On this walking tour, you will explore the exciting world of architecture with expert Guille Genestar from Context Travel.
Visit some of the most famous buildings in Barcelona, like La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, both designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí.
Enjoy delicious traditional tapas at El Nacional, a popular restaurant known for its vibrant atmosphere and tasty food.
Spot small sculpture of a cyclist wearing a hat outside Palau Macaya, which is now a cultural center that used to be a palace.
Discover the secrets of Art Nouveau where every area is thoughtfully decorated with intricate designs and details.
Explore Urban planner Ildefons Cerda designed new apartment buildings that are larger, brighter and have better ventilation.
Mobile Voucher accepted, no need to take the printed tickets!

Barcelona has flourished since the late 1800s with its stunning Modernism and Art Nouveau architecture. This walking tour takes you through the Eixample and Gracia districts, showcasing remarkable buildings and their fascinating histories. With expert guidance from Guille Genestar, you will learn to recognize the distinctive features of this architectural style while tasting local flavors and absorbing the city's rich culture. The tour culminates at the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia, where you will uncover its significance and the story behind its construction.

Barcelona is a city known for its beautiful Modernism and Art Nouveau architecture, which grew and became famous at the end of the 1800s. On this walking tour, you will explore this exciting world of buildings with Guille Genestar, a guide from Context Travel. He will help you recognize modernist architecture with its detailed decorations, bright colors, and nature-inspired curves. You will also learn about the hidden meanings behind these designs. Guille will share interesting facts about daily life in Barcelona, how people get around, and the special design of the Eixample and Gracia neighborhoods, where old and new come together.

The tour starts at Plaça de Catalunya, and from there, you will walk along Passeig de Gràcia to see La Pedrera-Casa Milà, one of Antoni Gaudi’s famous buildings. As you walk, Guille will tell you about the four main architects of the Modernist movement: Domenech, Puig, Cerda, and Gaudi. In the Eixample area, you will see the unique grid layout designed by Cerda and admire architectural highlights like the stone balcony of Casa Amatller, now a museum. You will also visit buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s, including Casa Lleó Morera by Lluis Domenech i Montaner, Casa Batlló by Gaudi, and the Fundació Antoni Tàpies, a cultural center and museum. After exploring Passeig de Gràcia, you will head to La Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s famous basilica, which is still unfinished. By the time the tour ends at Plaça de la Sagrada Família, you will learn about the history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, which started construction in 1882, and the plans to finish it by 2033 to celebrate Gaudi's 180th anniversary.

On this walking tour, you will enjoy traditional Iberian tapas at El Nacional and visit La Casa de les Punxes, a stunning Art Nouveau building. Learn how urban planner Ildefons Cerda designed spacious, airy apartments and uncover the meanings behind Art Nouveau’s detailed decorations. Explore Gaudi’s creative use of ceramic and glass, dive into the beauty of Casa Batlló, and discover his medieval building methods. You will also learn about the influence of his teacher, Domenech, as you explore the Eixample and Gracia districts. Lastly, spot a small cyclist sculpture outside Palau Macaya, now a cultural center.

By the end of the tour, you will have a deeper understanding of Barcelona’s rich history and lively culture, where every building and street tells a story of creativity, innovation, and architectural genius.

Access to VoiceMap App
Offline access to Audio, Maps, and Geodata
Access to an Audio Tour of Barcelona's Architecture

Gratuities

You need the VoiceMap Audio Tours app in order to use your booking code and complete the trip! You can look for it by searching Google Play or the Apple App Store, or by visiting onelink.to/voicemap on your smartphone.

Next, take these three actions:

1. Register for an account

2. From the menu, choose Tour Codes, and then click Enter Codes.

3. Type in the tour code and choose "Download Now."

Once you've purchased a tour, it will be added to your VoiceMap library. If you sign in to the app using the same method as you did on the website, you'll have access to your entire tour library.
When the download completes, you'll see a screen showing the starting point, with directions to help you get there.
The app will automatically play audio at the right time and place using GPS-based turn-by-turn directions.

Please take the following actions if, after entering your booking code and initiating the download, you are still waiting for it to finish after more than a few minutes:

1) Cancel the download

2) Choose the Purchased tab after going to Account.

3) Select your tour there, then restart the download.

Free WiFi: No.

Wheelchair or Stroller accessible: No.

Please note that the app will automatically play audio at the right time and place using GPS-based turn-by-turn directions.

Guests have the option to resume the tour from the nearest location whenever they like.

Guests can enjoy the tours as often as they like through both the VoiceMap app and website.

Please bring a pair of headphones, your wallet and a bottle of water.

Please note that once the tour is purchased, it’s added to the VoiceMap library.

The VoiceMap app works offline, so you can enjoy your tour without worrying about roaming fees. Simply download the tour over WiFi before you begin.

Guests are advised to stay cautious of pickpockets – they can be discreet, but not harmful.

Guests can take subway lines 1, 3, 6 or 7 to Plaza Catalunya to reach the starting point for the tour.

Opening Times of Landmarks:

-Casa Batlló (open daily from 9 AM to 10 PM)

-Casa Amatller (open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM)

-La Pedrera (open daily from 9 AM to 8:30 PM and again from 9 PM to 11 PM),

-Sagrada Familia (open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM).

-Antoni Tàpies Foundation (open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM, except Mondays when closed).

-El Nacional food court (open daily from noon to 1 AM)

-Vinitus restaurant (open daily from 11 AM to 12:30 AM)

-Baluard bakery (open daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, except Sundays when it closes at 3 PM).

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