Hi. This is Barcelona... ensured that our first visit to Barcelona was a memorable experience. This…read morecompany is top notch. From the moment we contacted Margo months before our trip until we returned home, every email, inquiry, question, etc. was responded to in a timely fashion with very useful tidbits of information about our trip. There is no way we could have been as organized or packed as much into our short stay in Barcelona as we did without Margo's assistance. We initially contacted Margo to arrange a bike tour, but she provided many additional recommendations for restaurants, sites and stops along the way, all of which turned out to be great. Her personalized approach to customizing our experience really set Hi. This is Barcelona... apart from other tour groups. The day after our arrival, we spent the entire day on a bike tour of Barcelona. We had told Margo that we wanted to see as much of Barcelona as possible in a day, and our expectations were far exceeded. Our local guide, Angel, was born and raised in Barcelona. Angel was delighted to share his knowledge of and passion for Barcelona in a way that made us feel like locals. We made our way along the port area, up Montjuic, crossed the city towards La Sagrada Familia, then headed towards the Olympic Village and back along the coastal beaches. Throughout our voyage, Angel deftly guided us through the city streets as he pointed out historic landmarks, various neighborhoods and their features, architectural influences and many other significant tidbits of information that would have otherwise gone totally unnoticed and unappreciated without him. Even after the tour was over, Angel accompanied us back to our hotel and gave us recommendations for our continued adventure up the Catalan coast. His recommendations led to some the most memorable experiences of our trip. If you want to truly feel like a VIP in Barcelona, then Hi. This is Barcelona... is for you!!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would…read more Jordan and the team are amazing! This is my second trip to Barcelona and I knew after my first experience touring with this them I would be in great hands. They did not disappoint. Jordan was very communicative leading up to the trip and helped plan three lovely, guided days throughout the city as well as a side trip to Sitges. My parents and I loved our time with Zaida and Silvia who were incredibly knowledgeable and took great care getting us to so many of the city's beautiful sites, including introducing us to restaurants off the beaten path. We were treated like family. I cannot say enough great things about Hi. This is Barcelona Dont' look any further...Book with them!!!!!!IF

Setting: My husband and I were looking for a Barcelona tour to do in our first day in the city as…read morewe 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!

In our over 50 years of traveling together I have never been through…read morewhat 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

While visiting Barcelona, we used the two-day pass to venture around and get to know the entirety…read moreof the this beautiful and massive city. Taxis aren't very common in Barcelona and while we did use the subway system a lot, Barcelona Bus Turístic was our main source for traveling around, which was our main reason for using this company, especially because our hotel was one of the stops along the way, which was fantastic. Barcelona Bus Turístic was typically on time to each stop. The drivers were safe and the staff were very kind. There was an instance where we were in line for a very long time and they cancelled a line which made things worrisome on how to get back to the hotel but it all worked out (our hotel was on a very steep mile+ incline). We loved the option to be able to listen to automated tour guide and learn about the city during the drive. The sound quality was decent and we were able to hear clearly. Make sure you wear sunscreen if sitting on the top deck and enjoy the scenery!

Audio is terrible. If the volume is set so you can hear the narrative, you will be blasted when the…read morefiller music plays. Almost painful for ears. Also, narrative too early for location when in traffic.

My top is tour was a substitute for a different tour but what a great surprise. Brais did a great…read morejob of mixing in both food and culture in history of Barcelona to make our evening very enjoyable. It was only five people including Brais but everyone got along great and it was a wonderful evening.

Absolutely fantastic experience with Brais. The tour was a perfect blend of delicious food, local…read moreculture, and great company. Strangers quickly turned into friends by the end of the evening. Each stop offered unique, flavorful dishes, and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend for anyone looking to eat their way through Barcelona.

wonder tour with Diana she was so informative and patient…read morewith all our questions. this was sure worth the money we did a 4 hour tour with most time spent at Sagrade Familia They are so helpful on their site when you are asking about the tours and tickets for attractions

Have actually done the Gothic Quarter tour twice over the years by mistake. Both though were…read moreamazing as the different guides were able to provide unique information which made it seem like we were covering the topic for the first time. We could not swing The Dark Past Night tour as we were busy on the days for the seasonal rotation. That has been one the family has talked about over the years and we just have not been able to swing with timing. With how exciting multiple guides have told us it is, we will be planning a set day around that on our next trip to Barcelona. The free aspect is nice as we can tip the guide the extra portion in my mind as it is them taking their own time to provide their years of knowledge to you in a fun interactive environment. I would highly encourage anyone to go with Runner Bean Tours in Barcelona as it is better than the actual paid tours that just drag you along and provide canned talking points.

Gianfranco is an excellent tour guide, obviously passionate fun and very knowledgeable. We really…read moreenjoyed our gothic quarter tour with him. We learned a lot and enjoyed ourselves too due to his comic interludes. hello Franco's mom!! Dominika is an energetic, charming and knowledgeable tour guide and her gaudi and Barcelona architecture tour was awesome. Full of awesome fun facts, and we really enjoyed the architecture comparison and analysis as part of the tour. We are glad we took these tours with you. An excellent experience!

We had a great tour with On! He was knowledgeable about everything Barcelona and catered the tour…read moreto the group's interests. Despite being on an Antonio Gaudi architecture tour, we also learned other historical facts and sentiments about Barcelona. 5/5 would recommend!

