In our over 50 years of traveling together I have never been through what we went through with Viator if I could give them lower then one star I would . it's mostly about having reasons for missing our tour guide which this inconsiderate didn't want to hear & didn't care here are a couple of reasons we missed our tour at Passeig de Garcia 1. Phone Issue since we landed in Barcelona no connection we booked this tour on our way to Miami after we left US problems Viator didn't want to hear it after our phone worked the day after tour. 2. Tour guide said he left voice mail , there was no voice mail . 3 . Directions in Spanish with the phone not working our hotel was able to print something for us to try & into the church , no luck. 4. We waited in front of church to try & meet guide no luck we checked with 6 other groups no luck however one group sounded like to new something about our name. 5. Why would we just miss this tour after paying for me , wife, and another couple does Viator need $239 that bad . We could not get our money back we will never use Viator plus I will let anybody I know how greedy this company is. sincerely Rose & Phil PS I have sent in other reviews & I will continue to do so read more

We did 2 tours with them, and the drivers and guides were excellent. We did a 6 hour private tour on one day and a 4 hour private tour on the second day. Both itineraries were excellent, and we could choose modifications to our itinerary and how long to stay in various spots. We had 4 people, and one had limited walking ability. They accommodated this nicely and the cars were very comfortable. I highly recommend this company and will use them again. read more

We had the BEST tour guide ever! We wanted to see and experience as much of Barcelona as possible in a 1/2 day private tour and were impressed by the previous Yelp reviews posted for Barcelona Day Tours. With only a day's notice, by communicating via email, we were abLa Sagrada schedule a tour to our liking after speaking to "Jay". Our driver/tour guide, "Fabio", was the absolute best! He picked us up at our hotel in a nice, clean, and very comfortable Mercedes minivan. Fabio took us to many of Barcelona's highlights with exception to La Sagrada Familia & Basilica Del Sagrado Corazon Tibidabo as we had already visited those two churches in previous days while in Barcelona. Fabio took us to see the following within our 4-hour tour: * Park Guell * Passeig de Gracia * La Pedrera/Casa Mila * Casa Batllo * Casa Amataller * Casa Morera * Plaza España * The National Palace * The Olympic Ring * Montjuic * The Columbus Monument * Port Olympic * Plaza Cataluña * Bunkers del Carmel Fabio was very friendly, personable, and accommodating to our requests. He was able to fit our minivan into many tight streets which we never thought he'd be able to navigate through showing us the insights of the old streets of Barcelona near the walls of the city. We got to see & experience what would be part of a walking tour without actually "walking". We loved every bit of our guided tour experience, and maybe would've liked to have gotten to ride their suspended skyline from the beaches to the mountains & driven by the Arch de Triumph, but that was no fault of our guide. Our party overly extended many of our independent stops which only shortened our number of sightseeing stops, unless we wanted to add time to our tour. We couldn't praise Fabio enough! We would recommend him highly, and suggest anyone looking to book a tour request him by name when emailing to book a tour. If we could give Fabio a 6-star review, he'd be definitely deserving of one!!! read more

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Setting: My husband and I were looking for a Barcelona tour to do in our first day in the city as we wanted to get an understanding of the history and culture of Barcelona. We searched online and stumbled upon Barcelona Day Tours as they are very highly rated on Trip Advisor. We ended up booking their tour and not other tour companies for the following reasons: 1. Our experience with booking tours with third party companies like TripAdvisor and Viator have been pretty hit or miss 2. They are a family owned company that you can book a tour directly on their website (https://barcelonadaytours.com/about-us/) 3. They are very transparent in their communication and pricing. Before I booked the tour, I emailed them and they were very quick and thorough with their response. 4. Very flexible cancellation policy 5. Prices were much cheaper compared to all the other tour groups Tour: We booked the half day tour from 9am to 1pm and added on skip-the-line access to Park Guell. We also paid extra for La Sagrada Familia tickets to do on our own at the end. We wanted a smaller group so the maximum people in the party was 12 people. They picked us up at the hotel, which was super convenient as we were recovering from jet lag so it allowed us to sleep in. Our tour guide, Elena, was a Barcelona native so was incredibly knowledgable about the city. Her English was also very good and spoke clearly and loudly - very easy to understand. She was very funny and presented all of the history of Barcelona in a very relatable way. She was well-prepared, professional, and personable. The timing of the trip and the organization was spot on. We stopped at a few major points: 1. National Museum of Art - an impressive site with great views (took pictures) 2. Park Guell - a lot of own time was spent here which was awesome because this was our favorite place in Barcelona 3. La Sagrada Familia There were many other POIs that we didn't necessary stop at but we drive by and discussed. I preferred this as it would've been exhausting to stop by every POI and get off the bus. They also offered free water on the bus. They do not provide food (this is clear in the tour description) but the tour finishes early enough for you to grab lunch on your own at the end. They also provide food recommendations! One of the things we liked the most was that Elena would know exactly when to stop for the best photo opportunities. She fought off the crowds so that she could take pictures for everyone in the group! Value: As I said earlier in the post, this was one of the most affordable tour groups that I could find. Also I think it is cheaper if you book directly on their website (69 euros vs 89 dollars on tripadvisor). We added on the skip the line at Park Guell and also the La Sagrada Familia entry so it was a little bit more expensive, BUT, well worth it. Otherwise we would've had to book those separately, which is a hassle in itself because those need to be reserved in advance. Service: One of the best parts of this company was their service. From the very beginning, when we sent them an email asking questions, to even after our tour, they were committed to the best customer service. Their responses were prompt and detailed. They were personable and eager to make sure we had a great experience. Other: I would highly recommend this company for an introduction to Barcelona. They set the tone for the rest of our time in Barcelona! read more

