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Gaudi Tour with Skip-the-Line tickets to Casa Batlló

Discover the works of “God’s Architect” on a private or small group tour
From US$175 for 1 person
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Tour Details
Duration
3 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
  • Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
  • Block of Discord
  • Casa Batlló
Photos & Highlights
  • Explore the modernista architecture movement in Barcelona in the company of a Gaudí­ scholar, historian, or architect
  • Includes skip-the-line tickets for Casa Batlló
Tour Description
Are you ready to discover more about the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernism? This journey will reveal Gaudi's talent and what lies behind his majestic works.

We’ll begin by looking at the history of Barcelona and the growth of the city, exploring the work of urban planner Ildefons Cerda, whose 1859 “enlargement” laid out the modern city. With this architectural context as a backdrop, you will make your way through the heart of Barcelona to see two of Gaudí's masterpieces: the Casa Milà (also known as La Pedrera), where we’ll explore its fantastical exterior, and the Casa Batlló, on the Block of Discord, where we’ll spend time on its roof and the apartment inside. 

During the Gaudí tour, you will also look at the works of some of this architect's followers and rivals, including buildings by Puig i Cadafalch and Domènech i Montaner. You will discuss these Modernista architects’ influence on Gaudí and how they wove their unique points of view and inspirations into their finished designs. 

By the end, you will have insight into Barcelona’s aesthetic evolution and what led Gaudí to construct incredible buildings that fight against the modern grid deliberately.
Experts
Cayetano Cayetano
Art Historian
Cornel Peter Cornel Peter
Medievalist
Robert Robert
Historian
Vanessa Vanessa
Art Historian
Alessandro Alessandro
Local Guide
Ariadna Ariadna
Historian
Elisabet Elisabet
Local Guide
Bernat Bernat
Architect
David David
Local Guide
Manfredi Manfredi
Political Scientist
Biel Biel
Art Historian
Anna Anna
Local Guide
Suzie Suzie
Art Historian
Josep Josep
Local Guide
Gio
Local Guide
Guille Guille
Art Historian
Mónica Mónica
Architect
Philippe Philippe
Local Guide
Maica Maica
Local Guide
Raimon Raimon
Local Guide
Mark Mark
Professor
Pedro Pedro
Local Guide
Veronica Veronica
Art Historian
Daria Daria
Local Guide
Olga Olga
Local Guide
Killian Killian
Archaeologist
Ramon Ramon
Local Guide
Santiago Santiago
Art Historian
Vicky Vicky
Local Guide
Jaume Jaume
Architect
Inés Inés
Local Guide
Carla Carla
Full time guide
Olga Olga
Architectural Historian
  • You want an introduction to Barcelona's most important architect, Antoni Gaudí­, and see some of his most important sites including Casa Batlló (interior) and Casa Milà (exterior)
  • Please note that this tour does not include Gaudí's Parc Güell or Sagrada Familia. If you are interested in viewing these sites with us, you may enjoy our Sagrada Familia Tour, or our Full-Day Gaudí Barcelona Tour.
  • If you’re traveling with children under 12, we recommend our family-oriented Gaudí Tour for Kids.
Tickets
  • Includes Skip-the-line tickets to Casa Batlló
Availability
  • Small group tours are offered on select days
  • Private tours are available daily
Resources
  • If you are looking to learn more about Barcelona prior to a visit, check out our online lectures at Context Learning.
Wheelchair accessibility
  • This tour covers around 1.5 miles
  • The interior of Casa Batlló is wheelchair-accessible, and there are also wheelchairs onsite for rental. Please contact us with any questions.  
  • We will be happy to advise if this tour will be appropriate for you, and we can also discuss possible adjustments to the tour for visitors with mobility concerns
  • If you have mobility concerns, please contact us to discuss the best tour option for you.
Is this tour appropriate for children?
For young children (ages 3-12) we recommend our shorter Gaudi Tour for Kids, which is led by experts specially trained in educating children.

What are skip-the-line tickets?
For this tour, your tickets are pre-purchased which allows you to skip the ticket office line upon arrival at the venue. You may still have to wait in a security line or in a line to have your pre-purchased ticket scanned.   

What is the difference between a Small Group and a Private Tour?
Context Travel offers both Private and Small Group Tours. Private tours are booked between your party and a local expert, where you'll be given a private tour of the venue. Small Groups are similar to what you might associate with a typical "walking tour." Capped at a maximum of six per group, you'll be joined by other travelers who have purchased the same tour and tour the venue as a group. 

Both offer the same Context experience — an incredibly unique, deep dive into a place or subject led by a world-class expert in their field showing you the highlights of iconic venues alongside hidden gems and surprising stories. 
Book with confidence — see Context's flexible cancellation policy here.

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Suzie was fantastic. She was incredibly knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. We would highly recommend her She was wonderful. Very enthusiastic.
Ines was the most pleasant, well-informed, and easy to understand tour guide I have experienced. We would highly recommend Ines for any tour of the Catalan region. Our Gaudi tour gave us the history and development of the city of Barcelona and its artists, craftsman and architects. I left the tour with a fulsome understanding of how, when and why the city of Barcelona was planned and developed. Ines grew up in Gràcia so has actual knowledge to share. Wonderful impression you have made on us Inés, thank you. Kathy & Johnalee
Once again we can say, Context never disappoints. We’ve done Context tours in China, Hong Kong, Rome and now Barcelona. We can truly say, our guide Biel stands out at the top as an exceptional guide who provided a phenomenal tour. A professor who teaches art history - his students are very fortunate to have him! We met Biel in front of a hotel, with pedestrians walking all around us and traffic streaming by, and from the first moment, his energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge simply enveloped us - no matter the urban noise around us. We learned so much about Gaudi and two other architects of the time; about modernism as a reaction to the staid and orderly architectural designs Gaudi reacted to. Through examples we visited and Biel’s engaging conversation, we learned about and saw the connections for Gaudi, between nature, God and architecture. It was amazing to see buildings through Biel’s eyes and incredible knowledge about art history. He made the city’s buildings come alive in a way that would not be possible without his unbridled enthusiasm. His guidance through Casa Battlo uncovered so much more than others using audio guides were receiving. He showed us nooks and crannies and surprises others were walking by. We cannot recommend Biel’s Gaudi tour enough other than to say, don’t miss it! Thank you Biel! And thank you once again, Context!