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STANDARD CITY TOURS IN BARCELONA Panoramic Tour Gaudí and the
Modernism Medieval Barcelona City +
Museum Museums
only Neighborhoods Full day tours Customized
tours
Capital
of the region of Catalonia and second city in Spain, Barcelona is a 2,000
years old city located in a privileged site: between the Mediterranean sea
and the Collserola hills, and limited by the rivers Llobregat and Besós. From
the foundation of the roman colony Barcino, the city has hosted different
cultures and here have developed different architecture stiles. Our first
important period was the Middle Age centuries, when we became the capital of
the Crown of Catalonia and Aragon. The city’s second golden age was the
Industrial Revolution, when the city expanded and was embellished with Art
Nouveau buildings. Lately, the Olympic Games of 1992 boost the modernization
of urban facilities and the city opened again to the sea. The most recent
appointment for Barcelonans has been the Forum of Cultures’2004, which gave
us the chance to improve one of the most run down areas in town.
Panoramic tour
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à Most of my knowledge about Gaudí comes from what I learnt during the
time I worked in the Sagrada Família church: I listened to the architects
explaining how they worked, what they had done, the problems they had
encountered and how they solved them, and also their plans and wishes for the
future; I talked to workers that had seen the church grow year after year,
people who had been working there since they were young; I had access to their
private library specialized in Gaudí’s life and works… That was definitely one
of the best experiences in my life.
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Park Güell (click for + pics) |
Casa Batlló (click for + pics) |
Pedrera / Casa Milà (click for + pics) |
Sagrada Família (click for + pics) |
I want to
thank the Sagrada Família for having let
me use here some pictures of their archives and for having given me permision
to take my own pics and publish them here as well. |
For Gaudí
lovers. Includes the most emblematic works of the architect who changed
Barcelona. House Batlló and House Milà (so called Pedrera), Park Güell and
Sagrada Família Church.
OTHER RELATED CITY TOURS: Minor Gaudí Works. Old Stores around the
Eixample.
RELATED DAY TRIPS: Güell Colony, Sitges, Reus, Artigas Gardens.
Walking
tour around the Old Town. Includes gothic cathedral and surroundings, Jewish
Quarter, Rambla, Boqueria Market and Born area.
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à One of my best friends is a Doctor on Medieval Architecture. When I
started training as a guide we spent many evenings walking around the Old Town,
enjoying the beauty and secrets of every single corner. Still now I sometimes
spend my days off in the Gothic Quarter discovering new backstreets I have
never been to before, checking out the latest guidebook I bought to locate
gargoyles or other small details in medieval buildings, and visiting the new
fashion shops, trendy bars and restaurants or art workshops that open in this
bustling area of the city. And of course, I include my new discoveries in my
tours!
OTHER
RELATED CITY TOURS: The Jewish Heritage. Legends and tales of the Gothic
Quarter. Old
Stores around the Old Town.
RELATED
DAY TRIPS: Girona, Besalú, Súria & Cardona, Montblanc and the Cistercian
Monasteries, Taüll Valley, Tortosa, Manresa.
Three hours
of any of the above mentioned tours plus one hour in a museum of your choice.
These are some suggestions:
Picasso Museum. The only in the world specialized
in the training period of the artist. Remarkable blue period collection. And
also discover the Meninas series created by Picasso in the fifties.
Miró Foundation. The best collection worldwide on
the works of this surrealist artist famous for his use of primary colors and
simplified shapes.
MNAC. The largest Catalan Art Museum,
for those interested in understanding the local art. Features one of the most
impressive collections of Romanesque and Gothic paintings in the world.
Interesting exhibit of local and international Renaissance and Baroque art.
Extensive show of XVIII, XIX and beginning of the XX centuries paintings,
sculptures, furniture and crafts.
Museum of History of the
City. A stroll
through the underground remains of the Roman, Paleochristian and Visigoth city,
excavated under the Royal Palace of the Crown of Catalonia and Aragon.
OTHER
RELATED CITY TOURS: The Barcelona that knew Picasso.
RELATED DAY TRIPS: Picasso in the Maresme County,
Dalí Museums in Figueres and
Púbol, Dalí Museum of Portlligat
(Cadaqués) .
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Visit in detail two museums of your
choice*, or spend a half day discovering the secrets of the MNAC**. *
Some museums such as the MACBA and the Tàpies Found change periodically their
exhibits. Please, specify the museums you are interested in visiting when
making your reservation. Temporary exhibitions can also be visited under
request. **
The MNAC collection is divided in different historical periods, and touring
each section might take around one hour; it is also possible to see a
selection of the best pieces in about an hour and a half. OTHER
RELATED CITY TOURS: The Barcelona that knew Picasso. RELATED
DAY TRIPS: Picasso in the Maresme County,
Dalí Museums in Figueres
and Púbol, Dalí Museum of
Portlligat (Cadaqués) . |
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Paris, New
York, London, San Francisco… so many cities are famous for the personality of
their exciting neighborhoods. What about Barcelona, then? While every tourist
visits the Eixample and the Old Town, most people would never think of going
beyond the beaten path and discover our traditional districts. And Barcelona
has plenty of them who used to be little villages and finally lost their
independence when they became part of the city. Most of them keep charming
areas with the flavor a forgotten life. Come discover them with me!
CHOOSE YOUR THREE FAVORITE FOR A
HALF DAY CITY TOUR, OR ALL OF THEM FOR THE WHOLE DAY!
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Sarrià (click for + pics) |
Gràcia (click for + pics) |
Barceloneta (click for + pics) |
Horta (click for + pics) |
Sants |
Sant Andreu |
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The hills of the uptown have traditionally
been the domain of the wealthy society. Stroll around its peaceful streets,
only 10 minutes by subway from the busy city center. |
Lively squares have always been the most
remarkable characteristic of this neighborhood, where still many of its
inhabitants don’t really feel part of Barcelona. |
A fisherman and industrial past has forged
strong links between the neighbors of this quarter, where the apartments
being so tiny, most of their activities must be done outdoors. |
The name of the district means “Orchard”, and
some old farmhouses are still a memory of the area’s past. We can also see
the washers where local ladies used to do the laundry for the wealthy
families. |
Born as a suburb for the immigrants arriving
to work in the factories of the Industrial Revolution, some of them have been
now restored to hold local infrastructures. It still keeps a flavor of the
working class. |
One more neighborhood where locals still know
each other by name, like a little town inside the city. Their social life is
sensed in squares and cafes, and walking along its main street. |
OR CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE DISTRICT PLUS ITS LOCAL ATTRACTION FOR A HALF DAY TOUR OUT OF THE BEATTEN TRACK!
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Sarrià + Pedralbes
Monastery (click for + pics) |
Gràcia + Park Güell (click for + pics) |
Barceloneta + Ciutadella Park (click for + pics) |
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Sants + Montjuic Hill (click for + pics) |
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RELATED
DAY TRIPS: Places out of the main tourist routes such as
Púbol & Ullastret, Besalú, Súria & Cardona, Tortosa, Manresa, Montblanc and the Cistercian
Monasteries, Taüll Valley, Güell Colony, Reus, Artigas Gardens...
The above
mentioned tours last four hours. Book two of them for an exciting full day
visiting Barcelona!
Your
favorite sites. As much time as you need. A tour tailor-made for you!
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Barcelona
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