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Barcelona and Spain Self Guided AI Audio Tours for 7 days

By Herodot AI - city travel buddy
Free cancellation available
Price is S$15 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

With your personal AI guide you aren't restricted to major landmarks and limited stories any more! Explore iconic sites like the Sagrada Familia, Placa d'Espanya, Casa Batllo or any other popular or less known landmark, historical building or even piece of art. You can ask about literally anything which catches your eye: whole city district, hidden street corner, intriguing frescoes…

Key Features for Your Spanish Holiday:

Snap a photo of any ancient ruin, fountain, or masterpiece and instantly receive a fascinating storey. It’s like having a historian in your pocket!

Navigate seamlessly with map-based audio tours, giving you full flexibility.

Choose a narrator persona—from an in-depth local guide to a fun, kid-friendly companion—to tailor the stories to your interests.

Offline Ready: Download guides in advance so you never miss a storey, even without Wi-Fi.

7 days premium subscription included. Available both for iPhones and Android smartphones

Activity location
  • Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
    • Carrer de Mallorca, 401,
    • 08013, Barcelona, Spain
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Sagrada Família
    • Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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Barcelona AI audio tour 1 week in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • Opening hours: Mon 0:00-23:30
  • English
Price details
S$14.92 x 1 AdultS$14.92
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Price is S$14.92
Year worldwide subscription in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • Opening hours: Mon 0:00-23:30
  • English

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Duration: 360 days: One year premium subscription

Price details
S$74.66 x 1 AdultS$74.66
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Price is S$74.66

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  • What's includedWhat's included
    7 days premium app access for iPhone or Android

