There is so much to see, visit and experience in Barcelona that you may think you won’t have the time to fit it all in. Here at Cheapflights.co.uk, we have picked a selection of the best tours Barcelona has to offer to allow you to get under the skin of this fascinating city. Foodie, art lover or adventurous tourist, there’s a tour for you.
Here are our top tours of Barcelona; by choosing one of these, you can be sure of the best Spanish experience available.
If you are looking for a personal and quality trip in and around Barcelona, take a look at Barcelona Day Tours which offers pick-up and drop-off service from the hotel or the airport. They offer city tours and day trips to Montserrat, Girona, Costa Brava and more. There is an option to do private or small-group tours.
Tapas Tours Barcelona
If you are looking for a guided tour to secret culinary places in the heart of Barcelona, make sure you book a tour with www.tapastoursbarcelona.com. As an introduction to Catalan food, you will be taken to four restaurants, bars and speciality food stores by Dirk Engelhardt, a renowned food journalist. What’s better is that you can enjoy free drinks and samples in all four places. A snip at €30 (about £26) per person.
Forever Barcelona
Sweet Barcelona tours are offered by Marta Laurent, a local guide. The tour takes you to the most delicious pastry, chocolate and sweet shops in Barcelona. Marta also offers excellent private tours, specialising in Gaudí, Picasso and the Old Town as well as daytrips out of town. To find out more, take a look at foreverbarcelona.com.
Bicicleta Barcelona
Bicicleta Barcelona’s bike Tours for Individuals are a three-hour freewheeling bike tour through the heart of Barcelona where you can visit the Gothic Quarter, the Old Harbour and Ciutadella Park. The expert guides explain the history of Barcelona and give you plenty of tips and information about the city. A great tour for bike enthusiasts.
Ride Brightside
If the thought of cycling round Barcelona wears you out, why not tour the city in a classic sidecar motorcycle with Ride Brightside? We’d recommend their Oh my Gaudi! tour, which delves into the world of Antoni Gaudi and other great Catalan Modernisme architects. Visit all the major sites and find out about the architects, their works and late-19th century Barcelona.
City Tours Barcelona
One for a larger group, citytoursbarcelona.com offer guided tours to the most important monuments in and around Barcelona for up to 65 people. Each of their tours can be tailored to suit the needs of your group. The Comprehensive Barcelona City Tour offers the chance to see the major sights in one day.
GoCarTours offer a fantastic range of tours. If you are in a rush and only want to see the main sights, let these guys know, you can arrange the tour for as long or short as you choose. They operate an Uptown Tour and aDowntown tour so if you know what you can be sure you will be able to see all of the great sights of Barcelona. Their cars are also available for general hire for those who want to head off on their owntrail through the city. You can explore the neighbourhoods, beaches and parks at your own leisurely pace. Click here for more information or if you want to see it for yourself, take look at this YouTube clip – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnZxlyEE6DY
Conference Coordinator Spain
This tour promises something for everyone, perfect if you are in a large group. conference-coordinator.com run Gaudi and Gracia Tapas Tour of Barcelona, which contain a little history, a little local scenery, a little style and a little tradition. Mixed with local dishes, drink and a relaxed atmosphere, this tour is a great team-building activity.
Orange Monkey Tours
Orange Monkey Tours provide tours for smaller groups – up to ten people at a time. All the guides have lived in the area for more than three years and are able to draw upon their personal experiences of living in such an exciting city.
Hi This Is Barcelona
Another option for a bespoke tour is hithisisbarcelona.com. The tours are provided by Jordan, who has spent more than a decade in the Catalonian capital. Most visitors to Barcelona will want to see the works of Gaudi or Picasso and may miss the hidden gems. Jordan draws on his time in Barcelona to allow visitors to see the real city and appreciate, say, the history of a crumbling wall of a gothic palace like no other tour guide can.
Creative Catalonia
If you’ve got more than a day or two to spare, take a look at creativecatalonia.com and its Medieval Villages Cycling Tour. Visitors can take part in five-day or seven-day tours of the quieter and less travelled areas of this fascinating region of Catalonia. Each day’s cycling covers about 40km, meaning you get to see lots of this beautiful part of Spain.
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