• Private Tour
• Carbon Neutral

Experience Antoni Gaudí’s iconic masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, in depth. This tour explores the intricate symbolism of the facades and skips the lines to reveal the breathtaking interior, including its stunning stained glass windows and nature-inspired columns. Perfect for anyone who wants to fully appreciate this architectural marvel. *This tour is on request, host will check for ticket availability before confirming booking*

Destination

Barcelona, Spain

Category

Art Culture Tours

Duration

1.5 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Ελληνικά, English, Español, Italiano

Included

• Private guide
• Entrance ticket La Sagrada Familia
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Instant confirmation
• this tour is on request and depends on ticket availability

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 the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of La Xurreria de Maria shop - Barcelona to start your journey

   View on Maps

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. Inside the Sagrada Familia

   Una vez dentro, sigue las indicaciones de tu guía local mientras descubres los lugares imprescindibles, como el Altar Mayor y el Ábside y la Fachada del Nacimiento, así como las joyas ocultas que no muchos conocen. ¡Sé parte de un recorrido enriquecedor que satisfará tu curiosidad y responderá todas tus preguntas!

4. Sigue explorando

   Una vez finalizado el tiempo con tu anfitrión, puedes quedarte dentro de la atracción y seguir explorando por tu cuenta o despedirte fuera de la atracción, donde tu anfitrión te indicará otros lugares para explorar en Barcelona.

5. 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.

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

Elaine🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Alessandro)

8 enero 2025

Alessandro gave us a great tour. His English explanations were clear and fulsome. He has a great knowledge of not only Barcelona but of Spain’s history. We would highly recommend his services.Gaudi

Sherri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

8 enero 2025

Alessandro was a stellar guide. He has the rare ability to be both approachable and knowledgeable while also reading just how much information you want conveyed. We'll be booking him again when we return to Barcelona. Wonderful tour with the ideal guide

Whitney🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

6 enero 2025

Alessandro was amazing! Catered the tour to our likes and was a wealth of knowledge on the history of the buildings and Spain itself. We learned so much history and even learned about and got to taste authentic local food and he took us to the oldest hat shop when he heard hats were a thing with us! I couldn’t have been happier with our experience! Totally recommend him! He was even patient with our jet lag!Awesome guide through Barcelona!

Pamela🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

3 enero 2025

Our family loved our afternoon with Alessandro! He gave us a great understanding of Barcelona history and current day and tailored our time together to our personal interests. Alessandro is friendly, kind, and entertaining. He added tremendous value to our time in Barcelona. We say do a tour with him if you can!Excellent tour, wonderful guide!

Zain🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Alessandro)

27 diciembre 2024

Alessandro gave us quite possibly the best tour we’ve ever had. His expert understanding of history provided excellent context to the city of Barcelona. He shared some of the city’s best kept secrets and had my teenage kids engrossed. I would highly recommend Alessandro as a guide for anyone visiting this magical city. Doing the tour at the beginning of your trip will set you up to make the most of Barcelona. A great tour with the best guide ever

Gary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

23 diciembre 2024

We wanted a tour that was multidimensional that included depth. Alessandro did not disappoint. He had a deep understanding of the history, culture, politics and current events. Not only was he professional but he was personable and a joy to be around. We couldn’t recommend him highly enough.Outstanding tour and tour guide

Clayton🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

29 octubre 2024

Alessandro, was a great host and made the start our trip to Barcelona well worth it. He gave us ideas as to what to see and eat while in Barcelona. What a great host and we would highly recommend him.How to start a visit to Barcelona.

Jay & Betty Jo🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

28 octubre 2024

The six of up had a wonderful time with Alessandro.Food tout

Catherine🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alessandro)

21 octubre 2024

Alessandro gave my spouse and I an unforgettable 4-hour tour of Barcelona, guiding us through areas such as El Raval and the Gothic Quarter. His deep knowledge of art, history, archaeology, and culinary arts made the experience incredibly enriching. We explored landmarks like Plaça del Rei, MUHBA Temple d'August, and admired Gaudí's architecture at Palau Güell and Casa Batlló. Alessandro's passion brought the city’s history to life, and his recommendation to try tapas at La Boqueria Market was a highlight! We highly recommend his tour for anyone wanting an insightful and immersive Barcelona experience.Highly Recommend in Barcelona

Elona🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

9 octubre 2024

A truly exceptional guide does more than lead a tour—they bring history and art to life, revealing the deeper stories behind every masterpiece. Alessandro exemplifies this. With his remarkable ability to synthesize historic movements and clearly explain their cultural impact, he provided us with a profound understanding of Barcelona’s treasures. From Park Güell to the Sagrada Família, he unveiled hidden details and revealed how various influences shaped these iconic works. He even took us to a breathtaking hospital complex—an architectural masterpiece often missed by other tours. He generously took the time to explain everything we saw and was incredibly kind and patient with all of our questions. We can’t recommend Alessandro highly enough!Bringing History To Life!