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Step into Gaudí’s visionary world at the Sagrada Família! Let your AI travel guide transform your visit into a personalised journey through Barcelona. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of a stained-glass window, a twisting column, or the Nativity façade’s sculpted figures. The AI instantly generates an immersive audio storey about Gaudí’s inspirations, architectural symbolism, or the basilica’s century-long construction. Self-Paced Discovery: Wander through the soaring interior, the Passion façade, or the leafy paths around the church at your own rhythm. Use the map-based audio guide to find viewpoints, hidden motifs, and the best angles for photos—never rushed, always free to explore. Deep Dive into Symbolism: Curious about Gaudí’s use of geometry? The meaning behind the sculpted biblical scenes? Or how sunlight shapes the entire basilica’s mood? Ask anything. The narrative adapts to your interests, turning your visit into a personalised architectural deep dive.
Placa d'Espanya
  • 1h
Uncover the layered history of Barcelona’s grand Placa d’Espanya with your AI guide. Once the ceremonial gateway to the 1929 International Exposition, this monumental square invites you to explore its architecture, symbolism, and sweeping views at your own pace. What you can do: Monumental Stories: Snap a photo of the central fountain or the statues surrounding it. The app instantly tells you about Josep Maria Jujol’s design, the allegories of water and industry, and how the fountain became a symbol of early 20th-century Catalan pride. Historic Gateways: Tap the map near the Venetian Towers to uncover their role as the entrance to the Expo and how they echo the architecture of Venice. Learn why this axis was designed to lead the eye towards the Magic Fountain and Montjuïc. Explore the Landmarks: Point your camera at the former bullring—now Arenas de Barcelona—to hear how it transformed into a modern cultural and shopping space while preserving its Moorish Revival façade.
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore a thousand years of Catalan art at the National Art Museum of Catalunya, Barcelona’s palace of masterpieces What you can do: Uncover Centuries of Art History: Snap a picture of a Romanesque mural, a Gothic altarpiece, or the Oval Hall. The app instantly reveals how medieval churches, royal courts, and Catalan patrons shaped each artistic era. Discover Architectural Grandeur: Focus on the Palau Nacional’s domes, staircases, or fountains. The AI explains its role in the 1929 International Exposition and how it became home to MNAC’s vast collections. Customise Your Tour: Choose your narrator: • Art Historian — for symbolism, techniques, and art movements. • Local Guide — for cultural context and MNAC stories. Instant Art Insight: Take photos of Renaissance portraits, Modernista pieces, or stained glass. The app gives quick audio insights into artists, hidden details, and the stories behind each work.
Arc de Triomf
  • 1h
Walk through Barcelona’s historic gateway at the Arc de Triomf! Your AI travel guide turns your visit into a personal journey through this iconic monument and its lively promenade. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the red-brick arch, its sculpted friezes, or the avenue leading to Ciutadella Park. The AI instantly shares audio stories about the 1888 Universal Exhibition, Catalan design, and the symbolism carved into every detail. Self-Paced Discovery: Stroll along the palm-lined boulevard or explore the arch’s reliefs at your own rhythm. With the map-based audio guide, pause for photos, admire performers, or enjoy the architecture—always on your terms. Deep Dive into Culture: Wonder why the arch faces the city? Curious about its sculptures or the event it once welcomed visitors to? Ask anything—the narrative adapts to your interests. Experience the Arc de Triomf’s beauty, history, and vibrant surroundings with total freedom and insight.
Casa Batllo
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Unlock the dreamlike world of Casa Batlló, Gaudí’s shimmering architectural jewel, with the power of AI. Explore its flowing lines, hidden symbolism, and Modernista magic entirely at your own pace. What you can do: Art & Architecture Insight: Snap a photo of the dragon-back roof, the bone-like balconies, or the light-filled staircase. The app instantly explains Gaudí’s inspirations, techniques, and the legends woven into the building’s organic forms. Interior Focus: Point your camera at the swirling ceilings or stained-glass windows to hear how Gaudí shaped light, colour, and movement to create a living, breathing space inspired by nature and the sea. Self-Guided Freedom: Use the map-based guide to explore rooms, patios, and viewpoints without rushing. Linger where the design captivates you most—from the Noble Floor to the rooftop.
Parc Guell (Pass by)
Enter a mosaic wonderland overlooking the city at Park Güell! AI travel guide transforms your walk through this failed council estate into a surreal dream of dragons and gingerbread houses. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the mosaic lizard (El Drac), the Hypostyle Room with its 86 columns, or the serpentine bench. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the "trencadís" technique (breaking tiles to make mosaics), the park's English garden inspiration, or the water collection system hidden in the columns at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the winding viaducts and the Monumental Zone effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to sit on the ergonomic bench designed by the shape of a seated workman without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Eusebi Güell’s friendship with Gaudí or the park’s transition to public space—our app adapts the narrative.
Casa Mila - La Pedrera (Pass by)
Explore the stone quarry that revolutionized living at Casa Milà! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this undulating corner building into a lesson on structural genius and rooftop surrealism. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the wrought-iron seaweed balconies, the warrior-helmet chimneys on the roof, or the whale-rib attic arches. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about why the neighbors hated it, the self-supporting stone facade that freed the walls, or the Star Wars inspiration drawn from these chimneys at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the period apartment and the Espai Gaudí attic effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to frame the Sagrada Família through a rooftop arch without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the first underground garage in Barcelona or Gaudí’s religious devotion—our app adapts the narrative.
La Rambla (Pass by)
