Explore Barcelona's bohemian areas and hidden corners and avoid the long lines at the famed Sagrada Familia during a private tour of the Catalan capital. Wander lively streets and admire the city's celebrated architecture as your guide introduces you to this Mediterranean metropolis.

Start your tour at the site of the 1992 Olympic Games on Montjuïc hill. Take in the splendid city skyline as you drive down towards the elegant Eixample district and the grand Plaça d'Espanya.

Check out the striking modernist architecture along the grand boulevard Passeig de Gràcia. Your guide explains the history behind Gaudi's groundbreaking masterpieces, La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. Continue with a visit to the world-famous Sagrada Família cathedral. Bypass the lines at the entrance, and stand in awe in the luminous interior, letting your guide point out organic shapes and delicate details in this soaring place of worship.

Take a break for lunch in the oldest part of Barcelona, the enchanting Gothic Quarter. Stroll along its cobbled alleys and cross palm-dotted squares, and then continue your afternoon with a peek inside Gaudi's striking La Pedrera and a walk through the sculpture-filled Park Güell. Hear about Barcelona's maritime history at the beautiful cathedral of Santa Maria del Mar, soak up the colourful bustle of the Mercat de Santa Caterina, and wrap up your day in the artistic, locally loved area of El Born.