Excursions & day trips

Full-day Barcelona highlights tour from Costa Brava

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£45.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll make the most of your time with this full day Barcelona Highlights guided city tour
A guided walk around the Sagrada Familia's exterior can't fail to impress
The sights come to you on a panoramic bus ride overlooking Plaza España and Las Arenas
There's free time to explore the main sights near the harbour at your own pace
Your expert local guide has unrivalled knowledge of Barcelona

What to expect

Get right to the heart of the city on this Barcelona highlights tour, your passport to experience some of the city's most important cultural and historical gems. Your day will be brimming with awe-inspiring sights such as the Sagrada Familia basilica and the modernist architecture of Sant Pau. Olivia, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The facades of Gaudí's masterpiece are well worth a closer look - nature-inspired details blend with spiritual symbolism, and each side tells a different biblical story. The Nativity Facade teems with life and detail, while the Passion Facade captivates with its dramatic, minimalist design.'

Your adventure begins with an guided walk around the exterior of the Sagrada Familia basilica, a work in progress that never fails to mesmerise. As you take in the elaborate facades, you'll appreciate why this is Antoni Gaudí's most famous creation. Next, we'll whisk you off to Sant Pau, the city's hub of modernist architecture. Here, you'll discover the former medieval hospital now listed by UNESCO, offering some truly unmissable photo opportunities.

Finally, free time allows you to explore more of Barcelona's vibrant streets around the harbour, and a scenic bus ride offers up fabulous vistas overlooking Plaza España and Las Arenas. This full-day guided city tour of Barcelona promises a feast for the eyes and a wealth of cultural knowledge that will leave you enriched and inspired.

What's included

Transport
Guide

What to remember

Entrance to Sagrada Familia basilica is not included
Lunch is not included
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
English-speaking guide for all nationalities

Provider

TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Kim Vanstone
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled with family

45 - 54 years old

Poor
Overall rated
2/5

Everything was so rushed you just couldn’t take anything in and I think the stock should be a bit longer. Half an hour you can’t do nothing. If I coul ...
Jonathan
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Bad
Overall rated
1/5

Me and my family (5 total) were left behind at the very first stop. We went to the designated meeting point at the time we were told to 10 minutes ear ...
Jo
From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5
Pat
From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
H.Hanson
From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Would have liked a bit more free time in Barcelona. Couldn't really do much in the time we had.
X
From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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