10 Reasons WHY WE LOVE BARCELONA!
- Barcelona is a vibrant and unique city bursting at the seams with a great variety of art and architecture. Thmost popular drawcard to the city is the work of Gaudi which can be found in various locations:
- Top on your list when visiting Barcelona is architect Antoni Gaudí’s most famous masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia Basilica. Construction started in 1882 and is still ongoing. Gaudi’s mind and planning didn’t fit the box of straight lines. Every design was inspired by God through nature. As an example, the interior structure of the Sagrada Familia is supported by large pillars that look like trees. It is one of the most fascinating structures ever built and a definite must see as it will ‘touch’ your life in ways that words cannot explain.
- The Travel Boutique offers an exciting day tour to visit Gaudi’s 4 most intriguing works: (a) Park Güell, (b) The Sagrada Familia Basilica; (c) Casa Batlló and (d) La Pedrera (formally called Casa Milà). The controversial Casa Batlló was designed by Gaudí for Josep Batlló, a wealthy aristocrat, as an upmarket home with inspirational colours and shapes found in marine life. The outside facade also seems like it’s been made from skulls and bones. The “skulls” are in fact balconies and the “bones” are supporting pillars.
- Barcelona is home to some world-class art collections, including the works of Salvador Dali, the Picasso museum and the Joan Miro foundation. The Travel Boutique offers an exciting Picasso tour with a very knowledgeable local guide! Immerse yourself in the city of the young Picasso, walk in his footsteps as you visit key areas in Bohemian Barcelona which played an integral part in the formation of his style and future ideas. More than 3500 works of Picasso can be found at the Picasso Museum, a certain highlight of this tour.
- Gourmet Food and Tapas are synonym to Spain and especially Barcelona! Join us on a Tapas walking tour! Stroll through the historic streets of central Barcelona with regular stops at bars, cafés and restaurants to savour a delicious range of Tapas from Basque, Catalan and Spanish cuisine. During this delectable culinary adventure, you will also have a chance to visit the famous Boqueria market. Go where the locals go, eat what they eat and enjoy every moment while you experience every detail about this great city! We also offer an exciting “Barcelona Gourmet Route Tour”, especially for the more serious food lovers.
- The streets of Barcelona are most often filled with the beautiful and inviting sounds of live and passionate Flamenco Guitar music. Come join us and be mesmerized by the implausible local talent. Follow this link and click here for a feet-tapping appetizer! Another unique Spanish cultural experience is the ever-popular Flamenco Dance and Dinner shows. We offer various pre-booking options to avoid the disappointment of fully booked shows.
- There are many ways to explore Barcelona:
- Rent an automated electronic e-Bike! Your 1½ hour guided tour starts at the triumphal Arc de Triomf. From there you will visit the most important and famous areas in Barcelona. If you’re pressured for time and comfort and safety is important to you, then this is the ideal way to see the city!
- Book a fun-filled Go-Car City Highlights express tour! The easy to drive, cool yellow cars will leave a smile on your face for days to come! Visit Barcelona’s main attractions and some off-the-beaten-track spots. The Go-Car’s internal GPS system will guide you through the city like a local and the integrated audio-guide provides excellent on the go commentary.
- We also offer tickets on the ever-popular Hop-on-Hop-off bus tour which will give you great flexibility in terms of what you want to see and the amount of time you’d like to spend in each place.
- Barcelona (and Spain for that matter) is also one of the most child-friendly holiday destinations. To find out more, click here to read our article…
