• Private Tour
• Family Friendly
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Skip the lines and uncover the genius of Gaudí with an architect by your side! On this in-depth tour of the Sagrada Família—including tower access—you'll gain expert insight into the basilica's hidden symbolism, bold design, and ongoing construction

Destination

Barcelona, Spain

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Español

Included

• Entrance tickets
• Private guide

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Laura.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at KFC Sagrada Família - Barcelona to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Meet your Architect Guide

   Kick off your experience outside the Sagrada Família with a licensed architect, who will give you an introduction to Gaudí's life, vision, and the ongoing story of the basilica

4. Nativity Façade

   Explore the intricate carvings of the Nativity Façade—Gaudí’s joyful tribute to life, creation, and nature

5. Interiour Basilica

   Step inside to discover the magical forest of columns, vivid stained-glass windows, and the serene altar and crypt. I’ll explain how Gaudí designed this space to inspire awe and reflection

6. Gaudi's School Building

   Visit the original school Gaudí designed for the workers' children—a hidden gem with surprisingly playful curves

7. Grande Finale: Tower Visit

   Ascend one of the basilica’s towers for breathtaking panoramic views of Barcelona—a memorable finale!

8. End of the visit

   Your guide will give you directions on how to proceed, even if you want to explore the Basilica and the Museum at your own pace or give you some recommendations of where to eat nearby.

9. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

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• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
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Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Peter🇦🇺 Australia

28 August 2025

We did a walking and food tour and we really enjoyed it. Laura was very knowledgeable and fun and lovely to be with.walking and food tour

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

4 July 2025

We had an amazing private tapas tour in Barcelona with Laura! From the start, she was incredibly accommodating—even adjusting our itinerary with no hassle, which made everything so easy and relaxed. Laura was not just a guide but felt like a good friend showing us around her city. Her friendly, down-to-earth personality made the evening so enjoyable, and we had such a great time exploring different spots and tasting incredible pinchos. Highly recommend booking a tour with her! Delicious, Easygoing — Thanks, Laura!

Allie🇺🇸 United States

2 July 2025

Laura was wonderful! She customized our Tapas tour to include a bit of a history tour as we only had a day in Barcelona. She kept our 2 teenagers focused as we learned about the history of Barcelona and tried many amazing dishes. I would highly recommend Laura! Wonderful tapas and history tour

Yakov🇺🇸 United States

21 April 2025

We liked our time with Laura. She was punctual and pleasant. We appreciated her flexibility during the planning stage and she was quick to respond and suggest tweaks to the plan. The actual “tour” was ok - she provided high level overview of various Gaudí buildings however the depth was lacking - we had higher expectations given her architectural background however she only provided very high level information which was somewhat disappointing. Overall if you are looking for a nice walk through Barcelona and high level overview of Gaudí and his creations Laura works be a good choice. If you are looking for an in depth dive into the architecture and architect - looks elsewhere. Good high level overview of Gaudi and city

Pablo

23 January 2025

Laura is the BEST you can get for an unforgettable experience in Barcelona. Totally recommended.

Susie🇺🇸 United States

29 December 2024

Our Gaudi tour of Casa Mila/La Pedrera and Sagrada Familia was fabulous. With our eclectic mix of grandparents, parents and 6 year old grandchild, Laura was perfect . Extremely knowledgeable and so patient with us. We had a great time and learned a lot.Laura was wonderful!

Roberto🇪🇸 Spain

23 December 2024

Recorrido muy interesante y agradable. Laura fue amigable y tenía mucho conocimiento sobre la ciudad.Interesante y agradable

Patricia🇺🇸 United States

24 November 2024

Laura was a wonderful guide. She came prepared with illustrations on her phone to explain all the elements of design and thoughts of expression of the Guadi buildings. She showed us various neighborhoods and some really cool local markets off the beaten path. An excellent experience all around.Great Experience with an Architect

Megan🇺🇸 United States

1 September 2024

Laura was a wonderful tour guide and handled our restless toddler so well. She was full of local knowledge and recommendations. Would highly recommend to anyone on the fence of what type of tour to do in Barcelona!Take the tour. Eat the food!

Melody🇺🇸 United States

4 July 2024

Laura planned a wonderful bespoke tour for us, taking us to a few of her favorite “local” places for food and showing off her beloved city. She is a lovely person, very engaging, and happy to share. She was also very flexible and worked with us to have the experience that we wanted. Thank you for such a great start to our time in Barcelona. What a delicious start to our trip!

