Barcelona: Guell Park Small-Group Tour & Dragon Stairway
ID: GYG413845-750591
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Explore the incredible Park Guell on a small-group walking tour in Barcelona. Learn how Gaudi created his magnificent masterpiece, admire the mosaic Dragon Stairway, and take in views at the hilltop.
Meet your expert local guide who will be holding your entrance tickets, as you and your small group of 6 people skip-the-line to enter this captivating park. As you enter, learn how Gaudi decided to turn this deserted hillside into this beautiful masterpiece for his beloved friend Count Guell. As you walk along the twisting viaducts that people and carriages used to move through the park, learn about Garden City Guell that Gaudi had planned to build here. You will surely be intrigued and fascinated to find out how Gaudi's engineering made this hill habitable.
At the center of Park Guell is the mosaic Dragon Staircase which curves up the hill, and it is one of the many examples of how Gaudi used the natural terrain of the land to create his styles and designs. Learn how Gaudi's proud Catalan heritage can be found within his designs, such as El Drac - the beautiful mosaic covered lizard now considered the emblem of Barcelona.
Count Guell desired an enchanting garden with beautiful views of the sea, away from the noise and pollution of the city center. In the end, both Guell and Gaudi loved it so much they decided to live here. This tour will allow you to understand the project they dreamt together as you fall in love with its beauty, ever coaxing you to climb higher to the top. Here you can sit, relax and take memorable photos of your trip to Park Guell.
Highlights
- Indulge your senses in Gaudi's infamous Parc Guell - a paradise of color
- Learn how the marriage of fine engineering and art erected this beautiful park and the history behind it's creator
- Take stunning photos from the top of Parc Guell and take in the amazing views of the city of Barcelona beneath you
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to tour start time
This tour operates within the current Covid-19 protocols. At this time, masks are required to enter public buildings, and travelers must have a EU Green Pass or equivalent documentation of vaccination from their home country.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
In front of the main gates of the entrance of Park Guell on Carrer d'Olot. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