Walk the most famous street in Spain at La Rambla! AI travel guide transforms your stroll down this tree-lined boulevard into a vibrant storey of flower sellers, artists, and history. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Miró mosaic on the pavement, the Canaletas fountain, or the living statues. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the river that once flowed here (rambla means "sandy riverbed" in Arabic), the legend that drinking from the fountain ensures your return to Barcelona, or the Liceu opera house tragedy at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the crowded promenade from Plaza Catalunya to the Columbus monument effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to watch a street performance without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the burning of convents here in 1835 or the bird sellers of the past—our app adapts the narrative.
Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) (Pass by)
Get lost in the labyrinth of the Roman and Medieval city at the Gothic Quarter! AI travel guide transforms your wanderings through these narrow alleys into a mystery of ancient walls and hidden squares. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Bishop’s Bridge (Pont del Bisbe), the Roman columns of the Temple of Augustus, or the shrapnel scars in Plaza San Felipe Neri. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the "fake" Gothic bridge built in the 1920s, the discovery of the Roman temple inside a hiking club, or the tragic bombing during the Civil War at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the Plaça del Rei and the Jewish Call effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to find the gargoyles staring down at you without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the "Neo-Gothic" restoration project or the Roman wall perimeter—our app adapts the narrative.
Mercat de la Boqueria (Pass by)
Feast your eyes on a cathedral of food at La Boqueria! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this iron-pillared market into a sensory overload of Catalan flavours. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the hanging jamón ibérico, the colourful fruit juices, or the fresh seafood stalls. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the market's origins as a pig market outside the city walls, the specific "market language" of the vendors, or the legendary Pinotxo bar at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the aisles effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to buy a cone of Manchego cheese or watch fishmongers work without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the convent that stood here before the market or the best seasonal products—our app adapts the narrative.
Barcelona Cathedral (Pass by)
Meet the geese guarding the cloister at Barcelona Cathedral! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this Gothic giant into a storey of patron saints and medieval guilds. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the facade, the 13 white geese in the cloister, or the crypt of Saint Eulalia. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the 13 geese representing the age of the martyr Eulalia, the neo-Gothic facade added for the World Fair, or the "Dancing Egg" tradition at Corpus Christi at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the nave and the roof lift effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to admire the view of the Gothic Quarter from above without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the difference between this cathedral and Sagrada Família or the choir stalls—our app adapts the narrative.
Palace of Catalan Music (Pass by)
Step inside a music box of stained glass at the Palau de la Música! AI travel guide transforms your tour of this concert hall into a blindingly beautiful encounter with Modernisme. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the inverted stained-glass skylight, the muse sculptures on stage, or the floral mosaic columns. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about Lluís Domènech i Montaner’s vision of a "garden for music," the sun acting as natural lighting for concerts, or the Valkyries riding out of the wall at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the foyer and the auditorium effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to see the bust of Beethoven without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the "Orfeó Català" choir or the building's UNESCO status—our app adapts the narrative.
The Magic Fountain (Pass by)
Watch water dance to music at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc! AI travel guide transforms your evening at this massive fountain into a spectacle of light, colour, and engineering. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the cascading waterfalls, the Palace of Montjuïc in the background, or the colour changes. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the "impossible" construction for the 1929 Expo, the 4,760 lights, or the use of groundwater to be sustainable at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the steps up to the MNAC museum effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to find the best vantage point for the show without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Carles Buïgas, the engineer, or the fountain’s role in the Olympics—our app adapts the narrative.
Spotify Camp Nou (Pass by)
Feel the roar of 99,000 fans at Camp Nou! AI travel guide transforms your pilgrimage to Europe’s largest stadium into a vivid history of "Més que un club" (More than a club). What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the pitch, the Golden Boots in the museum, or the changing rooms. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the Kubala era, the magic of Messi, or the stadium’s role as a sanctuary for Catalan identity during the dictatorship at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the tunnel to the field and the press box effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to sit in the players' dugout without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the rivalry with Real Madrid (El Clásico) or the future renovation plans—our app adapts the narrative.
Museu Picasso (Pass by)
Trace the youth of a genius at the Picasso Museum! AI travel guide transforms your walk through these five medieval palaces into a revelation of how Picasso became Picasso. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Science and Charity painting, the Las Meninas series, or the Gothic courtyards. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about Picasso’s formative years in Barcelona, his obsession with Velázquez, or the architecture of the Berenguer d'Aguilar palace at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the chronological collection effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to analyse his Blue Period works without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about his relationship with the city or the donation of the collection by his secretary Sabartés—our app adapts the narrative.
