Top Barcelona Cultural Tours

Don't bother waiting in line at Barcaelona's popular Sagrada Familia on this guided tour available exclusively in your selected language: choose from English, Spanish, French, or German, with skip-the-line entry included. As you're whisked past the waiting crowds, you join your host to encounter the history of this iconic church, and discover how the vision of revered architect Antoni Gaudí is captured in this masterpiece. After your tour, you can take time to explore on your own and grab a snack—with discount included—at a café just steps from the basilica.

Get a taste for the top attractions in Barcelona during this small group excursion for a maximum of 16 people covering the many highlights of the Catalan capital. Tour Passeig de Gracia, an elegant boulevard that hosts a wealth of modernist architecture like La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, before discovering Antoni Gaudí's Park Güell and La Sagrada Familia. You'll also explore the incredible history of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter before finishing with sublime city views from on top of Montjüic. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.

Sail past long lines of tourists trying to gain entry to Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia on this priority access tour of the modernist masterpiece. Accompanied by a guide, head straight inside to get fascinating insight into the history of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed cathedral. Admire the opulent ceilings and stained-glass windows while learning about the building’s charismatic creator. Visit the museum to see exhibits on the cathedral’s history and observe original plaster models and design sketches.

Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, two of Antoni Gaudí’s modernist masterpieces, are globally renowned. Ensure admission and avoid long waits before entering—if time slots are even available—with skip-the-line entry during this guided tour. Visit Park Güell before using private transportation to reach La Sagrada Familia where you can feast your eyes on the spectacular interior. Choose a small-group tour or upgrade to a private tour with hotel pickup.

Make the most of your time in Catalonia and discover Montserrat on a small-group early-morning or afternoon tour with round-trip transportation from Barcelona where you will explore the basilica, monastery and La Moreneta with a professional guide. After the guided tour, enjoy some free time to take a light walk to see the Cross of San Miguel, take the Sant Joan Funicular, visit the grotto or the museum and more before returning to the Catalonian Capital.

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.

Discover the rich history of Barcelona hidden right under your feet as you walk the winding streets of the old town, and enjoy the wide streets of modern Barcelona. Your knowledgeable guide will show you how the city has changed over the years, with pictures and documents to give a clearer idea of where ancient streets and neighborhoods changed to suit the modern age.

Make the most of your visit to Barcelona's architectural crown jewel on a skip-the-line tour of the Sagrada Familia Cathedral. Bypass the long wait to enter Gaudí’s Modernist masterpiece, and learn about the inspiration and symbolism of the cathedral’s design on a guided tour of all five levels. Finally, ascend the cathedral towers to rise directly over the heart of Barcelona for panoramic city views

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. Learn more about Gaudí’s life and genius at La Sagrada Familia Museum.

Leave Barcelona behind, and head for the medieval city of Girona and the scenic Costa Brava with this small group excursion for a maximum of 8 guests. This day tour through the Catalonian villages of northeastern Spain includes guided tours of Pals and Calella de Palafrugell. Take in the breathtaking Mediterranean Sea from viewpoints along the way and enjoy the intimacy of travel with a small group. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Immerse yourself in the astounding architecture of the Palau de la Música Catalana on a comprehensive tour. Sail past long lines with your priority access pass and commence your tour of the Art Nouveau icon with an expert architectural guide. Gain fascinating insight into the rich history of the structure as you absorb the lavish décor and opulent design of the interior. Marvel at the incandescent light that streams through the windows of Lluis Millet Hall then imagine watching a performance in the decadently decorated Concert Hall.

Make a pilgrimage to the mystical mountaintop retreat of Montserrat during this small group or private tour from Barcelona. The small-group option allows you to save money, while the private tour keeps you away from others outside your private group. Explore this nearly 1,000-year-old Benedictine Monastery complex set high above Catalonia. A guide, entrance fee, and private transport are included. Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off are included.

