--- title: Sagrada Familia and Old Town Private Tour with Hotel Pick-up lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/sagrada-familia-and-old-town-private-tour-with-hotel-pick-up/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 303 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 137 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 51 of 70 (Sagrada Família Guided Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/sagrada-familia-and-old-town-private-tour-with-hotel-pick-up/ --- # Sagrada Familia and Old Town Private Tour with Hotel Pick-up **Guidekin's take:** La Sagrada Familia and an Old Town walk anchor a private tour for your party through Barcelona's modernist districts. Entry tickets, private transport and city-centre hotel pickup are included; bring the same ID used to book the tickets. 4.77 from 137 reviews at €303 per person for 8h. In our comparison: #51 of 70 in Sagrada Família Guided Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Embark on a VIP private tour of Barcelona with round-trip hotel pick-up and drop-off for a hassle-free, luxury experience. Skip the long lines at the iconic La Sagrada Familia and discover Barcelona’s architectural gems with your expert guide. Travel in comfort by private vehicle to top landmarks like Passeig de Gràcia, Montjuïc, and the historic Gothic Quarter. Marvel at Gaudí's masterpieces, including Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, and explore the city’s world-renowned Modernisme architecture. This private sightseeing tour offers an exclusive, in-depth look at Barcelona's rich culture, history, and stunning landmarks. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 605 pickup points - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €59: ages 0 to 8 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 605 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €303 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.77/5 from 137 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: In Out Barcelona Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.77 from 137 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 130 of 137. - 5 stars: 123 (90%) - 4 stars: 7 (5%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 4 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the guides and flexible city overview, though some report delays with hotel pickups. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, personable guides explaining Barcelona's history and architecture - Flexible itineraries shaped around travellers' interests and requests - A broad city overview combining drives with walks through the old quarters - Restaurant recommendations and lunch stops that reviewers enjoy - Sagrada Familia frequently singled out as the highlight **Complaints:** - Some praise punctual pickups while others report delays - Some praise detailed explanations while others report limited English or sparse commentary - Difficulty reaching the operator when pickup or ticket arrangements fail Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-10-02 to 2025-12-27); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Pick-up and drop-off at any hotel or apartment in Barcelona city center - Professional local guide - Old Town Walking tour - Tour of the modernist part of the city - Entrance tickets to La Sagrada Familia - Infant seats available upon request - Tour in private transport. ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Plaza de Catalunya** (pass by, no stop) - Start this tour directly from your hotel. Your guide will come to pick you up, so be sure to let us know exactly where you are staying. Enjoy an overview of Barcelona city along the route and pass by Catalunya square, the main square of the city center. 2. **Parc de Montjuic** (30m) - Head straight to the Montjuïc Mountain and enjoy splendid panoramic views of the city. The mountain was a strategy to defend the city against attacks. Now it is home to the famous Miró foundation and the Caixa Forúm. These and other buildings on Montjuïc, perfectly illustrate... 3. **Estadi Olimpic** (pass by, no stop) - The Montjuïc Olympic Stadium is Barcelona's main Olympic facility. It is home to concerts and major sporting events. The second-largest stadium in the world at the time, it was designed for the 1936 Olympic Games, but due to the political situation of the time they never took... 4. **Las Ramblas** (pass by, no stop) - Continue your visit of the city heading to Barcelona’s waterfront, passing by well-renowned city sights, such as the must-visit Las Ramblas, probably the most famous avenue of the city, home to many bars, restaurants and shops. 5. **Mercat de la Boqueria** (pass by, no stop) - Along the way in the Ramblas, you may pass by the most known covered market of the city, La Boquería. Have a look at the main entrance and feel the hustling and bustling of the market from the minivan. 6. **Monument a Colom** (pass by, no stop) - Along the way, at the lower end of La Rambla, you will see the Columbus Monument, pointing to a very unusual location... Find out more information with your local expert guide. 7. **Port Vell Barcelone** (30m) - Pass by Barcelona's Olympic Marina, one of the city's most popular leisure areas. There's nowhere better in Barcelona for fun and relaxation than the Olympic Marina: water sports, beaches and countless restaurants serving seafood cuisine are just some of the attractions in... 8. **Museu d'Historia de Catalunya** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the Catalonia History Museum, standing over the Barcelona waterfront. The historic brick building that now houses the museum was originally built in the 1880s to store goods arriving at the port. Since getting a facelift in anticipation of the 1992 Olympics, the... 9. **Port Olimpic** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by Barcelona's Olympic Marina, one of the city's most popular leisure areas. There's nowhere better in Barcelona for fun and relaxation than the Olympic Marina: water sports, beaches and countless restaurants serving seafood cuisine are just some of the attractions in... 10. **Gold Fish Sculpture (Escultura el Peix d'Or)** (pass by, no stop) - Have a look at the Frank Gehry's spectacular goldfish sculpture at the base of the Hotel Arts and to the nearby Gran Casino de Barcelona. 