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Enjoy priority access to two Antoni Gaudí masterworks on this half-day skip-the-line tour. Tour the highlights at Park Güell, a park sprinkled with Gaudí buildings and statues. Then, travel by coach to La Sagrada Familia, Gaudí’s unfinished cathedral. Enjoy skip-the-line admission as your guide recounts how the late architect spent more than 40 years working on this showpiece.

Barcelona is the gastronomic center of Catalonia and this food, wine, and cava tasting tour offers the perfect introduction. Explore two vibrant neighborhoods—Sant Antoni and Poble Sec—and immerse yourself in Barcelona’s Mediterranean culinary heritage. A professional sommelier guides your group of up to eight through the countless flavors of wine and cava, perfectly paired with mouthwatering tapas and regional delicacies.

Admire Barcelona’s spectacular coastline without having to jostle the crowds on land during a catamaran party cruise. Sail the Mediterranean Sea, and stop for a swim or to play on the floating mat or trampoline. Tailor your time, choosing to plunge into the water or chat to likeminded travelers on deck.

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.

Delve into Barcelona’s architectural beauty and rich history on this guided tour. Visit some of the city’s most iconic sights in just half a day, with skip-the-line access to Gaudí’s modernist masterpiece, Sagrada Familia. Upgrade to the full-day tour to experience two further Gaudí gems: Park Güell and Milà House (Casa Milà or La Pedrera). Your timed tickets are reserved but you will need to pay your guide for them.

Make a pilgrimage to Montserrat Monastery, one of Spain's key religious sites, during this guided visit. Scale Montserrat Mountain by your choice of cogwheel train or cable car, enjoying striking vistas of the mountain's surreal rock formations. Then visit the Benedictine abbey and the Basilica de Montserrat, to view La Moreneta (the Black Madonna). Your tour includes coach transport and free time to sample the monastery’s liqueurs.

Make exploring beyond Barcelona city limits simple—and journey into the heart of Catalonia's Penedès wine region—on this half-day tasting tour. Accompanied by a guide, visit one of the area’s most esteemed wineries, and discover the rich winemaking traditions that define its many celebrated vintages. Then, cap off the experience when you enjoy a traditional tapas meal, plus a generous wine tasting.

Immerse yourself in the life of Salvador Dali with this private guided tour. You'll visit the Dali Theatre-Museum in Figueres, spend time in the village of Cadaques (where Dali vacationed as a child), and see the artist's old house in the fishing village of Port Lligat, all with a private guide to lead the way.

Cruise around Barcelona in style and watch the sunset from the water from aboard a Turkish gulet boat. Set sail from Port Vell and enjoy open views of the Barcelona skyline. Purchase drinks and appetizers from the central bar, enjoy relaxing on the bow nets and listen to live music during the cruise.

Discover the modernist masterpieces designed by Antoni Gaudi during an immersive 4D experience of Gaudi’s creative universe in Barcelona. Feel exhilarated as you take a seat in Gaudi Experiencia 4D, an interactive theater located beside Park Güell. Become mesmerized as surround sound, active stereoscopic vision and moving seats allow you to discover what inspired legendary architect, Antoni Gaudi, to design and construct his modernist creations.

Take a guided tour of UNESCO-listed Park Güell, designed by renowned architect Antoni Gaudí. Follow your guide on an in-depth exploration of this magnificent site, checking out some of its most picturesque sights and learning about its eccentric designer. Along the way you're sure to enjoy the park's intricate tile work, colorful architecture, and stunning city views afforded by its hilltop location. Your Park Güell tour also includes entrance fees at the site.

Enjoy beautiful mountain scenery, history, and wine during this small-group excursion that includes a visit to Montserrat Monastery and a winery tasting near Barcelona. Drive by air-conditioned van to the hilltop religious site of Montserrat, where you'll enjoy spectacular views and see the Black Virgin, a 12th-century religious icon. Then head to Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, the nexus of Catalonia's wine industry, where you'll visit a winery for a tasting and 3-course lunch. Along the way you'll get personal attention from your guide.

Discover the coastal splendor of the Costa Brava region on a full-day trip to Girona and Calella de Palafrugell from Barcelona. Travel through the scenic Catalan countryside, and discover the atmospheric streets of Girona’s medieval Old Town. Admire the flagrant fortresses of Pals, absorb the seaside charm of rural fishing village, Calella de Palafrugell, and admire the dramatic landscapes of Begur, the former home of an ancient castle. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Avoid tourist traps and get an authentic taste of Mediterranean culinary culture with this private oil tasting experience. Visit a workshop where you will learn about the difference between old and new plantations, explore the different varieties of olives, and learn how the process of making olive oil. Finally, enjoy an oil tasting with typical and organic Catalan products such as cheese, honey, cold meat, and wine.

