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Best of Barcelona and Sagrada Familia Tour with Priority Access
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Best of Barcelona and Sagrada Familia Tour with Priority Access

By Explore Catalunya
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Get acquainted with Barcelona’s highlights on this sightseeing tour, which includes skip-the-line access to La Sagrada Familia. Choose from a half- or full-day tour to suit your schedule, and listen to commentary that expands your understanding of Barcelona. If you opt for the full-day tour, spend the afternoon exploring Gaudí’s magical Park Güell and Casa Milà—La Pedrera. Tickets are prebooked but you will need to pay your guide for them.
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Ages 0-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Get oriented in Barcelona on a guided tour of the city's highlights
  • Travel with ease between difficult to reach locations 
  • Avoid disappointment with timed tickets to Sagrada Familia (own expense)
  • Get more Gaudí on the full-day tour with Parc Guell and La Pedrera—Casa Milà

  • Fully guided tour of Barcelona
  • HALF/FULL DAY TOURS: Pre-reservation for Skip the Line Priority Access to Sagrada Familia.
  • FULL DAY TOUR: Pre-reservation for Skip the Line Priority Access to La Pedrera.
  • FULL DAY TOUR: Pre-reservation for Skip the Line Priority Access to Park Güell
  • Walking Tour of historical Gothic Quarter.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
What's not included
  • HALF/FULL DAY: Payment for pre reserved ticket to Sagrada Familia must be paid on day of tour (26€)
  • FULL DAY: Payment for pre reserved ticket to La Pedrera must be paid on day of tour (28€).
  • FULL DAY: Payment for pre reserved ticket to Park Güell must be paid on day of tour (10€).
  • Entry/Admission - Basílica de la Sagrada Familia
  • Entry/Admission - Park Güell
  • Entry/Admission - Casa Milà - La Pedrera

Whether you’ve opted for the half-day or the full-day tour, meet your guide and group at a central pickup point, where you pay for your priority access tickets. These have been reserved but are not included in the tour price. Start with a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter and the Jewish Quarter, featuring buildings that represent the city’s medieval heritage and Jewish history. Board a tour vehicle and watch the urban scenery speed by on the ride to Montjuïc Hill. As you take in sweeping views of the city, get oriented to its geography and hear about the 1992 Olympics from your guide. Stop at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC to admire this remarkable palace. Arrive at Basílica de la Sagrada Familia, follow your guide past the crowds grappling with the QR code machines, and use your priority access tickets for hassle-free entry. You’ll explore with an official tour guide who can go deep into Gaudí’s process and meaning. The half-day tour ends here. If you’ve booked the full-day option, you’ll visit two more Gaudí masterpieces, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage register alongside La Sagrada Familia: the Casa Milà - La Pedrera building, once a private residence, and Parc Guell, an outdoor wonderland.

Start:
  • Explore Catalunya, C/ Palau de la Música, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
    Explore Catalunya Office. We are located in a little alley between the Palau de la Música building and Via Laietana, opposite the Palau de la Música's cafeteria.
End:
  • Option 1
    La Pedrera - Casa Milà, Pg. de Gràcia, 92, L'Eixample, 08008 Barcelona, Spain
    The Barcelona Full-day Tour ends at Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
  • Option 2
    Sagrada Família, Eixample, Barcelona, Spain
    The Barcelona Half-day Tour end at Sagrada Familia church.

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3142BARCELONA1

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please remember that although we have made a pre-reservation for you at the Sagrada Familia (HALF AND FULL DAY TOURS), Park Güell (FULL DAY TOUR) and La Pedrera (FULL DAY TOUR), the actual ticket must be paid for in the office before the start of the tour. We thank you in advance.
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • This tour operates only in English.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3142BARCELONA1