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What a great tour and your guide...highly recommended. Joao did A great job getting around some closed up streets because a marathon was being performed the day we took our tour. We didn't miss anything and he took us to the best empanada shop I've ever had. read more

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Highly recommend to try Barcelona day tour if you would love to see Barcelona and are short on time. Everything from the moment I booked the tour went very smoothly and they communicated very easily by email. I love that they picked us up right on time out front our hotel and we ended the day at sagrada familia where we attended the inside tour on our own in which they had already obtained our tickets for. The whole day was jammed pack of fun! next trip to Barcelona I Will surely use this company again. read more

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Spain Day Tours provided a wonderful tour of the Best of Barcelona. They were professional and easy to deal with during the booking process. On the tour we saw so many amazing things and were well taken care of at every stop. The tour vehicle was comfortable and the small group size was perfect. Cristina our guide was knowledgeable, kind and caring It was excellent value for the money and the absolute highlight of our time in Barcelona! A five star experience! read more

From arriving in Barcelona until the bus dropped us at out hotel, it was a wonderful time with Barcelona Day Tours! We were picked up at the cruise port and met with our small group and tour leader Elena. The communication could not have been better! From asking questions before booking and all the way through to the day of the tour and beyond - they kept in contact and were very available to answer any questions we might have. Elena was fun and informative and made the tour pretty special. It was obvious she has a heart and passion for sharing the love of her country and this area. It really brought history and the area to life. She was able to adjust to our weather - which was rain in the start, to where we still saw everything and yet did not get drenched. She gave the perfect amount of information vs. time to just look and take things in quietly. She provided extra information to each of us on good places to eat around where we were staying and gave great insight to the local favorites. Our driver was top notch also! We moved around and through town without any issues at all. From all four corners of the compass in Barcelona, Barcelona Day Tours was the best! We would highly recommend for anyone visiting Barcelona. read more

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The tour with your company, the driver and tour guide (Chavier or Charlie) were all excellent. Chavier was very nice and knowledgeable, couldn't ask for a better guide. Your driver likewise. I know our tour was 4 hrs, which went by too fast, but would have liked to had 30 min. shopping time. Next time we will take a full day tour to see and do more. We would highly recommend your company anytime! Thank you for a wonderful experience in Barcelona, read more

We were traveling as a group of nine. Used Barcelona Day Tours and their counterparts in Madrid. Outstanding service, knowledgeable and friendly tour guides, Mercedes' total comfort vans. They picked us up at our hotel on time, provided wonderful tours and returned us back to our hotel. We even used them for transport to/ from airport and hotels and train station connections. They deserve a A+++ rating. They worked with us and make our stay in Spain enjoyable and memorable. Book them with confidence! read more

I would honestly give this experience 0 stars but didn't have that option.For someone who was extremely excited to take a day trip to visit Girona, Figueres, and Dali Museum, I, unfortunately, suffered from an unforeseen asthma attack and couldn't attend the day trip, which would've required a lot of walking, which wouldn't be good for my inflamed lungs. When the problem occurred, I contacted the tour operator Julia by text. I also tried to reach her via WhatsApp but noticed that her number wasn't available, which is odd considering international travelers do not have phone plans in Spain. To avoid roaming charges, I contacted Viator's customer services to report my issue via WhatsApp. I was told they would email my tour operator and get back to me, but I never received a follow-up. I sent images of the medications I've had to purchase in Barcelona as I tried to avoid hundreds of dollars in hospital costs. Even with proof of my condition, I was still declined by Viator for a refund. As vulnerable as I have been, the outcome's unfortunate. I looked forward to this day trip as this is my first time in Barcelona. As a design consultant and interior designer back in the U.S., taking this opportunity to see the Dali Museum was the most exciting thing on my list. I was thrilled to support the business of Viator, though I saw other companies offering same-day tours. This experience has left me on bed rest, but the response from the customer service team at Viator has me feeling extremely upset, disappointed and ripped off of my money. I will NEVER support a business like Viator as they do not aim to support their customers. I lost a lot of money today and my returned funds could've supported me in getting better. read more

