Barcelona in a Day: Private Full-Day Highlights Walking Tour

Discover the best of Barcelona, from its famous Ramblas to the iconic Sagrada Familia, and explore its most famous highlights, panoramas and some well-hidden gems in a day!

On your private tour you will:

• Experience the perfect combination of walking and driving to see the most popular landmarks, breathtaking views and famous neighbourhoods of Barcelona;
• Enjoy a leisurely private walking tour of Barcelona’s historical Gothic Quarter; 
• Walk along La Rambla and get immersed in the city vibes;
• Refill energies with a lunch break before heading in the afternoon part of this tour;
• Hop on your private car to take a panoramic driving tour and enjoy wonderful views as you head towards Montjüic;
• Pass by Plaza España, the Olympic ring and Mirador del Alcalde and see the castle from the outside;
• Continue your way in your private car along Passeig de Gracia with brief stops outside: Casa Milá and Casa Batlló, both designed by Gaudi, Barcelona’s darling and most famous architect;
• Visit Park Güell, a beautiful hill-top park overlooking Barcelona where you will see Gaudi’s house, the aqueducts, the terrace and the market;
• End your tour at La Sagrada Familia with a guided tour of the interior of this famous UNESCO-listed site

Barcelona has become a popular tourist destination for visitors around the world as it is home to some of the world’s most unique and beautiful historical buildings and sites, delicious food, and vibrant culture, not to mention the amazing 4km of beaches. Its’ warm and sunny climate also makes Barcelona a hugely popular place to visit!

This tour is ideal for those who would like a taste of what Barcelona has to offer in a day. Whether you’re interested in history, taking a walk through the vibrant streets of the Gothic Quarter, indulging in various delicious cuisines, or soaking in the city’s uniquely designed buildings, you will experience a bit of everything through this tour.

Start your tour wandering the beautiful streets of downtown Barcelona. Take a walk to the heart of the city at Plaza Catalonia, the bustling street of Las Ramblas, the unforgettable Gothic Quarter, and to the magnificent Church of Santa Maria del Mar.

After a lunch break, a private car will drive your group and guide towards a panoramic city tour to Montjüic to admire the city from above! On your way down back to the city you will enjoy a brief photo stop at iconic Gaudi's houses before arriving to Park Güell, a prime example of Barcelona’s modernism, and one of the highest points of the city to enjoy amazing panoramic views.

Your tour ends with a privately guided tour of Barcelona’s crowning glory, designed by Antonio Gaudi, one of the greatest and most unique architects of all time: the UNESCO World Heritage site of La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, with tickets included.

Please note: Your clothing must be appropriate to enter the Sagrada Familia. Your knees and shoulders, back, and stomach must be covered. See-through clothing and swimwear are forbidden.

Tour duration
8 hours

Type of tour
Walking tour: including a 3-hour private vehicle for transfers between sites

Attractions along this route:

Sagrada Familia
Gaudí's towering architectural achievement, and the most iconic building in Barcelona.

Park Güell
Barcelona’s stunning public park, filled with the fantastical forms of Gaudí.

Casa Milà
This magnificent house with its undulating façade was Gaudí's last civil project.

Casa Batlló
Yet another Gaudí treasure, Casa Batlló is a masterpiece of colour and light.

Gothic Quarter
Barcelona’s oldest and most atmospheric district.

La Rambla
A bustling tree-line promenade through the heart of Barcelona.

Plaça d'Espanya
Square built for the 1929 International Exposition

El Born
A trendy neighbourhood with interesting bars, restaurants and stylish boutiques.

Montjüic
Montjüic is an emblematic hill in Barcelona, Spain