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  • Explore Catalunya
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  • 593christiannam
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great time!
    Great venues great conversation a wealth of knowledge. Had a blast! We saw a lot of the area we would have never visited otherwise. The food was amazing!!!
    Written September 20, 2024
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
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    Dali House, museum and Cadaqués tour was a good experience. Transportation was in a comfortable 20 passenger van. Meetup place was easy to find. The House tour was optional and admission was extra but well worth it. We were on our own for lunch and exploring in Cadaques. Glad we took this day trip from Barcelona.
    Written September 20, 2024
  • Curiosity590976
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic tour
    The tour was fantastic! Pablo has been an awesome tour guide. Actually not just a guide but an amazing photographer, great organizer, has an official excellent sense of humor. No dull moments. I had a great experience. Thank you.
    Written September 20, 2024
  • R3815HMdons
    0 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good tour guide but poor itinerary! The tour guide Alex was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor.
    The tour leader Alex was knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. The first stop in Baga was too long for that early.The stop in France, Ax, was so poor. There wasn’t a lot to see, no interesting shops, the food selection was very bad. The bus was very uncomfortable for so many people and considering the turning roads. We were thrown all over. Wasn’t worth the time or money.
    Written September 20, 2024
  • rg179
    0 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Too much driving w/ short stops thats rushed by the tour guide. Not worth the money.
    This three-country tour failed to meet our expectations in several ways. Firstly, the tour name is somewhat misleading, as it primarily consisted of visits to two countries. A small city in France just outside the border of Spain and a small city in Andorra. Technically it should be advertised as 2 additional countries tour and not 3 because you are already in Spain. First stop is a small city in Spain. Additionally, the tour operator (Explore Catalunya) late office opening and the overbooking of our group made for a stressful and rushed experience. There was a max 20pax on the tour per their advertisement, but we had 25 people in our mini-bus and another 8 on a minivan. Our stops at Baga and Ax-Les-Thermes were pleasant, but the limited restroom facilities at Baga and lack of time to explore both cities were disappointing. The advertised 'natural fountains’ at Ax-Les-Thermes turned out to be little more than a quick dip in 1 long fountain (there were no other hotsprings showed to us). The scenic views were lacking unless you want to go on a steep hike causing you to skip lunch due to lack of time. There is a ski lift but the guide will tell you to not take it, again due to insufficient time. Our final stop in Andorra was also underwhelming, with the tour guide refusing to allow us to exit the bus and take photos at the border crossing. The other 8 people on the minivan were allowed to get off their van and take pictures with good time. Then they will drop you off in a town with stores you would normally see in your local shopping malls. Overall, we would not recommend this tour. Instead explore other tour options before selecting this one.
    Written September 19, 2024
  • Mary D
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Night in Barcelona with Pablo
    Pablo has been wonderful,sincere and delightful during our Tapas and Flamenco Dance Tour which was actually so much more than that 😍! - It is a memory we will not forget! - Thanks for a very memorable night !
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    Learn about Catalonia and Spain
    Alex was a lovely and informative tour guide. It was so interesting to learn about the evolution of Catalonia and Spain from ancient times through the present as we visited these medieval villages. Thank you, Alex!
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    Historic tour with scenic views
    I had a fantastic day, our guide Alex was beyond excellent. We had a great tour with loads of history, good food, faboulus views and great fun. I highly recommend booking this tour.
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  • yvettet338
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour!
    Our tour guide Nu, together with our driver Rafa were amazing! Nu was very informative. We had a great time during this tour! Would highly recommend.
    Written September 18, 2024
  • ongmd
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A trip of a lifetime!
    I travelled with my husband and some friends. It was our first time to Barcelona and someone recommended we take the 3 countries in one day. And boy, we did not regret a single moment of this trip. It was worth the time and the money. Travelling allows you to get into a huge classroom. You experience as much as you learn. Travelling in a small group such as this has been amazing. Just the right size. Not too big and not too small a crowd. The places we've been to is nothing short of fantastic!!! Weather is great! Although we started very early, we felt like everything was timed perfectly well. We had a nice and light pastry in Baga, tried the Crepes in France and bought wine in Andorra. Every scenery was picture perfect! They say it's not the destination but the journey. And not the journey but who you journey weed. The real star of the tour is Pablo our tour guide!!! Applause 👏👏👏 for Pablo - the Spanish Jack Black. If you can get a chance to choose your tour guide, choose Pablo! His energy is massive from sun up to sun down. He plays nice musical tracks on board and is very engaging to everyone. He tells us when to take and not to take a nap haha! He volunteers to take pictures and volunteers to direct your poses. He is passionate in what he does. He is born to do this! He is a natural! We enjoyed every bit of this trip. This trip is a must for every tourist!
    Written September 18, 2024
  • 149shwetak
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    A must take trip
    The trip was very well organized and we loved all the 3 places we visited. Pablo, the guide was amazing and he made sure that my 7 year old was also engaged and involved during the trip. I would definitely recommend this to everyone. 😊
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  • Rebecca A
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    Great trip
    Pablo was amazing! Great history and fun energy. Would have liked more time in Andorra and less at the French stop since a lot was closed there and not much to do.
    Written September 18, 2024
  • frederickryanc
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    Awesome. Best. Superb. Out of this world.
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    Written September 18, 2024
  • JasonLeeScott
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved it!
    The tour was so much fun. Rod, our guide was amazing; funny, informative, and full of great recommendations. Both cities are very cool in their own way, Tarragona with its Roman history, and the beach town of Sitches. 100% would recommend.
    Written September 18, 2024
  • Jlore
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    Roman ruins and Sitges worth it!
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    Written September 18, 2024
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Michael O
Saratoga, CA31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Rod was our guide. He was personable, fun and his English was easily understood. We had a small group of 8 which made it easy to move about quickly. He was full of information regarding the history as well as details regarding the buildings. We visited the three best sites in Barcelona. We walked part of the tour and were also transported by van. Very organized. Entrance fees are not included but the visit would not be worth it if you didn't go inside.
Written November 3, 2022
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Hello, First of all, I want to thank you for taking the time to send us a review. Rod goes out of his way to show you the very best Barcelona has to offer. I read every single review that we receive and I am always so grateful for positive feedback. I try to give a personal response to each and every customer, but we get so many reviews that it’s not always possible. If this seems like some copy paste answer, please be assured that even if my responses are quite similar, I have read every single word, and I always try to comment on specific things directly. Thank you, Robert
Written November 4, 2022
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Didier Rodrigo F
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Solo
The Best Tour Guide Ever! Sergio is one of the most prepared tourists guide I’ve ever known, he is really cute, intelligent, funny, knows a lot about the places cause he was born and raised in Barcelona. This tour doesn’t include the entrance/tickets to Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell & Casa Milò, so they would offer you to buy for €61 more, for me was the best option cause I couldn’t find tickets on the website and the next day I was running to another city, please, give him a raise or something because he’s a valuable worker. The best tour day I’ve ever been! Thanks Sergei.
Written May 6, 2023
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Michelle
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
We booked the full day tour of Barcelona during our first day there so we could get our bearings and revisit sites later that we wanted to see a bit more.

