Guided Architecture Experience Led by an Architect
The hidden details of a Modernist city — revealed
Highlights
- Get an insider view of Barcelona from a professional architect who works in the city.
- Decode the symbols hidden in the facades of the Sagrada Família.
- Stroll the Passeig de Gracia, lined with stunning modernist buildings.
- Discover the unique designs of Casa Milá, Casa Batlló, Casa Macaya, and more.
- Sample local chocolate in the historic Casa Amatller cafe.
- Explore the Recinte Modernista Sant Pau, the world’s largest art nouveau complex.
- Test your wits in an architecture trivia game with a themed surprise for the winner.
Your private Barcelona experience
See the city through the eyes of an architect who works here and knows it inside and out. This outdoor Barcelona walking experience covers the city’s finest Modernist and Art Nouveau treasures and even some hidden gems you won’t want to miss. Along the way, your expert guide points out...
See the city through the eyes of an architect who works here and knows it inside and out. This outdoor Barcelona walking experience covers the city’s finest Modernist and Art Nouveau treasures and even some hidden gems you won’t want to miss. Along the way, your expert guide points out the unexpected details and shares insider stories to make each design come alive.
Linger beneath the sculpted façades of the Sagrada Família as your guide deciphers their meaning. Learn how the remarkable Sant Pau Recinte Modernista, a 27-building masterpiece by the inimitable Lluís Domènech i Montaner, became the world’s largest Art Nouveau complex. See whimsy come to life in stone and iron at Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. You’ll even enter the Casa Amatller cafe to learn about Barcelona chocolate-making and join the tradition, dating to 1797, by trying a taste.
Itinerary
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Recinte Modernista Sant Pau
A visit outside the world’s largest Art Nouveau complex -
Basílica de la Sagrada Família
Barcelona’s enduring symbol, interpreted through its richly carved façades -
Casa Macaya
An ornate 1901 home often called a palace -
Casa de les Punxes
Featuring a storybook silhouette that evokes the towers of a medieval castle -
Passeig de Gracia
Barcelona’s grand boulevard of Modernist landmarks and elegant storefronts -
La Pedrera
Also called Casa Milà, known for its organic, undulating façade -
Casa Batlló
Gaudí’s most expressive creation, alive with color and seeming movement, from its rooftop to the skeletal windows -
Casa Amatller
Where you’ll enter the ground-level shop to learn about and sample artisanal chocolate -
Casa Lleó i Morera
A richly detailed Modernist home, celebrated for its award-winning design
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FAQs
How much walking is there?
This experience covers 2 miles (just over 3 kilometers) at a leisurely pace.
Do we go inside the buildings?
Entry to buildings isn’t included in this experience. We do go inside the Casa Amatller cafe, but this isn’t part of the ticketed historic home side of the house. Instead, your private tour guide will focus on the stories and designs of these buildings and the rich details you can see in their façades.
What is the cancellation policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 48 hours before the experience start time.
What if it rains?
This tour runs rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
€520 per group $597 per group £454 per group C$827 per group A$859 per group
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So your visit is stress-free from start to finish