Historical tour
From the Raval district to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona, the Historical Tour takes us on the tracks of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Along the Rambla, the Palau Güell opens our arms wide to marvel at the major building of Antonio Gaudí and its sumptuous facade shows oriental motifs. The stroll continues around Plaça Real, an opus by architect Daniel Molina, an unmissable event in Barcelona for its many typical bars and restaurants. Then we stroll from the Gothic quarter to Barceloneta, an industrial district that has become a tourist hotspot in Barcelona. Our tour stops at the Mercat de la Barceloneta, one of the city's centenary markets. It was inaugurated in 1884 and is the work of the famous architect Antoni Rovira i Trias we discover all the authenticity in colors which makes the richness of the Catalan soil. At the end of Passeig Joan de Borbó we will find the main beach of Barcelona and the beach of Nova Icària adorned with the golden fish of Frank Gehry. Our tour culminates on the Rambla del Poblenou, the main street of this old industrial district and the Mercat de Encants, a flea market with more than nine centuries of history a must-see place in Barcelona that will perfectly end this 3 hour tour. From 33 euros / person.
Tour in the old town
With family or friends, what could be better than a bike to discover a city? Getty Images
What could be better than following our experienced and passionate French-speaking guide to discover the most beautiful sites of Barcelona and the secrets of the hidden corners of the city. This fun tour is ideal for young and old as it takes the small pedestrian streets and parks and gardens of Barcelona. From the imposing Sagrada Família imagined by Antoni Gaudí, the walk continues towards the Eixample, a quaint place par excellence and famous for its works of Art Nouveau. This area is perfect for contemplating the superb private buildings of Casa Milà and Casa Batlló. Before continuing in the alleys of the old city center to explore the two sides of the avenue de La Rambla which lead us to the cosmopolitan district of Raval and the squares and alleys of the Gothic quarter. Walking through the lush gardens of the city, our path continues to the seafront to follow the picturesque promenade by the beach to the Olympic port. The culmination of our trip, the Parc de la Ciutadella and the Arc de Triomphe, a monument built as the gateway to the first universal exhibition in Barcelona will be our last stop and the ideal spot for some shots of one of the most beautiful squares in the city. Count 25 euros / person.
Tour & Tapas
The Sagrada Familia. Getty Images
During this visit let us discover the most famous monuments of Barcelona as well as less known but equally impressive sites around the theme of Catalan gastronomy. In three hours we explore many places, buildings and artistic treasures of this incredible city. Departing from the old port, through the alleys of the Gothic quarter and in the district characterized by Art Nouveau, Eixample. Let's set off to explore the sublime Parc de la Ciutadella and the Arc de Triomphe, to reach the Sagrada Familia, a historic monument and masterpiece by the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi for a well-deserved stopover. Tapas stops are offered three times to let us taste the best dishes that have made the city internationally famous. An ideal visit to discover the Catalan capital in what makes it unique: culture and gastronomy. Count 37.50 euros / person.
Night tour by electric bike
Barcelona beach. PSDV
Meet on the seafront to discover the superb sound and light show of the magic fountain on the hill of Montjuïc where our guide and our bikes await us. From Plaça Catalunya we quickly measure the charm of the Catalan capital which beats even stronger after dark. Then admire the old fishing enclave of Barceloneta, next to the city beaches, to then follow the Olympic Port built in 1992 for the Summer Olympics from where we contemplate the imposing towers of the Arts Hotel and the Torre Mapfre. The ride continues on the cycle paths of the Old Port, Barcelona's largest entertainment center with its many popular attractions including the aquarium, the Imax cinema, restaurants and nautical clubs. At the foot of the statue of Christopher Columbus between the Rambla and the medieval shipyards of Drassanes, we discover the city from another point of view. Once in Montjuïc, the best panoramic views of the city are offered from the balcony overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The highlight of this walk, the magic fountain and its show of dancing waters creating a kaleidoscope of colors with sound and light for this gentle night walk will leave us with a memory of Barcelona by night . Count 39 euros / person.
WHERE TO FIND YOUR GUIDE?
www.barcelonavelo.com
www.getyourguide.fr/barcelone
www.barcelonaebiketours.com
SELF-SERVICE BIKES
Biking is the Catalan "Velib '" but the subscription is annual, which seems completely absurd for a tourist city like Barcelona. It is therefore advisable to get closer to conventional rental companies whose prices are also very affordable.
WHERE TO RENT A BIKE IN BARCELONA?
In Barcelona, most rental companies also offer tours. Caroline de Balanda
Green Bikes
Carrer Escudellers, 48, Barcelona. Phone. : +34 933 013 612. www.greenbikesbarcelona.com.
Happy Rental Bike
Carrer by Roger de Flor, 5, Barcelona. Phone. : +34 933 28 58 34. happyrentalbike.com.
Born Bike Barcelona
C / Marquese 1, Barcelona. Phone. : +34 93 319 00 20. www.bornbikebarcelona.com.
WHAT RATE?
On average, bike rental in Barcelona is € 2 per hour, € 10 for 24 hours and € 45 per week.
Some hotels also offer courtesy bikes:
Hotel Brummel, Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 174, 08004 Barcelona. Phone: + 34 931 258 622.
Read also: The Brummel in Barcelona, the expert opinion of Le Figaro
The Casa Camper, Carrer d'Elisabets, 11, 08001 Barcelona. Phone. : +34 933 42 62 80.
W Barcelona, Plaça Rosa Del Vents 1, Final, Passeig de Joan de Borbó, 08039 Barcelona. Phone. : +34 932 95 28 00.