This guided tour will take you to discover the first house built by Antoni Gaudí, a work that anticipates modernism in Catalonia and the fantastic Park Güell, both declared UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. Casa Vicens Was built as a summer house between 1883 and 1885; it was designed by the 31-year-old Gaudí for Manel Vicens i Montaner (1836-1895), a broker-dealer. It is Gaudí’s first building in Barcelona where he was able to display his enormous talent. In Casa Vicens, Gaudí recreated the figurative worlds that were fashionable at the time, but in a highly personal way. The house is built following Catalan construction traditions, which the architect interpreted in unexpected ways, while he also incorporated his own decorative and symbolic elements. As a whole, it heralds and displays the creative freedom that would become the hallmark of his entire life’s work. In addition to being one of the starting points of Gaudí’s career, the architect created an innovative, original work in Casa Vicens which is different from anything that had been built in Catalonia before it. Casa Vicens thus became one of the first examples of the aesthetic renewal of art and architecture that was taking place all around Europe in the late 19th century. It is the eighth building in Barcelona listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site and the last to be opened to the public. After the tour the guide will accompany you to the coach that will take you to the meeting point of the next tour. Park Güell Don't miss the Park Güell: it will surprise you! You will not find any park like this one in the world! Antoni Gaudi was commissioned to build this architectural wonder by Count Güell, who wanted him to plan an elegant residential area. Today it is a public park and it belongs to the city heritage. It has been declared UNESCO’s World Heritage Site and is just another wonder that awaits you on your visit to Barcelona. During the visit we will enter Park Güell through the big staircase dominated by the dragon, decorated with mosaic of ceramic tiles, the Catalan style known as “trencadís”. This dragon is one of the most characteristic images of Barcelona. Originally written Park Güell (using the English spelling), the park is arranged around a large central square bordered by a snaky bench covered by the “trencadís” mosaic style. Below the square, the roof is supported by 86 Doric columns shaped like trees, with paths between them, and viaducts on sloping columns: Gaudí's work, like no other, unites nature and architecture. Languages English
You will enjoy an exclusive visit to the oldest and the most spectacular, wine and cava cellar at the Llopart winery. There you will learn more about the production of wine, cava and olive oil. Do not miss this one unique experience. The personalized visit in the winery will allow you to discover the secrets of winemaking, from the grape harvest to your benefit. Continuing with the elaboration of the cava, sparkling wine and finally knowing a bit more about the production of olive oil. During the Tour you will have the privilege of to explore the private country house of the Llopart family, inherited by Bernardus Leopardy in the XIV Century. We will get into the small cellar in the house basement where, in 1887, the first bottle of Llopart cava was produced. In this charming old winery you will experience a trip to the past with the tasting of their most emblematic and exclusive cava: Original Gran Reserva 1887. The experience will continue by visiting one of their oldest vineyards: “La vinya de Paulino” with vines that are more than 75 years old. The tour continues to the current facilities where all products of Llopart´s range of cavas is produced nowadays. Once we get to their ExVite tasting room, you will have the chance to enjoy three more tastings: one wine, two oils and one of their cava Gran Reserva. These drinks will be served with a brunch of local products including “pa amb tomàquet”, cold meats and cheese. Languages English
Opening days/period: On Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May the 24th until September the 21st. On Tuesdays and Saturdays from April the 11th to May the 23rd, from September the 22nd to October the 31st and from December the 22nd to January the 6th. On Saturdays from November the 1st to December the 21st. The later departure and arrival times only operate from the 24th of June until the 10th of September.