Self Guided Tour of Modernist Barcelona Art and Architecture
Experience Barcelona, the home of Modernism and Art Nouveau architecture, at your own pace on this self-guided tour. On this walking tour, explore the city where these artistic movements flourished from the end of the 1800s.
Context Travel expert Guille Genestar will be your guide, providing valuable insights into local life, transportation systems, and the city‘s unique layout in Barcelona‘s Eixample and Gracia districts while he shows you how modernity and history have seamlessly converged.
The tour stops in front of Casa Batillo, open daily from 9 AM till 10 PM; Casa Amatller, open daily from 10 AM till 8 PM, La Pedrera, open daily from 9 AM till 8:30 PM and 9 PM till 11 PM; and Sagrada Familia, open daily from 9 AM till 6 PM.
Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.
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Self Guided Tour of Modernist Barcelona Art and Architecture
What's included in Self Guided Tour of Modernist Barcelona Art and Architecture
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Placa CatalunyaPass-by Only
Embark on your architectural journey in the lively Plaça de Catalunya. While not a designated stop, this central square sets the stage for the exploration of Barcelona's Modernist and Art Nouveau architecture.
Pass by the Monument al Llibre, an integral part of your walk through Plaça de Catalunya. Although not a stop, its presence adds cultural and artistic flair to the starting point of your tour.
As you stroll along Passeig de Gràcia, catch a glimpse of the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona. While not a designated stop, its location in the upscale district provides a glimpse into the contemporary luxury against the backdrop of historic architecture.
Inclusions
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour begins in front of the Hotel Iberostar and the “El Corte Ingles” department store in Plaza Catalunya. Travelers can take subway lines 1, 3, 6 or 7 to Plaza Catalunya to reach the starting point for the tour.
End Points
- The tour ends at Plaça de la Sagrada Familia.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