Joann🇦🇺 Australia

31 May 2024

Laura took us on an incredible eating adventure. She taught us about the culture of Barcelona and it was memorable. An awesome experience

Sheri

29 May 2024

We loved our food tour with Laura! She was flexible with time and adjusted things for my 3 kids. We loved all the food she chose and the restaurants she had planned. We loved her suggestions. We were all so happy Laura was our guide. Awesome food tour

Merrill🇺🇸 United States

17 April 2024

Our group of six 60-something Americans wanted a personal tour focusing on Gaudi architecture in Barcelona. I selected Laura as our tour guide because she is an architect herself. She was amazing! She was able to customize our tour swapping out La Sagrada Familia (which we toured the day before with another group) for Park Guell, which is a not miss if you’re ever in Barcelona. I can’t recommend Laura enough. She is very personable. Her English is excellent. And, she showed much patience with the members of our walking tour who sometimes became distracted with all that was around us. Thank you Laura for a memorable afternoon. Awesome Tour!

Kelly🇬🇧 United Kingdom

28 January 2024

We had a tour of Barcelona with Laura and we had a wonderful time. She showed us things we would never have found on our own and gave us ideas of what we wanted to go back to later in our holiday. Laura is highly recommended from us for anyone visiting Barcelona. Laura - thank you very much! ❤️What a great few hours touring Barcelona!

Pete🇺🇸 United States

24 December 2023

My wife and I visited Barcelona for the first time and Laura did an amazing job at helping us understand her culture. She was very knowledgeable of her surroundings and blessed us with great restaurant recommendations..Wonderful guide

Andreea

4 December 2023

We had a three hour tour with Laura. We have been many times in Barcelona but this time with Laura we discovered lots of new places. She told us stories about the culture that we didn’t know.We highly recommend her. Very nice guide

John🇺🇸 United States

8 September 2023

Laura was professional, polite, very easy to get along with, and took me to places for food that were not overrun with tourists. It was a very nice evening, and a great way to learn about Barcelona. I would absolutely recommend her for anyone visiting the city.First rate experience

Karina🇺🇸 United States

28 July 2023

My friends and I only had the weekend in Barcelona and we started the trip with Laura’s tour. It was. AMAZING! Laura is so friendly, warm, and knowledgeable about the city. She goes above and beyond, giving you tips for things to and facts/history of the city. The food was delicious. We were so hungry and we got so much food! All of my friends thought this was one of the most fun experiences they have had on a trip. Would definitely recommend this tour with Laura. Amazing way to start the trip

Heike🇩🇪 Germany

26 July 2023

Wir haben die Tour mit Laura am ersten Tag unseres ersten Barcelona- Aufenthalts gemacht, was sich als echter Glücksgriff herausgestellt hat. Laura hat uns in den 3 Stunden einen super Überblick über die Innenstadt verschafft und uns viele wertvolle Tips wie Besichtigungs- und Restaurantempfehlungen gegeben, die wir in den nächsten Tagen bestens verwerten konnten. Ein super Einstieg für Barcelona !

Constantine🇦🇺 Australia

16 July 2023

We had a fantastic walking and tasting tour with Laura! She is warm, casual, communicates well, and didn't rush any part of the tour. The venues, food and drink selections were all great, as was the route that we took. We couldn't fault the tour and it was a great way to learn how and where to eat in Barcelona. I highly recommend Laura if your considering a tour in Barcelona!!Awsome intro to Spanish food & drinks!

BJ🇺🇸 United States

5 July 2023

Laura is a licensed architect and we are retired homebuilders very much interested in the architecture of Barcelona. She did an excellent job of guiding us around the Gothic Quarter and explaining the different styles and eras of the beautiful buildings in Barcelona.Knowledgeable and friendly

Anita🇺🇸 United States

14 May 2023

We had a great tour of Barcelona/Gaudi designs with Laura. She was fun, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the city and went above and beyond to help us enjoy it. She was generous with both her time and all kinds of information on restaurants and how to best get to Montserrat (not a part of our tour with her but good info). If you want a guide that really feels like a friend is showing you their city, Laura is a great choice! JebLaura was Great!

Ann🇺🇸 United States

1 May 2023

My mother and I loved our time with Laura. My mother cannot walk long distances and so Laura had a great plan for us to make 2 stops instead of three. We had delicious tapas, and so many to sample, at the first stop and then desserts at the second stop. We were able to stop for a rest and a bathroom along the way. We asked many questions about her family and the local culture and she was open in her conversations with us. She was our favorite guide in Barcelona. Highly recommend for people of all ages and physical abilities!Kind and Hospitable Guide

ywywtx6q2k🇺🇸 United States

23 April 2023

We did the tapas tour with Laura on our first night in Barcelona. We had a great time. She too us to some great non touristy places and we tried all her recommendations and all were excellent! Then the next day we toured the city with her. She is a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and super friendly. Both tours were a great introduction to Barcelona! I would recommend her to anyone that wants a great tour of Barcelona!2 tours with Laura

