Glimpse of Barcelona Tour

Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 March 2011 21:05 Thursday, 17 February 2011 11:26

Barcelona is one of Spain's most emblematic cities with a rich history, culture and cuisine, and it should be a "must see" on your itinerary while visiting Spain.

You won't want to miss out on trying the incredible food and wine of the region, see the most famous works of the architect Gaudi (including the Cathedral the Sagrada Familia), take a day trip to the Monastery on Montserrat Mountain, see the Olympic Village where the 1992 Olympic Games were celebrated, go down to the Old Port, stop at the Columbus Monument, or walk along the beaches, etc.  Regardless of your specific tastes and interest, you'll find so many things to see in do in Barcelona that you definitely won't be disappointed with any aspect of your stay in Catalunya's capital city.  If you have a tight budget but still want to get an overview of the city, we recommend checking out an economical tour called, a Glimpse of Barcelona.

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 On this tour you'll get to see some of the main highlights of Barcelona.  This tour leaves daily from April 15th to October 31st, except Sundays, at 1:00 pm from the Plaza de Catalunya opposite the Tourist Office.  You'll go on an air-conditioned bus with an officially-licensed, English-speaking guide that will give you an overview of the city.  The guide will also give you information on what you should see in the city and where to find it so you'll know where to go during your free time in Barcelona. This tour starts in the center of Barcelona where you'll see some modernists buildings and go to the Plaza de Espanya to see the Fountain of Montjuic, as well as a stop at the Palau Nacional to see the views over the city.  Afterwards you'll drive along the Parallel to the Columbus Monument, around the Old Port, the Barceloneta, the fishermen's quarter, etc. Then off to the Via Laietana to get a glimpse of the old town and its Cathedral before returning to the Plaza de Catalunya.  This is a nice tour to get a glimpse of the city.