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The long lines attracted by La Sagrada Familia and Park Guell, two of Antoni Gaudi’s modernist masterpieces, are a testament to their global renown. Spend less time lining up and more time sightseeing with skip-the-line entry to both the cathedral and park on a guided tour. Visit Park Guell before using private transportation to reach La Sagrada Familia where you can feast your eyes on the spectacular interior and exterior. Small-group tour limited to 12 people.

Sail past long lines of tourists trying to gain entry to Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia on this priority access tour of the modernist masterpiece. Accompanied by a guide, head straight inside to get fascinating insight into the history of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed cathedral. Admire the opulent ceilings and stained-glass windows while learning about the building’s charismatic creator. Visit the museum to see exhibits on the cathedral’s history and observe original plaster models and design sketches.

Discover the iconic works of Antoni Gaudi, including the Sagrada Familia, during this half-day private tour of Barcelona. Embark on a walking tour of the architect's most important buildings including La Pedrera and Casa Batllo. Then, breeze past the infamously long lines for a private tour of the unfinished church. A private tour lets travelers go at their own pace, making it ideal for families or elderly visitors.

Make a pilgrimage to the mystical mountaintop retreat of Montserrat during this small group tour for a maximum of 8 people from Barcelona with a small group. Join no more than eight guests on an exploration of this nearly 1,000-year old Benedictine Monastery complex set high above Catalonia. See the famous ‘Black Madonna’ icon and finish by enjoying the sublime singing of ‘La Escolania de Montserrat,’ one of Europe’s oldest children’s choirs. A guide, entrance fee, and private transport are included. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.

Enjoy an action-packed walking tour of Barcelona, where you’ll learn about the history of the city and visit multiple attractions in one tour. You’ll tour the city with a guide, so you won’t have to worry about getting lost. Stroll through the well-known Born neighborhood of Barcelona, learn about the city history and see emblematic points such Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. You’ll also visit the Picasso museum, the first created to honor the painter, when he was still alive. Discover details of the artist life and career, and stay inside once the tour finishes as long as you wish.

Delve into the architectural beauty and rich history of Barcelona on a comprehensive full- or half-day tour of the Catalonian capital. With an expert guide, visit some of the city’s most iconic sights and enjoy skip-the-line access to Gaudi’s modernist masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia. Ascend to Montjuïc Hill to enjoy sweeping vistas of Barcelona’s metropolitan sprawl and stroll the streets of the Gothic Quarter on a guided tour. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Venture into the Catalan countryside to visit Montserrat and go wine tasting on this full-day tour from Barcelona. Take a guided tour through the Basilica and Monastery on Montserrat, a beautiful, multi-peak mountain with dramatic rock formations, with free time to continue exploring the museum, farmer's market, or views from the ridge of Cavall Bernat. Afterward, visit the winery of Oller de Mas for a cellar tour, wine tasting, and a multi-course, Catalan meal.

Discover the grandiose Royal Palace of Madrid with special early access and a guided tour. For a glimpse of the palace at its most spectacular, arrive before the doors open to the public, then learn the secrets of the enormous palace, whose 2,800 rooms overflow with masterpiece artwork, period décor, and architectural detail. This Royal Palace tour includes skip-the-line early admission tickets to the Royal Palace.

Immerse yourself in the medieval majesty of Toledo, a UNESCO-listed site replete with historical monuments, and Segovia on a full-day tour from Madrid. With a knowledgeable guide, witness the arresting landmarks of each city while discovering fascinating historical facts. Admire the Primada Cathedral in Toledo, marvel at the ancient aqueduct and regal Alcazar in Segovia, and gain valuable insight into the history and culture of each city from your expert guide. If you want to make your visit more complete, you can add the visit to Avila to your tour. Get to see its 2516 m long medieval wall and the first gothic Cathedral that was built in Spain. Enjoy the convenience of comfortable round-trip transportation on this tour.

A hop-on hop-off Madrid sightseeing tour by open-top double-decker bus is the perfect introduction to this incredible city. Select a 1- or 2-day ticket that lets you board and disembark at any of the stops along two interconnecting routes, so you can explore city sights at your own pace. Hear onboard audio commentary and check out Madrid’s many plazas, museums, and theaters with the provided map and guidebook.

Step inside La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Learn from your guide about the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Stroll among the columns as large as trees, admire the lavish decoration, view the colorful stained glass windows that make this structure a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and upgrade to include access to the Tower. Afterward, take a walk through nearby Parca de Gaudi if you wish.

Enjoy priority access to two Antoni Gaudí masterworks on this half-day skip-the-line tour in Barcelona. Avoid the main lines at Park Güell, a park sprinkled with Gaudí buildings and statues, and tour the highlights. Then, travel by coach to La Sagrada Familia, Gaudí’s unfinished cathedral. Enjoy skip-the-line admission as your guide recounts how the late architect spent over 40 years working on this showpiece. Finish at the La Sagrada Familia Museum to learn more about Gaudí’s life and genius.

