Picasso in Barcelona Walking Tour With Museum Entry
A journey through Picasso’s world in Barcelona
Highlights
- Listen to the stories of Picasso and his friends outside Els Quatre Gats, a modernist cafe.
- Discover the first Spanish Art Gallery where Picasso once exhibited, now home to contemporary masterpieces.
- Admire the building that inspired the name of Picasso's most symbolic painting.
- Pass by the academy where Picasso studied in Barcelona, exceeding all expectations.
- Visit the spectacular Picasso Museum, with over 4,200 pieces of Picasso's distinctive art.
What you'll do
This walking tour is a journey through Picasso’s life in Barcelona, where he lived starting at the young age of 14.
The first stop on our Picasso tour is outside the Els Quatre Gats Restaurant, a Modernist building that was a tavern when ...
This walking tour is a journey through Picasso’s life in Barcelona, where he lived starting at the young age of 14.
The first stop on our Picasso tour is outside the Els Quatre Gats Restaurant, a Modernist building that was a tavern when Picasso lived in Barcelona. It was also a gathering spot for artists, the very first place he exhibited his genius.
We’ll continue to the Sala Parès, once a paint shop, now a gallery. Picasso and other Barcelonian artists once exhibited their paintings here. We may even step inside to see how it’s changed over the years!
Our next stop is at Carrer d’Avinyó 44, where Picasso frequented the brothel once located there. The women who worked there inspired his famous piece, Les Demoiselles d’Avinyó, now one of the finest examples of his Cubists works.
As the walking tour comes to a close, we’ll pass by La Llotja, a historical building that once hosted the Fine Arts Academy where Picasso studied as a teenager. It’s still used today as a cultural center.
It’s now time to finish your Picasso walking tour. This brings us to the picturesque Carrer Montcada, a medieval street at the entrance of Picasso Museum (or Museu Picasso de Barcelona in Catalan). Your guide will give you your skip-the-line ticket and tell you what to look for during your self-guided visit to the museum. Here, you’ll discover the special relationship Picasso had with Barcelona and see how the city changed and shaped his art.
Itinerary
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Els Quatre Gats Restaurant
The famous restaurant where Picasso used to hobnob with fellow Modernist artists
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Sala Parès
The first Spanish Art Gallery where Picasso exhibited his paintings
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Carrer d'Avinyó
Where a brothel inspired one of Picasso’s most revolutionary paintings, Les Demoiselles d’Avinyó
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La Llotja
Once one of the best art academies in Spain where Picasso as a teenager studied and had an outstanding performance.
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Museu Picasso
A medieval building home over 4,200 of the artist’s works
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Tour ending point
This tour ends at the Picasso Museum where you’ll continue for a self-guided visit.
Refund policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to the tour start time.
Reviews
The tour brought Picasso’s story to life in a vivid and humorous way. It gave a sense of what kind of person Picasso was, and how he was shaped by key events in his life that took place here in Barcelona, on streets and in cafes that we could see with our own eyes.
— AlexisMeeting point
Meet your guide at Avinguda del Portal del Angel, Plaça de Carles Pi i Sunyer, next to the public bike station
Use these coordinates for the meeting location: 41.385193, 2.173915 You can paste them directly into Google Maps or any other navigation tool.
Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says ExperienceFirst.
FAQs
How much walking is there?
We cover about 1 mile at a leisurely pace. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
What is the cancellation policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours before your tour start time. Cancellations within 24 hours aren’t eligible for refunds or rescheduling.
When should I get there?
Please plan to arrive 20 minutes before the tour start time. The tour will start on time and we cannot wait for latecomers. We ask that you are conscious of the fact that our entry time into the museum is time sensitive.
If I miss the tour, can I go straight to the museum?
No, the tickets to enter the museum are given to you by your guide. You must be with your ExperienceFirst tour guide to enter the museum.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Are gratuities included?
Tips are always appreciated but never expected. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.
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