Barcelona Day Tour by High-Speed Train from Madrid.
- 13h 30m
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Explore Barcelona's iconic landmarks on a day trip from Madrid aboard a high-speed train. Delve into history with an expert guide, as you wander through the city's architectural wonders. Have fun and feel unique in your experience on a Premium Small Group tour.
Inclusions
What's included
- Expert fluent guide
- Walking tour of Barcelona's main points of interest and neighborhoods
- Tickets to visit Muhba (Museum of Ancient Ruins of Barcelona)
- Round-trip high-speed train tickets between Madrid and Barcelona
What's not
- Tips (optional)
- Meals and drinks
- Hotel pick up
- Sagrada Familia tickets
Itinerary
Departure From Madrid to Barcelona by high-speed train
Your adventure begins going to Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona’s main street where architectural masterpieces like Casa Batlló and La Pedrera showcase Antoni Gaudí’s genius and the elegance of Catalan modernism.
From here, continue your stroll toward the vibrant Plaça de Catalunya, the bustling square that marks the heart of the city.
From there, embark on a walking tour through The Gothic Quarter. Feel the past come alive as you wander through the labyrinthine streets of the neighborhood, with every corner revealing ancient stories and secrets. Along the way, you will visit Plaza Real, a stunning square full of lively atmosphere and beautiful architecture. You’ll also explore Plaza Sant Jaume, the political heart of the city, and step inside MUHBA (the Museum of Ancient Ruins of Barcelona) to admire fascinating ancient ruins. After, you’ll have free time to enjoy lunch on your own.
Next, follow your guide as you descend into the Born , where history whispers through narrow, labyrinthine streets. Feel the past come alive as you explore this atmospheric neighborhood.
Reenergized, the tour continues upward toward the Arc de Triomf, a striking 19th-century monument that once served as the gateway to the Universal Exposition. Finally, marvel at the exterior of the awe-inspiring Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece and one of the world’s most remarkable architectural achievements. Your guide will share captivating stories and details as you take in the monument and enjoy free time to capture its magnificence in photos.
Transfer back to Sants
Way back to Madrid
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This experience is done with self-check-in, so you must go to the train station and board directly with the train tickets that we will previously share with you.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- World Experience
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please, be at the check in point 20 minutes before departure time.
- It's essential to arrive well in advance of the train's departure time. The train's departure is fixed and will not wait for delayed passengers. If you fail to arrive on time, you will unfortunately miss the entirety of the tour, and no refund will be provided. We recommend planning with ample margin to avoid any inconvenience.
- Full name of each passenger and Passport/ID number is mandatory to confirm the booking.
- The departure time will be coordinated on trains between 07:00 am and 08:00 am. Please provide a valid telephone number to contact you at least 48 hours before the experience to complete the pre-check in process.
- It's important to note that this experience involves two transfers. One of them is usually by private vehicle and the other by metro to avoid delays in the planning of this experience.
How it compares in Madrid
- Its from-price is 154% above the median of the 336 city tours we list in Madrid.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 78 of 336.
About Madrid
Madrid is Spain's sunny, sociable capital, home to great art museums, royal palaces, leafy parks and tapas bars that stay busy past midnight.
Three great galleries line the Paseo del Prado: the Prado Museum with Velázquez and Goya, the Reina Sofía with Picasso's Guernica, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza with its sweeping private collection. Beside them, El Retiro Park offers a boating lake, shaded avenues and the glass Palacio de Cristal.
Top-ranked sights in Madrid: Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid), Puerta del Sol.
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