ART MUSEUMS · BARCELONA
The Picasso collection is the early work, before he was Picasso, and the Miró sits on the hill above it. The 15 below cover both plus the Gothic-quarter routes, priced and timed.
Meet at Palau Dalmases for a 90-minute small-group tour of Barcelona’s Picasso Museum. Your guide leads you from Picasso’s youth works through his later development, with headsets, museum admission, and skip-the-line entry included. Guides may include Olga E, Jorge, Jordi, Romina, or Guadalupe.
“Very detailed explanation of Picasso’s life and the evolution of his artwork”
Travel from Barcelona to Girona and Figueres in a group of up to eight. Walk Girona’s Jewish quarter, Roman walls, cathedral area, and Onyar River, then tour Dalí’s extraordinary museum with guides such as Marcelo, Nuri, Vincent, or Anatoli. Museum entry costs €18 unless you choose the private option.
“Awesome experience! I learned a lot from Nuri and she is so much fun! Very informative and knowledgeable of all the places we went to, even the ones we passed by on out way to the Figueres and Girona. She's like the Barcelona google! Will be back and hope to have her again on our next adventure!”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Barcelona to Girona, Figueres, and Cadaqués with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Expect Girona’s Jewish Quarter, the Dalí Theatre-Museum, and free time by Cadaqués’ pebble beach. Guides such as Flavia, Paulina, and Xavi are often assigned.
“It was a full day with many interesting places to see and visit. We didn't visit the Dali museum but we went around the center of Figueres and it's really nice. Tour Guide Pawlina is a very energetic person and loves to explain history and art. And a very good job done by the driver Jesus.”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Barcelona to Girona and Figueres. Walk Girona’s medieval quarter with a guide, then explore the Dalí Theatre-Museum with priority entry, an orientation tour, and free time for the Dalí Jewels exhibition. Guides include Carlos, Nuri, Marta, and Maria Elena.
“There are a tremendous number of stairs at the Dali Museum. This should be mentioned prominently. I didn’t enjoy the Museum nearly as much because of them. My inability to do stairs doesn’t alter the fact that the Day Trip was excellent- just not for me.”
Spend a full day in Dalí country with an English-speaking guide, visiting the surreal Theatre-Museum in Figueres and seasonal sites beyond Barcelona. The off-peak route includes Cadaqués and Dalí’s Portlligat home, while the summer route visits Sant Martí d’Empúries and Púbol Castle. Expect long drives, free time, and extra entrance fees.
“Very interesting. Alex did a great job of giving us background and perspective. And getting to see the Dali house was a plus”
Meet an ICONO guide at Palau Dalmases, then enter the Picasso Museum with a skip-the-line ticket. In 90 minutes, guides such as Romina, Olga, and Jordi explain Picasso’s early Barcelona work, *Las Meninas*, and his changing styles before leaving you to explore nearby sights.
“Spent a week in Spain and this was one of the top experiences. Guide was knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and engaging.”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Barcelona to Girona and Figueres. Walk Girona’s medieval lanes and Jewish Quarter with a guide, then visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum and Dalí Jewels exhibition. Guides such as John, Sandra, Gloria, and Nuria have led recent departures, though museum time can feel short.
“Basic transportation to two locations plus a guided tour through Girona. Great balance of guided versus free time to wander and eat lunch.”
Spend 11 hours tracing Dalí’s life from Barcelona to Figueres, Cadaqués, Port Lligat, or Púbol. An English-speaking guide such as Alex, Enrique, Rod, or Sergio adds context on the bus and at the museum. Expect a long day, winding roads, optional paid entry, and a memorable mix of art, coast, and Catalan villages.
“Gorgeous weather, great guide and everything that I expected from house & museum.”
Travel from Barcelona with a guide such as Nuri, Ventura, Vincent, or Marcelo to Dalí’s theater-museum in Figueres, the jewel collection, Cadaqués, and his unusual Portlligat home. Expect about 12 hours, a maximum of eight people, scenic roads, and €38 in admission fees beyond the tour price.
“Car was not large enough for 3 adult clients for 5 hour total drive. We all complained at beginning of tour. Guide said there was nothing she could do about the situation Clearly this tour agency was not vetted for quality Hyuandi quashqai was the car used”
Explore six of Barcelona’s leading art museums at your own pace with a 365-day Articket passport. Enter permanent and temporary exhibitions, including Picasso, Miró, Tàpies, Romanesque murals, contemporary art, and Modernisme. There is no guide or transport, so plan each museum visit yourself.
“Easy access to any museum included in the passport.”
Follow young Picasso through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, from Plaça Reial and Llotja de Mar to Els Quatre Gats and his only public artwork. Your guide then leads you through the Picasso Museum’s early works, Las Meninas series, ceramics, and engravings. Groups are limited to nine.
“George was alone so knowledgeable about subject and very helpful to find bathrooms”
Follow Picasso’s early Barcelona trail with guides such as Perrine, Eoghan, Daria, or Zeynep, visiting his old cafés, gallery, academy, and Avinyó Street before a self-guided museum visit. Add a private Vila Viniteca tasting with wine, cheese, and cured meats.
“Perrine was fantastic -- truly knowledgeable and passionate. She made my experience in the museum much better given the context she provided!”
Follow Picasso’s Barcelona from 1895 to 1905 on a two-hour walk through El Raval, the Gothic Quarter, and La Ribera. Visit El Quatre Gats, see his former art school and only open-air works, then enter the Picasso Museum with a guide. Groups are capped at 10 and the tour is in English.
“Fantastic tour! Our tour guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. We learned so much about how Picasso’s work evolved over time!”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Barcelona to Girona and Figueres with a live English or Spanish guide. Walk Girona’s Jewish Quarter, cathedral area, old walls, and Game of Thrones sites, then explore the Dalí Theatre-Museum and Dalí Jewels exhibition.
“My only complain will be a millennial one: not all chargers on the bus were functional. Other than that, it was great. John knows his stuff, thought not everything about everything. He was very patient with the group and very eager to answer everything. Overall, it was a good experience and I certainly need to go back to Girona, Figueres and add Cadaqués to that trip too.”
Use your mobile ticket to enter MNAC independently and spend about three hours with 1,000 years of Catalan, Spanish, and European art. See Romanesque frescoes in recreated church interiors, works by Titian and Goya, Gaudí furniture, and fine views from Montjuïc Hill. No guide or audio tour is included.
“Beautiful scenes and Art. Thoroughly enjoyed myself . I love my art but the latout of the building and rooms was great”
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