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You’ve probably heard that Barcelona is well-known for Gaudi, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!

Destination

Barcelona, Spain

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Español, Русский, Polski, Svenska, Português, Ελληνικά, Deutsch, Italiano

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets to the Sagrada Familia are not included and need to be purchased by the guests online (optional): https://sagradafamilia.org/en/tickets. You can also ask your host for assistance in obtaining tickets through a personalized offer!

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 17 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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 Entrance of the Gran Teatre del Liceu at the side of the Ramblas - 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. Culture of the City

   On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover Barcelona through its culture. Whether it’s focused on a tradition, a special part of town with a story to tell, cultural beliefs, or around a cultural activity that shaped the city into what it is - this tour will be a cultural awakening you can’t miss!

4. Gaudi in Barcelona

   Your tour will focus on Gaudi, a very important cultural subject in Barcelona. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how Gaudi made an impact in Barcelona, making you experience the city from a different perspective.

5. Cultural Highlights

   As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make stops to admire these unique spots that will give you a full picture of the importance of Gaudi in the city. Take a look and hear the stories of your local host at Palau Güell, Casa Battlo, Casa Mila, La Sagrada Familia, and more and see how these cultural highlights are part of the local life but have so much history behind them!

6. Storytelling Journey

   As you discover the cultural side of Barcelona, you’ll be able to embrace it thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time.

7. Gaudi's Masterpiece

   Wrap up your tour at La Sagrada Familia, where your host will share the captivating story behind this masterpiece. Please note that entrance is not included, but feel free to ask your host for assistance in obtaining tickets through a personalized offer!

8. 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

Victoria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ivanna)

26 July 2025

I’m so glad I picked Ivanna for the Gaudì Tour in Barcelona. She worked with me in advance to get the itinerary just right, and she made sure everyone in my family of 6 stayed engaged throughout the whole thing. She even made recommendations for things we should check out after the tour. Ivanna was so knowledgeable and easy to get along with, it really made the experience wonderful. Highly recommend!Wonderful Gaudi Tour

Alexandra

(About local Moisés)

18 July 2025

We had an absolutely incredible experience touring Barcelona, thanks to our amazing guide Moisés. From start to finish, he was the perfect combination of knowledgeable, patient, and kind. What truly set this tour apart was his deep understanding of Barcelona’s rich architectural and cultural history. While we were initially excited to learn about Gaudí, our guide went above and beyond by introducing us to other key figures in Catalan Modernism, including Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch. He gave us a deeper appreciation for the city’s architecture and helped us see Barcelona in a completely new light. Walking through the streets with him, we discovered hidden details and stories we completely missed on our own. His insights made the city come alive in ways we never expected. The highlight, of course, was the Sagrada Família — we were absolutely blown away not just by the grandeur of the building, but by the depth of knowledge he shared about the symbolism, structure, and design of its exterior. This tour was easily one of the most enriching and memorable parts of our trip. We left with a newfound appreciation for Barcelona and its incredible history. Highly, highly recommended!An Unforgettable Experience in

Ryan

(About local Octavio)

11 July 2025

We had the most wonderful morning with Octavio, he was kind and knowledgeable and just truly lovely! We learned so much and felt like we covered a lot of ground in not much time, the perfect sprinkle of discovery during our touristing around Barcelona!Fabulous gothic tour of BCN!

Maciej

(About local Bianca)

8 July 2025

We were truly impressed with our guided tour in Barcelona and feel very lucky that Bianca was our guide. She demonstrated exceptional dedication and a deep, detailed knowledge of Gaudí's architectural works—insights that are rare to find elsewhere. Her passion and expertise made the experience unforgettable. Bianca is highly recommended!It was great!

Nataliia 🇲🇺 Mauritius

(About local Moisés)

4 July 2025

Wonderful guide with deep knowledge about Barcelona. We enjoyed every moment of the tour.

Rachel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

28 June 2025

Sabastian was such a great guide and show us all about Gaudi and the history of Barcelona. He has a great sense of humor and his pictures helped bring the stories to life. Sangrada Familia is a great way to end. What a breathtaking piece of art!!

