Experience the exuberance and beauty of the beautiful port city of Barcelona. See Barcelona's only cathedral and other elaborate architectural attractions throughout the city. You will also see the athlete's village from the Barcelona Olympics, travel to the Montjuich Mountain and sample the famous Catalan sparkling wine, Cava.
Barcelona is one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities of Spain and this classic tour gives you a quick overview of its main highlights.Explore Plaza de Cataluna, Via Layetana, the Cathedral and its cloister, Gothic Quarter, Plaza Sant Jaume (Generalitat and Town Hall). Continue to the Villa Olimpica (home to athletes during the Olympics) and the Port Olimpic , which you will tour on foot.
Afterwards you will ascend Montjuich Mountain, offering a panoramic view of the city and harbor. Tour the Olympic Stadium, Palau Sant Jordi and Calatrava Tower. Visit the Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village) which reproduces the most typical regional architectural styles in Spain. Here you will also be able to taste Catalan Cava, the renowned local sparkling wine.
On the way back to Barcelona, enjoy a stop at the famous Hard Rock Cafe (meal not included in tour cost).
You have the option to combine this Classic Barcelona Tour with the Artistic Barcelona Tour:
Gaudi, one of the greatest innovators of his time, has left behind numerous treasures for the discerning tourist to discover in Barcelona. This Artistic Tour of Barcelona starts along Paseo de Gracia to see Gaudi's famous apartment buildings including Casa Batllo and La Pedrera; then enjoy a 30 minute visit at Gaudi's bizarre Parc Guell which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue to the La Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) Cathedral, Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece which is Barcelona's most famous landmark, where you will stop for around 30 minutes.
You will also visit Barcelona's Monumental Bull Ring and the famous Cathedral Sta Maria del Mar, the only gothic church in Catalonia completely finished. The tour ends near the Picasso Museum which exhibits works from the blue and pink periods of the world-famous painter.
Lunch is included when combining the Classic and Artistic Tours.