Make the most of your vacation time with Skip-the-Line Access to Gaudí’s artistic wonderland, Park Güell. With insights and tales from your passionate guide, appreciate Gaudí’s artistic genius while marveling at famous mosaics such as the Serpentine Bench and ‘El Drac’.
After your comprehensive tour you are free to stay in the park to explore this eccentric wonderland at your own pace. Without your guide or group to map your route, you can decide where you want to explore and for how long.
With commentary from your expert, English-speaking guide throughout, you’ll truly appreciate Gaudí’s creative flair as you marvel at his most intricate compositions with a newly gained understanding of Modernism.
Sites Visited
• Park Güell
Make the most of your precious vacation time with our Skip-the-Line tour of Gaudí’s creative utopia, Park Güell! In the company of an expert, English-speaking guide appreciate the artistic wonders of this colorful wonderland.
Hear the Park’s Story from an Expert
Meet your guide near the entrance of Park Güell. Your expert, English-speaking guide will enthrall you with the history of this mesmerizing park, back to the early 20th century when Gaudí was first commissioned for the project. Park Güell was originally meant to be a gated community for Barcelona’s wealthy inhabitants; Gaudí tapped into all aspects of his creative and architectural genius to design the park and residential community. But the original idea didn’t catch on with the Barcelonians, which means we now have the opportunity to experience this public work - showing Gaudí at his most creative.
Skip the Line into the Monumental Zone
Upon arriving, your guide will give you a comprehensive guided tour of the park before taking you to the Monumental Zone. Here, you’ll skip the line and enter to see the famous Serpentine Bench and mosaic salamander, ‘El Drac’. Enjoy an hour of unguided free time to wander at your leisure, taking spectacular photos of Gaudí’s creations or imagining what life could have been like for residents in the open-air marketplace and public square.
See It All with Time to Spare
After your complete guided tour, you are free to stay in the park on your own to wander for longer through the fantasy world of Gaudí or climb to the summit of the hills for stunning panoramic views. Without your guide or group to map your route, you can decide where you want to explore and for how long.
Important information
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.
Santa Maria del Mar is the most emblematic building of the Catalan Gothic style and one of the most beloved architectural jewels by the inhabitants of Barcelona. You will be accompanied by the Basilica's collaborating guides for a much more complete experience.
With this guided tour you will learn about the history and architecture of Santa Maria del Mar, highlighting the relationship it has had with the history of its neighborhood, Barcelona and Catalonia. The local guides, trained in Humanities and experts in Santa Maria del Mar, will explain the late-antique or early-medieval origin of the temple, the construction and the main characteristics of the current Gothic building and the role that the church has played in the life of the neighborhood and the city over time. Attention will also be paid to how the various historical moments, from the 14th century to the present day, have left their mark on the building.
This tour will take you through the floor, the tribunes, the crypt and the roofs of the church, from where you will get 360 degree views of the city of Barcelona.
Audioguide included and available in English, Spanish and Catalan for groups from 10 people.
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