Description
The Sagrada Familia and La Pedrera tour fits two of Gaudí's greatest works into one four-hour outing, led by a local guide with a group of up to 15 people. Tickets for both are included, and the visit to the basilica skips the line.
It starts at La Pedrera (Casa Milà), where wavy stone facades and wrought-iron balconies set the tone. You go through the historic apartments, which show how people lived in early twentieth-century Barcelona, and climb to the roof among the sculpted chimneys and skylights, with views over the city. A glass of Catalan cava follows; visitors under 18 get a non-alcoholic drink.
Next comes an easy walk of at least 45 minutes through the Eixample, an open-air gallery of Catalan modernism. On the way the guide points out Palau Macaya and Casa de les Punxes, buildings many visitors miss.
The tour ends at the Sagrada Familia. The guide explains the symbolism of the Nativity and Passion facades, then you step inside, where light passes through the stained glass.
- Tickets and guided visits for both monuments
- One glass of cava
- Small group, 15 people at most