So far I'm a fan of Barcelona Day Tour. I was looking for something to do on the day of embarkation for our cruise and I found their ad on yelp. They don't post prices - you have to send them an email and they'll contact you back. Since we've been to Barcelona before, we didn't want no Sagrada Familia, no gaudi, no Montserrat. What does that leave us? A tour of a medieval town: Girona. Cool! For 99euro per person, we get a 5 hour tour with a chauffeured driver who will pick us up from the hotel (we'll be checked out by then) who will drive us to Girona, stay with our bags as we explore, and at the end, will drive us to the port and drop us off. Since most day tours in Europe are anywhere from $120- 200 per person, I thought this was a good price. read more

We have enjoyed our Barcelona and Montserrat tour. Simone was a fantastic tour guide. She is very knowledgeable of the sites we went to. The seats on the van is comfortable. It was a lovely experience!!! It's a plus that they pick you up and drop you off at your hotel. read more

We met our tour guide at the port on the disembark morning. They were efficient, and acquainted us with the overall tour, van logistics, and then the drop at our hotels. We covered so much and it gave us a great overview of the city ,so that the following days we knew the locations we wanted to return. It was so nice to have skip the line at Park Gruell, and learn more about it. We highly recommend this tour. read more

We truly enjoyed our 1/2 day tour to Montserrat. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the driver was safe and courteous. Barcelona Day Tours kept in touch prior to the tour regarding our meeting point and the time of pick up. They delivered on everything promised and I would take another one of their tours without hesitation. read more

Booking and coordinating with Barcelona Day Tours for our tour was very easy! We booked a full day Barcelona city tour. Thanks to Julia who would reply back in a timely manner and she answered all of our questions. Our party of four couldn't have asked for a better experience seeing Barcelona and all of it's amazing sites than with our tour guide Jordi! The whole day it was as if we were traveling all around town with our friend. Jordi knew how to get around the city while explaining all of the rich history and details about all the places we went to visit! He literally took us everywhere, to so many places that I cannot list them all! It was great that BDT offered for us to get skip-the-line tickets for Park Guell, it worked out perfectly because we walked right up and went straight in. Our private tour allowed us to customize what we wanted to see, Jordi arranged the perfect amount of time for us to get out at each location, walk around, and take photos. He would always be on time to pick us up at our meeting location. Jordi also gave us the greatest recommendation for lunch. He took us to La Gavina, we enjoyed our meal here so much that we ended up coming back one more time at the end of our trip! We did not want our day to end because we had such a great time out with Jordi! I highly recommend that you request him if you book with Barcelona Day Tours. He is one of the reasons why we fell in love with Barcelona! Thank you Jordi for making our first full day in Barcelona one we will always remember! read more

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Speaking no Spanish, (or Catalan for that matter, as we found out is the language of Barcelona) and being put in charge of travel decisions for both myself and my in-laws was a lot of pressure. Booking with BCN Day Tours was one of the best decisions I made! Everyone was thankful for and impressed with Oscar, our driver for our first transfer from the airport to our hotel, with a 4 hour tour in between! He honored our tour time even though our plane was 2 hours delayed, and rushed us to Sagrada in time for our pre-purchased ticket entrance. Excellent English, & very knowledgeable, he took us past the main sites, providing history of the city, and repeatedly asking "would you like me to stop for pictures?" The drivers for our other 3 transfers (hotel to port, port to hotel, hotel to airport - just transfer, no tour) were also excellent and always on time, but Oscar definitely stood out! All 4 vehicles were clean, spacious (seats 7 and our private transfers were for 4. Two suitcases per person fit easily in the trunks). And all of the drivers were calm, cool and collected- I couldn't have driven those roads! If we were in Barcelona again, I wouldn't even hesitate to book with this company again! Highly, highly recommend! read more

Had a wonderful full day tour with Christian. We did the Montserrat and Cava tour. We were able to stop for pictures and had a nice lunch. We paid extra for a private tour but it was worth it because we had flexibility in what we wanted to do. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Barcelona. read more

