The Best of Barcelona from Madrid in One Day in Semiprivate

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Full description Embark on a fascinating day trip from Madrid to iconic Barcelona aboard a high-speed train. Immerse yourself in history with an expert guide as you wander through the city's architectural wonders. Enjoy and feel unique in your experience with a small group premium tour.

Start your journey in Madrid and get ready to discover the wonders of Barcelona aboard a high-speed train. In just 2.5 hours, the cosmopolitan Catalan city awaits you, inviting you to explore and admire its architectural and cultural gems.

Upon arrival, an expert guide will take you to discover Barcelona's hidden treasures and iconic landmarks. Start your day with a short stroll to Plaza España, from where you'll head to Colón to enjoy the sea breeze in Barcelona's harbour, where urban life meets Mediterranean serenity.

From there, embark on a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter. Feel the past come alive as you wander through the neighbourhood's labyrinthine streets, where every nook and cranny reveals ancient stories and secrets. It concludes at Plaza Cataluña, where you'll have free time to enjoy lunch on your own.

Next, the tour takes you along the illustrious Passeig de Gràcia, where masterpieces such as Casa Batlló and La Pedrera await your admiration. Immerse yourself in history and art as you marvel at the Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece. There, your guide will share intriguing facts about the monument while you marvel at its exterior and enjoy free time to take the best photos (option to purchase tickets to explore the interior during your free time).

As dusk paints the skyline, return to Madrid aboard the high-speed train, taking with you memories of a day full of discovery.

Enjoy the fastest, most ecological and comfortable high-speed train from Madrid to Barcelona in just 2.5 hours (reaching 300 km/h). Admire the impressive modernist buildings such as Casa Batlló and La Pedrera that line the famous Passeig de Gràcia. Wander through ancient streets and squares in the Gothic Quarter, feeling Barcelona's rich history with every step. Experience the fusion of bustling city life and the tranquil vibrations of the Mediterranean Sea at the port of Barcelona. Embark on this unique adventure that combines the speed of the high-speed train with the cultural richness of Barcelona!
*** Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) *** Additional information Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure timeFull name of each passenger and Passport/ID number is mandatory to confirm the bookingThe departure time will be coordinated on trains between 07:00 am and 08:00 am. Please provide a valid telephone number or email when you confirm the booking, in order to contact you at least 48 hours before the experience to complete the pre-check in the process.A minimum number of people is required for the tour. If this minimum is not reached, clients will be offered an alternative date, another tour of equal or greater value or a full refundThis tour is not designed for wheelchair users or those with mobility difficulties. It is not wheelchair accessibleIt’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 inconvenienceThis experience is conducted in a bilingual format (English and Spanish).This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers.The tour ends upon arrival in Madrid at C. de Atocha, 118, 28012 Madrid (in front of KFC) Inclusions Round-trip high-speed train tickets between Madrid and BarcelonaExpert guide fluent in EnglishWalking tour of Barcelona's main points of interest Exclusions Hotel pick up or transfer to meeting pointSagrada Familia ticketsEntrance fees, meals and beverages except if expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther service not specified Cancellation Policy Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service.
Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided. Meeting point C. de Tortosa, 10, 28045 Madrid - In front of Puerta de Atocha Restaurante Arrocería