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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Guide was very knowledgeable, but inexperieinced. It took her a while to get comfortable. Overall, very good.
Robert
Reviewed on:
Jun 17, 2012
Santi was terrific. He was enthusiastic about the subject matter and was happy to share his rather extensive knowledge. He was engaging and eager to answer our questions. I particularly appreciated the time he took to set the stage historically for Gaudi before we got started. We didn't know that much about Catalonian history and learning about that and Barcelona specifically really helped us to understand "why Gaudi". We also appreciated Santi taking us to places that weren't the usual tourist map. It was nice to have these spots to ourselves for the most part and clear from the reception he received in the buildings that he was respectful and respected. I should also point out that he took extra time with us at the end to make sure we "saw" everything on our last stop. We couldn't have asked for better. Many thanks again to him and kudos to Context for hiring someone of his caliber.
Secondly - thank you very much for the advance materials on Gaudi - very helpful. And many thanks for restaurant suggestions in the those materials. We dined at two of the places on the list - both terrific and neither overrun with tourists.
Last - a small "suggestion" - we got a late start (only a few minutes and no big deal) due to a miscommunication on where to meet Santi. In the e-mail we were advised to wait in the lobby - it was his understanding that he was to meet us out front of the hotel. As I said - no big deal - especially as he took extra time with us afterwards. But it would have been better had everyone not been anxiously waiting for each other in different places!
Elizabeth
Reviewed on:
Jun 12, 2012
The content and structure of the tour was exceptional. The friendliness of the tour guide was extraordinarily exceptional (Sonia actually spent 45 mins more on the tour and then proceeded to walk us through the Bari Gotic neighborhood to show us directions to the Bocqueria. We were very impressed).
Sonia could improve on some areas. she can talk a little louder so that everyone can hear her clearly and she could also be conscious of making everyone feel included in the tour at all times.
Overall we were very happy with the tour and would recommend this to our friends.
Nesan
Reviewed on:
May 31, 2012
