A Busy Day, But Worth It.......
My wife and I had 4 full days in Barcelona to see the sights and absorb the atmosphere...so we decided to take an 8 hour tour of the highlights from the company "In Out Barcelona"
Pros:
- Our guide, Xavier, had a comprehensive knowledge of the city and provided an excellent perspective on the history and culture of the area. His light touch was very helpful as we navigated crowds in some popular areas.
- Main highlights: Walking through the Gothic Quarter, the Las Ramblas district, Sagrada Familia, Montjuic and Park Guell...with appropriate commentary along the way.
- Since this was late November, we could only imagine the number of people during the bigger tourist times of the year. Off-season is definitely best if it fits your schedule.
Cons:
- This may not be a con, but there's a lot of ground to cover...literally...so be prepared to keep walking - often on cobblestones.
- Again, this may not be a con, but the cost was 304 Euros for 2 people...including pickup from Xavier driving his SUV.
We crammed a lot into an 8 hour period, but hit the highlights and got ideas for further investigation during the next 3 days. And Xavier did a great job of managing expectations and stress. read more