Barcelona Highlights with a Local Friend
At a glance
Barcelona Highlights with a Local Friend is a 1h – 10h private experience in Barcelona, Spain, operated by SigaMiga Barcelona. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 64 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $629.90 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Friendly/Knowledgeable Guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 10h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Discover Barcelona at the hands of a local friend at your own pace doing exactly what you want to do!
In this completely personalized tour, we will communicate beforehand to discuss your needs and interests to create a customized itinerary which will be a mash-up of your Barcelona bucket list and the top sights and suggestions. The details on this page are just suggestions!
When we meet, I'll be like a local friend, showing you around my city and telling you stories and anecdotes about the city, history, culture, and my local experience. Keep in mind that this is a private experience just for you and your travel party, so we'll go at your pace and anything that comes up during the day we can adjust or modify. Please message for inquiries and concerns!
My objective is to be the bridge to help you understand the local life and identity of Barcelona so that you can also see the magical feeling that attracts so many people to this beautiful city. Just follow me!
What's included
What's included
- Friendly/Knowledgeable Guide
Not included
- I will offer to stop and share food/snacks throughout the day. The bill for any food, drinks, or snacks consumed during the trip is the responsibility of the guest. This will be discussed upon booking
- Metro & Taxis - Any transport fees are the responsibility of the guest.
- Entry fees - If you decide to enter anything along the route, you are more than welcome to!
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
The famous work in progress from Antoni Gaudi and one of Barcelona's iconic landmarks. We will discuss it from the outside and if you have booked at ticket in advance (as we will discuss well in advance of your trip) then you can go inside for a visit (visits are approx. 1-3 hours).
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Stop 2 · 2h
Take a journey through Barcelona's multiple layers of history learning about the Roman and medieval histories, cultural legends and traditions, and see how it fits in with the modern elements of present day. Depending on our determined itinerary, we can breeze through a few of the main sites in the Gothic quarter, or we can do an exclusive tour seeing all of the main points. Duration can range from 45 minutes to 3 hours.
All points are without entry fee. -
Stop 3 · 10m
This is part of the Gothic quarter. We will definitely stop in front of it, don't you worry! We will not go inside during the tour.
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Stop 4 · 10m
This is also part of the Gothic quarter. Just marking so that you know we will be seeing and discussing it ;-)
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Stop 5 · 15m
Port of Barcelona. We can have a beautiful stroll along Barcelona's port which is one the most important elements of Barcelona's many "cities"
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Stop 6 · 30m
The famous park in the center of Barcelona. We can have a stroll through the park and visit some of its famous landmarks inside such as the fountain, mamouth, and the Parlament. Learn about the origins of the park and its place in Barcelona's history.
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Stop 7 · 10m
Barcelona has its own Arc de Triumph. Learn about why it was constructed and what it stands for.
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Stop 8 · 20m
See the famous plaza with many beautiful landmarks surrounding it. You will learn about the history of the various points and depending on the itinerary we will go to visit some of them up close.
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Stop 9 · 2h
Jump into nature without leaving the city! The famous hill at the side of the city hosts various famous landmarks such as the Castle of Montjuic, the Olympic stadium, and the Palace as well as many hidden gems. We can arrange an itinerary to view the top important spots or to explore it in further detail. Due to the distance from the rest of things, Montjuic usually takes up a bit of time from the day, so the "duration" could range from 1 hour to 4 hours if you want to walk around by foot to various points.
Meeting point
Meeting at the white mosaic bench on the street corner.
Meeting inside the shopping center on the main floor from the entrance at the center of the circle. If the center is occupied (by any event or activity) we meet just at one of the railings facing inwards in front of the Sunglass Hut.
Meeting outside of the metro station Drassanes (Green, L3) right on the Ramblas exit facing the Columbus statue.
Meeting at the cafe for churros and chocolate. Here we can get started with a yummy bite of the famous Spanish breakfast/snack and get to know each other before the day begins. We can go over the details of the day and see if any modifications in the plan need to be made.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Barcelona Highlights with a Local Friend take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 10h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $629.90 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Friendly/Knowledgeable Guide.
Where does it start?
Meeting at the white mosaic bench on the street corner. Meeting inside the shopping center on the main floor from the entrance at the center of the circle. If the center is occupied (by any event or activity) we meet just at one of the railings facing inwards in front of the…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 64 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Barcelona.
