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Make the most of your time in Barcelona with a skip-the-line guided tour of two of Antoni Gaudí's most fascinating wonders. Begin your exploration at the majestic Sagrada Família and then marvel at Gaudí's creativity in the enchanting Park Güell, a park offering breathtaking views of the city.
Discover the Sagrada Família
Start your tour at the iconic Sagrada Família, a masterpiece of Catalan Modernisme and Spain's most visited building. Thanks to our skip-the-line entrance, you'll be able to enter without waiting and marvel at the monumental scale and intricate detail of this unfinished basilica. Your expert English-speaking guide will take you through the history and architectural aspects of this temple, revealing Gaudí's vision and how this unique structure has evolved over the years.
From its slender, tree-like pillars to the vibrant stained glass windows that bathe the interior in a kaleidoscope of colours, every corner of the Sagrada Família is filled with symbolism and surprising details. With headphones available when needed, you won't miss a word of your guide's enriching explanation, allowing you to fully appreciate the depth of this masterpiece.
Explore Park Güell
After immersing yourself in the wonders of the Sagrada Família, head to the enchanting Park Güell. This park is a testament to Gaudí's creative genius, with its undulating walls, colourful trencadís mosaics and the famous dragon figure 'El Drac' that adorns the entrance. Your local guide will tell you the stories and legends surrounding this unique site, revealing the eccentric character of its creator.
During the tour, you will explore the different areas of the park, from the central square with its meandering bench to the viaducts and paths that blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings. You'll learn about the origins of the park, which was originally conceived as a private development that was unsuccessful, but has now become one of Barcelona's most popular public spaces.
At the end of the guided tour, you'll have the option of staying in the park to continue exploring at your own pace. You'll be able to relax and absorb the shapes, colours and spectacular panoramic views of Barcelona, allowing you to fully enjoy Gaudí's artistic vision and the harmony between nature and architecture that characterises this vibrant utopia.
This tour combines the best of Barcelona's culture and art, offering you a complete and unforgettable experience. With the guidance of a passionate expert, you'll discover the secrets of two of the city's most important sites, enjoying every moment without the long waits. Don't miss the opportunity to explore these architectural treasures and live a unique experience in Gaudí's city.
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Additional information
● It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded
● The tour ends at Park Güell (January-May September-December) or Sagrada Familia (June-August)
● Transfer between venues is not included. We recommend to use a taxi instead of public transportation for door-to-door transportation.
● This is a moderately physical tour that involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. For this reason, we do not recommend this tour for customers with health conditions and recommend comfortable shoes for all guests
● We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
● Photography is permitted throughout the tour
● Spain´s tourist sites are among the most popular in the world. Skip the Line Access and careful planning limit our crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours
● We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected; however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions
● We reserve the right to refuse participation on its tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly,or poses a threat to other guests or staff
● Entrance into the Sagrada Familia requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. Are not allowed see-through clothing, yrousers and skirts shorter than mid-thigh, swimwear and clothing to celebrate any sort of festivities, nor with any decorations designed to distract or draw attention for artistic, religious, promotional or any other purpose. We cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress
● Weapons or sharp objects, baby strollers, luggage or large bags and drinks are not allowed
● IMPORTANT: This tour requires a minimum of 4 people to operate. If the minimum is not reached, refunds or alternative dates will be offered
Inclusions
✔ Expert, English-speaking tour guide
✔ Skip-the-Line Entrance ticket to the Sagrada Familia
✔ Skip-the-Line Entrance ticket to the Park Güell
✔ Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided.
Meeting point
If your tour starts at 9:15AM:
• 1ST PORTION - SAGRADA FAMILIA 9:15 AM
Meet at Avinguda de Gaudí, 2, 08025 Barcelona (intersection of Carrer de la Marina and Carrer de Provença), in front of the large modernist lamp post in the middle of the small pedestrian avenue between KFC and Burger King
• 2ND PORTION - PARK GUELL 12:30 PM
- Meet At the ""Carretera del Carmel"" Park Güell entrance (Carretera del Carmel 23). Your guide will be waiting on the esplanade with a City Wonders flag.
Please note that Park Güell has two entrances. To ensure you meet with the group promptly, please head to the entrance at Carretera del Carmel 23, rather than the one at Carrer d’Olot. If taking a taxi, kindly specify the Carretera del Carmel 23 entrance to the driver to avoid missing the tour.
If your tour starts at 12:30 PM or 2:00 PM
• 1ST PORTION - PARK GUELL 12:30 PM or or 2:00 PM (depending on time selected)
Meet at the ""Carretera del Carmel"" Park Güell entrance (Carretera del Carmel 23). Park Güell has two entrances, so please go to Carretera del Carmel 23 (not Carrer d’Olot) to meet your guide.
• 2ND PORTION - SAGRADA FAMILIA 4:00 PM
Meet at Avinguda de Gaudí, 2, 08025 Barcelona (intersection of Carrer de la Marina and Carrer de Provença), in front of the large modernist lamp post in the middle of the small pedestrian avenue between KFC and Burger King