Sightseeing & Guided City Tour

Whether it is your first time visit to Barcelona or you have been attracted to our city before, allow us to tailor your private tour
There is always something to discover in this evolving and unique landmark on the shores of the Mediterranean sea
We are completely open and flexible to any suggestions that will make the most of your time in your own way. Architecture, art, history, culture, fashion, gastronomy, shopping, special events; your personal likes at your pace
Enjoy the flavour of the old town, the Roman, Medieval city next to the cathedral or visit “Santa Caterina” lively food-market, with its sliding colourful tile rooftop, get close to the roman “forum” and you will be at Saint Jaime's square facing the Generalitat Government just across from the town-hall
Do not miss Catalunya Square, the heart of the city, the top end of the ever so lively and picturesque Ramblas
Highlights of the modernist architecture from Gaudi not to be missed such as La Sagrada Familia or the Park Guell , without forgetting the famous trio of houses in Passeig de Gracia, (Casa Batllo, Casa Amatller and Casa Lleo i Morera) Barcelona's most luxurious and fashionable street. The tiles on the sidewalks designed originally to fit the interior of Gaudi's masterpiece Casa Batllo will guide you to his nearby Casa Mila (La Pedrera) at number 92 on this very important avenue
1992 was an inspiring and unique year for Barcelona, as the Olympics took place in our city, as a result a huge transformation to the maritime façade with the Port Olympic or the Olympic Ring were a refurbished Olympic stadium re-emerged at Montjuic mountain. Our magic mountain full of interesting museums, sport grounds, botanical gardens and landscapes with the impressive Castle atop Montjuic, overlooking the city of Barcelona

BAT offers you two options to visit and get to know and enjoy our city

-Barcelona Sightseeings

Private services for private groups at your own comfort, the vehicle never is shared with other passengers or groups

A comfortable, well equipped vehicle with professional chauffeur that will make you enjoy this sightseeing of the city

Includes a professional chauffeur who speak a smattering of english and that will drive you around in a private vehicle, bear in mind that the chauffeur is not a licensed speaking tour guide and will not be able to accompany you inside emblematic buildings

For families or groups up to 7 passengers per vehicle

-Barcelona Guided City Tours

A comfortable, well equipped vehicle with private chauffeur and a licensed guide for a visit in greater depth to the city

Services are provided in English and / or Spanish

Our guides and chauffeurs will be flexible and will adapt to your pace and preferences. They will be there to advice you on how to optimize your visit and make the most of your time, your satisfaction is important to us

Tickets for museums or emblematic private buildings are not included in the price

For families or groups up to 6 passengers per vehicle

-The Montserrat Monastery Tour

A must see attraction, just an hour drive 60 Kilometres (37 miles) from Barcelona, enjoy the ride of your Montserrat Monastery private tour, as you approach to the spectacular serrated mountain of Catalonia driving along the Llobregat river, with astonishing views as we drive up to the Sanctuary

Nature, culture, architecture, art, spirituality, music, there's something for everyone

The magic mountain of Catalonia located in a unique Natural Park 725m (2.380 feet) above sea level, formed by a series of diverse rocky outcrops moulded by the wind and rain. Enjoy up to 1.250 varieties of plants; typical vegetation of the Mediterranean woods accompanied by its wildlife, landscapes and overwhelming views

The present day active Benedictine community of Montserrat, made up of almost a hundred monks who are governed according to the rule of San Benedict 6th century

You will discover the Basilica, with the chapel of Our Lady of Montserrat, known as “La Moreneta”, popularly (the dark one), is a beautiful 12th century Romanesque polychrome carving image, the Patron Saint of Catalonia, and a presence strongly loved and revered

L'Escolania, the children's choir, known to be one of the oldest in Europe as far back as the 14th century is the jewel of the boys school devoted to the study of music, it gives performances all over the world as well as in the sanctuary, were prayers are accompanied with sacred music

It is an open air museum, the holy cave, the way off the cross,… there are several walking paths of different lengths, caves, hermitages and chapels disseminated over the mountain and spectacular scenic beauty. It also houses a museum with a valuable collection of artistic works from an important collection of pieces representing the archaeology of the Bible lands, an important collection of paintings by old masters from the 13th to the 18th century, a permanent exhibition on the history of the image of Our Lady of Montserrat, even a modern painting and sculpture collection containing works by Picasso or Dali along with one of the best collections of Catalan Modernist and French Impressionist paintings in Catalonia.
An ideal place to enjoy your free time and explore, even railway enthusiasts will discover the 2 funiculars down to the Holy cave or up to Saint John that carries visitors up to the mountains above the monastery 1.000m above sea level (3.280 feet), not to mention the rack-railway, one of the two existing in Spain

Take a look through this virtual tour to discover all that awaits you in Montserrat Monastery

Montserrat Virtual Tour

In order to provide the best possible service to our clients and avoid discomfort or excessive tiredness or accumulated fatigue due to International flights or flight delays, BAT does not realize City Tours or Montserrat Tours that begins at the airport

Contact us and we will find the best possible time for you to enjoy your tour

For prices and availability please contact to info@barcelona-airport-transfers.com