Justin🇺🇸 United States

22 March 2023

We had a great time walking, eating, and talking with Laura. We enjoyed the one on one aspect of the tour and the food was tasty. To top it all off, all of our stops were pretty close to our hotel, making it easier to navigate and understand where we were. Laura explained things about the city, the food, and answered all of our questions. Would definitely recommend!Had a great time eating in Barcelona

Daniel 🇫🇷 France

13 February 2023

Merci Laura, nous avons adoré la visite avec vous. Un grand merci. Trop bien

Lily🇫🇷 France

2 January 2023

Une très bonne guide qui s'adapte à nos demandes, passionnée par sa ville, ses monuments et son architecture ce qui rend la visite enrichissante. Je recommande fortement ! Super guide

Edward🇬🇬 Guernsey

19 October 2022

We booked this tour on the day we landed, some history and recommendations of local restaurants and shops were really helpful and some history in there was also interesting. Laura made sure we finished a short walk from where we had a restaurant booked. Great introduction to the Barcelona

Irish🇺🇸 United States

15 October 2022

Laura is a wonderful guide and is very responsive. I was concerned that one of our other tours would overlap with Laura's since they would be taking place in the Gothic Quarter and Old Town. She offered us several alternatives to tailor our tour. In the end, there was very little overlap. The tour itself was better than we expected, not only did Laura share some hidden gems but she was also very knowledgable regarding the architectural history of buildings. We were able to move at our own pace and ask about recommendations for places to eat and shop. We would definitely recommend this tour and Laura for first time visitors.Wonderful guide

Mark🇺🇸 United States

15 October 2022

We meet Laura a day late due to issues at home and she was flexible enough to meet us a day later. We walked for at least 3 hours seeing things that would not be on anyone’s itinerary. Left her with more knowledge of this beautiful cityVery personable and informative

Theo🇺🇸 United States

28 September 2022

Sometimes when you book a tour months in advance, things are a bit different the day of the actual tour. That's when it pays to have a true local as a guide. Laura did an excellent job adjusting on the fly to holidays that caused many things to be closed at the last minute. With a bit of flexibility, her deep local knowledge, and a commitment to showing us the best of Barcelona, we had a great time in spite of diverting from the original plan. And we made up for missed tastings on another tour we had with Laura, so all is well! A great workaround for our tour

Theo🇺🇸 United States

26 September 2022

We started our tour in a quiet, non-tourist neighborhood where we sampled pintxos - one or two-bite treats atop bread. They were delightful! After a nice walk and some discussion of local architecture we stopped for tapas and vermouth. Laura ordered an incredible selection of tapas including Russian salad, octopus, croquettes, a baked cod spread, cheese, and bread. It was all excellent and very filling! For our final stop, we waddled to sample churros with hot chocolate - the perfect ending to our afternoon! Throughout our day Laura provided excellent information about the food and the neighborhoods and city providing a delightful, expert experience.Awesome local specialties

Theo🇺🇸 United States

24 September 2022

The Hidden Gems tour with Laura was the perfect way to begin our stay in Barcelona. As we navigated the streets Laura explained the layout of the city, showing us different neighborhoods, architectural sites, and historic monuments along the way. By the end of the tour we felt confident in navigating the city on our own. Laura also gave us a fantastic dinner recommendation for her favorite tapas restaurant (La Flauta) - she knows good food!Navigated like a pro

aw291🇺🇸 United States

15 September 2022

Laura was an excellent host!! The tapas and drinks wwre all wonderful and she was so helpful in explaining the food and neighborhoods. Excellent!

Aparna🇺🇸 United States

14 September 2022

Laura did a fantastic job with our family. She was so accomodating. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a good guide. great host!

Sonia🇨🇦 Canada

12 September 2022

Découvrir les plus vieux quartiers de Barcelone avec Laura a été une super expérience. Elle nous a appris l'histoire et fait découvrir des saveurs locales qui nous ont enchantés! Et elle a de plus pleins de références à donner, vous n'avez qu'à demander :) Je vous recommande Laura pour passer un super moment et apprendre à mieux connaître Barcelona!Belles découvertes et belle rencontre!

Jenni🇸🇬 Singapore

10 September 2022

It was our pleasure to meet Laura who guided us to La Rambla market and the small lands for some shopping. Laura is fluent in English and showed us around at Le Broqueria market. She helped translate our conversation with the fruit seller. And she helped us order other lunch before going off to her next appointment. We recommend Laura , she’s patient, cheerful and knowledgeable. Laura is now a friend

jwys8kz9wx🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 September 2022

Laura was great! Showing us round some cool restaurants and giving us hints about places to visit Great experience

Frederik🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 September 2022

Laura took our group of 11 for a tapas and drinks tour through Barcelona. We were shown four different areas, including less touristy bars which was perfect. The food and drink were absolutely delicious, and we were thoroughly well looked after by Laura. 5***** would highly recommend! Muchisimas gracias, a fantastic tour!

