12 Apr 2022
We chose the skip the line tour and we’re thankful because of Spring break and Palm Sunday weekend crowds. We chose to cab to Parc Guell where the tour company split the group into manageable groups of 12. We had earphones and great connectivity with our guide. The company appears to be prompt and well organized. Our guide, Marta, was incredible. She is a part time university professor with degrees in tourism and photography. She has emphasis in areas of gastronomy, oenology and photography. She has infectious enthusiasm and a great sense of humor. She provided great historical context on Gaudi and Barcelona. We had a great tour of the Parc and multiple photo opportunities. We bussed from the Parc to la Sagrada Familia. Marta clearly shone here as we maneuvered the large crowds. She spent a great deal of time discussing each of the major facades and the individual pieces on each façade. She discussed the future building and completion plans. We then entered the cathedral and the overwhelming vivid colors and light are truly difficult to describe. This is a unique place in all the world. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. It is a very efficient use of time to learn about 2 great destinations and learn about the essence of each.