Discover the coastal splendor of the Costa Brava region on a full-day trip to Girona and Calella de Palafrugell from Barcelona. Travel through the scenic Catalan countryside, and discover the atmospheric streets of Girona’s medieval Old Town. Admire the flagrant fortresses of Pals, absorb the seaside charm of rural fishing village, Calella de Palafrugell, and admire the dramatic landscapes of Begur, the former home of an ancient castle. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Marvel over Montserrat, and then enjoy tapas and wine on this full-day, small-group tour from Barcelona. Ride the cogwheel train to the mountaintop monastery of Montserrat, admire views over the Catalan countryside, and sample local treats such as coca de Montserrat and Montserrat liquor. Next, head to the Oller del Mas château, where you can tour the wine cellar, stroll the vineyards, and indulge in an expert-led winetasting. Finally, choose to dig into a delicious tapas brunch at the château, or enjoy a 3-course meal at a local restaurant.

Journey back in time as you discover the charming medieval villages and stunning countryside outside Barcelona on this small-group day trip. Explore the charming hamlet of Besalú, including its medieval synagogue and Jewish bath. Then continue on to the village of Rupit, to discover its baroque Church of Sant Miquel and the castle ruins. Finish the day in the area around Tavertet, including a stop to admire the sandstone cliffs.

Explore one of the cornerstones of Catalan culture and history on this small-group tour to Montserrat. See the Montserrat Monastery, home to the famous "Black Madonna," and then follow a guide through the vineyards of Oller del Mas, a winery housed in a 10th-century castle. Descend into the cellars to learn about the production methods, and sample signature wines alongside a cold tapas lunch with dessert.

While in Catalonia, gain morning access to the 1,000-year-old  Montserrat Monastery before anyone else on this tour. Just outside of Barcelona, lies the monastery that still functions today. Follow your guide through the area, and admire its pristine architecture. Then, pop into the Museum of Montserrat, if you wish, and explore its galleries with your guide close by to answer any questions along the way.

Get a taste for the top attractions in Barcelona during this small group tour for a maximum of 8 people of the Catalan capital. Enjoy spectacular city views and a glimpse of the 1992 Olympics complex during a stop at Montjüic. Then explore the incredible history of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and tour Passeig de Gracia, an elegant boulevard with a wealth of modernist architecture like Gaudí's La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. Finish your day in Eixample at the stunning Sagrada Familia. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.

Discover medieval Girona and the Dali Museum in Figueres, where the artist Salvador Dalí was born, on this day trip from Barcelona by air-conditioned coach. With a guide, take a walking tour of Girona’s picturesque Old Town. Learn about the city’s wealth during the Middle Ages and admire the Cathedral and colorful houses huddled along the Onyar River. After free time for lunch, travel to the Dali Museum in Figueres. View the flamboyant, egg-topped exterior of the Dali Theatre-Museum and explore its collection of paintings, sculptures and jewelry.

Explore the mountaintop cities of Setenil de las Bodegas and Ronda on a full-day tour from Costa del Sol. First, enjoy free time to explore Setenil and admires the beautiful vistas. Then, head to Ronda for a guided tour of the town’s most impressive monuments.

Discover Barcelona your way on a private tour with a personal guide who makes sure you see the city’s top attractions, or you can customize the itinerary to your own preferences. Perhaps visit famous Gaudí landmarks like Sagrada Familia or Park Güell, explore the Gothic Quarter, or visit La Rambla, Barcelona’s bustling tree-lined promenade. This tour includes air-conditioned transportation, pickup from your hotel or cruise port, and the option to choose skip-the-line entry to select attractions when booking.

Discover Barcelona's incredible Sagrada Familia cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, during this skip-the-line visit. Join a guide as you bypass the lengthy lines, exploring this this sublime structure (still under construction more than 130 years after work began) and learning about its creator, Antoni Gaudí. Visit the museum beneath the cathedral and then scale one of the cathedral's sky-high spires with a skip-the-line tower ticket, enjoying panoramic vistas of Barcelona from up above.

Travel through the wine region of Penedes on this full-day vineyard tour from Barcelona. Visit boutique wineries in the picturesque area, and sample their singular cavas and wines, paired with traditional cuisine such as tapas and traditional meat cuts. You also stop at Colònia Güell home to Gaudi's crypt. Your expert guide shares local knowledge about the region’s wine and cuisine.

Immerse yourself in the world of Salvador Dalí, and learn about his life and works, on this day trip to Figueres and the Costa Brava from Barcelona. Admire paintings and other mind-bending creations by the 20th-century Spanish artist at the stunning Salvador Dalí Museum in his birthplace of Figueres. Then, tour his beloved Costa Brava to see some of his favorite places, such as the Salvador Dalí House in Port Lligat, and Pubol Castle, a later Salvador Dali home. Numbers are limited on this tour for a more personalized experience.