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USD $103.00
Barcelona Highlights: Walking Tour, Cruise and Helicopter Flight
Barcelona, Spain
Admire Barcelona from every possible angle on an action-packed 3.5-hour tour by foot, land and air. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town to see highlights such as the atmospheric Gothic Quarter, stunning Gothic Cathedral and colorful Las Ramblas and La Boqueria market. Then, enjoy the sea breeze and city skyline on a 40-minute cruise along the coast aboard a Turkish schooner boat — driven partly by wind and solar power. Finish with a 6-minute helicopter ride, and glide high above Barcelona’s beaches and landmarks. Numbers are limited to twelve people for a small-group atmosphere.
Make your own way to Barcelona Old Town (Ciutat Vella) and meet your guide. Then, set off on the first part of your experience: a small-group walking tour of Barcelona's oldest neighborhoods.
Follow your guide around the maze-like streets and hear about the history of the Old Town, whose roots stretch back to Roman times. Take in the elegant buildings and stroll down the shadowy, narrow lanes of the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic) to the Plaça de la Seu. Admire the ornate frontage of the Gothic Cathedral (Catedral La Seu) and hear how it was originally built in the 12th century, but its façade only completed in 1890.
Pose for photos by the City Hall in Plaça de Sant Jaume, and work your way through the old Jewish Quarter to Plaça del Pi to see the outside of its lovely Church of Santa Maria del Pi. Stride out along the famous La Ramblas and pass through the iconic La Boqueria food market, a jumble of colorful stalls selling fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and gourmet delicacies.
After around two hours of walking, arrive at the Old Port (Port Vell) for your cruise. Board a Turkish schooner boat— a sleek catamaran partly driven by wind and solar power — and delight in the sea breezes and Barcelona’s skyline on a 40-minute cruise along the coast.
Back on dry land, hop into a minivan and drive to the heliport for your sightseeing flight. Board the helicopter and, after a safety briefing, soar high above the city. Take in aerial views of Port Vell, the Old Town, the Olympic Village and other highlights on your 6-minute flight.
Afterward, travel back to the Columbus Monument where your tour ends.
Please note: A minimum of two people per booking is required and the order of the itinerary may change depending on the boat and helicopter's availability
Even thought we forgot to bring some identification they told us we can come back that night and do the later in the day tour instead. Much appreciated.
Review by: tgenriquez14, January 2018
Our family of 7 joined another 4 participants so the small group made the tour more intimate. The highlight was the helicopter ride, even though the time was limited it was worth it... my daughters enjoyed the aerial view of Barcelona and also the pictures with the good-looking pilot :. Julia, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and warm and she even assisted us to book a restaurant that same day dec. 31 for our new year's celebration.
Review by: Vuyolwethu N, December 2017
This was an outstanding tour with our tour guide Pablo. Very friendly and very down to earth. You'd swear him and my husband had known in each other for a long time. It started out as a walking tour around the city. It was not an intensive tour, just the highlights and the history which was very nice. The history behind modern and old Barcelona and the monuments. I initially thought the attractions such as Park Guell La PedreraCasa Batlo etc would be part of the tour but they were not, disappointingly actually. From the city we headed down the La Rambla to Port Vell where we boarded a boat and sailed for about 30 minutes or so. Again very pleasant. At this point one just admires the views no history talk unless you have a question. We then went onto the WE Barcelona bus to go to the Helicopter station. The ride was literallly 6 minutes and nothing more. It actually felt even shorter than that. Again very pleasant, the aerial views are magnificent!!! The helicopter and the boat rides were actually the highlights of the whole tour. Overall it is an amazing tour.
Review by: Vuyolwethu N, December 2017
This was an outstanding tour with our tour guide Pablo. Very friendly and very down to earth. You'd swear him and my husband had known in each other for a long time. It started out as a walking tour around the city. It was not an intensive tour, just the highlights and the history which was very nice. The history behind modern and old Barcelona and the monuments. I initially thought the attractions such as Park Guell La PedreraCasa Batlo etc would be part of the tour but they were not, disappointingly actually. From the city we headed down the La Rambla to Port Vell where we boarded a boat and sailed for about 30 minutes or so. Again very pleasant. At this point one just admires the views no history talk unless you have a question. We then went onto the WE Barcelona bus to go to the Helicopter station. The ride was literallly 6 minutes and nothing more. It actually felt even shorter than that. Again very pleasant, the aerial views are magnificent!!! The helicopter and the boat rides were actually the highlights of the whole tour. Overall it is an amazing tour.
