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USD $18.00
Barcelona Modernism and Gaudi Walking Tour
Barcelona, Spain
Join a Barcelona walking tour of Quadrat d'Or, or Golden Square, in the Eixample district. This is an exceptional area that became the focus of 'modernist' Barcelona at the end of the 19th century. Bonus: Your tour also includes a 20% discount on the Palau de la Música Catalana (Music Palace) guided tour, free admission to Museu del Modernisme Català (Catalan Modernism Museum), and savings on admission to Casa Batlló.
Gaudi is the Barcelona's most internationally renowned and emblematic architect. His otherworldly buildings are must-see attractions, but on this tour you also get to admire the Catalan art Nouveau buildings by celebrated architects such as Antoni Gaudi, Domenech i Montaner and Puig i Cadafalch, among others.
Your tour also includes a 20% discount on the Palau de la Música Catalana (Music Palace) guided tour, free admission to Museu del Modernisme Català (Catalan Modernism Museum), and savings on admission to Casa Batlló, an exceptional modern masterpiece by Gaudi. This discount is valid for one year so you can visit at your leisure. Please note a visit to Casa Batlló is not part of this tour.
YES, YES, YES. Great value and tons of crucial information for your money. There is just too much to look at in these busy areas to try to read, absorb, look, and navigate directions in busy traffic areas on your own and get anywhere close to the same experience. Since Modernism is such a prominent and cultivated cultural feature of Barcelona, you owe it to yourself to treat yourself to this tour.
Review by: Glenn C, September 2017
Very good introduction to Barcelona Architecture.
Review by: Rachel F, September 2017
Our guide, Gina (I think) was a lovely lady and the tour itself was lovely. Would have been nice if there had been a sign in the tourist office as I know more than one member of our group ended up waiting on the wrong side.
Review by: Susan J, June 2017
Very enjoyable and informative. Great guide.
Review by: Naomi L, May 2017
Although informative, I felt the tour fairly rushed and unable to spend time in certain museums that we had access too.
Review by: ROBERTO ACOSTA A, October 2016
excellent guide
Review by: Tessa T, June 2016
Unlocking every detail of modernism and Gaundi in the city of Barcelona
Review by: Gail L, June 2016
The guide was very informative. The 2 hour tour was probably 2 or more miles long. He was also enthusiastic. We had a small group of 6.
Review by: dlh19jmh4, May 2016
We traded this tour, as it was redundant to what we had already seen and done._br/_ Instead, did the Hop On/Hop Off bus to visit Park Guell...as well as revisit the Sagrada_br/_ Familia on a dry day.
Review by: Todd H, September 2015
Informative tour learnt and saw a lot about Barcelona
Review by: alij, July 2015
We started this tour late afternoon and we visited many buildings and facades and had the history of modernism explained to us. Our tour leader was enthusiastic and took us inside some lovely building entrances. The tour also enabled us to visit the museum of modernism free. We did this the next day and it was worthwhile
Review by: Angela, R D W, June 2015
This tour was amazing!
Review by: dimacneill, June 2015
A little over rated. Be advised, you need a reservation to get in so plan ahead.
Review by: Jack S, June 2015
Tremendous walk. Finishing at the Gaudi home was spectacular!
Review by: Danielle W, March 2015
Fun tour. Wish the weather was a bit better. We had a lot of wind that made the microphone hard to hear at time.
Review by: Rona F, March 2015
Wonderful, so informative
Review by: Elizabeth N, February 2015
The tour itself was very good and we enjoyed it. The guide was very knowledgable. What I did not enjoy at all was the experience of starting the trip. My ticket told me to report to 2 Placa San Jaume. We did so at 3.10 on the date of the tour, thinking we had plenty of time for the 3.30 start. After waiting 10 minutes, we were told the ticket was wrong and we should be at Placa Catalonia Tourist Information. We ran there and joined the queue. One of my daughters went outside at 3.30 to check if the tour was there as we had been waiting , but still were not near to being served. The tour was outside, but we had to wait in the queue for the audio sets, which meant we held up the start of the tour by 10 minutes. This was cast up to us during the tour by the guide - very embarrassing. If we had been given the correct information by you, all this stress and unpleasantness could have been avoided.
Review by: Mary P, August 2014
Our guide was FANTASTIC! He was knowledgeable, articulate and set a pace. This tour is a must as "modernism" only lasted a short while and one can clearly understand why the architecture of Barcelona evolved. This tour is a must do.
Review by: Jack J, June 2014
I had a spectacular experience in Barcelona. The Modernism walk was excellent, the guide was charming and very knowledgeable (I don't remember her name but she was terrific). As an architect the buildings, most especially Gaudi's work, were a joy to encounter, and I am left with fond memories of it all. Jack Jacobson.
Review by: Paola Samoa, June 2014
This tour was amazing. My boyfriend and I learned so much from it and the guide was very informative.
Review by: Paola Samoa, June 2014
This tour was amazing. My boyfriend and I learned so much from it and the guide was very informative.
Review by: Robert G, April 2014
This tour had more than 30 people trying to keep up and see what was being talked about. Although the headsets allowed you to hear it was unacceptable in terms of maneuverability. This tour needs to be capped and if more sign up, add an additional guide!
Review by: Elena Rodica D, January 2014
Pour un premier contact avec le modernisme catalan (Gausi, Domenech y Montaner) ou pour consolider ses connaissance en la matière, c'est un tour à ne pas manquer. Sur les sites visités, vous recevez des explications complètes et détaillées et des clés de lecture moins connue. Le visiteur est vite conquis! On refera ce tour lors de notre prochaine visite à Barcelonne, car c'était particulièrement enrichissant de point de vue culturel.
