Barcelona Tours: Gaudi Architecture Tours
Antoni Gaudí was born in 1852 in a town South of Barcelona. His family was humble: his father was a cauldron maker, and his mom was a housewife as it was common in those times.
He grew up surrounded by nature, where he developed a sense of curiosity about animals, plants and minerals that he’d apply later to his works as an architect. He spent also many hours watching his father and the other local craftsmen work with different materials: metal, clay, wood, glass… His familiarity with the different techniques would also allow him to instruct his workers later on and push them to execute things they’d never done before.
He studied Architecture in the university of Barcelona at the same time that he worked as an apprentice for some renowned local architects, and already in school he started showing a strong personality that caused him some trouble (not all his teachers trusted his skills). It is said that when he graduated, the dean of the faculty told him “Kid, I’m still not sure if you are a mad or a genius”.
After a few minor works for the local bourgeoisie, he became friends with the wealthiest man in town: the count Eusebi Güell, who will soon entrust him with some ambitious projects thus opening him the doors to very important contacts in the local society.
His masterpiece is the famous Sagrada Familia church, still a work in progress, to which he devoted the last 42 years of his life (half of them, in exclusive). He died in 1926, run over by a tram.
Do you want to learn more about him and his architecture? Check out our Gaudi Tours in Barcelona (Spain).
BARCELONA GAUDI TOURS
At ForeverBarcelona we are Gaudi specialists, and we have one of the most extensive offers of Gaudi architecture tours in Barcelona you’ll find. We cover everything: from his masterpieces to his early works and hidden gems. Discover why we have the best Gaudi tours in Barcelona!
HALF DAY GAUDI TOURS IN BARCELONA
A private half day tour with your expert tour guide and fast-track access to Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and La Pedrera (Casa Mila). The Gaudi masterpieces seen from a unique insiders perspective.
TOUR LENGHT: 4 hours
FULL DAY BARCELONA GAUDI TOURS
A complete full day tour following the evolution of Antoni Gaudi’s architecture. Enter Palau Guell and learn about his early works. Continue visiting the inside of Casa Batllo and Casa Mila. And after a lovely tapas lunch, continue to Park Guell and Sagrada Familia. Skip-the-line access at all the sites guaranteed.
TOUR LENGHT: 8 hours
EARLY GAUDI HIDDEN GEMS TOURS
This trip to Gaudi’s beginnings as an architect is perfect for those wanting to go more in depth into the world of Antoni Gaudi. The tour covers Casa Vicens, Torre Bellesguard and the Dragon Gate of Finca Güell.
TOUR LENGHT: 4 hours
TAPAS & SAGRADA FAMILIA TOUR
Enjoy fast-track access at Sagrada Familia tour and visit it with your private expert to learn about all its in and outs. Then continue to the Old Town for a wonderful tapas tour to discover the local food scene.
TOUR LENGHT: 4 hours
PARK GUELL, SAGRADA FAMILIA AND BARRI GOTIC TOUR
A Gaudi and Gothic Quarter tour that will give you a great introduction into the history of Barcelona and take you the two top Gaudi masterpieces: Park Guell and Sagrada Familia. Skip-the-line access to all sites.
TOUR LENGHT: 4 hours
SAGRADA FAMILIA AND PARK GUELL TOUR WITH OPTIONAL MONTJUIC HILL
Skip the lines at Park Guell and Sagrada Familia with your private guide, and optionally add a private driver to take you on a ride around the Hill of Montjuic to enjoy the best city views and learn about the recent historical events in Barcelona.
TOUR LENGHT: 4 hours
ONLY TIME FOR ONE GAUDI SITE? THESE ARE OUR EXPRESS GAUDI TOURS:
OR YOU CAN ALSO COMBINE GAUDI WITH SOME OTHER BARCELONA SIGHTSEEING!
All our general sightseeing half day tours of Barcelona take you inside Sagrada Familia
All our full days also incorporate at least two Gaudi sites (Park Guell and Sagrada Familia)
All our programs for more than one day also cover the top Gaudi sites.
BEST GAUDI TOURS AROUND BARCELONA
Did you know Antoni Gaudi also worked outside of Barcelona? His works in the suburbs are hidden gems even most locals haven’t visited, and they allow you to get a deeper insight on Gaudi, the man and his works. Come discovering them with us!
PALAU GUELL TOUR WITH OPTIONAL COLONIA GUELL CRYPT
Be introduced at the special relationship between Gaudi and the second richest person in Spain during his time. Discover everything about the Count Eusebi Güell through two little known Gaudi works: Palau Güell in Barcelona and the Colonia Guell church 30 minutes ride out of town.
TOUR LENGHT: 1.5 to 5 hours
COLONIA GUELL CRYPT AND ARTIGAS GARDENS TOUR
A Gaudi day out of town. Visit first the other unfinished church by Gaudi, then continue to the foot of the Pyrenees mountains to visit a Gaudi garden with interesting connections with Park Guell.
TOUR LENGHT: 8 hours
COLONIA GUELL CRYPT AND MONTSERRAT TOUR
Visit the crypt at the Guell Colony, then continue to the Mountain of Montserrat to visit its monastery and learn how Gaudi was involved in its recovery.
TOUR LENGHT: 8 hours
VIRTUAL GAUDI TOURS
Can’t make it to Barcelona yet? Want to get an overview of what you can expect when you are in town? Check out our new Virtual Gaudi Tours – private virtual tours of the best Gaudi sites, just for you and your party!
