About this tour
Spend three hours uncovering Barcelona's modernist architecture, then craft a mosaic keepsake using Gaudí's signature Trencadís technique. Your guide walks you through two hours of stories—medieval dragons, symbolic bats, the famous Casa Batlló—connecting the city's layered history to the visionary buildings lining Passeig de Gràcia. You'll finish in a workshop in the Gothic Quarter learning to shape ceramic shards and glass fragments into a fridge magnet or decorative box, hands-on and utterly yours.
Highlights
- Medieval legends woven into modernist architecture tales
- Decode symbols hidden across Passeig de Gràcia facades
- Learn Trencadís, Gaudí's signature broken-tile mosaic method
- Craft a take-home keepsake with ceramic and glass shards
- Gothic Quarter workshop in Barcelona's historic heart
- Small-group guide with deep local architectural knowledge
What to expect
The walk begins along Passeig de Gràcia where your guide unpicks the stories embedded in Barcelona's most famous street—why dragons crown certain roofs, how bats became emblems of power, what drove Gaudí's radical vision. You'll spot these motifs in streetlamps, pavement tiles, and building details most visitors miss. After two hours on foot, you'll head to a workshop in the old town. There, a brief intro to Trencadís sets the scene: you'll handle cutting tools, learn how to arrange coloured glass and ceramic fragments, then assemble your own piece—practical, tactile, and finished by the time you leave.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes for the two-hour section. The workshop requires moderate dexterity but no prior art experience. Materials and tools are provided; your finished piece is yours to take. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Prams are welcome on the walk.
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