Program

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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.

Day Trip to Barcelona

Begin your journey in Madrid and brace yourself to uncover the wonders of Barcelona aboard a high-speed train.

In just 2.5 hours, the cosmopolitan Catalan city beckons, inviting you to explore and admire its architectural and cultural gems.

Upon arrival, an expert guide will lead you in unveiling Barcelona’s hidden treasures and iconic landmarks. Start your day with a brief walk to Plaza España, from where you’ll then follow to Colon to relish the sea breeze at Barcelona’s harbor, where urban life meets Mediterranean serenity.

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.

You’ll end at Plaza Cataluña, where you’ll have free time to savor lunch on your own.
The tour then takes you down the illustrious Passeig de Gràcia, where masterpieces like Casa Batlló and La Pedrera await your admiration. Dive into history and art as you stand in awe of the Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece.

There, your guide will share intriguing facts about the monument as you marvel at its exterior and enjoy free time to take the best pictures (Option to purchase entrance tickets to explore its interior during your free time).

As the sunset paints the horizon, return to Madrid aboard the high-speed train, carrying memories of a day brimming with discoveries.

Itinerary

10:30h – Walking from Sants to Plaza España and MNAC
11:30h – Transfer from Plaza España to Colon
11:50h – Start from the walking tour in The Gothic Neighborhood (1h30)
13:20h – Free time for lunch in Plaza Cataluña
15:00h – Walking tour from Paseo de Gracia to Sagrada Familia (1h30)
16:30h – Arrival to Sagrada Familia with 45 minutes of free time (Option to purchase Sagrada Familia tickets and enjoy 45 minutes of free time to visit it)
17:30h – Transfer to Sants
18:00h – Arrival at Sants
18:30/19h – Departure of the train
21/21:30h – Arrival in Madrid

Conditions

• Please, be at the check in point 20 minutes before departure time.
• Not wheelchair accessible.
• There is a minimum of people required to operate the tour. In the event that this minimum is not met, customers will be offered an alternative date, another tour of equal or superior value, or a full refund.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• The route of this tour is not designed for people in wheelchairs or mobility challenges. In each city visited, a walking tour is carried out, with inclined climbs and stairs, which may affect the itinerary of the activity
• If you are unable to keep up with the group during the walking tours, for health or mobility reasons, our guide will determine a meeting point in each city and provide the client with free time, returning to pick up the client for departure.