11. **La Barceloneta** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the Barceloneta, once the home of fishermen, people associated with the fishing trade and the metal industry, and nowadays one of the city's most visited and popular districts. The neighborhood, with its narrow, rectilinear streets, was built on a military grid... 12. **Playa de La Barceloneta** (pass by, no stop) - Located in the traditional fishing district, this is one of Barcelona's oldest and best-loved beaches. It is thought to have inspired Miguel de Cervantes as the setting for the fight between Don Quixote and the Knight of the White Moon. It was here that the knight errant was... 13. **Ciutat Vella** (30m) - Continue the day with a walking tour of the medieval Old Town of Barcelona. Enjoy a stroll in the Gothic Quarter, where the history of Barcelona began. Learn about Catalan traditions and Barcelona’s origins, while exploring enchanting corners, picturesque plazas and the... 14. **Gothic Quarter** (30m) - Walk in a maze of winding streets dating back to Roman times, live the passing of times through medieval and gothic architecture, have a look to the transformation of a city from its oldest times to a modern and vibrant lifestyle. 15. **Placa Reial** (10m) - Visit the Royal Square, one of Barcelona's busiest, most vibrant spots of the Old Town. Have a look at the lamp posts made by a very young Gaudí and take the best of the shade of the palm trees. Find out why it is called the Royal Square even if the king has never lived in... 16. **Placa de Sant Jaume** (10m) - In the ancient Roman city of Barcelona, the Plaça Sant Jaume was the site of the Forum, the meeting place and stage for political debate. It could be said that the square continues to fulfill the same role today, as it is flanked by Barcelona's two political powerhouses:... 17. **City Hall (Casa de la Ciutat / Ayuntamiento)** (5m) - City Hall, also known as the “Casa de la Ciutat” (the house of the city), stands on one side of the Plaça Sant Jaume, right in the middle of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and in front of the Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya. The neoclassical façade conceals Gothic gems such... 18. **Palau De La Generalitat De Catalunya** (5m) - The Palau de la Generalitat in Barcelona is the seat of the Catalan government. The Palau has pure Gothic, flamboyant Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements behind the neoclassical façade. 19. **MUHBA Temple d'August** (5m) - As you explore Barcelona's Gothic Quarter you'll come across one of the city's best-kept secrets. Inside a small medieval courtyard, the four columns from the Temple of Augustus have survived despite the passing of the centuries. They are more than 2,000 years old, like... 20. **Placa Del Rei** (10m) - Pass by the Monumental King’s Square, the Gothic architectural ensemble which best exemplifies the city's medieval past. The royal palace, the Palau Reial Major, and its surrounding buildings, enclose a harmonious and peaceful square which is still imbued with Barcelona's... 21. **Catedral de Barcelona** (10m) - Pass by the Barcelona Cathedral and discover its façade and the combination of Romanesque, Gothic and neo-Gothic styles due to the fact that it was built over six centuries. Funded by donations from the medieval brotherhoods and guilds, the building work in Santa Creu... 22. **Placa Sant Felip Neri** (5m) - The romantic, slightly faded Plaça Sant Felip Neri is an unmissable corner of the Gothic Quarter. Presided over by the baroque church from which it takes its name, the square features a number of historic elements that make it particularly attractive. 23. **Major Synagogue** (pass by, no stop) - The Greater Synagogue of Barcelona is one of the oldest in Europe and the last one to be discovered. Located in a privileged environment, the Call de Barcelona, the old Jewish quarter of the city, which still retains its medieval architecture. 24. **L'Eixample District** (pass by, no stop) - Get back on the road and drive through the Eixample district, designed by Ildefons Cerdà after 1895, to expand the city. (The word “Eixample” actually means “expansion” in Catalan). Passing by the streets of this elegant neighborhood, you will note that Cerdà’s concept of... 25. **Passeig de Gracia** (pass by, no stop) - Along the way, pass through Passeig de Gràcia, with its typical Catalan architecture. The avenue is home to the most remarkable façades of modernist buildings, including Gaudi’s La Pedrera, Casa Batlló and Domènech’s Casa Lleó - Morera or Cadafalch’s Casa Ametller. 26. **La Mansana de la Discordia** (pass by, no stop) - Along the way, you will pass by Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller, built by the modernist architect Lluís Domènech, the University teacher of Gaudí. 27. **Casa Batllo** (pass by, no stop) - Along the way, pass by the Casa Batlló, one of Antoni Gaudí’s most impressive houses. This façade is an absolutely must see while being in Barcelona. 28. **La Pedrera - Casa Mila** (pass by, no stop) - Along the way, pass by Casa Milá-La Pedrera and get enchanted by its atypical shape. Listen to your guide telling you about this piece of art by the hands of Gaudí and get to know why this building is known as ‘La Pedrera’ (the house of stones). 29. **Basilica de la Sagrada Familia** (1h; admission included) - Drive to the last destination of this tour, the life project of a genius or a fool, with no doubts the Sagrada Familia will leave a lifelong impression. Experience a moment full of emotion, admiring Gaudi's masterpiece, considered as the most emblematic landmark of Barcelona.... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 605 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Passport or valid national ID details are required at the time of booking to purchase tickets. The same ID must be presented on the day of the activity upon entry to Sagrada Familia. Booking asks for: passport details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €606 | €303 | | 4 | €812 | €203 | | 6 | €1128 | €188 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Sagrada Família Guided Tours start at €3 per person. ## Compared with other Sagrada Família Guided Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #51 of 70** | €303 | 8h | 4.77 (137) | private | | [Park Guell and Sagrada Familia Private Tour with Hotel pick-up](/spain/barcelona/tours/park-guell-and-sagrada-familia-private-tour-with-hotel-pick-up/?format=md) | €315 | 8h | 4.94 (1302) | private | | [Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Priority Access & Guided Tour](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-sagrada-familia-priority-access-guided-tour/?format=md) | €54 | 1h 30m | 4.92 (2115) | shared | | [Barcelona: Highlights of Sagrada Familia Max 6 People Guided Tour](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-highlights-of-sagrada-familia-max-6-people-guided-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 2h | 4.99 (172) | shared | Ranked #51 of 70 in Sagrada Família Guided Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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