Adrienne

(About local Bianca)

27 June 2025

We had an unforgettable experience exploring Barcelona with our incredible guide, Bianca. From the outset, Bianca was exceptionally attentive, thoughtful, and intuitive. She took the time to truly understand our interests and customized every part of the tour to suit our pace and preferences perfectly. Bianca handled everything with professionalism and care. One of the highlights was our personalized tour of Gaudí’s masterpieces. Bianca brought each site to life with fascinating details, historical context, and cultural insight. Her knowledge of Gaudí’s architecture and vision was truly impressive, and we walked away with a much deeper appreciation for his work. Bianca also gave us a meaningful understanding of Catalan culture, sharing insights that brought the city to life in a way we never could have experienced on our own. Her knowledge and passion were evident, and we left full of memorable moments that we’ll cherish. What truly set Bianca apart was how adaptable she was and genuinely invested in making sure you have the best experience possible. Whether it was shifting plans on the go, seeking shade from the blazing sun(!), or offering spot-on suggestions, she made sure every moment was engaging and enjoyable. Thanks to her, our tour was not only smooth and stress-free, but she also added so much value to our trip. We can’t recommend Bianca highly enough! Barcelona at Its Best – Thanks to Bianca

Miriam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ellie)

24 June 2025

We booked a walking tour with Ellie pretty late the night before we wanted to meet with her for a tour. We sent her a couple of questions about the tour and was hoping she'd see the questions before we planned out the day prior to our meeting. She contacted us promptly the next morning, answered the questions and set up the meeting. She was very vigilant in making sure we were all together, had great, up-front views of the buildings, and were protected from some of the distractions around the city. Not only was her tour of Gaudi's architectures very in-depth but the way she weaved the back stories lent life and character to his works. Rather than seeing just a building, we saw Gaudi's emotion, dreams, and his reality in the works of art. After this tour, I have a much greater appreciation for Gaudi's work and life's work. Ellie was great in making sure all of our teen and pre-teenagers were included in the tour and could see what she was describing. Her knowledge of city of Barcelona, the Catalan culture, the rich history was remarkable and her unique point of view was refreshing. She took a genuine interest in our background so as to better be able to relate Gaudi's story in a way that we could better relate and understand. I would highly recommend a tour with Ellie. She has an admirable passion for her trade and is a library of wonderful knowledge. My only wish was that I could stay in Barcelona longer so that I could take other tours with Ellie. Until next time, thank you for the remarkable journey! Fantastic experience

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(About local Irina)

10 June 2025

Irina is very knowledgeable, kind and friendly; she was quite accommodating with our schedule and itinerary changes and always had additional information to share about places of interest we passed by. Totally recommend.A perfect way to explore Barcelona

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

3 June 2025

Frederico had in depth knowledge regarding both the art, architecture and history of Barcelona. It was a pleasure having him as my guide.

Andrew🇲🇦 Morocco

(About local Irina)

29 May 2025

Irina was a fantastic guide. She was very knowledgeable and imparted her love of Barcelona to us in an informative, warm and friendly manner. It was the perfect introduction to Barcelona for us. I would highly recommend you take a tour with Irina. Best wishes Fiona & AndrewBest guide.

Paridhi Mittal🇮🇳 India

(About local Lars)

28 May 2025

Lars was fantastic. He connected with our children and made the tour interesting yet fun for them. Had great recommendations for restaurants for all of us to enjoy as well. Highly recommend a tour with him. Amazing

Katherine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Irina)

27 May 2025

Irina was an AMAZING guide for our Barcelona city tour. The route, pace, information, and overall experience were exceptional. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and, in particular, Gaudi. My daughter and I really enjoyed our time spent with Irina. She was personable and approachable. I would recommend her and would do another tour with her. Great Walking Tour

Patricia

(About local Lars)

26 May 2025

Lars was exceptional in his knowledge of all-things-Gaudi on our 3 hour tour. We learned the details of Gaudi's life and career and the history of the neighborhoods we walked through. A really interesting, and fun tour! Plus Lars was quick to help guide us back to our hotel and offer dinner suggestions afterwards. I highly recommend Lars and withlocals.

Kerstin🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Lars)

22 May 2025

Lars ist ein wunderbarer junger Mann, der uns durch das Viertel mit vielen tollen Informationen um den Ausnahmekünstler/Architekten Antoni Gaudi geführt hat. Er hat uns animiert, die Geschichte um das Fest des Patronheiligen Kataloniens zu performen, was sehr einprägsam und lustig war. Das kleinste Theater der Welt war ein Oase in Mitten der Stadt ... also, eine Führung mit Lars ist einmalig, absolut empfehlenswert und wir kommen wieder. Verena, Christiane, Patricia und KerstinGaudi Tour mit Lars

Libby & Bill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bianca)

12 May 2025

We really appreciated Bianca's breadth of knowledge and her architectural training added a lot to our understanding. We saw and understood so many details of the Gaudi buildings that we didn't see on our own. We walked a LOT--which we like--and saw sooo much. Her discussion was interactive and her English is excellent. She also helped us to decide where we would/would not like to re-visit--according to our interests. Highly recommend booking with her! Bianca was wonderful

Marisa🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Ilona)

12 May 2025

Ilona provided a wonderful introduction and overview of Gaudi's works that served us well as we navigated them throughout the rest of our holiday. Suggest you do this tour early in your visit as it provides a great foundation if you intend to explore Gaudi's works. A wonderful overview of Gaudi's works

Sonia

(About local Sebastian)

26 April 2025

We had the most wonderful time with Sebastian who showed us places we would never have found ourselves. Sebastian took the time to explain the history and meaning of these wonderful historical sites and with lovely sense of humour too. Book with Sebastian you will have a really lovely and interesting time. Fabulous private tour with Sebastian

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

24 April 2025

Yakov🇺🇸 United States

(About local Laura)

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

Chelsea🇺🇸 United States

(About local Liliia )

8 April 2025

Liliia was lovely in answering my many questions about the trip beforehand and my partner and I really liked our 3 hour tour with her. We walked and learned about things we otherwise wouldn’t have and it was a highlight of our Spain trip.