We recently returned from a 14-day Oceania Cruise from Southampton to Barcelona.We visited many ports in Spain and Portugal and we used Spain Day Tours in 5 ports. The tours were all wonderful, small group (14-18 persons) tours in vans with a driver and a guide. The prices were very reasonable (69-79 euros per/person) and all were about 8 hours in length. In comparison the ship's tours were mostly 4 hours long and were large groups (30-40 persons) and were usually twice the price and often more. In my opinion, the smaller independent tours are always better and less expensive than the large bus tours and when you find a reliable company like Spain Day Tours, it's the only smart choice. read more

We were picked up at the dock at the end of our cruise with Viking Ocean. They were prompt and picked us (and our bags) up at the scheduled time. Our tour guide was Danny and she was very knowledgable and definitely knew her way around Barcelona. We had perfect weather in the morning but it was supposed to rain in the afternoon so they changed up the schedule going to Montserrat in the morning when the view was perfect and it was clear. There were 12 of us in a Mercedes mini-van and it was very comfortable. At the end of the day we were dropped off at our hotel. It was really nice that we didn't have to worry about our luggage or where to store it before check-in at the hotel. The driver stayed with them at all times. We were only in Barcelona for two days but this was the highlight of our time there. We would definitely recommend them. read more

Hello, We just arrived home to the USA.  This is our first chance to check our email. In one word our tours with you were PERFECT!  We had a wonderful day in Barcelona with Donania. (Forgive if I misspelled her name) Our group of 7 thought she was professional, caring and extremely knowledgeable. I actually miss her. A great person and excellent tour guide. Our tour to Montserrat with Nicolas was another perfect day ! How do you find such amazing people to work for you?  Friendly, good hearted and knowledgeable.  Please tell him hello from all of us!!  My business with Barcelona Day tours went smoothly and stress free!! Thank you so much...until we meet again! Sincerely,  THERESA POWELL read more

Nothing like planning your full day in Barcelona around a tour and not having your guide (or tour company rep) show up. On follow up, we were told that guide had been in an accident and that we were emailed the previous day. Only problem was that we were flying in from US when email was sent. Tour company should have at least sent a warm body to let the 10 or so people waiting at the starting point what was going on. Unreliable. Contacted Viator . While I did receive refund, the time and extra expense we incurred were never addressed by Viator. All we heard from Viator reps was "We're sorry." read more

We booked Barcelona half day tour and airport transportation. Everything went so well and smoothly. We were 6 people on a Mercedes van and the driver. It seems like a private group but paid for group rate. Great service. The tour guide took us around on the half day tours is very knowledgeable. She told us a lots about the city. After 5 hours tours drop us off at the cruise terminal. Which is great we don't need to figure out how to get there. I would highly recommend Barcelona Day Tours. Great service. read more

We hired Barcelona Tours to pick us up at the airport and take us on a customized tour of Barcelona. We visited the Parc Guell and La Sagrada Famila. Our guide and driver were very professional. They were on time to pick us up at the airport and make sure that we got to skip the line so we would have more time at the sites. Our guide, Steve, was extremely knowledgeable about everything Gaudi, which is what were were interested in. I would use them again when I go back to Barcelona. read more

Dolca was an excellent tour guide and we enjoyed spending the day with her and our driver. She is so knowledgeable and has such a passion for what she does. Our tour included a visit to Montserrat which was beautiful. It was a holiday weekend so traffic was pretty bad but we still got to see everything we wanted to! Enjoyed our tour around Barcelona and the Park Guell as well. I definitely recommend this tour company!! read more

I hired this company for airport transfers and 3 days of tours in Barcelona. The pre-booking experience was quick and easy with plenty of suggestions. The experience in Barcelona was excellent. Drivers, guides were always on time, flexible and courteous. I would absolutely recommend this company as they are top notch. Thank you Barcelona Day Tours for a wonderful experience! read more

As a Travel Agent, I'm always on the lookout for really good companies, who are trustworthy and reliable. I used Barcelona Day Tours for a recent trip. I had them supply us with airport pick-up to take us to our hotel (they meet you outside of the customs area, holding a sign with your name on it). Then we did a full day tour of Barcelona with them (they pick you up and drop you off at your hotel). The tour guide Marta did an incredible job. We then had them pick us up at the hotel and delivered us to the cruise port. Also had them waiting at the cruise port for us, to take us to the airport. They are slightly more expensive than other transportations and tour operators, but you get what you pay for! I would HIGHLY recommend Barcelona Day Tours to anyone who wants a totally reliable company! read more