Review by: Jocelyn S, June 2013
Loved this trip. Guide was excellent and managed the group well. Enjoyed hearing about some of the well known Spanish architects.
Review by: Claudia W, January 2013
our guide was fantastic!!!!_br/_
She very well prepared and the 2 houres were passed to fast_br/_
muchas grazias!!!!
Review by: Chris D, November 2012
Very interesting tour with a knowledgeable guide.A bit surprised that the Basilica was not included though
Review by: Nasim B, November 2012
This was surprisingly a great tour. We did not have much expectation, we just wanted to get to know a bit on what we should see in Barcelona during our stay. But the tour guide lady was very very knowledgeable and passionate. We learned a lot and got super excited about almost everything.
Review by: Ms K B S, October 2012
Fabulous tour with a very knowledgeable guide. The tour gave a whole new dimension to the city of Barcelona.
Review by: Maggs S, July 2012
Loved loved loved this tour and the later starting time of 1800 made the walk easier in the cooler part of the day. Saw so much and learnt so much. So exhilarating to see the espouse Gaudi buildings. Highly recommend.
Review by: Peter A, July 2012
The guide was pleasant and understandable but somehow not too much information was transmitted. I think a walking tour on the busy streets of Barcelona is difficult but I have taken better walking tours, for instance, in New York City.
Review by: Ratan S, June 2012
The tour overall was interesting. I basically had 2 issues. First the tour was advertised to begin at 4 pm. When we got there, they informed us that in the summer it begins at 6 pm. The site needs to be updated with the right timings. Secondly I was expecting more Gaudi._br/_
Our tour guide was very good. She answered all our questions and did not rush at any point. _br/_
2 hours of slow walking is a lot and for that during, this tour covers a fair bit and keeps you going.
Review by: Beany, June 2012
Awsome tour
Review by: Peter A, June 2012
The guide was pleasant and understandable but somehow not too much information was transmitted. I think a walking tour on the busy streets of Barcelona is difficult but I have taken better walking tours, for instance, in New York City.
Review by: Kathy, May 2012
Had a great time on this tour. Oliver was a wonderful guide who really knew the area, the history of this period and described a lot of things about Barcelona I would not have otherwise noticed. I was on my own, and found it to be a great tour to do solo. It is wonderful to learn about a city from a true local, someone who grew up there and has a genuine perspective. This was my experience with Oliver, our guide, and it was really appreciated. Also, the little headset you wear really makes the tour just wonderful Not a word is missed - I can't imagine how tours were accomplished prior to this technology.
Review by: Jasper L, April 2012
great trip would recomend.
Review by: Jasper L, March 2012
great trip would recomend.
Review by: Analee C, October 2011
Guide was knowledgeable. Great way to see examples of modern buildings and headphones ensure that you hear clearly and you are free to move around for photos.
Review by: laurence t, October 2011
The tour was very informative and the guide was a delight. Highly recommend.
Review by: Anne B, September 2011
Tour was late starting because staff arrived at meeting point at start time and then had to first hand out head sets, etc. Guide crossed a large intersection, leaving half the group behind, who then had to try and find him on the crowded street. He was very well informed.
Review by: Judith M, October 2010
Well worth it.
Review by: CHARLOTTE C, United States of America, July 2010
Good tour for background, but you'll see only a few of the famous "Modernistas'" buildings. The guide stressed that there were many others than Gaudi, and most of the tour dwelt on things other than the buildings we see in pictures. At the end, when people asked how to get to specific buildings they'd read about, the guide did tell how to reach them.
Review by: Lorraine J, May 2010
Excellent tour. Headphones provided so this enabled us hear the tour guide without having to be too close. He was very enthusiastic about the history of the buildings and architects of Barcelona and this tour dovetails very nicely with the Gothic Tour, providing tourists with a comprehensive insight into the origins and development of Barcelona. I would highly recommend this inexpensive way of finding out about the emergence of Barcelona.
Review by: Jil M, France, April 2010
Worth doing, we saw the important Gaudi buildings but also learnt a lot about buildings we would never have come across ourselves. Recommended. Thanks for a great tour.
Review by: Lorraine J, United Kingdom, January 2010
Excellent tour. Headphones provided so this enabled us hear the tour guide without having to be too close. He was very enthusiastic about the history of the buildings and architects of Barcelona and this tour dovetails very nicely with the Gothic Tour, providing tourists with a comprehensive insight into the origins and development of Barcelona. I would highly recommend this inexpensive way of finding out about the emergence of Barcelona.
Review by: Muhammad Fadhli A, United Kingdom, October 2009
One of the traditional tour of Barceona not to be missed. I recommended for those who are seeking for a unique architecture and unique history of modern Barcelona. Full star for the tour.
Review by: Anonymous, United States of America, September 2009
The guide was kind, but not a good speaker.
Review by: Anonymous, United States of America, July 2009
Really well done. The guide was clearly knowledgeable about her subject. Would definitely recommend taking this tour.
Review by: ENRICO A, April 2009
Informative.
Review by: odelle e, Canada, November 2008
For me a great introduction to the circumstances leading to modernism and the artists, architects and events of the time. It is such a beautiful city. It was quite a long walk, but full of great information and it go me into areas of the city I would probably have otherwise missed. Head set allow to wander as the guide is talking but still stay connected to the group.
Review by: Odelle E, November 2008
For me a great introduction to the circumstances leading to modernism and the artists, architects and events of the time. It is such a beautiful city. It was quite a long walk, but full of great information and it go me into areas of the city I would probably have otherwise missed. Head set allow to wander as the guide is talking but still stay connected to the group.
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