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Barcelona Highlights (4 hours)The panoramic open-air visit includes the main monuments and sites of the city. The "Barri Gotic" (Gothic District) is in the centre of Barcelona, where the Roman-walled settlement first originated. The main public buildings are to be found here including the Town Hall, the Catalan Government Palace and, of course, the Cathedral. Passeig de Gracia could be considered the Champs Elysees of Barcelona. It is the main street of the Eixample district, a shopping and financial centre. "Montjuic" mountain (Jewish mountain) has played an important role in the history of Barcelona. As a result, this emblematic mountain offers visitors a broad insight into the city's past, as well as offering some beautiful parks and spectacular views of the city and port area. The last transformation of Montjuic take place in 1992 for the Olympic Games when the Olympic Ring was designed. Departure time: 09:30 Return time: 13:30 Cost per person: €40 Tour available: 19 - 20 September You can book this tour from the Book your Hotel page.
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Gaudì tour (4 hours) Antonio Gaudí is probably the most famous modernist architect in the world. Born in 1852, he was an attentive observer of nature and felt attracted to its forms, colours and geometry. This sightseeing tour will encompass outdoor visits to the main houses of Gaudí: Casa Batlló and La Pedrera.
The tour then continues with a visit to Güell Park (1900-1914). This project was a dream come true for the Catalan businessman Eusebi Guell and Gaudí, the revolutionary architect who, based on the English model of city gardens, proposed the transformation of a large rocky estate in the northern part of the city into a residential area. Sagrada Familia. The temple was originally a private initiative of the Spiritual Association devoted to St. Joseph. Work began in 1882 under the direction of Francesc de Paula Villar, whose intention was to give the work a neogothic style, in fashion at that time.However, due to differences between the architect and the municipality, he gave up the project and Gaudi stepped in to replace him. Departure time: 09:30 Return time: 13:30 Cost per person: €40 Tour available: 20 and 21 September
You can book this tour from the Book your Hotel page.
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Gothic Quarter walking tour (4 hours) The "Barri Gotic"(Gothic district) is the centre of Barcelona, where the city originated, and where the main public buildings are located. Barcelona was founded in Roman times and, despite its transformation in the Middle Ages, there are still traces of its origins.
Building work on the Cathedral began in 1298 during the rule of James II of Aragon and was completed in 1454. It is one of the masterpieces of Spanish gothic architecture. The current façade is 19th century. The cloister is of special interest. La Rambla is, of course, the best known landmark of Barcelona.Meandering down from "Catalunya"Square to the Columbus statue, filled with newspaper kiosks, flower sellers and animal stalls, as well as all sorts of artists, it is undoubtedly the place where everyone comes together, both tourists and locals. The visit includes the colourful and photogenic Boquería Market with its many stalls the largest and most traditional food market in Spain. Departure time: 09:30 Return time: 13:30 Cost per person: €29.50 Tour available: 20, 21, 22 September
You can book this tour from the Book your Hotel page.
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