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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Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Spain. Erica G was such a pleasure to spend time with. She squeezed so much in our day together....she extended our walk by over an hour which we were very appreciative of.
Robert
Reviewed on:
Dec 19, 2011
Erica is very knowledgeable -- but not as good as some of the other docents that Context has provided. WE had more trouble following her -- she tends to speak softly -- and although I know she is enthusiastic about her subject -- it does not come across that way sometimes.
Noelle
Reviewed on:
Nov 6, 2011
It was excellent. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and was entertaining as well. He showed us things that were off the beaten path.
Jeff
Reviewed on:
Oct 30, 2011
