Barcelona: Gaudí, Sagrada Familia & Modernism Walking Tour
We focus on Catalan modernism in central Barcelona: from Plaza Cataluña into Eixample along Passeig de Gràcia and the Manzana de la Discordia – Casa Batlló, Casa Amatller, Casa Lleó Morera – then Gaudí’s La Pedrera and Sagrada Família.
Basic Information
Total time
2h 30m
Language
English, Spanish (check the calendar for availability)
Price
Our “Pay What You Wish” tours don’t have a fixed price — you decide how much the experience was worth. At the end of the tour, please make a fair contribution that reflects your satisfaction and appreciation for your guide’s work. Most guests give between €10 and €50 per person.
Meeting point
Urban Outfitters, corner of Bergara Street and Plaza Cataluña Nearest public transport: La Rambla metro station; Pelai (FGC) metro station
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Barkeno Tours guides. Look for the guide with the pink umbrella.
Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our “Pay What You Wish” tours are meant for individual travellers and small groups. Large groups (7 or more people) cannot join these tours, as they significantly affect the experience for others and the guide. For school trips, organised tours, or groups of friends, please arrange a Private Tour. For more information or to schedule a group visit, please contact us directly.
About the tour
In those days, at the turn of the 19th and 20th century, Barcelona was changing rapidly. The city was going through spectacular urban development. The fast industrialization resulted in giant fortunes being made in the blink of an eye. The modern city was forming, based on the new ideas fuelled by the movement of the Catalan cultural revival. It expressed itself in many fields of art: poetry, painting, sculpting and theatre, but most of all in architecture and decorative art.
Barcelona was right in the heart of the Catalan modernist movement. With the money coming from affluent families who wanted their houses decorated in the most opulent style and some of the most creative minds in the history of architecture, it was here that the greatest masterpieces of this era were created. The best known architect who made Barcelona modernism immortal was of course Antoni Gaudí.
Join us and let’s discover together the style that makes Barcelona different and unique compared to all the other cities in the world. Let us introduce you to the one and only Catalan modernism!
Highlights
- 1
Plaça de Catalunya
A famous square representing Catalan architecture
- 2
Catalan Modernism
An artistic movement expressing Catalan identity through unique architecture inspired by nature.
- 3
Eixample District
A modern neighbourhood famous for its unique grid pattern and modernist buildings.
- 4
Passeig de Gràcia
One of Barcelona's most important avenues, lined with architectural masterpieces.
- 5
Apple of Discord
A city block showcasing competing buildings by Barcelona’s most renowned modernist architects.
- 6
Casa Batlló
Gaudí's surrealist masterpiece with a facade resembling a dragon, built with almost no straight lines.
- 7
La Pedrera
An iconic Gaudí building with a stone-like facade resembling a cliff sculpted by waves.
8La Sagrada Família
Gaudí's genius, unfinished basilica, the undisputed symbol of Barcelona.
Map
Urban Outfitters, corner of Bergara Street and Plaza Cataluña Nearest public transport: La Rambla metro station; Pelai (FGC) metro station
Our customers said about us
Barcelona
5.0Saw Lin
Great Walking Tour with Alessio
We did the Gaudí, Sagrada Familia & Modernism on 2 Sept. I did not expect to learn so much from this tour especially about architecture and Gaudí. Our guide Alessio is knowledgeable and has a good sense of humour which makes the tour so interesting! I would recommend it to any Barcelona visitors to do this tour to learn more about Barcelona’s modernist designs and their architects.
Barcelona
5.0Andrew
Aidan and his masterclass
It't was a spectacular guidance and presentation. Full of energy, details and stories. His own theatre. We were swept of our feet. Thank you Aidan. Perfect 10 mate 😁
Barcelona
5.0Jocelyn
Christian is fantastic!
Landed in Barcelona today and after lunch, this was my first experience of the city. Christian had so many funny stories and was so entertaining and it was great to be able to experience the architecture with an explanation.
Barcelona
5.0Sílvia
Foi incrível!
Já conhecia Barcelona, mas não sabia tantas informações quanto as que foram dadas com tanta competência e bom humor pelo guia Martin. Valeu a pena! Recomendo!
Barcelona
5.0Daniel
Great tour with amazing guide (Kim), thank you!
Great tour with amazing guide (Kim), thank you!
Barcelona
5.0Gunay
Very informative tour by Jules!
I attended the tour without knowing that much about the architecture of the city however during the tour not only got general information but also very interesting facts that Jules shared with. The tour was very engaging.
Barcelona
5.0D
Great introductory tour
This was a very interesting tour with all the historical information and interesting quips to get you excited about seeing more of this area. I would highly recommend it as a precursor to going into the Gaudi sites.
Barcelona
5.0Sara
Tour maravilhoso com Pedro
O tour com Pedro foi muito divertido e informativo. Ele conhece muito de arte e da história. Foi muito solícito e atencioso todo o percurso. Certamente participarei de novo!
Barcelona
5.0Mario
Awesome tour
We did the tour with Javi, it was our second tour of the day, we were tired BUT I can say it is definitely worthy. Javi is an amazing tour guide. He explained every detail of the Barcelona's modernism and in a fun way, full of quick quizzes. On the last part of the tour, it's necessary to have a Metro ticket, Javi helped us to buy the tickets and explained how to get the best deals. Definitely a 10/10.
Barcelona
5.0Juan Molina
Excelente guía y recorrido
Juan Pablo transmitió de manera increíble los mejores datos de cada edificio y de la historia
