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Explore Barcelona by speedy Segway on a hassle-free, time-saving tour. Choose your preferred tour duration—from 1.5- to 3-hour options—and meet your group in the city center. Get acquainted with your Segway and, once you're comfortable, zip off to discover highlights from El Born and Barceloneta to the Arc de Triomf, all while your guide shares the stories behind the sights. Each guide’s group size is limited for personalized attention.

The majestic Natural Park of Montserrat lies about an hour from Barcelona, making it difficult to reach without a car. Join this small-group tour and hike and visit the Basilica of Santa Maria de Montserrat and learn about the monks' daily life. Trek ancient pilgrimage paths, discovering diverse flora and fauna, and savor panoramic vistas. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore the monastery, taste local specialties, and shop before returning to Barcelona.

See Barcelona’s sights from a different perspective during this 1-hour sailing tour with three departure times. Board a modern sailboat with a group no larger than nine and enjoy the cool sea breeze as you sail along Barcelona’s coast. Enjoy unlimited alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and light snacks while you sail. Keep your eye out for top landmarks and marine life such as dolphins.

Discover medieval Girona and the Dali Museum in Figueres, where the artist Salvador Dalí was born, on this day trip from Barcelona by air-conditioned coach. With a guide, take a walking tour of Girona’s picturesque Old Town. Learn about the city’s wealth during the Middle Ages and admire the Cathedral and colorful houses huddled along the Onyar River. After free time for lunch, travel to the Dali Museum in Figueres. View the flamboyant, egg-topped exterior of the Dali Theatre-Museum and explore its collection of paintings, sculptures and jewelry.

Visiting Catalonia’s medieval towns independently can mean juggling transport schedules and missing historical context along the way. This guided day tour from Barcelona brings together Besalu, Vic, and Santa Pau into a single, seamless route, with round-trip transfers included for ease. Travel between villages—without the hassle of self-driving—as your guide provides insight and historical context into Roman ruins, cathedrals, bridges, and town squares.

Explore Barcelona in an eco-friendly way and tick off more sights than a walking tour with this small-group e-bike tour. The route showcases monuments and buildings by Gaudí—such as Casa Milá and Casa Battló, as well as Sagrada Família, Citadelle Park, Park Güell, and lots of surprises along the way too.

Maximize half a day of sightseeing time in Barcelona, and discover the city with a private driver. Bookable for your personal group of family and friends, this private experience is led by a local who has in-depth knowledge of the city. A typical itinerary includes the Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell, and Las Ramblas, but the route can be customized to you. Note that entry fees are extra.

Barcelona’s markets are famous for their vast abundance of produce and colorful stalls. Visit La Boqueria and Santa Caterina markets with your guide and stroll between the stalls like a local, tasting authentic treats such as nougat and olives, without worrying about a language barrier. See hidden gems like a caganer shop and the historic Gothic Quarter’s El Born Market, exploring Barcelona’s food culture and traditions.

Wander the historic streets of Barcelona like a local—and follow your guide to some of the city’s most enchanting hidden gems—on this small-group walking tour. Visit two top neighborhoods in one excursion: the atmospheric Gothic Quarter and trendy El Born. Discover city highlights from ancient landmarks and basilicas to hidden alleys and more, all while learning insider facts and stories.

Hop on a bike and explore Barcelona beyond the usual tourist spots on this half-day cycling adventure. Follow your local guide to hidden corners, charming backstreets, and colorful neighborhoods that you might miss if exploring alone, pedalling past street art in El Poblenou, and pausing to browse the market stalls at Los Encantes. With a flexible route and small-group setting, you get a personalized taste of Barcelona’s off-beat gems.

Follow in the footsteps of the Lannisters and the Starks on this full-day, small-group 'Game of Thrones' tour in Girona. Stop at filming sites from the show. Sample 'King’s Hand' ice cream, a delicacy invented by locals in honor of the series, and enjoy free time to see the city’s Roman walls and Jewish district. Ice cream isn't the only food provided—you also enjoy lunch with sangria in pretty Blanes.

When your cruise ship sails into the harbor of Barcelona, get acquainted with the Catalonian capital’s rich cultural tapestry on a half- or full-day sightseeing shore excursion. With a knowledgeable guide, explore the Gothic Quarter, ascend Montjuic hill, and sail past long lines outside of La Sagrada Familia (extra expense), Gaudi’s famously unfinished modernist masterpiece. Upgrade to the full-day tour to include visits to Park Güell and La Pedrera.