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar (Pass by)
Heave a stone for the "Cathedral of the Sea" at Santa Maria del Mar! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this basilica into a storey of the port workers (bustaix) who built it with their own hands. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the soaring columns, the blackened stones (from the Civil War fire), or the stained glass. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the record-breaking 54-year construction, the fire that burned for 11 days in 1936, or the church being the symbol of the common people vs. the nobility at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the rooftop terraces and the austere nave effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to find the FC Barcelona crest hidden in a stained glass window without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Catalan Gothic style or the Cathedral of the Sea novel—our app adapts the narrative.
Ciutadella Park (Pass by)
Discover the green lung of the city built on a fortress at Parc de la Ciutadella! AI travel guide transforms your picnic into a history of military suppression and World Fairs. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Cascada Monumental (waterfall), the Life-Size Mammoth, or the Parliament building. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about a young Gaudí working on the fountain, the hated fortress that was demolished to build this park, or the 1888 Universal Exposition at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the boating lake and the greenhouse effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to admire the Arc de Triomf entrance without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the "Castle of the Three Dragons" or the zoo inside—our app adapts the narrative.
Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau (Pass by)
Heal your soul through beauty at the Hospital de Sant Pau! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this former hospital into a journey through the largest Art Nouveau complex in the world. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the coloured tiled roofs, the garden pavilions, or the operating theatre. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about Lluís Domènech i Montaner’s belief that beauty heals, the underground tunnels connecting the pavilions, or the separation of patients by gender and disease at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the "garden city" effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to admire the mosaics telling the history of Catalonia without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the medieval hospital it replaced or the restoration process—our app adapts the narrative.
Parc d’Atraccions Tibidabo (Pass by)
Touch the sky at Tibidabo! AI travel guide transforms your funicular ride to the mountain top into a mix of vintage thrills and spiritual views. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Temple of the Sacred Heart, the red aeroplane ride (replica of the first flight to Madrid), or the panoramic view. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the devil tempting Jesus here (according to legend), the 100-year-old automaton museum, or the skyline stretching to the sea at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the Sky Walk and the church crypt effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to ride the Ferris wheel on the edge of the cliff without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the "Tramvia Blau" or the robot collection—our app adapts the narrative.
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (Pass by)
Decode the murals of the Pyrenees at the MNAC! AI travel guide transforms your visit to the Palau Nacional into a masterclass on Romanesque art and Baroque splendour. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Pantocrator fresco (Christ in Majesty), the Great Hall oval dome, or the Gothic altarpieces. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about how these frescoes were peeled off church walls in the mountains to save them, the grandeur of the 1929 Expo, or the intense gaze of the Romanesque figures at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the vast collections and the rooftop viewing deck effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to see the Modernisme furniture collection without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the "strappo" technique or the history of the building—our app adapts the narrative.
Playa de La Barceloneta (Pass by)
Walk the sands of transformation at Barceloneta! AI travel guide transforms your beach day into a storey of fishermen, shantytowns, and Olympic renewal. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the W Hotel (The Sail), the "Homenatge a la Barceloneta" (stacked cubes sculpture), or the chiringuitos. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the pre-1992 industrial wasteland, the "Somorrostro" shantytown that once stood here, or the fisherman’s quarter layout at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the promenade and the narrow streets of the barrio effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to eat a "Bomba" (potato croquette) where it was invented without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the American sailors' influence or the gentrification debates—our app adapts the narrative.
Joan Miro Foundation (Pass by)
Dive into a world of primary colours at the Joan Miró Foundation! AI travel guide transforms your visit to Montjuïc into a dialogue between architecture and surrealism. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the "Mercury Fountain," the tapestry works, or the white concrete building by Josep Lluís Sert. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the toxicity of the mercury fountain (behind glass), Miró’s desire for "art for everyone," or the friendship between the artist and the architect at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the light-filled galleries and the sculpture terrace effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to decipher the constellations in the paintings without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Miró’s resistance to Franco or the "burning canvas" period—our app adapts the narrative.
Poble Espanyol (Pass by)