BRONTE🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Alessandro)

8 octubre 2024

Alessandro's knowledge of Barcelona's history (and of that of the Mediterranean) spans mediaeval through to present day. He expanded in more detail when asked about particular issues. We walked around the city and he described the past and current function of a variety of places and buildings. Where past infrastructure has been lost, he would describe where it had been, eg the Roman wall. Look 1.5hrs is just not enough. If you are considering a booking, try for a longer tour. A great guide, can't recommend him enough.In the depths of history

Nicola

(About local Alessandro)

1 septiembre 2024

We took this tour as a family of five (three children ages 14,12 and 10) Alessandro was very patient and worked hard to keep the kids engaged as we went along. Our son is very interested in history and found the tour particularly interesting. The focus was on the history and influences that have shaped the old town of Barcelona. However, Alessandro was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions on many different topics connected with the city. We left with a much deeper understanding of the local area and would definitely recommend. Great experience, very infromative

Paula🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

21 agosto 2024

We arranged a tour with Alessandro for our first morning in Barcelona, to get a feel for the city and understand its layout. We got so much more! Alessandro has deep, deep knowledge of the city and communicates it in such an engaging way that the time flew by. He was particularly expert on the city's history and architecture and was able to answer all the (sometimes oddball) questions from our group. We did a three hour morning tour with 5 people aged between 14 - 77 and everyone voted it their favorite thing we did in our four day visit to Barcelona. Highlight of our trip to Barcelona

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

6 agosto 2024

Over the course of three hours Alessandro gave me a crash refresher course in Western Civilization as a way of putting into context the architecture and art of Barcelona as it evolved over the centuries. What a smart and personable young man. I can't recommend him or this tour any more highly. Fantastic Walking Tour!

Kasi

(About local Alessandro)

5 agosto 2024

Alessandro catered our walk of old town to fit all our interests - from my husband’s interest in etymology and religion, mine to architecture, our children’s to historical stories and geography. We are very impressed with his ability to knowledgeably answer everyone’s questions while having great patience with the kids. We look forward to future visits to Barcelona and booking an afternoon with him again! Immensely informative and fun

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

28 julio 2024

Alessandro was amazing! He is so knowledgeable about Barcelona and everything Gaudì -- and so much fun! Even my teenage daughter enjoyed every moment :)Amazing!

Elizabeth

(About local Alessandro)

9 julio 2024

What a fun day I had with Alessandro he was lovely smart and kind this was just the best tour is you love food and food culture I highly recommend him and will be using him again Amazing the best!!!

karen9496

(About local Alessandro)

7 julio 2024

Would highly recommend Alessandro for a guided tour, he was knowledgeable and adapted the tour to suit us. A lovely chap. Really Great

Hilda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

1 julio 2024

We were a family of 6 and met Alessandro at Barcelona for a city tour. He was educated, knowledgeable and very informative. He was also accommodating if we needed to take a potty or food break for our 5 year old. He was also able to give us recommendations on dinning and shopping! He kept everyone in the family involved throughout the tour! I would definitely book Alessandro again!Family friendly Tour!

Elena🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

14 junio 2024

Alessandro was the best choice for a tour guide. We were overwhelmed in planning a trip to Barcelona: the city is very large and has a lot to offer visitors. We gave Alessandro some parameters: we had young children, and we enjoy art history, architecture, and food. He easily weaved these elements into our tour together. The pace was manageable— not at all too fast— we even stopped for some open-market shopping and other curiosities. He took us for food tastings that made our sons’ tastebuds and imaginations explode. He listened to our interests and was able to pivot and accommodate along the way. Alessandro is charming, kind, and a gentleman. He is highly, thoroughly knowledgeable and loves what he does. His English is excellent; he speaks multiple languages. He brought the history of Barcelona to life with stories and some photos. Truly Alessandro was our best decision for an introduction to this fine city. Our sons (9&11yrs,) both said he was a gem and they were so happy we did the tour. Doing a private tour costs more, yes, but you will find that having a tailored experience will be worth the expense. Exceptional, delightful, and interesting

Kim🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Alessandro)

6 junio 2024

Alessandro gave us a lovely tour through Barcelona markets and the old town. His knowledge of the history was awesome and he explained it all in a very engaging way. It was great to taste some of the delights on offer and he was sure to take us to a couple of places that would be hard to find as a tourist in Barcelona. I would recommend Alessandro to anyone coming to Barcelona and looking for a walking tour. Barcelona Revealed

Darren🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Alessandro)

4 junio 2024

Alessandro gave us the perfect combination of history, architecture and food experience, all with a very personable manner. We would happily book more tours with him. An excellent tour

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

28 abril 2024

We contacted Alessandro on short notice after one cancellation due to illness and anothe company not responding after confirming. Alessandro worked to assess our needs resulting in an awesome tour at our pace. He was extremely knowledgeable. There was no question he couldn’t answer and most of all, his customer focused was exquisite! Alessandro is the best!