Review by: Suneet C, November 2017
Arianna Arianna Arianna, Best tour guide ever. She made this entire tour absolutely worth it. Her knowledge was beyond compare and we are definitely more enlightened after spending half the day with her. What a pleasure it was._br/_ The walking tour is most definitely worth it, even though the helicopter ride is the only thing on your mind, Arianna has a way of drawing your attention to that moment. _br/_ Before you know it, its already time for the boat ride which is relaxing within the harbor area._br/_ Time for the helicopter ride.. As amazing as you can imagine. I only wish it be longer but still too much fun._br/_ I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone who can take half the day off.
Review by: DIANE S, October 2017
Great tour! Helicopter flight was the highlight of this tour as you see Barcelona from a birds eye view. Cruise was a relaxing experience. Walking tour was great to explore on foot as the city has lots of history.
Review by: Liz C, October 2017
Great tour. We enjoyed it very much. Seeing the city from above is breathtaking.
Review by: Brad N, October 2017
This was a very well put together tour. The helicopter ride was awesome, and you can take plenty of pics/videos in that time span. Definitely a great value, book it!
Review by: Kenneth L, October 2017
This was the single best tour in Barcelona made better by Ari, a terrific, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. This tour was a must-do for Barcelona.
Review by: Richard Pearce, September 2017
A little disappointing. The walking tour did not take in much of Barcelona and seemed to be only a way of getting from the operator's office to the boat. The boat trip was boring - up and down the coast with little of interest the see. The helicopter flight, although very short, was the highlight.
Review by: Kayla S, September 2017
A great combination for the price! While walking around Barcelona we learned a lot about the city's history from our wonderful tour guide, Olga. She was very knowledgeable about the city, took pictures of my family at some the good photo spots, and offered great restaurant recommendations for us to visit during our stay. We had a large group 12 members of my family from age 21 to 60, and she was extremely accomodating to make sure everyone enjoyed the tour. Keep in mind that the helicopter ride may take up a huge chunk of time if you're with a large group, but it was definitely worth the wait!
Review by: Kayla S, September 2017
A great combination for the price! While walking around Barcelona we learned a lot about the city's history from our wonderful tour guide, Olga. She was very knowledgeable about the city, took pictures of my family at some the good photo spots, and offered great restaurant recommendations for us to visit during our stay. We had a large group 12 members of my family from age 21 to 60, and she was extremely accomodating to make sure everyone enjoyed the tour. Keep in mind that the helicopter ride may take up a huge chunk of time if you're with a large group, but it was definitely worth the wait!
Review by: Carmel P, September 2017
Too short, flying only above the coast
Review by: Larissa M, September 2017
Great tour. Short helicopter ride and boring boat ride.
Review by: James S, September 2017
A really excellent trip with our friendly and knowledgeable guide, Pablo who deserves high praise! Good, local knowledge and a small group from several different countries - combined with a helicopter and schooner ride... What's not to like? I would recommend this trip very highly indeed and would definitely consider doing it again if I were to revisit Barcelona.
Review by: Michael A, August 2017
Our guide Julia was very knowledgeable and friendly. The walking tour was informative, the boat trip relaxing and the helicopter flight exhilarating
Review by: Swati J, August 2017
Brilliant tour the helicopter trip was my highlight a lot of the places we visited was a repeat because I had seen it on another tour but I learnt so much more due to our tour guide, Marc, he knew what he was doing and was the reason why I enjoyed the tour so much.
Review by: Dinu S, August 2017
The best tour you can choose. Ariana the english guide deserves a 10.
Review by: Andrew S, August 2017
A first class tour with multiple elements to it which all knitted together nicely to make it a thoroughly day. The walking tour was excellent and our guide sorry forgot his name was very knowledgeable and made time to talk to people individually as well as collectively. The walking tour ended at the harbor and the boat trip was a welcome respite from walking in the hot weather. The only minor criticism is that the boat tour was very short and was basically only around the harbor area so we were unable to see any of the Barcelona coastline - extending it by c 30 minutes would have allowed us to see some of the coastline. The highlight of the tour was the helicopter ride and although relatively short allowed us to experience some magnificent views of Barcelona._br/_ All in all excellent trip and excellent value for money
Review by: Glen C, August 2017
A great tour , the young girl guide was exceptional with her knowledge and humour and her view on behind a Catalan, the cruise was relaxing and the helicopter ride short but worth it
Review by: Tyler H, July 2017
We really enjoyed this tour but thought it was missing a few things. The walking tour was informative but only told a few small stories about the city that didn't relate to each other. The boat tour was also pretty disappointing because you only go around the harbor without your view changing very much for the half hour. The helicopter ride was great although short, but just as long as advertised. Would still recommend the tour since you get a lot done in a half day, but it could definitely be improved.