Tour all of Spain in an hour at Poble Espanyol! AI travel guide transforms your walk through this architectural museum into a cross-country journey of craftsmanship. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Andalusian quarter, the Plaza Mayor replica, or the glass blowers. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about this "village" built for the 1929 Expo, the architects visiting 1,600 towns to choose the buildings, or the survival of the site despite plans to demolish it after the fair at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the diverse streets and the Fran Daurel art museum effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to watch artisans make leather or jewellery without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the diversity of Spanish architecture or the filming of Perfume here—our app adapts the narrative.
Casa Vicens (Pass by)
Discover where it all began at Casa Vicens! AI travel guide transforms your visit to Gaudí’s very first house into an explosion of colour and oriental inspiration. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the green and white tiles (marigolds), the smoking room with its papier-mâché ceiling, or the iron palm leaf gate. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about Gaudí’s first commission, the influence of Islamic art (Mudéjar style), or the nature motifs drawn from the garden that once stood there at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the intimate rooms and the rooftop cupola effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to admire the "trompe-l'œil" birds painted on the terrace walls without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the recent restoration (it only opened in 2017) or the Vicens family business—our app adapts the narrative.
Palau Guell (Pass by)
Descend into the dark genius of Gaudí at Palau Güell! AI travel guide transforms your tour of this mansion off La Rambla into a journey through shadows, music, and wealth. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the parabolic arches, the starry dome in the central hall, or the colourful fruit chimneys on the roof. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the "Batman-esque" basement stables, the organ music that piped through the house to impress guests, or the sheer cost of the materials used at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the gloomy but majestic rooms effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to look through the "spy screens" where the family watched guests arrive without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Eusebi Güell as a patron or the contrast with Gaudí's later colourful works—our app adapts the narrative.
Bunkers del Carmel (Pass by)
Claim the best view in the city at the Bunkers del Carmel! AI travel guide transforms your hike to this hilltop into a history lesson on the Civil War and urban expansion. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the 360-degree skyline, the concrete remains of the anti-aircraft battery, or the graffiti art. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the defence against Italian fascist bombers in 1938, the shantytown ("Los Cañones") that occupied the bunkers for decades later, or the geography of the city layout below at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the rough paths and viewing platforms effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to watch the sunset over the Mediterranean without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the passive defence of Barcelona or the recent "tourism vs. locals" conflict here—our app adapts the narrative.
Montserrat (Pass by)
Ascend to the spiritual heart of Catalonia at Montserrat! AI travel guide transforms your day trip to this "saw-toothed" mountain into a pilgrimage of rock formations and sacred statues. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the "La Moreneta" (Black Madonna), the jagged mountain peaks, or the boys' choir (Escolania). AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the legend of the statue’s discovery in a cave, the geological formation of the pink conglomerate rock, or the daily life of the Benedictine monks at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the basilica and the hiking trails to Sant Jeroni effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to listen to the "Virolai" hymn without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the search for the Holy Grail here (Himmler visited in 1940) or the funicular engineering—our app adapts the narrative.
Placa Reial (Pass by)
Find an oasis of palm trees just off the chaos of La Rambla at Plaça Reial! AI travel guide transforms your drink on a terrace into a storey of urban renewal and early Gaudí works. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the winged helmet lamp posts, the Three Graces fountain, or the arched porticos. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about Gaudí’s first public work (the lamp posts), the square’s history as a convent, or the assassination attempt on a Civil Guard here in the 1900s at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the square’s perimeter and hidden exits effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to find the best jazz club (Jamboree) without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the "Indios" (wealthy returnees from the Americas) or the nightlife evolution—our app adapts the narrative.
Placa de la Virreina (Pass by)
Live like a local in the village-within-a-city of Gràcia! AI travel guide transforms your wander through these pedestrian streets into a storey of independence and street festivals. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the clock tower in Plaça de la Vila, the decorations during the "Festa Major" (in August), or the church in Plaça de la Virreina. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about Gràcia’s time as an independent town, the "Castellers" practised here, or the competition between streets to win the best decoration prize at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the squares (Sol, Virreina, Diamant) effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to have a vermouth in a quiet corner without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Spanish Civil War bomb shelters (Plaça del Diamant) or the gypsy community’s influence on Rumba Catalana—our app adapts the narrative.
Mirador de Colom (Pass by)
Point your finger to the sea at the Columbus Monument! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this waterfront column into a debate on history and a panoramic surprise. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the statue pointing out to sea, the lions at the base, or the relief sculptures. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the controversy (he’s not pointing to America, but to Libya/Genoa?), the cramped lift inside the column, or the World Fair of 1888 that commissioned it at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the base and the viewing deck effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to spot the Ramblas from the bird’s eye view without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the statues of indigenous people at the base or the monument’s restoration—our app adapts the narrative.
