Tour Details
Duration
3 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
- Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
- Block of Discord
- Casa Batlló
Photos & Highlights
- Explore the modernista architecture movement in Barcelona in the company of a Gaudí scholar, historian, or architect
- Includes skip-the-line tickets for Casa Batlló
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Tour Description
Are you ready to discover more about the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernism? This journey will reveal Gaudi's talent and what lies behind his majestic works.
We’ll begin by looking at the history of Barcelona and the growth of the city, exploring the work of urban planner Ildefons Cerda, whose 1859 “enlargement” laid out the modern city. With this architectural context as a backdrop, you will make your way through the heart of Barcelona to see two of Gaudí's masterpieces: the Casa Milà (also known as La Pedrera), where we’ll explore its fantastical exterior, and the Casa Batlló, on the Block of Discord, where we’ll spend time on its roof and the apartment inside.
We’ll begin by looking at the history of Barcelona and the growth of the city, exploring the work of urban planner Ildefons Cerda, whose 1859 “enlargement” laid out the modern city. With this architectural context as a backdrop, you will make your way through the heart of Barcelona to see two of Gaudí's masterpieces: the Casa Milà (also known as La Pedrera), where we’ll explore its fantastical exterior, and the Casa Batlló, on the Block of Discord, where we’ll spend time on its roof and the apartment inside.
During the Gaudí tour, you will also look at the works of some of this architect's followers and rivals, including buildings by Puig i Cadafalch and Domènech i Montaner. You will discuss these Modernista architects’ influence on Gaudí and how they wove their unique points of view and inspirations into their finished designs.
By the end, you will have insight into Barcelona’s aesthetic evolution and what led Gaudí to construct incredible buildings that fight against the modern grid deliberately.
By the end, you will have insight into Barcelona’s aesthetic evolution and what led Gaudí to construct incredible buildings that fight against the modern grid deliberately.
Experts
- You want an introduction to Barcelona's most important architect, Antoni Gaudí, and see some of his most important sites including Casa Batlló (interior) and Casa Milà (exterior)
- Please note that this tour does not include Gaudí's Parc Güell or Sagrada Familia. If you are interested in viewing these sites with us, you may enjoy our Sagrada Familia Tour, or our Full-Day Gaudí Barcelona Tour.
- If you’re traveling with children under 12, we recommend our family-oriented Gaudí Tour for Kids.
Tickets
- Includes Skip-the-line tickets to Casa Batlló
Availability
- Small group tours are offered on select days
- Private tours are available daily
Wheelchair accessibility
- This tour covers around 1.5 miles
- The interior of Casa Batlló is wheelchair-accessible, and there are also wheelchairs onsite for rental. Please contact us with any questions.
- We will be happy to advise if this tour will be appropriate for you, and we can also discuss possible adjustments to the tour for visitors with mobility concerns.
Is this tour appropriate for children?
For young children (ages 3-12) we recommend our shorter Gaudi Tour for Kids, which is led by experts specially trained in educating children.
What are skip-the-line tickets?
For young children (ages 3-12) we recommend our shorter Gaudi Tour for Kids, which is led by experts specially trained in educating children.
What are skip-the-line tickets?
For this tour, your tickets are pre-purchased which allows you to skip the ticket office line upon arrival at the venue. You may still have to wait in a security line or in a line to have your pre-purchased ticket scanned.
What is the difference between a Small Group and a Private Tour?
Context Travel offers both Private and Small Group Tours. Private tours are booked between your party and a local expert, where you'll be given a private tour of the venue. Small Groups are similar to what you might associate with a typical "walking tour." Capped at a maximum of six per group, you'll be joined by other travelers who have purchased the same tour and tour the venue as a group.
Both offer the same Context experience — an incredibly unique, deep dive into a place or subject led by a world-class expert in their field showing you the highlights of iconic venues alongside hidden gems and surprising stories.
What is the difference between a Small Group and a Private Tour?
Context Travel offers both Private and Small Group Tours. Private tours are booked between your party and a local expert, where you'll be given a private tour of the venue. Small Groups are similar to what you might associate with a typical "walking tour." Capped at a maximum of six per group, you'll be joined by other travelers who have purchased the same tour and tour the venue as a group.
Both offer the same Context experience — an incredibly unique, deep dive into a place or subject led by a world-class expert in their field showing you the highlights of iconic venues alongside hidden gems and surprising stories.
Book with confidence — see Context's flexible cancellation policy here.
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715 Reviews
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We all thought Bernat was wonderful and I have recommended him to other friends who are going to be in Barcelona. What we learned from him really carried over to other buildings such as the Palau de la Musica when we saw them. I really can't say enough good things about him - charming manner, excellent English, and so knowledgable.
Kyle
Reviewed on:
Oct 14, 2013
We had a little trouble finding the hotel, because the hotel's signage was not obvious. We approached it from the opposite side of the street, and when you cross the street, you are already past the hotel's signage. When we tried to call the local Spain Team number to have them alert the guide and help us, we got a recording. Rather aggravated about that, because we were actually on time. Need to give folks the cell phone number of the guide. We did finally realize we were at the right place and fortunately Bernat had not left yet - although we felt bad that the other folks on the trip had to hear some of his talk again so that he could get us up to speed.
Susi
Reviewed on:
Oct 14, 2013
It all worked wonderfully. Biel was not only very knowledgeable but very passionate and high energy. He gave lots of information and background to the city, history, culture, politics as well as the architecture. He was great with all of our questions. We were exhausted when we finished - and it was a bit hot and sticky. We would do it all again also. We were jet lagged too - it was our first day in Barcelona.
Every tour we have taken with you folks, in every city, has been exceptional. Will continue to look for you in any city we are visiting.
Debra
Reviewed on:
Oct 11, 2013