Thomas

(About local Sebastian)

2 April 2025

Sebastian was very personable and adaptable with extensive knowledge of the area history. We had a misunderstanding about the visiting Sagrada Familia but Sebastián adapted and we had an entertaining tour Very adaptable

Marina🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Moisés)

1 April 2025

We had a wonderfull time seeing the different architecture in the old center of Barcelona and its surroundings. One of the main highlights of this tour was the Sagrada Familia made by Gaudi. Many thanks towards the tour guide Moises, who helped to enhance the tour experience by keeping it interactive and fun while still historically intresting. Overall, this was a great experience which me and my family enjoyed completely!Amazing tour of Barcelona wonders!

Karen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Alessandro)

27 March 2025

Alessandro is passionate about his adopted city. He told us fascinating stories about how Gaudi worked and showed us beautiful buildings as well as describing the history and people who built them. A fabulous experience that really enriched our trip to Catalunya. A wonderful experience

Alyce

(About local Bianca)

24 March 2025

Bianca was amazing and so knowledgeable about Gaudi. We enjoyed every minute of our tour.Amazing!

Ashley🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

12 March 2025

We had a great time with Alessandro! He has so much knowledge about Barcelona, and a passion for architecture and Gaudi as well which made for the perfect day. Many great recommendations along the way, we highly recommend!!! Fantastic Gaudi++ tour

MICHAEL🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

18 January 2025

Sebastian was a great guide. My first trip to Barcelona and he was able to condense 2200 years of history into a three hour tour. Very informative and entertaining. I would highly recommend him to anyone that wants a great experience.Awesome tour

Paula🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

17 January 2025

Sebastian was very knowledgeable and informative. We had booked the Treasures of Barcelona: Gaudi tour but had seen the Gaudi buildings the previous day. Sebastian pivoted to giving us a tour of the Gothic area which was phenomenal! We will book him again the next time we’re in Barcelona.

Rebecca🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

15 January 2025

Sebastian was an amazing guide—warm, friendly, funny. He seemed to have a bottomless source of facts, pictures, and stories about Barcelona and its rich history and beautiful architecture that really brought it all to life for my daughter and myself. And when we find our way back here, we certainly hope to work with him again! Do not miss!Enthusiastic and a wealth of knowledge!

Robert

(About local Irina)

14 January 2025

Irina is enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. She gave us many facts, especially re Gaudi's life and his creations as well as the history of Catalonia. We are happy she was our guide for Barcelona.Thank you

Elaine🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Alessandro)

8 January 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

Monic

(About local Sebastian)

6 January 2025

Sebastian is a kind and open minded person and he makes you feel very welcome from the first moments. He is sufficiently knowledgeable about Barcelona's history, but for our taste the tour was not well structured. It was meant to be a Gaudì tour but in the end it was more like a general explanation of the many things that happened in Barcelona throughout history enriched with some anecdotes from Gaudì's life. Overall it left us with some interesting impressions but we were not satisfied, especially given the high price we paid for this. At this cost we would not recommend it. By means of constructive feedback: a few days later we decided to join a free tour organized by Civitatis and it had quite a few parallels but everything was explained in a more in-depth and structured manner. Regardless of the price (here you donate whatever you feel adequate, ca. €10-20pp) we preferred this tour.Gaudì tour

Mariana 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

5 January 2025

Sebastian es un crack, sabe muchísimo: conoce la ciudad, su cultura, su historia con absoluta profundidad. Profesional, cálido, un placer recorrer la ciudad escuchando a Sebastián! Altamente recomendable! Gracias Sebastián! Sabe muchisimo, un apasionado!

