Gaudí and Modernism - Private Walking Tour: Discover Modernist Barcelona and Gaudí's Genius

Embark on a private walking tour of Modernist Barcelona and delve into the genius of Antoni Gaudí. Explore stunning buildings like Casa Milá and Casa Batlló, and uncover the secrets of belle epoch Barcelona.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plaza de Catalunya - Famous square that separates the old city of Barcelona from the modernist area known as the Eixample, where we will talk about the evolution of the city, the marks left by the fighting in the Spanish Civil War that can still be seen, before entering the Modernista area of ​​the Eixample for the second part of the visit.
  • Passeig de Gracia - The most luxurious Paseo del Ensanche, the main street of the opulent Barcelona of the families of the Catalan bourgeoisie of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
  • Bancs Fanals - Elaborate modernist lampposts that decorate the Paseo de Gracia for more than a century, full of symbols and interesting details.
  • Casa Lleo i Morera - The wonderful Casa Lleó i Morera is part of the famous Manzana de La Discordia, a set of modernist buildings without rival in Barcelona. The house, designed by the architect Domènech i Montaner at the beginning of the 20th century, is full of details about the life and thoughts of its creator and its owner, and guards many secrets on its facade.
  • Casa Amatller - One of the best known modernist houses in Eixample, Casa Amattler, the work of the architect Puig i Cadafalch, was owned by a family of chocolate producers. We will talk about the history of chocolate at the time, the life of the Amatller and above all we will look for the symbols hidden on the facade. It is possible to go for free to the inner courtyard of the House, to admire the staircase, the old elevator and the refined sculptures.
  • Basilica de la Sagrada Familia - The most celebrated monument in Barcelona in all its splendor, still incomplete by Gaudí, where we will finish our visit in great style. We will see in 30 minutes its various facades from the outside, we will tell its surprising and long history, we will analyze its secrets and the most interesting details about its construction.
  • La Casa Malagrida - The Casa Malagrida is the first example of a modernist bourgeois house that we will see on the route. Property of Señor Malagrida, a rich tobacco industrialist, we will tell his life between Argentina and Spain through the decoration of the facade.
What's Included
  • Experienced Local Guide
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Metro ticket to Sagrada Familia
Additional Information

Embark on an expert-led exploration of Barcelona’s Modernist architectural wonders. Led by a deeply knowledgeable local guide, this walking tour will take you to exceptional and unexpected edifices that sprung up between the 19th and 20th centuries, including Casa Milá, Casa Batlló and the Sagrada Familia. The tour further dives into the brilliance of Antoni Gaudí . Experience the grandeur and whimsy of belle epoch Barcelona, where dragons, mythical towers, and concealed secrets are as real as the city’s stone and mortar.

Location
Apple Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia
Plaza Catalunya center. Guide will have blue umbrella with our Bat logo on it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Beth_l
Sep 3, 2024
An Excellent Tour! - Outstanding private tour with Patrick! Excellent overview of architectural and cultural evolution in Gaudi’s time. Go on this tour before seeing Gaudi’s houses for better understanding of his life, style, and its influence on the city.
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Tonettej616
Oct 7, 2023
Discovering Spain's Heart: An Exceptional Experience with BeLocalTours - Our private tour of Gaudi and Modernism with BeLocalTours was not only enlightening but truly exceptional. Their expertise provided us with deep insights into Spain’s history and Gaudi’s masterpieces. Highly recommend BeLocalTours for anyone looking to delve deeper into the essence of Spain!
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Joc_traveler123
Jul 6, 2023
Outstanding and informative tour, loved every minute - We had a fabulous tour with Patrick and enjoyed every minute of it. He is very knowledgable and, being a Welshman, hit it off immediately with my English born husband. We were lucky enough to just be our family of three adults plus Patrick so we could take our time to learn everything Patrick had to teach us. Whilst being very knowledgable he was also a lot of fun with a fabulous sense of humour. We highly recommend Patrick and this amazing walking tour.
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Antje_b
May 11, 2023
Worth every penny. - Patrick was very personable, has a great knowledge of political, social and architectural history. He adapted tour to the needs of two seniors.
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Scott
Oct 18, 2022
Outstanding tour! - Five stars are too few to capture Patrick’s enthusiasm for and depth of knowledge of the subject. He was also helpful in helping us navigate our first metro ride in the city and identifying places to continue our explorations. Patrick is a first rate guide and we recommend him highly to anyone with an interest in learning about architecture and history in the Modernist era. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Sen0lan
Jul 12, 2022
Excellent & fun tour - This was a delightful and engaging tour! Patrick was so knowledgeable and kept it interesting & fun.
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Charles
Jun 24, 2022
Small groups, informative & fun! - I did the Gaudí and Modernism tour with Patrick and it was fantastic! He really knew his stuff. While the tour was highly informative, he managed to keep it fun and laid back at the same time. Previously, I have done a tour with one of the larger companies in Barcelona, and although that too was very good, I think that Be Local Tours definitely have the edge. The fact that the Be Local groups are generally smaller definitely helps. I cannot recommend them enough! Spend a couple of hours on one of their tours and you really will come away feeling that you know Barcelona that little bit better. Thanks Patrick! I definitely hope to do another one of your tours next time I return to Barcelona.
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Bethls91pb
Jun 16, 2022
Great Tour - Our guide, Patrick, was really enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable. He was happy to answer all questions and was clearly very passionate about what he was speaking about. I recommend this tour 100%
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Hogerton
Jun 13, 2022
Incredible storytelling paired with great sights - My husband and I did an English-speaking Gaudi tour with Patrick the Gaudi Guide. Wow. Incredible storyteller. He really knew his stuff. And he was so passionate about the topic that, by the time it was over, WE were passionate about it too. He added some really helpful context and made the history of Barcelona architecture come to life. Neither of us knew anything about Gaudi when we arrived, but he really set the stage and made it easy to understand. By the time it was over, we had see a number of buildings, were fascinated by the different styles, and we could identify what makes these homes so unique. We’d definitely recommend Patrick specifically. The tour wouldn’t have been the same without him as the guide.
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Mareenoa
May 26, 2022
This Tour is a MUST - I took the Gaudi and Modernism tour with Patrick and I learned so much more! Patrick was amazing and very passionate. I strongly recommend this tour for anyone who visits Barcelona. The tour is not just about architecture but also about history, philosophy and politics! I have already visited Sagrada Familia by the time I took this tour and with Patrick I learned more things in 20 minutes than the tour guide from the basilica taught us in more than 1 hour. Great experience!
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