Highlights of Barcelona

In centre of Barcelona, Spain, Gallery Hotel invites guests to sophisticated elegance and forthcoming service creating a deep connection that extends into the heart of the city. This four star luxury boutique is nestled near the lively and inspiring Passeig de Gracia, offering extravagant lodgings, delectable dining, meeting facilities and guest service at its best. Founded in 1986, this landmark hotel was rooted in the strong cultural and international spirit that preceded the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. Today, Gallery Hotel continues its pursuit of renewal and innovation while offering a comfortably elegant atmosphere and stylish accommodations ideal for both business and leisure travellers.

Half-day excursion around Barcelona that will allow you to discover the history of the city while visiting some of the most important places in a comfortable and easy way.

The first part of the visit consists in a guided walking tour through the small and narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter, the oldest part of the city. During this early visit we will see Las Ramblas, de Cathedral Square, the Old Jewish Quarter, among other interesting places.

Later we will take our bus to start with a panoramic tour around the rest of the city. We will pass through the elegant Passeig de Gracia Street, where there are located two of the most important Gaudi's buildings (Casa Batllo and Casa Mila "la Pedrera"), the Triumph Arc, the Olympic Village and the Olympic Port. For the next part of the visit we will access to the Montjuic Mountain. This is an important place because was the main scenery of the Olympic Games in the 1992. We will see the Olympic stadium from the bus and later we will have the opportunity to enjoy the panoramic views of the city riding the aerial tramway (subject to the weather conditions). For the next part we will go to the Spanish Village (Poble Espanyol), one of the main attractions in Montjuic that consist in a synthesis of all the cultural variety in Spain. During the visit you will be given some free time to enjoy the different areas inspired in different Spanish regions, where you will find craft shops restaurants and bars.

At the end, back to the bus, we will leave Montjuic and come back to the city center passing through Espana square, where we will admire the magical fountains, the twin venetian towers, the MNAC and the Shopping centre Las Arenas, build in an old bullring. We will arrive to Catalunya square, and we will end up the tour in front of Hard Rock Cafe, just five minutes walking distance from Julia Travel office.

After meeting your guide in central Barcelona, take a leisurely stroll to the Eixample to discover a tapas gem and one of Barcelona's best Modernist-style bars.

The bar serves up delicious small plates of Catalan favorites such as pa amb tomaquet and patates braves. Watch the chef prepare these local specialties, and then sit down to savour a plate and a drink while hearing tales about Catalan cuisine.

Walk off your snack with a stroll to Born, listening to your guide talking about Barcelona's history, food and culture as you go. Continuing your stroll through Born, pass Barcelona Cathedral (Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia) and the old Roman city walls, and then wind your way to the heart of the Gothic Quarter to Placa Reial, a bustling nighttime square near La Rambla. Here, a special flamenco performance inside one of the oldest flamenco bars in Barcelona awaits you!