Strategically located on the Mediterranean, Barcelona enjoys a temperate climate, a magnificent historical Gothic centre and is somewhat of an Architect's dream with the many art deco buildings scattered throughout the city. Enjoy five days in Barcelona, with local English speaking guides and taking time to explore the great architecture and culture the city has to offer.

In Barcelona, and throughout Catalonia, there are two official languages: Catalan, the language of the Catalans, and Spanish, the official language of Spain.Wherever you are in Barcelona, there's always something to see nearby around the neighbourhood or district: jewels of home-grown Catalan architecture, modernisme, and contemporary architecture, markets that are a treat for the senses, treasures of the ancient Roman and medieval city, parks where you can unwind … And the best thing of all is, you don't have to be a great explorer to find and discover all of Barcelona’s neighbourhoods. Barcelona is legendary for its nightlife, but don't venture out for dinner before 11pm, the restaurants don't really get going till midnight, and the clubs start hopping from the wee hours till dawn.

Meet your driver for a private airport transfer upon your arrival in Barcelona. Bienvenidos!

A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.

Upon your arrival, you will receive a special Welcome Gift along with your Welcome Package. Enjoy your time in Spain!

The Gothic Quarter is Barcelona's historical and political centre. Explore the gothic quarter by foot with a Professional English speaking Guide where you will discover not only its streets, squares and hidden corners but the charms of its architecture. The tour commences with the Roman Walls and its towers dating back from the 4th century. Next up is the 15th century Casa de la Pia Almoina and The Gothic Cathedral, where you will have the opportunity to admire the impressive 15th century cloister. You will also see the Casa de l'Ardiaca, a 15th century building which was once the archdeacons residence. Admire the 17th century neoclassical Episcopal Palace and see Sant Felip Neri Square, perhaps one of the most poetic and charming corners of the city. Other stops along the way include Sant Sever church, August Temple, Lloctinent Palace, Plaza del Rey, Santa Agata Chapel, Libreteria Street and Sant Jaume Square. (Entrance to the Cathedral's Cloister, Santa Agata Chapel and Augustus Temple included).

Opened in 2006 and set on a wide avenue just one kilometre from Las Ramblas’ streetlife and the Sagrada Familia Cathedral. Contemporary, air-conditioned guestrooms all include minibars, satellite television, and complimentary high-speed Internet. Guests of the Barcelona Center Hotel can relax on the hotel’s sun terrace, head for a sauna or workout at the onsite fitness centre.

Overnight at Barcelona Center (4*).

Take a half day walking tour following the footsteps of the legendary Architect Gaudi, with your private professional English speaking Guide. Walk in Barcelona of 1900's, in the neighbourhood of " El Ensanche", discovering the temple of "La Sagrada Familia", Gracia avenue with the houses of Gaudí, and the Batlló House. Other sights to be visited are the Paseo de Gracia, and the facades of Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. (Tickets to Casa Batlló, Sagrada Familia and La Pedrera are included).

Visit the art galleries and/or museums of your choice in Barcelona with this Articket which entitles you to free admission to seven of the most important and remarkable museums and art centres in Barcelona: Picasso Museum, Fundacion Joan Miro, Casa Mila, Fundacion Antonio Tapies, Museo Nacional de Arte de Catalunya (MNAC), Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Barcelona (MACBA) and Centro de Cultura Contemporanea de Barcelona (CCCB). The Articket can be used once at each museum and at any time during a period of six months, so you can use it whenever you like throughout your stay in the city. Exchange your voucher for the Articket at any of the included museums during their opening hours.

Overnight at Barcelona Center (4*).

Barcelona has lots of faces: apart from the Gothic quarter and the modernist one, there is a contemporary city that looks to the future, another Barcelona where the most renowned architects all over the world have been challenged to build their buildings. Discover the recent patrimony of both XX and XXI centurie, starting by visiting the Pabellón Mies van der Rohe, which was initially conceived for the Universal Exhibition in 1929. Continue along Montjuïc Mountain having a look at the Olympic ring and the Sport facilities where the Olympic Games where held in 1992: the Stadium, Sant Jordi Palace by Arata

Isozaki, the Tower by Santiago Calatrava. The tour will continue with the Miro Foundation, a beautiful Mediterranean construction, inaugurated in 1976 and designed by Josep Lluís Sert. We will stop in a window of the bay to enjoy the views of the harbor and the city from the heights. Arriving to the entrance door of Barcelona’s harbor, where the World Trade Center is situated, inaugurated in 1999, a work by Li Pei’s. Following the maritime façade, arrive at the Olympic Village, a new neighborhood by the sea, which showcases masterpieces by Bohigas-Martorell-Mackay (Olympic harbour, Folch’s Chimney), Franck Gehry (hotel Arts and Golden Fish Sculpture), Álvaro Siza (Meteorology Centre), León-Ortiz (Mapfre Tower), Enric Miralles and Benedito - Mateos (The Temple of Abraham). We will walk across, where the new icon of Barcelona is situated, Torre Agbar by Jean Nouvel. Finally, traverse the new and modern Diagonal Mar quarter and enter the Centro Internacional de Congresos de Barcelona was built, the biggest in the South of Europe, inaugurated in 2004 and designed by Mateo & Asociados and the Forum Building by Herzog y De Meuron.

Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, taking advantage of your Articket by visiting one of the 7 main museums and art galleries, or simply sit and relax over an iced coffee in one of the many squares and watch the world go by.

Overnight at Barcelona Center (4*).

Meet your driver for a private airport transfer upon your arrival in Barcelona. Bienvenidos!

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Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard).