Express Tour of Barcelona: See It All in Less Than 4 Hours

Having to see Barcelona in a rush is a real shame, as the city has so much to offer when you explore it at your own pace.

However, sometimes you have no other option but to make the most of a short stay. For example, if you're visiting on a cruise, if you have a stopover for an international flight, or if you're travelling around Europe.

In those cases, well-organised private tours in Barcelona allow you to discover the city's main highlights efficiently while still enjoying a personalised experience. Keep reading to find out more.

The Barcelona Express City Tour route

Our tour starts at the World Experience shop (Calle Montjuic del Bisbe, 3), in the heart of historic Barcelona. You'll find us there with an experienced local guide who will accompany you on a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter to the inspiring Gothic cathedral, discovering charming hidden spots like the Sant Felip Neri church and the Templo de Augusto.

The experience continues towards the famous Plaza Catalunya, where we will hop on a luxury private convertible minibus. We will cruise down the Paseo de Gracia, where you'll find some of the city's most symbolic modernist buildings, like Casa Battló and La Pedrera.

At the end of Paseo de Gracia, at the top of Palau Robert and Casa de les Punxes, we will turn onto Diagonal, one of Barcelona's most famous avenues. Later on, we will pass the Arco del Triunfo, Ciutadella Park, Paseo Marítimo promenade, and Plaza Monumental.

We will finish at the Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí's most famous work and Barcelona's most iconic symbol. Here, you will be able to see the facades of the Sagrada Familia and learn the meaning behind them, which is full of details, mysteries, and interesting facts. This is where the 2-hour tour will end, although our guide will always be open to questions and will recommend ways you can carry on your tour.

The quickest tour to see the whole of Barcelona

For just €59.99, you can do the Barcelona Guided Walking Tour with Cable Car & Boat Ride, which will allow you to visit the most famous sites in just 4 hours, in a reduced-size group, and with all kinds of comfort.

This is the best option for those who don't have much time, or simply for those who want an overview of the city before delving deeper into its culture.