The tour covered pretty much everything we wanted to see (think top 15 of TripAdvisor’s attraction list) and what made it more enjoyable was our tour guide Gloria. She had such a fun personality and knew so much about the city - more than what we would’ve gotten from an audio guide and even some of the museums we went to later. She was able to cater for the different groups in our group (friends, families, couples, solo travellers) and really personalised the whole experience.

Thanks Gloria!
Written August 10, 2023
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Sandy P
Los Angeles, CA12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
I did a full-day tour of Sagrada Familia (must see) and Park Guell and skipped out of the optional La Pedrera tour as I wanted to explore a different Gaudi site. The full day tour includes a short walking tour of Barcelona and some additional stops. This can be tiring on a warm day so be sure to bring a comfy pair of shoes and plenty of water!! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Catalonian culture and the bus driver was kind and considerate of the older folks on the tour needing assistance. I tipped the driver and guide for their great service. Overall recommend this tour but do take into consideration your tolerance for walking long distances and your sensitivity to the sun and heat!
Written September 15, 2022
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William F
Los Angeles, CA4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Perfect introduction to Barcelona. Family of 5 and we wanted to make sure we saw a little of everything but not miss out on the Sangrada Familia. The walking tour was our favorite part besides the church. Sergio was funny, informative and it was like being shown around a friends favorite city. He certainly knew his history but made sure it was delivered in a fun and current manner. We did the 1/2 day and wish we had opted for the full day I must say though, being able to walk into the church with no line is worth the money all in and of itself. Plus when we left he gave us a recommendation for lunch that was the best meal we have had in our two weeks of traveling. It says 6 hours but it is really 4 for the half day - you are out by 12:30
Written August 9, 2023
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Dan H
Cambridge, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This is an excellent tour made even more special by our fantastic tour guide, Rod, who brought the tour to life with his knowledge, passion and humour. As we only had a couple of days in Barcelona, we wanted to see as much as we could of the city and learn about its history and culture. I would definitely recommend this small group tour to anyone visiting the city and if you’re fortunate enough to have Rod as your guide he will take excellent care of you!
Written June 28, 2024
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Linda M
Cavan, Ireland25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Rodrigo, our guide, was well informed and passionate about showing us the best of Barcelona. He was concerned about all members of our group due to the heat and always found a shady spot when sharing the story of each place we visited. I’d have liked a little more time at some of the places but time is of the essence when you want to squeeze in so many sights in one day. Highly recommend the tour as a great overview of some of the key sites in Barcelona.
Written September 5, 2022
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Lady Finese J
3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
The tour and the tour guide Sergio was great. The experience was very interesting and informative. Sergio was very knowledgeable and he was fun and interactive. This excursion had alot of walking. The bus was only available briefly during the trip. The meet up location was a bit hard to get to for those new to the country , so give yourself lots of extra time. While i think that this excursion should get a 4.5 a few things need to be fixed or considered. This tour should have 'headphones' for each guest to ensure that everyone hears all the information. During lunchtime we got seriously lost trying to find the meet up point. So better guidelines should be in place since most guests will be visitors to the country. Our group was couples, and families with older teens. Given the amount of walking, i wouldn't recommend this for young kids, or busy and distracted kids...You need to remember there are (picket pockets) waiting for distractions to grab your items.
Written August 17, 2023
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TSnizzle
Yorba Linda, CA37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sergio was top notch. You won’t regret your money spent here for this tour. He really went above and beyond to not only make us have a good time educate and entertain us. He also looked out for us for pickpockets as well as negotiated bottled water price for us
Written July 14, 2023
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Jose27ecu
Houston, TX6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
Rodrigo is the best tour guide in Barcelona! Extremely knowledgeable, very fun and animated.
We went on a day of the women's march & even with detours, the bus driver Toni got us to where we had to go without problems and on time.

All questions answered and so many detailed explanations given! Would certainly recommend this to anyone wanting to visit Barcelona and actually learn about the landmarks instead of just taking a photo.
Written November 12, 2023
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