Gaudí
Free Walking Tour
"What happened to Gaudi's plans for Sagrada Familia?"
"What do Gaudí, Star Wars and lollipops have in common?"
"Was he a genius or a madman?"
Take a trip through Gaudí's eccentric life and discover his most magical buildings around the city. Marvel at his work ending at his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia.
A great way to introduce yourself to the genius of Gaudí while admiring the "modernisme" buidings of the Eixample.
In our Free Gaudí Tour we combine walking and two short metro trips around Barcelona to give you an insight to the genius of his architecture.
THE FREE TOUR SYSTEM
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Running Times:
11:00 h.
Every Day (rain or shine) [except December 24th, 25th & 26th and January 1st]
Meeting point:
Plaça Reial (next to the water fountain). See map »
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No reservation necessary but if you would like to book your place, contact us.
* As numbers are limited, it is recommended to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early.
If you are a group of 10 or more you need to book a private tour. Contact us for more information and prices.
Duration:
2 ½ hours approx. (not rushed, but leisurely paced).
* Because some of the attractions are quite far apart, two short metro trips will be involved (fare not included).
** This tour is only available in English.
*** This tour does not include a visit to the interior of the buildings.
These are the places we visit during the tour (click on the images to enlarge):
Plaça Reial
It has been a traditional meeting place in Barcelona since it was built in the XIX century. But this is not the only reason why our tour starts here. A young Gaudi has left some illuminating work in the square. It's also the meeting point for the Old City Free Walking Tour.
Palau Güell
The first project for Gaudi's patron and his first masterpiece. Situated in the midst of the old city, Palau Güell shines out amongst the surrounding buildings. Find out about Gaudi's beginnings as an architect and his unusual approach to the design of the house.
Casa Batlló
It has been called "a fairytale in stone" and "the house of yawns". Today, nobody doubts that Casa Batlló is the architect's most magical building. From knights in shining armour to traditional festivals, all is included in Gaudi's imagination.
Casa Milà ("La Pedrera")
Gaudi's masterpiece. A raw sculpture carved and moulded into Passeig de Gràcia. Offensive at the time, abandoned to its destiny and recovered to its grandeur, Casa Milà was a very troubled commission that included not only fights and court cases but also a few subtle acts of vengeance by its creator.
La Sagrada Familia
The unfinished temple, Gaudi's obsession and the symbol of a city. The Sagrada Famila is like a storybook that is missing many pages. Find out about the temple's past, present and future and hear about the architect's tragic end. Our tour finishes here with the hope that someday you'll see Gaudi's dream realised.
