Guided Tours

Guided Walking Tour of Barcelona’s Picasso Highlights with Skip-the-Line Entry to Picasso Museum

Visit to the Els Quatre Gats on a Guided Walking Tour of Barcelona's Picasso Highlights

Embark on a walking tour of Barcelona's iconic spots that shaped Picasso’s formative years and artistic legacy with access to the Picasso Museum.

Highlights

Get set to discover Els Quatre Gats in the Gothic Quarter and other spots frequented by the great artist on an expert-guided walking tour.
Pass by Sala Parès, where Picasso exhibited his paintings, and Carrer d’Avinyó 44 – he found his muse here for the famous ‘Les Demoiselles d’Avinyó’.
Visit the Picasso Museum with skip-the-line tickets and get access to nearly 4,200 artworks including the 'Las Meninas,' 'First Communion,' 'Woman with Bonnet,' and 'Harlequin’.
Choose a guide who speaks English, Italian, or French and, after the guided tour is over, explore the museum at your own leisure.
Fun Fact: The Picasso Museum features opulent interiors and architecture as it is housed inside 5 interconnected medieval places in the El Born district.

Inclusions

1-hour walking tour of Barcelona's Picasso highlights
English, Italian, or French-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry to Picasso Museum

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Tracing Picasso's Footsteps on a Walking Tour

Discover how Pablo Picasso’s artistic journey began when he was just 14 years old on this 1-hour guided tour that traces his life in the vibrant city of Barcelona. Enjoy the convenience of picking between an English, Italian, or French-speaking tour guide. The tour starts right outside Els Quatre Gats restaurant, which was once a gathering place for artists, marking the site of Picasso's earliest exhibitions, the tour guide will take you to Sala Parès, now a gallery but once a hub for local artists to showcase their works. If you are lucky, you might even step inside and take a tour of how it looks!

Continue towards the Carrer d'Avinyó 44, which reveals a more intimate side of Picasso's life, a former brothel that inspired his iconic work 'Les Demoiselles d'Avinyó', the heart of Cubist art. Pass by La Llotja, an ancient fine arts academy, where Picasso studied as a teenager.

Unveiling Picasso's Artistic Works

The tickets also offer skip-the-line entry to the historic Picasso Museum, where you can witness the artist's profound connection with Barcelona. With nearly 4,200 artworks, take your time admiring them, seeing his influences, and how they molded his artistic legacy.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: tripod, and flash photography.

Additional information

Please note that the tour starts strictly on time as entry into the museum is time-sensitive. The tickets to enter the museum are given to you by your guide.
The tour includes about 1.6 km of walking.
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 20 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Avinguda del Portal del Angel.
Address: Plaça de Carles Pi i Sunyer, 08002 Barcelona, Spain.
Landmark: Next to the public bike station.
Guide Identifier: Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says ExperienceFirst.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Via Laietana - Comtal. It is a quick 4-minute walk to the meeting point.
Board buses #47, #N28, #V15 and more to get you there.

By Train

The closest train station is Plaça de Catalunya. It is a quick 6-minute walk to the meeting point.
Board trains #R1, #R3, #R4 and more to get you there.