The renowned winemaking regions of Penedès and Pla de Bages are just a short drive from Barcelona, but driving yourself there means you can't indulge in local wine. Explore Catalonia's top wine regions with ease on this private vineyard tour. Visit boutique, family-owned wineries and sample their singular cava and wine: You’ll feast on tapas in a winemaker’s home and sip wine in an estate that dates back to the 10th century. Your guide shares local knowledge about the region’s wine and cuisine.

Enhance your experience of Barcelona and gain insight into Catalonia’s culinary scene on this private tapas and wine tasting tour. Ideal for gastronomes, this tour takes you on the road less traveled, to tapas joints favored by local residents. At each eatery, sample handpicked Catalonian wine and complimentary tapas, and reveal the culinary culture and history of the city. Receive undivided attention from your local host on this private tour.

Take a bite out of Barcelona’s legendary nightlife during this combined tapas crawl and flamenco show with a small group. Sample tasty snacks like ‘pa amb tomàquet' and cured 'serrano' ham. Continue your stroll through the Gothic Quarter to arrive at a flamenco bar in the Plaça Reial. Sip sangria and enjoy some more tapas while watching a 45-minute flamenco show.

Discover traditional Spanish culture on this evening flamenco and tapas tour. Visit a traditional flamenco theater and enjoy a 35-minute show as dancers, singers, and musicians put on a beautiful and emotional performance. Then stroll through the Gothic Quarter to savor a delicious meal of multiple local tapas dishes and sangria.

Explore Spain’s rich culture, and save time and hassle, with this prebooked entrance ticket to Poble Espanyo in Barcelona. This bustling open-air museum offers insight into Spain’s diverse art, architecture, gastronomy and handicrafts. Visit the Fran Daurel Museum — home to paintings by Picasso and Dalí — discover architectural styles from Andalusia and Utebo, and watch craftspeople plying their trade in ceramics, glass, leather and jewelry.

Unlock the magic of Gaudi with a ticket to Casa Batllo, one of Barcelona’s most breathtaking architectural landmarks. This UNESCO World Heritage Site invites you into a world of curves, color, and creativity where nothing is ordinary. Wander through beautifully restored interiors filled with flowing lines, vibrant mosaics, and stained glass that dances with light. Explore the Noble Floor, the stunning lightwell, and the legendary rooftop with its dragon-inspired tiles and whimsical chimneys. Depending on your ticket, enjoy immersive features like the Gaudi Cube, an incredible 360º digital space, or augmented reality tablets that bring the house to life. Audio guides are available in 15 languages to enrich your journey. Whether you're visiting during the day or for the magical evening concerts on the rooftop, Casa Batllo is a must-see experience that blends art, architecture, and imagination in the heart of Barcelona. Don’t miss your chance to step into one of Gaudi's secrets.

During your visit to the Big Fun Museum, in the heart of Barcelona, a fascinating journey through the world of fantasy, illusions and interactive experiences awaits you. This unusual museum brings together 8 themed spaces on three floors, where reality blends with imagination and each room becomes a different adventure. You will be able to travel a wide variety of worlds: from an upside-down house, where everything is upside down, to the giants room, where everyday objects become enormous. Rooms with optical illusions, sweet installations, surreal decorations and even spaces inspired by stories and Guinness records await. It is an ideal place to visit with friends, family or children, where each person will find something surprising and memorable. The main idea of the museum is to excite, surprise and offer a new way of seeing everyday things.

All-Inclusive Private Tour. Groups up to 8 people. Your Group will be picked up from your accommodation in Barcelona and travel by private minivan into the Catalan heartland as your guide shares insights into local history and culture. Head to the mystic Montserrat Mountain, famous for its serrated skyline and dramatic peaks shaped over millions of years. Ascend to the top for unforgettable views before visiting the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, a spiritual retreat for nearly a thousand years. Explore the basilica, home to the revered Black Madonna, and take in the breathtaking scenery of the Montserrat Natural Park. Enjoy a unique performance of Montserrat Boys’ Choir, which serves the sanctuary of Montserrat, is one of the oldest in Europe that accompanies religious ceremonies and communal prayers in the basilica, Take the scenic rack railway up to Montserrat’s dramatic heights and explore its historic Benedictine abbey, home to the revered Black Madonna.

Explore two Barcelona landmarks on this intimate small-group tour of Sagrada Família and La Pedrera (aka Casa Milà), the visionary architect Antoni Gaudí’s most iconic creations. You’ll begin at the latter, admiring its eye-catching modernist facade before heading inside to sip cava—included in the cost—and see panoramic city views from the rooftop. At Sagrada Família, you’ll skip the long ticket lines before discovering this intricately-designed, symbolic space.

Experience two of Barcelona’s celebrated landmarks by Antoni Gaudi on a private tour without waiting in line or worrying about navigation or transportation. Following hotel or port pick-up, explore Park Guell as your guide shares fascinating facts and stories. Then, visit La Sagrada Familia with skip-the-line tickets to save time, as your guide shares the history and details of this architectural marvel.