The Barcelona City Tour or the "hop on and hop off" city tour wasn't too bad. It is a good way to…read moreget familiar with the city and taking sites and history as you go all around Barcelona. We took two different tours as there are bus tours that go to different places and one tour you may not have the feeling that you have seen everything. But taking in both will definitely give you the idea that you have seen a fair amount of the city. Certainly there are more "hidden treasures and discoveries " that you can only reach on foot so if you add that in then you will feel a little bit more complete in feeling like you have had a vigorous tour of the city. Barcelona is heavily touristed and with that such as the city bus there is an English language option for once you sit in your seat and plug in the earphones. You get a good amount of information that way however I wasn't always able to hear the program which got me to wondering if the earphones had occasional issues or if it was the port that you plugged them into. But in the end both tours had very nice tour rides and if you want a broad stroke of information about the city this is a good option to explore.

I got duped! Or maybe I went during a very off time. Every…read morereview I was reading online talked about how great this big, double decker, open-top red bus tour in Barcelona was and that it wasn't like other cities. I can't cosign that as it was just like the ones rollin' around NYC, Chicago, Vegas and LA. This is a hop on and hop off tour that goes to a lot of the hot tourist spots in town. Upon boarding (which was very confusing and a bit of a mess), Staff wasn't happy to see us, just getting the job done and even a bit crabby the entire time. The pickup was very confusing because they were not operating all stops for some reason. Perhaps for this same reason, the bus was overcrowded with incredibly long lines at stops to get back on - sometimes having to wait for several buses to come & go in order for your turn to board to come. On a positive note, their headsets with commentary come with 15 language options so that was cool, but one time my seat had a broken audio jack, womp womp. They advertise free WiFi which worked about a third of the time I was on the bus. I definitely would not recommend the buses with Barcelona City Tour or use them myself when I'm back in Barcelona.

What a great way to see the city of Barcelona. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up renting twice…read morewhile we were in Barcelona for the week. I must admit, riding Vespas (scooters) was WAY out of my comfort zone. We rented 2 Vespas-the first day we went we got the 50cc scooters and the second day we got the 125s. My husband and friend's husband drove and we were passengers. I'm kind of a scaredy cat but we wore helmets and I quickly got used to riding. There are so many people in the city on scooters that I felt safe and the other drivers on the streets were very aware of each other. The people that work there were super helpful, went over everything, and even mapped out routes for us. We had a Barri Gotic route, a beach route, olympic village route and a mountain route among others. We so enjoyed riding through the city streets, saw things we wouldn't have seen, and enjoyed the views. Make sure you get an international driver's license, you must have this to ride these. (My husband and friend had done this through AAA for $15-easy process-before we left the States). Highly recommend this company!

So glad we found this place! Vittorio, the owner, gave us the absolute BEST recommendations on…read morewhere to ride (and preprogrammed into the TOMTOM GPS) as well as where to eat and visit - his 10 minute instruction was invaluable! What a blast to have the freedom to go where we wanted to go (my and my 21 yr old son). Six hours of exploring - pure fun - for 55 Eu??? What a deal! If you're looking for a scooter, USE VESPING!

Another of Gaudi design for a client, what an incredible estate. Multiple houses are on the…read moreproperty and the lady thru research said there were originally plans for 3 but only 2 were erected. Photo ops galore out here. I could only imagine what it was like all those years ago in time. Waking up, eating breakfast, doing your morning walk before you start your day. Then again at night before sundown and bed. Some breathtaking views. Must visit! We did it two times because the first time we rushed before closing time and like a knucklehead i accidently deleted all of our photos.

Parc Güell is an attraction you MUST go to when in Barcelona!…read more This park is HUGE. Definitely plan to be here for 2 hrs to walk around & enjoy each part. We ended up going to visit twice this trip, at night. Last year, I went early in the morning. I suggest going either early in the morning or around sunset. During the day, it gets pretty crowded and very hot. This park was originally intended to become a luxury garden city with 60 houses, however, only two houses ended up being completed. Parc Güell is still my favorite works designed by Antoni Gaudi. I recommend buying tickets ahead of time but the tickets are more readily available to purchase than Sagrada Família. I was able to buy tickets for our second visit the night before, without issues. Transportation: I booked a ride via Cabify rideshare and it drops off right by the entrance of Carretera de la Carmel (east side). I highly recommend leaving the park from this side too; easiest to call a cab, as other exits you have to walk down a bit due to car restricted access.

Our taxi from our IHG Hotel Indigo to this location cost $15.06. This was our first time to tour…read morehere at 4 PM. When we arrived via taxi around 3:30 PM from our IHG Hotel Indigo we had some time to locate our location to meet our tour guide. We finally figured out our English tour guide meeting location where we met others on our tour. When we walked over to La Sagrada Familia Basilica our English tour guide distributed audio headsets. This UNESCO marvel offers more than just breathtaking views. It is Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece, a basilica full of symbolism and architectural brilliance. The La Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona has been under construction for over 140 years. Our English tour guide shared its fascinating history, from its beginnings to the ambitious goal of completing it in 2033. The La Sagrada Familia Basilica will be the highest building in Barcelona and the highest church in the world with a height of 172 meters. La Sagrada Familia Basilica is very impressive from its size, both outside and especially from the inside with the many colored glass windows with the sun shining through during our 4-5 PM audio tour. I feel this was a great time of day to experience La Sagrada Familia. This should be your #1 place to visit in Barcelona. Our taxi from the La Sagrada Familia Basilica to Park Guell cost 15 Euros cash including gratuity. More to come regarding our next 7 PM guided tour of Park Güell.

Beautiful church that doubles as a work of art. It's a pain to find tickets at face value unless…read moreyou're stalking the site months ahead of time. Best time to go is when the sun is setting so you can see the colors dance through inside. If you can't get your own ticket at their official website just go on a tour where it's probably double the cost but they give you some history and guide you around the church inside and out. if you have kids, they're free under 11 if you can get face value tickets otherwise you pay almost an adult tour price for a ticket for them (sigh). But it's worth visiting. It's a beauty to behold