Jenny🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Alessandro)

21 abril 2024

Alessandro is very very knowledgeable on the history and archeology as this is his passion. Feel free to ask him anything history related while on tour. He took us to some lovely places and we tried food that we loved. We even went back to one of the places the next day for more! He gave us tips for the rest of our days and he customised the tour for us. We highly recommend him. Excellent choice

Bhaswanth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

6 abril 2024

I had a wonderful time with Alessandro. He had a lot of knowledge about Barcelona and Spain and delved deep into history and culture. It was an amazing introduction to this great city. I would highly recommend this tour. Excellent introduction to Barcelona!

Judith🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Alessandro)

16 febrero 2024

Alessandro was a great guide. He was courteous, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. The walk was well-paced and gave us a very good overview of the history and culture of Barcelona- particularly the old town. Alessandro also gave us further recommendations, including places to visit and places to eat. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would thoroughly recommend Alessandro as a guide. City walk

Claudia

(About local Alessandro)

27 enero 2024

My husband, daughter, and I planned a ten-day trip to Barcelona and fortunately, I asked Alessandro to customize a tour for us for our first full day in Barcelona. Alessandro was wonderful! We are in our sixties and Alessandro immediately personalized the route for us. Alessandro is so much fun! We went all over Barcelona with him explaining what we were seeing. Highlight of our trip for sure! This tour exceeded our expectations and I give it a ten-plus!A customized tour that exceeded our expectations

Jeffrey

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20 enero 2024

Our guide Alessandro was very knowledgeable and provided excellent historical context when explaining the work of Gaudi. Alessandro was exceptional. Personable, able to answer our questions, full of interesting insights.Alessandro was exceptional

John

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3 diciembre 2023

This was a blast. We had a tapas tour and our guide Alessandro was beyond fantastic. His knowledge of the Spanish culinary culture was outstanding. He was kind, funny, and so knowledgeable. Would do it again in a heartbeat!Would do it again in a heartbeat!

Rosemary

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2 diciembre 2023

Our guide Alessandro was very knowledgeable and provided excellent historical context when explaining the work of Gaudi. He was exceptional. Personable, able to answer our questions, full of interesting insights.Perfect tour for the family

Lorraine

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30 noviembre 2023

We have done many guided tours with excellent guides but this one was by far the best. Alessandro has a wealth of knowledge about history, archaeology, art and cultural heritage. The information he provided was superb. The tour was just fabulous and we can’t recommend Alessandro highly enough. An absolute must-do.An absolute must-do tour with Alessandro

Rochelle

(About local Alessandro)

14 noviembre 2023

Our tour with Alessandro was fantastic! We contacted him for a personalized tour in Barcelona. His knowledge of history was incredible. We even had a little extra time, so he took us into some of the Barcelona neighborhoods we never would have discovered without a local guide. We 100% recommend exploring the city with Alessandro, and Withlocals!An amazing custom made day!

Jennifer

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1 noviembre 2023

We had a wonderful tour of Barcelona. Alessandro is clearly an expert in Barcelona history, and brought our attention to so many things that we would never have noticed on our own. He gave us a great introduction to the historical development of the city. His enthusiasm was evident and contagious, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time spent exploring Barcelona. I would definitely recommend this tour, and Alessandro, to our friends and family.Completely interesting and charming guide

Paul

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21 octubre 2023

Alessandro was superb!! He was very knowledgeable across Spanish history and culture. He was delightful intelligent company as well as a foodie. He shared wonderful insights into Barcelona’s food scene.Delicious food and guide

Michele

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12 octubre 2023

Alessandro was amazing. He catered the tour to our wants and likes. He was easy-going and very knowledgeable about the market, different cuisines specific to different regions of the world, and the people of the region. It was like a beautiful and easy to understand history lesson. We really appreciated getting to know him and having him be our guide for the day!Alessandro was an absolutely superb guide

Vickie

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8 octubre 2023

Alessandro was very knowledgeable, flexible and fun. He was very accommodating to our Canadian palates and we learned about the local cuisine and history. It was an excellent morning.It was an excellent morning!