See the work’s of Barcelona’s most famous architect, Antoni Gaudi, with these three affordable tours.
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Think Barcelona, and you may well think of sun, sea and Gaudi. The latter is of course the creative and colourful Antoni Catalan, an architect who, among other things, was responsible for the city’s landmark church started in 1882 and due to be (possibly) finished in 2026. Gaudi also created numerous other buildings, landscaped gardens and churches in Barcelona and beyond, all with his trademark avant-garde style. No visit to Barcelona is complete without checking out his work and the best way to do this is with a tour – here are three of the best affordable Gaudi tours in Barcelona.
Barcelona: Park Guell Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
Park Güell is one of Antoni Gaudí’s most emblematic works, designed to be a monument where the natural surroundings blend with the architectural features. For this walking tour an expert guide sorts out skip-the-line tickets for priority entrance before giving you an indepth tour of the park, explaining the history and thinking behind some of Antoni Gaudi’s most enduring works. You’ll also learn how historical construction techniques influenced the Modernisme movement in Barcelona as you take in the park’s sculptures and designs. The tour ends with a walk up the hill to admire awe-inspiring views of the city of Barcelona below from the Nature Square. From €22.50.
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Barcelona: Skip-the-Line Sagrada Familia & Park Güell Tour
For just over 50 bucks you get two of Gaudi’s most famous works in one four-hour tour – Park Güell and Sagrada Famila. Both stops come with skip-the-line entrance tickets to save hassle and a live tour guide. The tour starts with a walk around the park to learn about the Catalan style, known as “trencadís”, taking in 86 Doric columns arranged like trees. Then you hop on a bus to head to La Sagrada Familia, Gaudí’s unfinished basilica in the heart of Barcelona. The guide will show you the vaults that tower 70 meters above, as well as the rich ornamentations of Gaudi’s Latin cross plan. If you only have a short time in Barcelona and want to see the two main sights this affordable tour is a great way to do it. From €54.
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Gaudi E-Bike Tour in Barcelona
This budget tour is a great way to see as much of Gaudi’s work as possible in two-and-a-half hours. Taking E-bikes means the excursion can travel faster than public transport, the guide following Barcelona’s Antoni Gaudi trail using Barcelona’s bike lanes and taking in La Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo, and more. You’ll hear the history of the architect’s most famous creations, with stories that you might not hear elsewhere, and it’s all done professionally. Included in the tour is a professional guide, use of a helmet, insurance and bottled water. From €36.00.
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By Oliver Stallwood