Barcelona Small Group Tour: Best of Barcelona from Madrid in One Day

• Enjoy on board of the fastest, ecological, and comfortable high-speed train from Madrid to Barcelona in just 2.5 hours (reaching 300 km/h).

• Admire the stunning modernist buildings like Casa Batlló and La Pedrera that line the famous Passeig de Gràcia.

• Wander through ancient streets and squares in the Gothic Quarter, feeling the rich history of Barcelona with every step.

• Explore MUHBA, the Museum of Ancient Ruins of Barcelona, where you can walk through fascinating archaeological remains and uncover the city's past.

• Marvel at the incredible exterior of Sagrada Familia masterpiece.

Begin your journey in Madrid and brace yourself to uncover the wonders of Barcelona aboard a high-speed train. In just 2.5 hours, the cosmopolitan Catalan city beckons, inviting you to explore and admire its architectural and cultural gems.

Upon arrival at Barcelona Sants station, an expert guide will welcome you and lead you on a discovery of the city’s most iconic highlights. Your adventure begins going to Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona’s main street where architectural masterpieces like Casa Batlló and La Pedrera showcase Antoni Gaudí’s genius and the elegance of Catalan modernism. From here, continue your stroll toward the vibrant Plaça de Catalunya, the bustling heart of the city.

Next, follow your guide into the Born and Gothic Quarter, where history whispers through narrow, labyrinthine streets. Discover Plaça Reial, a lively square brimming with charm, and step into Plaça Sant Jaume, the political center of Barcelona. You’ll also visit MUHBA (Museum of Ancient Ruins of Barcelona), where remnants of the Roman city still endure. Afterward, enjoy free time for lunch with countless options.

Reenergized, the tour continues toward the Arc de Triomf, a striking 19th-century monument that once served as the gateway to the Universal Exposition. Finally, marvel at the exterior of the Sagrada Familia, Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece and one of the world’s most remarkable architectural achievements.

Your guide will share captivating stories as you admire the monument and enjoy photo opportunities. As the day ends, a private transfer will return you to Sants station, where you’ll board the high-speed train back to Madrid. Carry with you memories of a day filled with discovery, beauty, and the unique spirit of Barcelona.

• New cancellation policy: 100% of the tour will not be refunded due to the High-Speed Train purchase ticket policies.

• This experience is done with self-check-in, so you must go to the train station and board directly with the train tickets we will previously share with you.

• Please be at the check-in point 15 minutes before departure time.

• Not wheelchair accessible.

• There is a minimum of people required to operate the tour. If this minimum is not met, customers will be offered an alternative date, another tour of equal or superior value, or a full refund.

• It’s essential to arrive well in advance of the train’s departure time. The train’s departure is fixed and will not wait for delayed passengers. If you fail to arrive on time, you will miss the entire tour, and no refund will be provided. Plan with ample margin to avoid inconvenience.

• Full name of each passenger and Passport/ID number is mandatory to confirm the booking.

• The departure time will be coordinated on trains between 07:00 am and 08:00 am. Please provide a valid telephone number or email when confirming the booking to be contacted at least 48 hours before the experience to complete the pre-check-in process.

• Puerta de Atocha Train Station