Panoramic Barcelona
Mediterranean Excursions
- £30-£40
- 3 hours
- Easy
BARCELONA, SPAIN
This excursion is perfect for those of us who would like to visit the city of Barcelona, but are worried about the amount of walking involved.
This excursion is perfect for those of us who would like to visit the city of Barcelona, but are worried about the amount of walking involved.
This excursion is perfect for those of us who would like to visit the city of Barcelona, but are worried about the amount of walking involved in Tour A. We can relax on our coach as our guide introduces us to the city’s main attractions.
Departing from the quayside, we drive towards the Gothic area, passing by Via Laietana and Plaça de Catalunya (Catalunya Square). Our tour continues along Passeig de Gràcia, a wide boulevard that connects the Gothic Quarter to the village of Gràcia, and is lined with lovely modernist buildings. From here, we continue to the Sagrada Familia (we will view it from the outside only), where we can take photos. Gaudí’s magnificent nativity façade – complete with flamboyant spires, stained glass windows and sculpted figures – is an architectural masterpiece to behold. Despite the construction starting in 1882, the church is still unfinished today.
We continue our panoramic drive past Citadel Park, the Arch of Triumph, Espanya Square, Congress Palace and head to Montjuïc Mountain, where we will see the Spanish Village and the Olympic Stadium. A short stop will be made at the panoramic viewpoint of Mirador del Alcade, where we can enjoy a spectacular view of Barcelona, before we return to the quayside.
TOUR NOTES: This is a driving tour, which is suitable for passengers with limited mobility, providing participants can board the coach unaided. Subject to traffic conditions, places of interest may be visited in a different order to that described. Please note that there is a short walk for passengers wishing to use the toilet facilities at Sagrada Familia.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2010 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
Departing from the quayside, we drive towards the Gothic area, passing by Via Laietana and Plaça de Catalunya (Catalunya Square). Our tour continues along Passeig de Gràcia, a wide boulevard that connects the Gothic Quarter to the village of Gràcia, and is lined with lovely modernist buildings. From here, we continue to the Sagrada Familia (we will view it from the outside only), where we can take photos. Gaudí’s magnificent nativity façade – complete with flamboyant spires, stained glass windows and sculpted figures – is an architectural masterpiece to behold. Despite the construction starting in 1882, the church is still unfinished today.
We continue our panoramic drive past Citadel Park, the Arch of Triumph, Espanya Square, Congress Palace and head to Montjuïc Mountain, where we will see the Spanish Village and the Olympic Stadium. A short stop will be made at the panoramic viewpoint of Mirador del Alcade, where we can enjoy a spectacular view of Barcelona, before we return to the quayside.
TOUR NOTES: This is a driving tour, which is suitable for passengers with limited mobility, providing participants can board the coach unaided. Subject to traffic conditions, places of interest may be visited in a different order to that described. Please note that there is a short walk for passengers wishing to use the toilet facilities at Sagrada Familia.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2010 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
