Guided tour of the most notable highlights of Barcelona with an optional Paella Workshop

Discover Barcelona and its history with us. Enjoy a guided tour of the Born and Gothic quarters and visit the exterior of the beautiful Barcelona Cathedral. Board an air-conditioned bus for a guided tour through the city. Marvel at the views aboard the Montjuïc cable car.

Description of the experience

Enjoy a guided tour of the Gothic Quarter during the first part of the tour. Stroll through one of the most important streets of the city on your way to the Barcelona Cathedral and discover the multitude of details on the facades of the buildings during the tour. Walk through the narrow streets of the old part of the city and learn the secrets they hide. Marvel at the picturesque medieval squares hidden from the crowds and learn about their historical significance. Did you know that the Gothic Quarter is home to Barcelona's ancient Jewish Quarter?

Follow your guide to Plaza Catalunya and board an air-conditioned bus for a panoramic tour of the city. You'll pass the elegant Paseo de Gracia, home to Gaudí's Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, the Arc de Triomf, the Citadel Park, the Olympic Village and the Olympic Port.

Then you will access the mountain of Montjuïc, an area that hosted many of the facilities of the 1992 Olympic Games. Get ready to enjoy the incredible views over the city of Barcelona aboard the cable car. Finally we will make a stop at the MNAC viewpoint to contemplate one of the best panoramic views of the city.

Enhance your visit with a paella workshop at the end of the tour. You will have the opportunity to learn how to cook the most iconic dish of Spanish cuisine. Together with a professional chef, you will prepare your own paella, which you can enjoy accompanied by a glass of wine.

Get ready for the activity

Included

• Montjuïc cable car

• Air-conditioned coach transportation

• Local guide

• Radio guide system

• Bilingual tour (English/Spanish)

• Paella Workshop (if this option is selected)

 

Not included

• Entrance to the Cathedral of Barcelona.

• Meals and beverages, except as specified.

• Pick up service and return to the hotel.

 

Duration

• 5 hours

 

When to book?

Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially on long weekends and holidays.

 

Voucher

We will send you an email with a voucher that you can print or take with you to the activity.

 

Frequently asked questions

How to make a reservation?

To book the tour you just have to choose the desired date and fill out the form on this page. Confirmation is immediate.

 

Accessibility

No (not suitable for persons with reduced mobility)

 

To be considered:

• Tour subject to availability

• From the end of January to the beginning of March the cable car is under maintenance (days to be specified). The service will be replaced by the port cable car.

• The duration of the tour includes transportation.

• Please note that the tour includes long walks. Please equip yourself appropriately.

• We reserve the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary due to city events or force majeure.

Free cancellation

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