Park Güell & La Sagrada Família Experience, Barcelona

La Sagrada Família and Park Güell are arguably two of Gaudí's two most important creations, and you'll explore both this morning in a small group setting. You'll start at Park Güell, meeting your guide just down the street from the entrance at 10 am. Skip any lines and walk straight into the park as your guide explains the symbolism and inspirations behind the architect's signature style. 

As you walk within the hilltop sanctuary, take notice of the whimsical effect of playful colors and structured organic forms blending into the natural environment. Spot details like columns shaped like palm trunks, domed roofs resembling mushrooms, and animals hidden in plain sight. Your guide will lead you to key sites like the potter houses at the main entrance, the dual staircase with the dragon sculpture, the Hypostyle Room supporting Gaudí's famous bench, the Pont de Baix viaduct, the Laundry Room Portico, Casa Larrand, and the Greek Theatre.

Next, you'll transfer to La Sagrada Família, Gaudí's crowning masterpiece and final resting place. Your guide will pinpoint the highlights of the massive structure, starting with its three facades and numerous spires. Head inside to the Crypt of the Expiatory Temple and the Sagrada Família Museum to see Gaudí's models and drawings and view his tomb. You'll also study the vaulted nave and apse, where the architect's designs highlight geometric shapes, and notice his love of colors in the stained glass windows. At the end, part ways with your guide and continue to explore or climb the Torre de la Pasión for city views.