Things to do in Barcelona, Catalonia: The Best Multi-day Tours

April 30, 2022 Ying Subia

Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.
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1. Picasso's Barcelona Tour

Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona, Passeig de Lluís Companys, 08003 Barcelona, Spain Artspace Tours
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Follow in Picasso’s footsteps as we explore the old town of Barcelona and delve into the world of the famous artist and his life as a young painter. We’ll discover the people and places that inspired his paintings and talk about the stories behind his artwork, from his very first masterpiece all the way through to his Cubist period, one of the most important art movements of all time. As well as Picasso, we’ll learn about the city’s rich 2000 year history and our artist’s contemporaries; Dali, Miro, and Gaudi. To round off our tour we’ll head to our private art hub, housed in a 19th-century modernist building, packed with work from some of the city’s most exciting emerging artists. We’ll share some drinks and snacks together and give you tips on great places to eat & drink, and off-the-beaten-track places to visit and things to do.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By 372richg

Definitely the best tour I have ever been on. Katrina is so knowledgable and passionate about street art, which really made the tour a great experience. As someone fairly new to the street art scene, I really learned a lot! The fact that you get to meet the gallery owners and artists during the tour really makes the tour complete and impressive. This is something everyone should do on their Barcelona trip! I would put it way above all of the typical sites like Sagrada Familia etc.

2. 4-Day Spanish Mediterranean Cities Tour: Valencia and Barcelona from Madrid

Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain Julia Travel
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Discover some of Spain's most beautiful cities, including Valencia, Zaragoza and Barcelona in 4 days from Madrid. On a sightseeing tour of Valencia, see the City of Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias) as well as other top attractions. In Barcelona, visit the Park of Montjuic and admire views of the Olympic Ring and the old Gothic quarter. During your free time, don't miss Gaudí’s masterpieces such as La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. As an added bonus you’ll stop in the fabled city of Zaragoza on your return to Madrid. In Zaragoza, discover the Basilica del Pilar, La Seo Cathedral and the Aljaferia Palace at your leisure. Throughout your trip, learn interesting facts about the cities from your expert guide. Accommodation and transportation between sites are included.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Three nights of accommodation, Transport by AVE, high speed train and air-conditioned coach, Biingual tour , Guided visits in Valencia and Barcelona, Tour escort during the tour, Transfer Valencia station to hotel

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off, City tax (1 to 2.50 euros approx. per night)

Reviewed By globaltraveler85

The guide was SO informative and interesting. You get to see the whole church, skip the long line and learn a ton of history about the Sagrada Familia. Worth every penny.

3. Shore Excursion: Barcelona City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off

Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia Julia Travel
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No matter what cruise ship you arrive on, this is the perfect do-it-yourself shore excursion in Barcelona. This double-decker open-top bus tour can be met at the Port of Barcelona (Port Olímpic - stop 6), which is a 15-minute walk from the cruise terminals. A hop-on hop-off tour is the best way for cruise passengers to get around the city. Get a bird's-eye view of the cobbled medieval streets of Las Ramblas, discover the Port Olímpic beachfront promenade, see the famous F.C. Barcelona Football Stadium and much more. You can hop on and off the tour as many times as you like aboard this sliding-roof double-decker bus. There are two tour routes, the East Route and the West Route, and they are interconnected so you can easily hop between them to discover the best of Barcelona while your ship is in port. Your ticket is valid on BOTH routes.

Inclusions: All routes and stops with a single ticket., Multilingual audio guide system., Discounts booklet and Barcelona City Tour stops guide., Air-conditioned double-decker open coaches.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy

Reviewed By globaltraveler85

The guide was SO informative and interesting. You get to see the whole church, skip the long line and learn a ton of history about the Sagrada Familia. Worth every penny.

4. Madrid, Andalusia and the Mediterranean Coast with Barcelona - 9 Day Tour

Julia Travel Madrid
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Experience the best of Spain on this 9-day tour from Madrid. See famous Park Güell in Barcelona; visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in Granada; tour the Great Mosque of Cordoba and Seville’s Santa Cruz Quarter and Maria Luisa Gardens; and have plenty of time in each city to explore more at your leisure. Enjoy eight overnight stays in 3- or 4-star hotels as well as several guided tours and round-trip transportation by deluxe coach.

Inclusions: Guided visits as per itinerary, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Local guide, Eight nights of accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Transport by air-conditioned deluxe motor coach, Airport pickup and drop-off, Travel insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, City tax (1 to 2.50 euros approx. per night)

Reviewed By 1Anonymousreviewr

As a mother with two children, this was not it. Boring, exhausting for my smallest child and none of us learned anything from here. Stay away!

