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Complete Barcelona: free self-guided audio tour of Barcelona
Complete Barcelona is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Barcelona, Spain: 7 stops in about 2 h 20. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
| Stops | 7 |
|---|---|
| Duration | about 2 h 20, including time at each stop |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Distance | about 12.9 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot) |
| Start | Sagrada Família |
| Finish | MNAC |
| Price | Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket) |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese |
The ultimate Barcelona tour
The stops, in order
- Sagrada FamíliaWelcome to the Sagrada Família, the life's work of Antoni Gaudí and the most iconic landmark in Barcelona. This monumental basilica, begun in 1882, is an architectural manifesto of Catalan Modernism, blending organic forms, deep Christian symbolism, and daring structural innovations. Admire its facades, carved like Bibles in stone, depicting the Nativity and the Passion of Christ.
- Casa BatllóThis is Casa Batlló, a dazzling jewel of Modernism located on the prestigious Passeig de Gràcia. Nicknamed the 'House of Bones' due to its skull-shaped balconies and femur-like columns, this work by Gaudí is an explosion of color and imagination. The undulating facade, covered in multicolored ceramic fragments, sparkles in the light like fish scales.
- La PedreraYou are admiring Casa Milà, better known as 'La Pedrera', or the stone quarry, because of its raw and massive appearance. This last civil work by Antoni Gaudí, built between 1906 and 1912, is famous for its undulating stone facade and wrought-iron balconies with interlacing vegetal shapes. The building was an engineering feat for its time, featuring a self-supporting structure without internal load-bearing walls.
- Barri GòticWelcome to the Barri Gòtic, the Gothic Quarter—the historical and spiritual heart of Barcelona. This maze of narrow streets and shaded squares occupies the site of the ancient Roman city of Barcino, remains of which can still be seen today. As you wander, you'll discover medieval palaces, ancient churches, and the famous Bishop's Bridge, a neo-Gothic suspended bridge connecting two historic buildings.
- Barcelona CathedralThis is the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, a masterpiece of Catalan Gothic architecture built between the 13th and 15th centuries. Its monumental facade and slender towers proudly dominate the old city. Inside, the majestic nave houses the crypt of Saint Eulalia, the young martyr and patron saint of Barcelona.
- Park GüellWelcome to Park Güell, Antoni Gaudí's enchanted garden and one of the world's most unique green spaces. Originally planned as an aristocratic garden city, the project transformed into a fairytale public park where architecture and nature become one. At the entrance, you'll be welcomed by the monumental staircase featuring a multicolored mosaic salamander, the park's iconic symbol.
- MNACYou are viewing the National Art Museum of Catalonia, or MNAC, housed in the majestic National Palace built for the 1929 International Exhibition. Commanding the Montjuïc hill, this imposing neo-Baroque palace guards the most precious treasures of Catalan art. The museum is world-famous for its Romanesque art collection, widely considered the most important in the world, featuring medieval frescoes recovered from small churches in the Pyrenees.
How to take this tour
- Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
- Open Guided tours, choose Barcelona, then Complete Barcelona.
- Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Sagrada Família and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
Other audio tours of Barcelona
Planning a whole day? See one day in Barcelona.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Complete Barcelona tour in Barcelona free?
- Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of Barcelona in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
- How long does the Complete Barcelona tour take?
- About 2 h 20 for 7 stops, including time at each stop.
- Where does the Complete Barcelona tour start and finish?
- It starts at Sagrada Família and finishes at MNAC.
- Which languages is the narration in?
- English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.