In September, 2017, our group of 3 had the pleasure of touring Barcelona and Montserrat with Barcelona Day Tours. Our semi private (11 guests) full day shore excursion was enjoyable throughout. Our guide Joseph was extremely knowledgeable about the areas visited (& even saved us from eating cold premade sandwiches for lunch in Montserrat). He was funny and personable and managed to create a unique experience for a group. Considerate and accommodating, Joseph also provided alternatives for those in our group with limited walking abilities. With his guidance, we were able to tour Montserrat confidently during our free time. Joseph was also diligent in advising us of pick pocket areas in Barcelona & kept close eyes on all of us as we visited the Sagrada Familia. All email correspondence prior to the tour date was detailed and prompt. All tour aspects were clearly outlined and followed. I highly recommend Barcelona Day Tour for anyone looking for a superior experience. read more

I booked the Barcelona and Montserrat tour + Park Guell tickets only two days before the tour, and their office was accommodating and responded quickly to my requests. We left from Placa Cataluyna and drove through Barcelona on the way to Montserrat. There were two wonderful photo stops on the way, and we had free time about 2.5 hours in Montserrat. This was just enough time for us to choose to see the monastery, eat lunch, and take the San Joan funicular, which luckily was not too packed, and do a short hike at the top. The views are breathtaking! It was a hot sunny day even at the top of the mountains, so pack water. Next, we drove back to Park Guell and spent maybe an hour or so there, though we had to stay with the guide as a group since it was quite crowded in the afternoon. I would've liked a bit more independent time exploring Gaudi's park. La Sagrada Familia was the last stop, but it's only a walking tour of the outside facades, so you must visit the church another day. If you have limited time in Barcelona and have a 100 euros to spare, this was a decent tour to go on. Otherwise, it's cheaper and easy to get around via public transportation. read more

We took the Barcelona 1/2 Day City Tour and it was quite enjoyable. We typically avoid tours and acclimate ourselves to the city without a group however friends recommended this one and it was a positive experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we really had a nice cursory view of Barcelona. They pick you up at a designated location and drop off at a place best for you. Also their cost was lower than most. We would do it again and recommend others! read more

We reserved three private transfer services (airport to hotel, hotel to port, port to airport) and the 1/2-day Barcelona shore excursion. The drivers for the transfers were very pleasant, professional and helpful, sharing information about Barcelona and answering our questions. They loaded and unloaded all our baggage, handling them carefully. The pick-ups for the first two transfers were on time and went very smoothly. The final pick-up was a challenge because the cruise ship disembarked passengers to two terminals at the port. We disembarked to terminal B, while the driver was at terminal C; our actual terminal was not known until we disembarked. Unfortunately, our cell phone had locked up during the cruise and we were unable to contact Barcelona Day Tours to inform them of our location and they could not contact us. A member of our group finally walked to terminal C and found our driver (Felix who handled our first transfer) who then drove to the other terminal and picked us up. The city tour was very nice. The tour guide was informative. We recommend including the skip-the-line tickets for Park Guell; well worth the cost. Our only downside from the tour was that time was spent at locations (besides La Sagrada Familia and Park Guell) which we designed by Anthoni Gaudi. We would have preferred to see other historical sites, including cathedrals. The tour includes personal pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or the port. Unfortunately, our hotel was located in a historic section which has strict traffic rules for on vans and coaches, so we had to walk about 7-8 minutes to/from another location for pick-up and drop-off which we understood. If you are looking for a half-day tour, this one should be considered. Barcelona Day Tours was very helpful in answering any questions during the planning for our trip. If we return to Barcelona and need similar services, we would consider Barcelona Day Tours again. read more

Our 1/2 day tour with Marta was FABULOUS! My wife and I both agreed that she was the BEST tour guide we've ever had. We WILL come back to Barcelona because of the great job she did introducing the city to us. Her facility to speak several languages flawlessly was very impressive. Marta did an enthusiastic and incisive job of explaining Gaudi's architectural and engineering genius at la Sagrada Familia, the Parc Güell, and the 2 apartment buildings. We spent the afternoon at the Place d'Espana, the fountains and the reconstructed Spanish village due to the "drive-by" on the tour. We also very much appreciate the fact that Marta and the van driver turned around to return my jacket that I left on the van. Anna (in the office), was both friendly and helpful in setting up arrangements for this tour via email as we were on our way to Barcelona via cruise ship. We will highly recommend Barcelona Day Tours to anyone we know going to Barcelona. Also, the pick up from the cruise ship and delivery to our hotel was a terrific money-saving bonus. read more