Pedal past many of Barcelona’s top attractions on this E-Bike tour. By traveling on an E-Bike, you’ll be able to cover more ground than a walking tour, and you won’t get as tired as fast as a normal bike. Your guide will lead the way, so you won’t have to worry about navigating. Sites you’ll pass include Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter, the Cathedral, and La Boqueria market.

Immerse yourself in Barcelona's beautiful Gothic Quarter during this guided walking tour. Meet your guide and group at a central location, then stroll down the atmospheric alleyways and plazas to see top landmarks, architectural icons, and hidden gems, while learning about the area's rich history, culture, traditions, and people through stories and anecdotes from your guide.

Get a taste for Barcelona like a true local on a small-group food tour covering the city’s El Born and Barceloneta areas. Shop like a resident for cured meats and cheeses during a visit to the bustling Mercat de la Barceloneta, enjoy tastings at a range of authentic Catalan establishments, and dig into a lunch of paella in the fishermen's district.

Large bus tours to Figueres and the Costa Brava often move quickly, limiting time at each stop. This small-group tour from Barcelona caps numbers at eight travelers, creating a more relaxed pace throughout the day. Travel directly to Figueres to visit the Dali Museum with time to focus on the artist’s life and work, then continue to the Costa Brava to enjoy the coastline without rushing.

From bustling Las Ramblas to Montjuïc Castle and the waterfront, this Barcelona small group tour showcases the best views the city has to offer, in just a few hours. Join your guide for a busy day of sightseeing packed with highlights. You pass one of Gaudí's architectural marvels, visit the famous Boqueria Market, and enjoy tapas on a museum terrace. Finally, you end your afternoon with a near-perfect photo op: hilltop vistas of the sun setting over the Old Town.

Get a fresh perspective on Barcelona as you cruise the Mediterranean and soak up views of beaches, architecture, the Port Olímpic, and superyachts in the Port of Barcelona. You’ll travel around 9 miles (14 kilometers), with an audio guide, downloadable on Android and iOS and offered in seven different languages, to introduce the sights. Snacks can be purchased on board.

Seeing the Costa Brava on a DIY day trip from Barcelona means either hiring a car or grappling with bus and train timetables. Save time and effort with air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup, plus an itinerary covering Tossa de Mar, beaches, and a boat ride (own expense). Your guide brings the sights alive, while both private and small-group options include transfers.

Mix up your Barcelona getaway with a small-group day trip to Andorra. Hop over the border with a guide at your side and soak up this tiny country’s history, culture, and traditions. Take in the views from Mirador del Roc del Quer, perched 6,400 feet (1,950 meters) above sea level, and see the imposing architecture of the Basilica Sanctuary of Meritxell.

If you want to see Barcelona’s most impressive landmarks and see some of the city’s less-visited sights, this private tour is for you. Enjoy the undivided attention of a local host as you stroll down Las Ramblas, explore the medieval quarter of El Born, and visit the seafront neighborhood of Barceloneta. This experience can be fully customized according to your interests, whether they lie in food and fashion or art and architecture.

Escape the metropolitan bustle of Barcelona, and head to the rolling green hills of the Catalonian countryside on a full-day wine and cava tour of the Penedés region. With a professional guide, visit three established wineries that showcase premium Catalan cava, and uncover the secrets behind traditional and modern manufacturing processes. Educate your palate to recognize different varieties during tasting sessions, and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

One of the most-visited cities in the world, this private tour takes you so far beyond the average tourist’s experience of Barcelona, you’ll practically earn a local’s badge of honor. Your guide starts in Rome’s Barcelona some 2,000 years ago—at Ciutat Vella—and walks you through the architecture, art, and stories of the following centuries, from the Gothic Quarter to Las Ramblas to Placa de Sant Jaume and beyond.

Find your way around two of Barcelona’s most iconic locations and Gaudi’s own masterpieces on a tour that takes in both the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. From the towering spires of Gaudi’s famous unfinished cathedral to the hidden gems and grottos of Park Güell, learn about the artist and architect’s legacy and Barcelona’s history. Enjoy free time at both attractions to explore independently.