La Colònia Güell (Pass by)
Visit Gaudí’s laboratory at the Colonia Güell! AI travel guide transforms your trip to this worker’s village (20 min away) into a look at the "rough draft" of the Sagrada Família. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the twisted basalt columns, the leaning walls, or the pine-cone shaped stained glass. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about Gaudí experimenting with the funicular model (hanging weights) here, the unfinished state of the church, or the utopian social life of the textile workers at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the crypt and the industrial village effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to admire the brickwork without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about industrial paternalism or the preservation of the crypt—our app adapts the narrative.
Parque del Laberint d'Horta (Pass by)
Lose yourself in the oldest garden in the city at the Labyrinth Park! AI travel guide transforms your walk through this neoclassical estate into a romantic puzzle of mythology and film. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the cypress maze, the statue of Eros, or the romantic canal. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the Desvalls family who built it, the filming of the film Perfume here, or the challenge of reaching the centre of the maze (symbolising love) at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the neoclassical and romantic garden sections effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to find a quiet bench near the waterfall without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the reception of Kings here or the botanical species—our app adapts the narrative.
Monastery of Pedralbes (Pass by)
Find absolute silence within the city at the Monastery of Pedralbes! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this Gothic convent into a peaceful encounter with medieval queens and medicinal herbs. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the three-story cloister, the sepulcher of Queen Elisenda, or the St. Michael’s Chapel murals. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the Queen who founded the convent and lived here as a widow, the preservation of the 14th-century kitchen, or the medicinal garden used by the nuns at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the cells and the day rooms effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to enjoy the sound of the central fountain without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Poor Clares order or the Thyssen-Bornemisza art collection once housed here—our app adapts the narrative.
Torre Agbar (Pass by)
Stand beneath the geyser of light at Torre Glòries! AI travel guide transforms your view of this bullet-shaped skyscraper into a storey of water, earth, and digital art. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the shimmering glass skin, the changing LED colours at night, or the "Cloud Cities" observation deck. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about Jean Nouvel’s inspiration (the holy mountain of Montserrat and a geyser), the 4,500 windows, or the interactive art installation inside the dome at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the "Hyperview" basement and the 30th-floor lookout effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to touch the spiderweb-like sculptures without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the regeneration of the Poblenou district (22@) or the "cucumber" nickname—our app adapts the narrative.
Placa Sant Felip Neri (Pass by)
Find beauty scarred by tragedy at Sant Felipe Neri Square! AI travel guide transforms your quiet moment in this Gothic Quarter plaza into a heartbreaking lesson on the Spanish Civil War. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the pockmarked church facade, the central fountain, or the baroque church entrance. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the Italian bombardment in 1938 that killed 42 people (mostly children), the false Francoist propaganda that blamed anarchists, or Gaudí’s daily walk to this church before he died at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the small, enclosed square effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to touch the shrapnel holes in the stone without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the "School of the Shoemakers" guild museum nearby or the film Perfume scenes—our app adapts the narrative.
CosmoCaixa (Pass by)
Walk through a flooded Amazon forest in the basement of CosmoCaixa! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this science museum into an interactive journey from the Big Bang to the jungle floor. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the "Flooded Forest" (Bosc Inundat), the Geological Wall, or the Foucault Pendulum. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the ecosystem of the Amazon (including piranhas and caimans), the real slices of rock showing earth's history, or the physics proving the earth's rotation at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the spiral ramp around the "Tree of Life" effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to play with the hands-on physics experiments without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the modernist building (originally an asylum for the blind) or the planetarium—our app adapts the narrative.
Barcelona Maritime Museum (Pass by)
Step into the shipyards that conquered the Mediterranean at the Maritime Museum! AI travel guide transforms your visit to these Gothic arches into a naval adventure of galleys and explorers. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the full-scale replica of the Royal Galley of John of Austria, the medieval slipways, or the ancient maps. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the Battle of Lepanto, the life of a galley slave (Galiot), or the architectural miracle of these 13th-century civilian shipyards at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the vast halls and the outdoor schooner Santa Eulàlia effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to smell the tar and wood without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Crown of Aragon's empire or the evolution of navigation tools—our app adapts the narrative.
Casa de les Punxes (Pass by)
