Highlights of Barcelona
Description
Highlights of Barcelona
The first part of the day starts with the Gaudi Experience. Commencing with the impressive Park Guell with its Disneyesque features and intricate viaducts this tour introduces you to the immensity and uniqueness of the architectural world of Antoni Gaudi. Time is available for souvenir hunting from the sellers of various artesanal products or you may wish to purchase a memory of the park from one of the many professional musicians who perform daily for your pleasure.
A short trip takes you to La Sagrada Familia for an external viewing before we pass along Passeig de Gracia for viewings of other Gaudi works, La Pedrera and Casa Batllo. Returning to the departure point provides an opportunity to view the impressive architectural modernist area of Barcelona. This visit is suitable for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. There is limited access to Park Guell for manual wheelchair users. Scooter and electric wheelchair users will enjoy a wider range of accessibility. This visit is suitable for those with limited mobility although the accessibility is dependent on individual capabilities. Please note that during this tour we regret there is insufficient time for internal viewings of La Sagrada Familia.
The second part of our accessible tour leads us to the Gothic Quarter. We pass on foot into the heart of the Old City of Barcelona. Commencing your tour in the vast Plaza Nova you will view Roman walls, the Cathedral and a work by Pablo Picasso. Passing through one of the Roman portals you have the opportunity for a closer external viewing of the Cathedral before proceeding to the Royal Palace and its surrounding Plaza, church and museum.
We will go ahead and travel onwards to the Jewish Quarter. Entry into the Synagogue is optional, please note a small donation is required by the Synagogue which is a historic building supported by public donations. A specialist guide will explain the history of the Synagogue and its uniqueness as the oldest Synagogue in Europe.
Terminating in Plaza del Pi your tour includes an exploration of the winding narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter, external viewings of the Town Hall and Generalitat, the two political centres of power within Catalunya and provides ample souvenir purchasing opportunities. 100% accessibility (excludes optional entry to Synagogue).
Join us on this fantastic accessible private full-day tour!
Accessible Madrid has been successful in winning the award for Accessible Tour Operator of the Year – Spain 2017 in the Holiday & Tour Specialist Awards sponsored by The luxury Travel Guide.
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Tour conditions
Client entrance tickets to monuments, attractions or museums are not included. Cancellation and Refund Policy: In case of cancellation between the confirmation date and 46 days before arrival, 30% of the total cost of the trip will be charged. In case of cancellation between 45 and 31 days before arrival, 40% of the total cost of the trip will be charged. In case of cancellation between 30 and 15 days before arrival, 50% of the total cost of the trip will be charged. In case of cancellation less than 15 days before arrival, 100% of the total trip will be charged. If the client postpone or modifies the dates of the trip, it will be subject to the cancellation conditions mentioned in the previous paragraph. No refunds will be made for not having enjoyed any part of the trip, for cancellations made once the trip has begun or early terminations of the trip for any reason. In those Tours or Packages with airline, boat or train tickets reservations, the customer will pay the entire cost the service. Also applicable for Hotel and Van reservation costs. Not included: snack/meals and gratuities. “Taxes included” - Not included: Catalan tourist tax which is payable on arrival in cash euros at Barcelona hotel reception) for tours in Barcelona.