Review by: nyimah1, July 2017
We had our tour with Ari who ensured that we had a good time. She was so sweet but more so knowledgeable. Upon talking with her later I was in complete shock when she mentioned she had been with the company for a month and a half. She is such an incredible reflection of this company! Thank you Ari!
Review by: Diane Julie v, June 2017
We had Ariana as our guide for this tour and we found her very knowledgable and obviously had a love of history because she made the tour very interesting when we explored the old town area . We had more couples join us at last minute making the tour more complex for her and she handled it very well in professional manner . Helicopter ride was also a highlight . Ariana also spoke very good English .
Review by: Brandon H, June 2017
Tour guide was great, cruise is really relaxing and great views from the helicopter.
Review by: Gregory C, June 2017
The tour was poorly conducted. If it wasn't for the helicopter ride, which was very short, then the tour would have been a complete waste of time. Our tour guide was very nice, but not skilled at her job. She spoke too softly for us to hear and her English wasn't good enough to communicate the finer nuances of the sites she showed us. In addition, it was logistically challenging. Because of poor weather the day before, there were many customers whose helicopter rides were rescheduled to our day. This caused very long wait times and extended the total tour time significantly. The boat ride was 30 minutes, so shorter than advertised and simply took us around the industrial harbor, so the views weren't very good. I think there was good intent here, but the experience just wasn't very good. I would avoid this tour.
Review by: cristi55cope, June 2017
We had a really great time on this trip, despite it raining. The walking tour was very interesting and guide was very knowledgeable. The boat was lovely, with both an inside and outside area to enjoy the views from and the heli-flight was a must. All-round great value for money!
Review by: HYUN AH K, May 2017
Marc was friendly and his explanation about the history of the city was so much easy to understand! Thank you Marc!
Review by: Sandra W, May 2017
The helicopter ride was the highlight. I suggest that you shorten the cruise and lengthen the helicopter ride. So much more to see in the air.
Review by: Julia, May 2017
Barcelona by Air, land, and sea, with a super knowledge guide, that told us a lot of interesting histories and facts about Barcelona... The Helicopter ride was just amazing, thank you
Review by: Vanessa W, May 2017
Really great tour. I was traveling solo and wanted a guide around the city. Informative walking tour where we learned about Barcelona and #39;s history and current events. Boat ride was nice. Getting to do the helicopter was amazing. Pretty quick, basically up and down for the package I got but still great
Review by: Trent L, May 2017
Amazing! Our guide Marco brought the incredible history of the gothic quarter to life! The helicopter ride was thrilling and the cruise following was relaxing and the perfect way to finish this tour! Don't forget your passport for the the flight! The tour office you leave from is tucked away so leave yourself plenty of time to locate it. Awesome tour of an awesome city!
Review by: Elizabeth I, May 2017
This was amazing. There were 6 adults in our group and we were joined by 2 more so the group was a nice size. Our tour guide, Marco was knowledgable, enthusiastic and spoke excellent English._br/_ The walk was really interesting, and although there was a heavy downpour of rain, Marco managed to borrow some umbrellas for us and we got to see the gargoyles in action! The helicopter tour was as described, although there was a delay due to the weather, Marco took us to a Pintxo bar and we were offered a complimentary drink and Pintxos. The sun came out and a car collected us to take us to the Heliport._br/_ Great tour, made even more special by Marco.
Review by: dechad, May 2017
The walking tour of Old Town was really good, but the tour gets better as you go along. Our tour guide, Anna, was really fantastic and knowledgeable and very sweet. She stopped a couple of times for various food and potty breaks, but made up the time. Then the boat ride was quite lovely -- different views of the city and the shoreline. Finally, the helicopter ride -- more like 10 minutes -- was very fun and a chance to see it all from the air. This tour was the best deal that we had in Barcelona. We took four other tours and they were not as fun as this tour. The best, by far!
