YouOnTour BCN · Passeig de Gràcia 1
This 2-hour walk follows Gaudí from Casa Calvet, one of his early works, down Passeig de Gràcia to Casa Batlló and on to La Pedrera, all seen from the street. Pick it if you want the story of how his style grew before you go inside.
Run by YouOnTour BCN, this is an exterior walking tour of about 2 km through the Eixample, mostly flat. It starts near Plaça de Catalunya and stops at Casa Calvet, where Gaudí's style first shows through a still-classical facade. Then it follows Passeig de Gràcia, the boulevard where Barcelona's richest families competed to build the finest homes.
The guide covers the symbolism of Casa Batlló before the tour ends at Casa Milà, explaining why it shocked the city. Gaudí built Casa Milà from 1906 to 1912 for Pere Milà and Roser Segimon, and it was his last civil work. Barcelona nicknamed it La Pedrera, "the stone quarry", as a jibe at the rough, rippling stone front. Ending there is handy: book a ticket for straight after and go in with the context still fresh.
The listing has 4.9 stars from 19 reviews, with a perfect 5.0 for the guide and for value. Guests say guides add extra houses along the way to show the range of styles. Entry to the buildings is not included. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Meet at the Apple store, 10 minutes before the start.
One of Gaudí's earliest works, where his style first emerges.
The Modernista era, and the families who built along it.
The symbols and legends in its colourful facade.
The tour ends at La Pedrera and the story of why it shocked Barcelona.
★★★★★We had a great time while learning a lot of history, not only about Gaudi’s houses, but also about Barcelona. Yahia even took us to see other houses along the way to show us the diverse styles of architecture in Barcelona. It’s mind blowing! This city is a live museum, we loved it!!!
★★★★★This was an awesome tour. [...] Sergei is so knowledgeable and entertaining. This is a great way to learn more about the history of Barcelona’s famous architecture.
★★★★★A well informed tour of the Gaudi houses. We even got extra information about nearby regions within Barcelona and other architectural houses. He had lots of interesting things to say and was easy to listen to. Overall, great experience. Would recommend.
★★★★★Great walking tour, learnt a lot of history and interesting Gaudi information. Would recommend..
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No. This is an exterior walking tour only, and entry to the buildings is not included.
2 hours and about 2 km, mostly flat and suitable for most fitness levels.
It starts at the Apple store, Passeig de Gràcia 1, and finishes at Casa Milà (La Pedrera), Passeig de Gràcia 92.
From $28 on GetYourGuide, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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