Barcelona Gothic Quarter City Walk and the Picasso Museum

From your hotel or an arranged meeting point your guide with take you for a stroll along the Ramblas, the pedestrian boulevard that is considered the nerve center of Barcelona.You will then move into the Gothic Quarter-the oldest part of the city. After visiting Plaza Nova with its twin semicircular towers of the well-preserved Roman Walls, and following remaining ruins, you will arrive at the cathedral, a gothic structure dating from the 14th and 15th centuries. The cathedral complex also contains three medieval palaces: Casa dels Canogues, Casa del Dega and the most important-Casa de L´Ardiaca. Following Avenida de la Catedral you will arrive at the beautiful Plaza del Rey, where the Palau Major Reial is located. Plaza de Sant Jaume, administrative center of the city and site of the Palau de la Generalitat, a 15th century gothic structure with renaissance facade is next. Across the plaza, the Town Hall is located within a 14th century building. The tour ends with a visit to the Picasso Museum.

The tour includes:

• Pick up and drop off at hotel

• English-speaking guide

• Visit to the Old City of Barcelona including Picasso Museum (entry included)

• 3 hours private guided tour

 

 Barcelona Panoramic

After being picked up by your guide at your hotel, you will head for Tibidabo, where a wonderful panorama of the city awaits. You will visit some of the best examples of modernistic architecture: Gaudi´s Guell Park and Sagrada Familia. The latter, a one-of-a-kind cathedral has become one of the indisputable symbols of Barcelona. You will get to know some of the city's most celebrated avenues, part of the late 19th century urban project known as the "Eixample". You will marvel at the active and popular Ramblas, a wide pedestrian boulevard in the city's heart. A walk through the Gothic Quarter will take you back centuries to the epoch when streets were cobbled and too narrow for cars. Finally, you will visit the Olympic City and Port, which are examples of the city´s modern architecture. You will be dropped off at your hotel or left in the city center, as you wish.

The tour includes:

• Pick up and drop off at hotel

• English-speaking driver with private car (guide optional)

• Visit to the principal districts and tourist sites of the city

• 3 to 4 hours private car/ minivan with English speaking driver

 

 The Monastery of Montserrat

You will depart towards the surroundings of Barcelona and its mountains where this magnificent Monastery is located in a beautiful scenery. The tradition of the black madona, the local monastery choir and its beautiful surroundings make this side trip outside the city a unique experience.

The tour includes:

• Pick up and drop off at hotel

• English-speaking driver with private car (guide optional)

• Visit to the Monastery

• 4 hours private car/driver service

 

 Exclusive Shopping Tour

This is a personalized tour in which you will be in hands of one of our guides, who, after meeting with you will understand and know your preferences, and will take you to the right place. We know what difficult can be to have very few leisure time in one big city to go shopping, and specially if you are looking for something that can not be found in a big department store, something very personal and unique. We can not promise 100% a successful purchase, but we really know the city and what the city can offer. It is important that you know that we do not offer any special deals and of course, we do not get any type of commissions.

The tour includes:

• Pick up and drop off at hotel

• English-speaking guide

• Visit to the principal exclusive shopping zones of Barcelona.

• 3 to 4 hours service

 

 Dali: Dali Museum and Cadaques

Today begins with a drive via the historic city of Girona to Figeres for a visit to the Dalí Museum. One of Spain’s most popular museums with nearly one million visitors each year, the Dali Museum is built in a 17th-century municipal theatre (hence the full name, the Dali Theatre Museum). Here you have the opportunity to experience a vast collection that includes many types of art: paintings, sculptures, engravings, holograms, etc. Early this afternoon you’ll drive to the scenic fishing village of Cadaques. Often called the Saint Tropez of the Costa Brava, Cadaques is the birthplace of Dali. Among its white houses decorated with colorful flowers, the beautiful Santa Maria church and the scenic beach dotted with fishing boats, its very possible that you will recognize scenes immortalized in Dali’s paintings. You have time for lunch and individual sightseeing in Cadaques before returning to Barcelona in the late afternoon.

Figueres

Is the capital of the Ampurdan region. Several buildings of historical interest, an impressive fortress and the Museum of the Ampordan are worthy to visit, but the city is known because Salvador Dali, that was born here in 1904 and has the Dali´s Museum. The Teatre-Museu Dalí is a feature of the town with its distinctive glass domes. You can see some of his works, presented in the most exciting and imaginative way.

 Costa Brava & Girona : Medieval Towns and Beaches

Today is spent exploring the beautiful scenery of the Costa Brava, or “Wild Coast.” Travel first to historic Girona. Located close to the Pyrenees on a spot overlooking the Onyar river, Girona is on of Spain’s most well preserved reminders of the Middle Ages. You will visit the 12th-century Baroque Cathedral and the Jewish quarter with it’s maze of narrow streets and hidden courtyards. Travel next to the Mediterranean Sea to explore several of the beautiful towns along the coast. Stop first in Saint Feliu de Guixols where you have free time for lunch. Surrounded by natural landscapes featuring spectacular beaches and majestic cliffs, the city has a large sea-promenade surrounded by pine trees and palms. There is an open marketplace where fresh vegetables and fruits are sold - a convenient place for your lunch shopping! Next you’ll visit Tossa de Mar, where it may be possible to take a boat ride on the Mediterranean depending on the weather and the interests of the group. Later this afternoon you’ll visit historic Blanes with its ancient monuments and churches as well as a beautiful stretch of coastline full of wide sandy bays and small rocky coves. Return to Barcelona in the early evening.

Girona

Founded by the Iberians, Girona was occupied by the Romans, the Moors and retaken by Charlemagne in 785, later to form part of the Kingdom of Catalonia and Aragon. The River Onyar separates the new town from the Old town, which is located on the east bank and best explored on foot. This are covers mostly the Old Juderia or Jews District, one of the most important of the Sepharad. In this district you will step right back to the Middle Ages. You find yourself among dark, secretive streets, picturesque houses and hidden squares. The Cathedral appears unexpectedly, rising majestically from a flight of steps. Is consider one of the finest Cathedrals in Catalonia, and dates back to the 14th century. Some other interesting buidlings to explore are the former Iglesia Colegiata de Sant Feliu, the old Episcopal Palace, which is now the Art Museum, and the 12-century Arab Baths. It is very interesting to stroll by night in the Old Town.

 Sitges and the Wineries of Villa Franca del Penedes

Travel south of Barcelona for about 1-1/2 hours to the most important wine growing area of Catalonia. You’ll have the opportunity to visit two wineries, including the award-winning Torres Winery located in Vilafranca del Penedès. After the winery visits you’ll drive to Sitges, one of the most beautiful coastal towns south of Barcelona. Famous for its annual film festival and lively nightlife, Sitges is also a very popular spot for those who want to relax in the midst of beautiful scenery, historic buildings and a sunny, moderate climate. You have free time for lunch in Sitges before returning to Barcelona early this afternoon.

Sitges

Is a traditional resort that lured Spanish families long before it became an international tourist centre. As well as its splendid sandy beach and shallow waters, Sitges is a picturesque little town with great charm. The local church with its rose-coloured facade, adds to the picture. The Cau Ferrat Museum, once home of the painter Santiago Rusinyol, houses a collection of his paintings, together with works by El Greco, Picasso and others.The city os consider since the last years , one of the most important gay resorts in Europe.