Defend the legend of Sant Jordi at the Casa de les Punxes! AI travel guide transforms your view of this six-towered castle into a storey of three sisters and a patriotic architect. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the pointed towers (punxes), the stained glass of Sant Jordi, or the ceramic panels. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the Terradas sisters who combined three houses into one, the political messages hidden in the facade (during a ban on Catalan symbols), or the medieval castle fantasy in the middle of a modern grid at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the roof terrace and the interactive museum effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to decipher the phrase "Sant Patró de Catalunya" without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Josep Puig i Cadafalch (the architect) or the Modernisme movement beyond Gaudí—our app adapts the narrative.
Rambla del Poblenou (Pass by)
Stroll the "Rambla of the locals" at Rambla del Poblenou! AI travel guide transforms your walk down this leafy street into a taste of authentic barrio life, away from the tourist crush. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Casino l'Aliança, the El Tío Che horchata shop, or the nearby beach at the end. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the "Catalan Manchester" industrial past, the century-old tiger nut milk tradition, or the transformation from factory zone to tech hub at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the pedestrian terraces and art nouveau shops effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to enjoy tapas at a classic bodega without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the 1992 Olympic Village impact or the gentrification of the district—our app adapts the narrative.
El Born Centre de Cultura i Memoria (Pass by)
Look down into the ruins of 1714 at El Born Centre! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this iron market hall into a walk through the streets of a defeated city. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the excavated foundations, the cannonballs, or the cast-iron roof structure. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the Siege of Barcelona in 1714, the demolition of this area to build a citadel, or the daily life of the merchants who lived in these ruins 300 years ago at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the walkways above the archaeological site effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to read the Exhibition of the Siege without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Catalan National Day (La Diada) or the market architecture—our app adapts the narrative.
Port Cable Car (Pass by)
Fly over the harbour in a vintage red cabin on the Port Cable Car! AI travel guide transforms your aerial ride into a panoramic survey of Barcelona’s coastline. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the World Trade Centre, the cruise ships, or the Jaume I tower. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the construction for the 1929 Expo (it wasn't finished in time!), the Civil War use of the towers as defence points, or the engineering of the sheer span across the water at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the view from the swaying cabin effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to identify the transition from the old port to the industrial port without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the aerial tramway mechanics or the Barceloneta beach transformation—our app adapts the narrative.
Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum (Pass by)
Discover the "green" history of humanity at the Hemp Museum! AI travel guide transforms your visit to the Palau Mornau into a surprising lesson on botany, medicine, and industrial textiles. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the stained glass windows, the hemp fibre displays, or the antique medicinal bottles. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the building's modernist renovation, the historical use of hemp for sails and ropes (crucial for Columbus), or the cultural shift in cannabis perception at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the majestic rooms of the palace effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to admire the fireplace or the botanical paintings without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the "Modernista" architecture of the palace itself or the global history of the plant—our app adapts the narrative.
Dalí Theatre-Museum (Pass by)
Step into the surreal brain of Salvador Dalí at the Theatre-Museum in Figueres! AI travel guide transforms your day trip (1 hour by train) into a mind-bending journey of melting clocks and egg-topped towers. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the "Rainy Taxi" in the courtyard, the Mae West room (which forms a face), or the giant eggs on the roof. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about Dalí burying himself in the crypt below the stage, the concept of "paranoiac-critical" art, or why he put bread loaves on the walls at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the labyrinth of corridors effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to see the jewellery collection without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about his muse Gala or the burning of the original theatre in the Civil War—our app adapts the narrative.
Roman Amphitheater of Tarragona (Pass by)
Watch gladiators fight by the sea at the Tarragona Amphitheatre! AI travel guide transforms your excursion to the ancient Roman capital of Tarraco into a vivid recreation of the empire. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the arena oval, the Mediterranean waves crashing behind it, or the ruins of the Visigoth church in the centre. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the burning of Christian martyrs Fructuosus and Augurius here, the wild beast hunts, or the sheer luxury of a theatre with a sea view at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the stone tiers and the nearby Roman Circus effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to touch the ancient limestone without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Emperor Augustus living here or the Roman aqueduct nearby—our app adapts the narrative.
Girona (Pass by)
Walk the walls of "King's Landing" in Girona! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this medieval city (40 min by train) into a walk through Game of Thrones scenes and Jewish history. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Cathedral steps (Great Sept of Baelor), the colourful houses over the Onyar river, or the narrow alleys of the Call (Jewish Quarter). AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the filming of Jaime Lannister's scene, the Kabbalistic scholars who lived here in the 12th century, or the legend of the flies that saved the city at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the walkable city walls (Passeig de la Muralla) effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to kiss the "Lioness's Bottom" statue for luck without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the expulsion of the Jews in 1492 or the French sieges—our app adapts the narrative.