A tablao is a dedicated flamenco performance venue and Tablao Flamenco Cordobes is considered Barcelona's best. With a heritage of more than 50 years and decor inspired by the dynasty that built the Alhambra, it draws stars of the art form from across Spain. Opt to watch the show with a drink or enjoy a comprehensive package with dinner in the adjacent restaurant plus unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks.

This small-group tour is ideal for travelers looking for a comprehensive Gaudí experience. Save hours researching where to find the best examples of Gaudi’s work by having a guide to lead the way. Both morning and afternoon tours visit the architect’s most celebrated works—Park Güell and La Sagrada Familia—and stop outside Milà House (Casa Milà). However, the morning tour explores Casa Batlló, but the afternoon tour visits Casa Vicens instead.

Make the most of your short time in Barcelona with this “best-of” tour. You’ll explore the architectural riches of the Gothic Quarter, dive deep into Catalan modernism, feast your eyes on the Sagrada Familia, and even skip the entrance lines. Following your guide, you’ll not only save time—you’ll experience why Barcelona is one of the most-visited cities in the world.

Step inside La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona on this guided tour. Learn from your guide about the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, whose Barcelona masterworks hold UNESCO World Heritage status. Stroll among columns as large as trees, admire the lavish decoration, and view the colorful stained-glass windows. Upgrade to enjoy spectacular views from one of the towers or transform your experience with a private guide.

Explore one of the cornerstones of Catalan culture and history on this small-group tour to Montserrat. See the Montserrat Monastery, home to the famous "Black Madonna," and then follow a guide through the vineyards of Oller del Mas, or perhaps another boutique winery. Tour the vineyards to see the grapes in situ, and sample signature wines alongside a cold tapas lunch with dessert.

Get an overview of Barcelona’s most impressive buildings, bodegas, and beaches on this action-packed bike tour. Enjoy guide commentary and regular stop-offs to admire local sights. It’s a great way to tick off many Barcelona highlights in a short space of time, including Barcelona Cathedral, Placa Reial, and La Sagrada Familia.

Explore thousands of years of Barcelona history in a day during this guided Gothic Quarter walking tour. Travel back in time to the Roman and medieval eras as you stroll this atmospheric neighborhood’s winding streets. Walk alongside a beautifully preserved Roman wall and enjoy stops at the medieval Plaça del Rei, Barcelona Cathedral, La Boquería Market, and Las Ramblas. Opt for the small-group tour or upgrade to a private trip.

The Sagrada Familia attracts droves of admirers from across the world, but with the skip-the-line admission of this guided tour, you won’t have to wait in the crowd. Instead, get straight to exploring the unfinished masterpiece by famed architect Antoni Gaudi. Along the way, learn about the church’s details, symbolism, and construction from your guide—a lot of things go unnoticed on your own.

Discover the best of Barcelona on this convenient City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour. Choose from a 24- or 48-hour pass, relax on the open-top, double-decker bus, and follow your own sightseeing itinerary as you travel two different routes and learn about the landmarks using the onboard Wi-Fi. Stay aboard to enjoy 360-degree views of the sights, and hop on and off at any of the stops to explore top Barcelona attractions.

Join this small group tour for a maximum of eight people of the Catalan capital, and discover Gaudi’s magnificent Sagrada Familia (tickets separate expense). Also on this tour, enjoy a walking tour of Barcelona’s Old Town and Gothic Quarter; admire Modernist architecture including Casa Batlló, Hospital de Sant Pau, and Casa Lleó; and take in the views from Montjuïc Mountain. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.

Explore the Royal Basilica and Monastery of Montserrat on this trip from Barcelona. Travel by coach and cogwheel train to the spectacular, mountainside Benedictine abbey. It’s one of Spain’s most popular pilgrimage sites for its revered "Black Madonna" statue—which you’ll see on your visit, thanks to prebooked tickets. Then, enjoy free time to explore or taste liqueurs, making this one of the most flexible Montserrat tours from Barcelona available.