Full-day Barcelona highlights tour from Costa Brava
Excursions & day trips

Full-day Barcelona highlights tour from Costa Brava

4.2/5
Excellent
Based on 38 reviews
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£46.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
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.

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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
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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

Excellent

4.2/5

Based on 38 reviews from verified customers

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  • Koekenbakker

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    De bus kwam later dan was gepland ons ophalen dus misschien het schema niet te strak plannen om de mensen op te halen bij de hotels .goede bus netjes ...

  • v Lente

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Het was wel veel in de bus zitten. Maar daardoor zie je ook weer het een en ander. Sagrada familia is mooi om te zien. Daar blijft het druk. Wat wel ...

  • 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

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