Review by: Joseph T, April 2017
We had a great time on all 3 phases of the tour. The walking tour was informative and very scenic in the gothic quarter. The boat was my favorite, it was 70 and sunny and a perfect day to cruise. The helicopter ride was very cool, going up and down the coast and seeing the whole city.
Review by: RMT Tracking, March 2017
A great way to spend your morning into afternoon. I would recommend me this if you aren't afraid of heights.
Review by: Beverly T, January 2017
This was one of the best tour investments we have ever made. Our guide was friendly, interesting, and very much on top of things to get us to our various locations to take advantage of the different modes of travel. There was only one other couple with us so hearing and getting around was easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Review by: Helen M, December 2016
This was a fabulous tour Our guide Florence was great and you could tell that the architecture and history of Barcelona was of real interest to her Thoroughly enjoyed the walk, we returned to places we had already visited although with her knowledge discovered so much more The cruise was good also nice to relax after the walk Transfer to the helicopter was delayed, about 30 minutes but this did not spoil it as Florence just gave us more info on the history of Barcelona Helicopter trip itself was just over too quick great end to a brilliant day Highly recommend it
Review by: Cindy C, November 2016
If you have limited amount of time in Barcelona this is an excellent tour. I loved the walking tour with the guide providing the history of the sights and really enjoyed the boat and helicopter tour. My only feedback is the helicopter tour was very short but the time we spent to get on the helicopter was long.
Review by: Walid H, November 2016
Great tour with a great guide . Never to miss.
Review by: Marek Robert G, October 2016
I booked WE Barcelona tour ( Small group walking tour with eco boat cruise and helicopter flight) via VIATOR app. The app offers variety of different activities. The helicopter flight was just amazing- an absolutely unforgettable experience. Marc - the guide was informative, told us interesting historical facts and shared lots of handy tips as where to go for good food ( paella), flamenco show, which tourist areas to avoid etc. He looked after us through all tour ( 2 hrs walking, 40 min boat ride-we had a spear boat and this was unforgettable experience too), flight despite the fact that very short-leaves u with that WOW factor. Do not forget to take your passport or save a pic of your ID on your phone as ID is needed to board the helicopter. People were sent to the hotels to get ID! We start the tour at 9:30 and finished around 2pm as we had to wait a little bit for the boat and other tours to join us, but we didn and #39;t mind it. Wear warm for the boat ride as it gets cold/windy ( October tour). I would do it again!
Review by: Susan H, October 2016
Fantastic trip. A great mornings experience with a wonderful guide. Helicopter and boat trip was out of this world.
Review by: Carol M, September 2016
What a fantastic day although we needed to get up early the walking tour was great with lots of interesting places shown to us. the boat was a welcome sit down and you could even have a glass of sangria on the boat while looking at the views brilliant and the helicopter ride was out of this world although only short it was fantastic we could not stop smiling for hours.Really really recommended a day to remember
Review by: Nethead40l, September 2016
Do this tour!! Our guide was funny and nice. Helicopter tour was incredible. Can and #39;t beat it for the price!!
Review by: rectoratcalow, September 2016
What an excellent time_br/_ Marco our guide was superb _br/_ His knowledge and way it was imparted was so good_br/_ I would recommend this tour to anyone
Review by: rgmlink, September 2016
...all was perfect... thank you
Review by: Gert A, August 2016
We were forced to join a German language group and despite asking for a solution, like joining the English speaking group who left at the same time, were escorted back out of the office and told to rejoin the German group... As a result most of the tour guide and #39;s explanations were lost to us.
Review by: Yi J, August 2016
Our tour guide Marc is excellent! _br/_ His historical facts are quite accurate_br/_ The hilicopter ride was great! I highly recon and this trip.
Review by: jslotwinski, July 2016
Finding the meeting spot was tricky, but once we did, we found our guide Mark. He was very informative and fun. We walked around the Gothic Quarter as he pointed out interesting things along the way. After a lot of walking, we got on the Eco-boat, which was nice on a very hot day. Then, we got in the van and drove to the heliport. The highlight, of course, was the helicopter ride. We broke into groups of 4, and had to wait as there were several flights before us. However, once in the air, it was amazing to see the beaches and city from the air! All in all, a very fun day. We highly recommend this tour!
Review by: CASG, July 2016
The experience was excellent, good guide, great mix of tour, the only thing was that was dificult to contact the agency by email or by phone. As soon as we got to Barcelona we try to get in contact to confirm de address but we didnt got any response. Luckly the day before we had some free time and we were able to walk around to find it.
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