Mercat de Sant Antoni (Pass by)
Shop where the locals shop at the Sant Antoni Market! AI travel guide transforms your Sunday morning into a treasure hunt for old books, stamps, and fresh tapas. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the iron cross-shaped building, the Sunday book stalls, or the Roman ruins discovered underneath. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the renovation that took 9 years, the tradition of kids trading stickers (cromos) here, or the discovery of the Roman Via Augusta road beneath the foundations at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the food stalls and the clothing aisles effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to grab a vermouth at a corner bar without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the urban plan of Ildefons Cerdà or the neighborhood’s gentrification—our app adapts the narrative.
MACBA Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (Pass by)
Skate the curve of culture at MACBA! AI travel guide transforms your visit to the Raval district into a collision of high art and street culture. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the white Richard Meier building, the skateboarders in the plaza, or a Tàpies sculpture. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the architect’s obsession with the colour white, the plaza becoming the world’s most famous skate spot, or the museum's role in regenerating the gritty Raval area at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the ramps and spacious galleries effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to watch the skaters perform tricks through the glass wall without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the "Barcelona Model" of urban renewal or Catalan conceptual art—our app adapts the narrative.
Casa Amatller (Pass by)
Taste the chocolate of the Modernist age at Casa Amatller! AI travel guide transforms your view of the "Block of Discord" into a storey of a chocolate dynasty and Dutch gables. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the stepped roof (like a chocolate bar), the almond tree sculptures, or the original furniture inside. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the rivalry with the neighbour (Casa Batlló), the owner Antoni Amatller’s photography travels, or the symbolism of the alphabet hidden in the facade at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the preserved bedroom and the kitchen effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to taste the brand’s chocolate in the foyer cafe without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the architect Puig i Cadafalch or the industrial revolution in Catalonia—our app adapts the narrative.
Cementerio de Montjuic (Pass by)
Find silence overlooking the cargo ships at Montjuïc Cemetery! AI travel guide transforms your walk among the cypress trees into a history of anarchists, artists, and architecture. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the modernist angel statues, the view of the industrial port, or the grave of Joan Miró. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the "Kiss of Death" sculpture (in Poble Nou, but the style resonates here), the burial of the anarchist leader Durruti, or the layout of the cemetery mirroring the social classes of the city at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the winding roads of this "city of the dead" effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to see the Hearse Museum without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the execution of Lluís Companys nearby or the funeral carriage traditions—our app adapts the narrative.
Torre Bellesguard (Pass by)
Hunt for the dragon’s face at Torre Bellesguard! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this exclusive Gaudí manor into a discovery of his most historical and symbolic work. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the slate facade (mimicking fish scales), the mosaic benches, or the view from the turret. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the medieval castle of King Martin the Humane that stood here, Gaudí’s tribute to the Catalan flag in the ceiling, or the dragon’s face hidden in the roof profile at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the garden and the attic effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to realise this was a "practice run" for the Sagrada Família spires without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the end of the House of Barcelona dynasty or the private ownership of the house—our app adapts the narrative.
Sant Sadurni d'Anoia (Pass by)
Descend into the caves of celebration at Sant Sadurní d'Anoia! AI travel guide transforms your short train ride into a bubbly tour of the Cava capital of the world. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the endless underground tunnels, the riddling racks, or the modernist winery buildings (like Codorníu). AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the "Method Champenoise," the phylloxera plague that changed vineyards forever, or the electric trains that carry bottles through the dark cellars at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the visitor centers effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to learn the difference between Brut and Semi-Seco without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Raventós family history or the rivalry with French Champagne—our app adapts the narrative.
Sitges (Pass by)
Stroll the promenade of the "Saint Tropez of Spain" at Sitges! AI travel guide transforms your coastal escape into a storey of rum barons, horror films, and golden light. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Church of Sant Bartomeu (the iconic seaside silhouette), the blue-tiled Palau de Maricel, or the rainbow flags. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the "Indianos" (Bacardi family) who built mansions here after making fortunes in Cuba, the world-famous Horror Film Festival, or the town's history as a bohemian artist retreat at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the 17 beaches and the narrow white streets effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to eat "Xató" salad without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Modernist painter Santiago Rusiñol or the Carnival traditions—our app adapts the narrative.

Location

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    Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
    • Carrer de Mallorca, 401,
    • 08013, Barcelona, Spain
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    Sagrada Família
    • Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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