PARK GÜELL TOUR, SAGRADA FAMILIA & TAPAS

Our first stop will be Park Güell. This colorful park feels like a fairy tale brought to life, from the iconic dragon at the entrance to the Nature Square, filled with vibrant mosaics. We’ll start our tour at the Main Entrance, where you’ll see the pavilions and a famous mosaic dragon on the steps. We’ll head up to the Hypostyle Hall, originally designed as a market, with its 86 Doric columns and mosaic-adorned ceilings. From there, we’ll reach the Oval Plaza, an open space offering panoramic views of Barcelona, bordered by a wavy, mosaic-covered bench. As we wander through the park, we’ll explore pathways and viaducts designed to blend with the natural terrain. We’ll also visit the Gaudí House Museum, where the architect once lived, which now houses items designed by him. While exploring, enjoy the park’s green areas, perfect for a rest.

At the end of our visit, our guide will lead you through the Gracia neighborhood for a taste of some of the best tapas in the city. This route includes authentic cellars and modern bars where you can savor dishes like patatas bravas or Rabo de Toro. Gracia is a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood in the heart of the city, away from high tourist traffic. Those who live here are truly fortunate, as it’s a quiet neighborhood with excellent dining options.

Finally, no tour of Gaudí is complete without mentioning his masterpiece: the Sagrada Familia. This basilica, over a century in the making, blends nature and religion in a spectacular design. We’ll observe the Nativity Facade—the only one Gaudí saw completed, the Passion Facade designed by Subirachs, and the Glory Facade, still under construction. The interior, like the facades, tells stories through its details. Its tree-like columns branch out towards the ceiling, symbolizing a forest. The multicolored stained-glass windows bathe the space in ethereal light, while intricate architectural details evoke a fusion of nature and religion. Finally, we’ll ascend one of the towers for an impressive view of Barcelona.