposition.

For the 1992 Olympics, the stadium was almost entirely rebuilt (1985-1989) and was re-inaugurated 60 years later as “Estadio Olímpico” on September 8, 1989, by King Juan Carlos I.

Designed by Barcelona-based architect Pere Domènech i Roura, son of modernist architect Domènech i Montaner, it was intended to host future Olympics, which finally came to Barcelona 63 years later after four applications.

  • Palau Sant Jordi - Palau Sant Jordi is a multifunctional pavilion on Montjuïc.

Built for the 1992 Olympic Games, it was inaugurated in 1990.

It is considered the gem of the “Anillo Olímpico de Montjuïc,” which also includes facilities such as the Estadio Olímpico and the Piscinas Picornell (Picornell Pools).

  • Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya - MNAC - The Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña (MNAC) is renowned for its Romanesque Art collection, considered one of the most complete in the world.

Also known as the National Palace, it was built for the 1929 International Exposition.

  • Poble Espanyol - The Pueblo Español is an open-air architectural museum located in Montjuïc, near the Magic Fountain.

The site features 117 life-sized buildings representing a typical Spanish village, complete with streets, houses, squares, a theater, a school, restaurants, and artisanal workshops.

It was constructed for the 1929 International Exposition.

Initially planned to last only six months (the duration of the Exposition), its success has allowed it to remain intact to this day.

  • The Magic Fountain - The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc was built for the 1929 International Exposition by Carles Buïgas, on the site where the Four Columns by Puig i Cadafalch once stood.

In the 1980s, music was added to the fountain’s show, and just before the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, it was completely restored.

The fountain was also one of the external stages for the 2002 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Since 2013, Barcelona’s New Year’s Eve celebrations (Campanadas) have been held at this location.

  • Torres Venecianes - The towers marking the entrance to the 1929 Exposition site, known as “Torres Venecianas,” are two twin ornamental towers located at the intersection of Avenida de la Reina María Cristina and Plaza España.

The name “Torres Venecianas” comes from their resemblance to the bell tower of Saint Mark in Venice.

Built by Ramon Reventós as the entrance to the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, they now serve as the entrance to the Montjuïc Fira Barcelona site.

  • Placa d’Espanya - Barcelona’s Plaza España is one of the city’s most iconic spots.

Constructed for the 1929 International Exposition, it was designed by Puig i Cadafalch and Guillem Busquets and completed by Antoni Darder.

It is a major traffic hub providing access to the Montjuïc area, where the Feria de Muestras and the Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña (MNAC) are located.

Other notable buildings in the square include the Centro Comercial Las Arenas (a former bullring now a shopping mall, designed in “neomudéjar” style, an Islamic-inspired style), as well as the Torres Venecianas, inspired by the famous bell tower in Venice, built by Ramon Reventós for the 1929 International Exposition.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Child-friendly with baby chairs and boosters available on request
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Tickets for the attractions
Additional Information

Experience Barcelona aboard a private automobile manned by professionally trained, multilingual drivers in uniform.

Your driver will fetch you from your centrally situated Barcelona hotel and give you a tour of several of the city’s well-known sights, including la Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, la Pedrera-Casa Milà, among others!

Your driver will remain in the vehicle, awaiting your return while you explore your chosen locations on foot or enter a monument.

  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Location
Barcelona
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Edgar_v
Aug 14, 2024
Great way to see Barcelona in a day. - Great service. Great communication, made us feel comfortable and safe showed the most important parts of Barcelona on a private way.
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Mike_l
Aug 10, 2024
Excellent Tour - Carlos was an Excellent guide and showed us the best parts of Barcelona giving us time to get out and look at sights.
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Jared_l
Jul 30, 2024
Barcelona tour with Marina - Marina was a great guide. She filled our tour with great information about the sites and landmarks that we saw throughout our time with her. To my family it felt that she really had a passion to share her culture of being from Barcelona.
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Minhly_n
Jul 27, 2024
Great way to learn Barcelona - Great experience with Carlos. We arrived early so this tour is awesome that he could pick us up and drive us around to all the famous spot where he let us get off exploring it ourselves. Would recommend Carlos.
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Maria_g
Jul 26, 2024
Perfect day!! - Carlos was our driver he was so knowledgeable and so nice. He made sure we were able to see all the important highlights and gave us some much history while taking us from place to place… Highly recommend!!
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Roger_h
Jul 16, 2024
Wonderful day in Barcelona - On our tour around Barcelona, Daniel was on time to pick us up at the airport. Dressed very professionally (suit). Always polite and very intelligent giving information about all the sights we visited. He dropped us off close to the destinations and was there to pick us up when ready to move on. The Mercedes was clean and comfortable. What a wonderful day. Thank you Daniel.
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Julie_s
Jul 15, 2024
driving tour of Barcelona - Daniel was an excellent driver and very knowledgeable about Barcelona. Tour company was very flexible with us when our flight was cancelled and plans changed for the tour. They rescheduled us to a later time with no problem.
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Heather_a
Jul 14, 2024
Awesome! A must do! - Carlos was amazing! He was on time, didn’t rush us and showed us all the awesome spots to see in Barcelona. He was very knowledgeable and personal. Could. It have asked for a better person to drive us around town in a luxury sedan!!!
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Lorena_a
Jul 13, 2024
Highlights of Barcelona - We had Daniel driving us for 4 hours showing us the highlights of Barcelona. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. He was professional, attentive, knowledgeable, always catering to our needs and requests. I recommend this tour 100%
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Kyle_v
Aug 20, 2024
Okay, but too expensive and rushed. - It was a good experience, but not really worth the money. It felt a bit rushed and the communication between the guide and the company was not great.
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