Gaudi and Modernism Tour: Dive Into 19th-century Barcelona and its Architectural Genius
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28 Ratings
Barcelona
Embark on a captivating tour of 19th-century Barcelona and discover the architectural genius of Antoní Gaudí. Explore the influence of social, cultural, and political forces on Modernism and unravel the stories behind stunning buildings, including the iconic Sagrada Familia.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Casa Batllo - I will describe the building and what makes it one if not THE defining building of the art movement
What's Included
  • Chocolate and Churros stop included
  • Visit historical buildings
What's Not Included
  • Metro ticket needed to go to Sagrada Familia
Additional Information

Regretfully, this tour won’t be a fit if you’re solely interested in FACTS. Facts will certainly be present, and they’re crucial! But, they shouldn’t overshadow a thrilling Tale!
We embark on our journey in the 1800s. An era of industrial transformation; the growth of a metropolis; the birth of groundbreaking political ideologies; the emergence of an innovative artistic wave; and the story of its architectural prodigy - Antoní Gaudí. Immerse yourself in the motifs of Modernism and understand how societal, cultural, and political influences molded the aesthetics of these impressive edifices. We’ll narrate tales about opportunistic real estate developers; tobacco farmers on vanity-driven ventures; a surgeon with a (potential) inferiority problem; and a multitude of dragons!
From there, we’ll move to his yet-to-be-completed magnum opus, the Sagrada Familia and unravel the uniqueness of this captivating chapel!
As a seasoned actor, I will aim to fuse my narrative talent with my fascination for history, melding solemnity with wit, weaving these elements into one cohesive story, and nurturing your connection to this incredible era.

Location
Pl. de Catalunya, 12
Plaça de Catalunya
Outside the Apple Store on the corner of Passaig de Gracia
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(28 Ratings)
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Emily_b
May 30, 2024
Informative and fun - We had a really wonderful tour with Patrick. The tour was well paced, informative, and fun. It was a great way to get a feel for Barcelona and gave us a new perspective to take with us as we adventured the city after the tour.
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Martha_y
Mar 23, 2024
Excellent tour - We had a wonderful time with Patrick during the tour! He is very knowledgeable of the history and architecture of Barcelona. If you want a small group tour and learn about modernism and Gaudi, this is the tour for you!
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Steffiwit
Mar 21, 2024
Dragons, Flowers and Gaudi! 🐲🌺 - The tour with Patrick was very good! It is only a short walk, but with great buildings and informations from Patrick! Patrick is an awesome storyteller and he pointed out even the smallest things!
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Colinkw2872ym
Feb 20, 2024
10/10!! - Patrick was amazing! This was the best tour I have taken when in Spain. He is very passionate about Gaudi and the architecture along the Passeig de Graçia, and that passion made me really excited about the information he was sharing as well. If you love history and architecture, this is definitely a tour you should book!
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Margaret_c
Aug 5, 2023
Id recommend this to everyone! So good! - Patrick was an amazing guide!! so informative and funny! Would not hesitate at all to get this tour!
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K1515camohda
Jan 2, 2023
Thumbs up - The tour was good. Patrick is a good guide he gave us a decent explanation behind everything we saw and added stories and things that help better understand gaudì
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Idak921
Dec 22, 2022
Terrific tour - My boyfriend and I went on the Gaudi and Modernism tour in October. It was the first tour of our trip, and I have to say--it set a high bar for all the others. Patrick is knowledgeable and clearly loves Barcelona's unique architecture. Highly recommend!
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H569haanaf
Dec 20, 2022
The best - The best and most entertaining city tour I ever took. I will take other tours with Patrick next time I go back to Barcelona. Really talented guide.
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Relax642824
Sep 30, 2022
Find Patrick if you want to know more about Gaudi and modernism - Patrick is very knowledgeable on the subject and you would love his story telling. Always finding for you the best spot for photos and bring you the history of modernism and Gaudi in the 2.5 hr walk. You won’t feel bored and highly recommend it!
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Norman
Jul 25, 2022
Worth it! Patrick was great - Patrick was full of information and really brought all the architecture to life for us. Describing the historical and social landscapes of the time and how the architecture depicted it all was fascinating. Patrick's stories and guidance regarding Gaudi was really well done. We also had a different perspective of the Sagrada Familia that we didn't get with another tour which was really nice to get a more complete picture. We really enjoyed the tour and Patrick's presentation. Would highly recommend this tour as something one should do while in Barcelona.
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