Maria🇩🇪 Germany

30 August 2022

Wir hatten eine super Tour mit Laura. Die Tour war sehr offen und herzlich gestaltet. Durch sie haben wir sehr hilfreiche Tipps für Aktivitäten und Restaurants bekommen, sogar noch nach der gebuchten Tour, durch die wir die katalanische Kultur hautnah erleben konnten. Wir sind mehr als zufrieden und können die Tour von Laura nur weiterempfehlen! :-)Klare Empfehlung

Sarah🇬🇧 United Kingdom

29 August 2022

Lovely tour around Barcelona with Laura. Great sights and history, treats and treasure hunts. The kids even got to practise their Spanish. Wonderful family tour

bjoern.halberstadt🇩🇪 Germany

24 August 2022

Tolle Tour mit Laura

Kitty🇬🇧 United Kingdom

23 August 2022

Laura was superb. She was very understanding and caring since we have small children with us. She has great knowledge to the history of Barcelona and gave us good recommendations for food. Lovely personality as well which make the tour very enjoyable. Great guide with good knowledge

Caitlin🇺🇸 United States

27 July 2022

Laura gave us a lovely introduction to the more local areas of Barcelona and introduced us to a variety of tapas and local drinks. She was very flexible in accommodating our party, which included 3 non-drinkers, someone with mobility issues, and a picky 10 year old! Great introduction to Barcelona from someone who knows the city well.Very fun and informative!

JoAnn 🇺🇸 United States

24 July 2022

Unfortunately, Laura, the original guide had an emergency and Anna was our guide. Anna was incredibly knowledgeable of Barcelona’s architecture (she’s an architect!), artists, and restaurants. Anna was very accommodating and lighthearted!! This was a perfect start to our vacation! Highly recommend Anna!Highly Recommend

Kimberly🇺🇸 United States

21 July 2022

We saw all the sights that were on our list and a few additional gems. Laura focused the tour on areas of interest for us and our kids. Was a great tour with a fantastic tour guide! Highly recommend!!Wonderful tour of Barcelona!

Jimmy🇺🇸 United States

11 July 2022

Laura we so welcoming and friendly. We went to three great local tapas locations. The wine and food was exactly what we had hoped we were going to get. Laura provided recommendations for Wines and each locations best foods to try. The conversation was as good as the food and drinks. So glad to meet Laura and it was a perfect way to see the evenings in Barcelona. Fantastic walk of local Tapas and Drinks

Shawn🇺🇸 United States

10 July 2022

Polite, Knowledgeable, professional and well worth the moneyExcellent!!!!

Kristin🇺🇸 United States

5 July 2022

We have traveled around the world and this was our tenth WithLocal Experience. Laura should not be a WithLocal. We did a "Drinks & Bites" tour with her in the evening to. She is actually not a foodie, but an architect, who does this to make extra money, and she was not really a social person and had very little to say. It was like being on a date you can't wait to end. First of all, the way the tastings work is that the the tour guide collects the cost of your your trip and then pays WithLocals, 20-30 %. Of what is remaining, the Local, Laura in this case, collects your tour cost. She is then tasked with buying you (3) tastings on this "Drinks & Bites" trip. HOWEVER, the less she spends on your tastings, the MORE she makes. On the first tasting, we each had a drink. The wine was 2 Euro and the Beer was 1 Euro. She chose them, clearly, She then purchased a plate of french bread (1.95 Euro total for 5 of us) and a plate of manchego cheese. She did not ask (to begin with) if we had any preferences or preferences, and she was not super friendly, didn't say a word to my three teenagers, asked no questions and was sort of rude, in an eye-roll way. On the second two tastings, we were given a drink at each stop and one small slice of a french baguette with a topping of our choice. A Pinxtos. Value 1.50 euro each. That's it, that's the whole tour. 3 stops, 3 drinks and a few slices of french baguette. She made no reservations. Coincidentally, the WithLocal we went out with the next day, knows her and tells us, "That's her style". To wing it. Unfortunately, you can't "wing it" when you go to local pinxtos stops during after "After work rush" without reservations. She told us they take no "reservations", however there were tables all over the place with "Reservados" signs. Clearly, what she told us was untrue. What ended up happening is that we didn't really visit "local" spots because, guess what, they were full! Instead, we went inside to places where nobody was , while we skipped all the crowded "Local spots" which quite honestly, is the point of the trip. In the end, we paid 40Euro each and ate/drank for 10Euro each, max. This model, doesn't really incent the "Local" to feed you well, because again, the less they spend, the more they make. Save your money.Not a Quality Experience.

Chrissy

28 June 2022

Thanks so much Laura for showing us around and reaching us all about tapas and pinchos in the local neighborhood. We were thrilled to see the joy so touristy side of Barcelona. Laura was a delight to talk to for the night Great night!