Pamela🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

3 January 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!

Emma

(About local Sebastian)

9 December 2024

We really enjoyed our 3 hr Gaudi themed tour with Sebastian. It was really engaging in terms of the historical content, Sebastian showed photos on his iPad which helped to explain the development of the history. We were a family with 2 adult daughters- we were so enthralled we couldn’t believe the tour ended so quickly! I recommend Sebastian 😃Enjoyable fun and very informative

Helen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sebastian)

2 December 2024

Great guide which delivered over and above our expectations, emersed us in the history of Gaudi and how he influenced the city and continues to do so. Interesting, factual and fun, 100% recommend Sebastian.Gaudi tour

Patricia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Laura)

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

Beatrice🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ilona)

10 November 2024

Ilona is a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. We had already explored the Sagrada Familia so she adapted the tour to include a different Gaudi site. It was a very good tour.Gaudi Treasures tour

Penelope

(About local Alan)

8 November 2024

Such a joy to be able to discuss history with Alan. He was extremely attentive and we connected immediately. Sensitive to our age and mobility- and fun to be with.Most enjoyble walking tour

Steve🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ilona)

2 November 2024

We had a brilliant time with Ilona. She managed to get us into Sagrada Família after we had a mix up with times - which we were very grateful for. She has an in-depth knowledge of not only Gaudi but other important Barcelona architects. We couldn’t recommend Ilona highly enough.Tour of Gaudi architecture

Charles

(About local Ilona)

2 November 2024

Ilona was very knowledgeable and passionate. Tour lasted 2.5 hrs and we saw all major Gaudi designed homes and Familia Sagrada. Was definitely worth the 1:1 attention we receivedBarcelona Gaudi

Charles🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

28 October 2024

Sebastian was a great guide. He kept us engaged throughout the entire tour. His knowledge of the area and its history made the city more relatable. I look forward to booking his services again when I return.Great Tour

Ariane 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Bianca)

25 October 2024

Die Gaudí Tour durch Barcelona hat Bianca durch ihre offene Art und ihr großes Wissen einfach super und sehr vielseitig gestaltet. Wir haben nicht nur viel über Gaudis Bauten sondern auch über andere Sehenswürdigkeiten und Spezialitäten der Stadt erfahren. Die Zeit verflog und anschließend hatten wir das Gefühl, den Reichtum Barcelonas mit ganz anderen Augen sehen zu können. Wir können Bianca auf jeden Fall weiter empfehlen! Herzlich auf hohem Niveau

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

24 October 2024

My husband and I loved our tour with Sebastian! He immediately captivated us with interesting stories about each place, making the tour feel very personal. Sebastian has great energy - he’s very positive and pleasant to spend the day with. Thank you Sebastian!Sebastian is the best!

Marion🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Irina)

21 October 2024

Irina was communicative before the event, met us promptly at the appointed space and time, was extremely pleasant and very knowledgeable. She curated a tour based on the interest we expressed to her, and she adapted it on the fly when we encountered an ever so special Parade of the Giants, which was unexpected until Irina told us we were visiting the week before La Castanyada. Excellent tour and exceptional tour guide, whom we would highly recommend!Excellent walking tour!

william🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bianca)

4 October 2024

Bianca is a very good guide! We had a little trouble connecting with Bianca prior to our tour, but she was very accommodating with our itinerary and limited accessibility with walking steps! We wanted to visit Casa Batlló (marine world architecture) and Barri Gothic (Barrio Gothic). She is very down to earth and friendly! Bianca has a background in architecture and was very informative about the intricate details that Gaudi included in his design which helped us better understand what Gaudi had in mind for the building. As we toured Gothic barrio Bianca shared more interesting details about many of the amazing structures and its history starting with the Romans through modern times. Lastly we had requested some suggestions for restaurants serving “daily menu” Paella dishes, she came through with two options, we enjoyed great lunch at one of them. We would recommend Bianca to our friends & family visiting Barcelona. Bianca is a very Good Guide!

Vicki

(About local Lounis)

2 October 2024

Lounis was a wonderful guide . He took us around Barcelona and shared some great information about the city . He also showed us where to get good coffee and churros . He was flexible, friendly and professional . We would highly recommend Lounis . ⭐️Great day With Lounis

Brad🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ilona)

29 September 2024

Ilona was simply the best tour - friend for getting to know Barcelona!!!!Awesome Impresionante Genial

yvonne

(About local Irina)

24 September 2024

Just wanted to let you know that I spent 7 hrs on a tour with Irina from “with locals “ and had a fantastic day of history and sightseeing in Barcelona. Covered over 16 km and couldn’t have asked for a better day spent seeing and learning all I could in a short period of time. I definitely recommend this business and Irina in particular!! I am so fortunate!!!!Irina’s amazing tour of Barcelona!!!

Christine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bianca)

17 September 2024

Bianca shared so much about Barcelona that enriched the rest of our stay. What we learned about the city’s development over the ages made us look differently at buildings and neighborhoods, and helped us navigate. Even though my partner had been to Barcelona many times, Bianca found several famous landmarks he had never known seen. After touring a beautiful market with her, we saved lots of money and ate better by shopping at the traditional markets. She was also very accommodating when I made a scheduling error, which was much appreciated. I highly recommend booking Bianca’s tour!Fantastic experience!