5. 12-Day Spain Tour: Northern Spain and Galicia from Barcelona

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain Julia Travel
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Depart from Barcelona in this 12-day tour with an air conditioned deluxe coach to enjoy an intense itinerary through the north of the Iberian Peninsula: Spain and Portugal. Enjoy panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña and guided tour in Santiago de Compostela, the tour escort will be glad to help you in any way you need. Ready to come abroad?

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña., Guided city tour of Santiago de Compostela., Tour escort during the tour., High speed AVE train Barcelona-Zaragoza (tourist class), Transfer from station to city center in Zaragoza., Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach., 11 nights accommodation at selected class hotel, Travel insurance.

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Reviewed By globaltraveler85

The guide was SO informative and interesting. You get to see the whole church, skip the long line and learn a ton of history about the Sagrada Familia. Worth every penny.

6. 8-Day Spain Tour Including Barcelona, Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo

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Discover beautiful Barcelona, UNESCO World Heritage-listed Toledo and the highlights of Spain’s Andalusia region on this 8-day tour. Spend two days exploring Barcelona at your own pace; then, ride a high-speed train to Madrid. Explore the cities of Seville, Cordoba and Granada, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Granada’s Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. You’ll enjoy seven overnight stays in 3- or 4-star hotels as well as several guided tours and round-trip transportation by deluxe coach.

Inclusions: Guided visits as per itinerary, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Local guide, Seven nights of accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Transport by air-conditioned deluxe motor coach, Airport pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, City tax (1 to 2.50 euros approx. per night)

Reviewed By globaltraveler85

The guide was SO informative and interesting. You get to see the whole church, skip the long line and learn a ton of history about the Sagrada Familia. Worth every penny.

7. 13-Day Mediterranean Capitals Guided Tour from Madrid

Julia Travel Madrid
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Enjoy this 13-Day tour to immerse yourself in the Portuguese and Spanish culture. Take the opportunity to visit the famous Alhambra , Fatima, Lisbon, Sevilla, Valencia, Barcelona and much more. Enjoy a combination of organized visits, plus unstructured free time to wander at your own pace. Your 13-day excursion also includes a guide, 12 nights accommodation at 3- and 4-star hotels, meals, transport by luxury coach, plus select entrance fees and guided visits.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach., Tour Escort during the tour., Guided visits in Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra &Generalife Gardens), Valencia, Barcelona and panoramic sightseeing tours., Travel insurance., Bilingual tour in English and Spanish.

Exclusions: Lisbon and Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel., Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop off

Reviewed By 1Anonymousreviewr

As a mother with two children, this was not it. Boring, exhausting for my smallest child and none of us learned anything from here. Stay away!

8. Combo Barcelona in two days: Montserrat & Park Guell and Sagrada Familia

Hard Rock Cafe, Plaça de Catalunya, 21, 08002 Barcelona, Spain Amigo Tours Barcelona

See and explore the most historical points of Barcelona in this two days tour. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will see locations such as the Monastery of Montserrat, the Park Güell as well as La Sagrada Familia. Immerse yourself in the culture of Barcelona as you walk through the most important points

Inclusions: Transport for the meeting point to the Monastery of Montserrat and back, on the first day, Transport from Sagrada Familia to Park Güell on the second day, Professional bilingual guide (simultaneously in english and spanish), Licor tasting at Montserrat

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Access to the tower of Sagrada Familia, Transport back from Park Guell to the city center

Reviewed By sestansandra13

Correct time of departure, comfortable ride, good air conditioning, friendly atmosphere, professional driver, very interesting information about Barcelona, Catalonia, Montserrat from tourist guide companion in bus

9. 8 nights guided tour Andalusia and Mediterranean Coast from Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal VPT Viajes Para Todos

Ejoy a 9 multiday tour through Caceres, Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada, Valencia Barcelona and more from Lisbon.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Transportation by air conditioned coach with free WI-FI onboard., Multi-lingual tour escort., Sightseeing tour with local guide in Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada and Barcelona., Travel Insurance.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified

10. 4-Day Guided Tour Valencia & Barcelona from Madrid

Calle de Ferraz, 3, 28008 Madrid, Spain VPT Viajes Para Todos

Discover the very best of Valencia and Barcelona. Enjoy a 4-day tour from Madrid where you will experience high-speed train travel on the first part of the tour and then continue by a guided bus trip.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation by air conditioned coach with free WI-FI onboard with Multi-lingual tour escort., Sightseeing tour with local guide in Barcelona., Travel Insurance.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By 325gusc

Well organized, informative and knowledgeable. The duration was about an hour through 26 royal rooms, with a huge amount of ceiling portraits and hanging tapestries. An incredible adventure

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