Archive for June, 2009

Spend a morning taking a guided walk through Barcelona’s fascinating Gothic Quarter. It’s a great way to find your way around Barcelona and become familiar with the famous Gothic Quarter and its lively bars, tapas restaurants and trendy boutiques.

On this two-hour morning walking tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter (known as the Barri Gotic), you will visit the district’s streets, squares and old buildings, and learn about the quarter’s history and people. Continue Reading »

If you are interested in Picasso, this is the tour for you. See the places the famous artist frequented in Barcelona during your walking tour, before a visit to Barcelona’s most visited museum - Picasso Museum.The Picasso Walking Tour shows you the Bohemian Barcelona in which Picasso lived.

Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) developed his famous style while living in Barcelona and spent many years of his life here. This tour will explore the man and the city he loved so much. Continue Reading »

Enjoy panoramic views of Barcelona from the sea as you sail along the city’s coastline on a sailing boat. You’ll learn basic sailing techniques as you sail along different routes, and at the end of your session you can celebrate your maiden voyage with a glass of cava sparkling wine!

From your boat you’ll be able to spot Barcelona’s key landmarks such as the skyscrapers of the Olympic Marina, La Sagrada Familia, the Cathedral, Tibidabo Hill, the Collserola communications tower and the Agbar Tower. Continue Reading »

On this day trip from Barcelona, you will explore the historical city of Girona and see the hometown of renowned surrealist painter Salvador Dali including a visit to the Teatre-Museu Dali.

Your first stop is the historical city of Girona. The houses situated at the very edge of the Onyar river and the bridges which span it, are no doubt one of the most authentic and spectacular sights of Girona.

While here, you will enjoy a two-hour guided tour of the Jewish quarter of the city. Explore the Arabian baths, Roman building inspired by the Roman public baths with three rooms, each with a different temperature of water in their swimming pools. In spite of the presence of elements of Muslim origin, the construction corresponds to Romanesque. Continue Reading »