Barcelona Through the Eyes of an Architect
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Qualified architect as your guide
- Private outdoor walking tour of Barcelona architecture
- Chocolate sample at Casa Amatller
Excluded
- Entry to buildings
Important information
How much walking is there?
This tour covers 2 miles (a little bit more than 3km) at a leisurely pace.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, this tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers.
Do we go inside the buildings?
Entry to buildings isn’t included in this tour. We do go inside the Casa Amatller cafe, but this isn’t part of the ticketed historic home side of the house. Instead, your guide will focus on the stories and designs of these buildings and the rich details you can see in their façades.
When should I get there?
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
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.
Highlights
More information
See the city through the eyes of an architect who works here and knows it inside and out. This outdoor Barcelona walking tour 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.
You’ll leave not only having seen more, but understanding more — how shape, color, and imagination combine to give Barcelona its unmistakable character.