Barcelona in 1 Day for Seniors - Meet at Farggi Café (Plaça Catalunya) for easy seating and check-in
In Collaboration with Guide Me Barcelona. Updated on February 4, 2026.
A relaxed 3-hour guided walk through Barcelona's Eixample and Passeig de Gràcia that reads Gaudí and Catalan Modernism from the outside. Designed for senior travellers: short walks, frequent rests, and a short taxi transfer from La Pedrera to the Sagrada Família (included).
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Guide Me Barcelona, inspired by the tour Gaudí and Modernism Walking Tour in Barcelona. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Meet at Farggi Café (Plaça Catalunya) for easy seating and check-in
- Plaça de Catalunya: urban history of the Eixample
- Passeig de Gràcia: Casas Pascual i Pons, Casa Batlló & Casa Amatller
- Casa Milà (La Pedrera) — external tour with seating breaks
- Short taxi transfer to Sagrada Família (exterior tour)
- Modernist Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau — accessible exterior visit
Itinerary
Day 1
Morning meeting and 3-hour guided walk focused on Gaudí and Catalan Modernism. Pace is slow with short walking segments, benches and shade breaks, and a short taxi transfer from Casa Milà to Sagrada Família (included).
Meeting & check-in — Farggi Café (Plaça Catalunya)
Arrive early for seating, meet your guide, quick comfort stop (toilets & seating) and orientation. Guide confirms route and accessibility needs.
Tips from local experts:
- Ask the café staff for a quiet seating area — Farggi usually reserves bench seating near the entrance for small groups.
- Accessible toilets and step-free access are available at the Plaça Catalunya cafés — let the guide know if you need assistance.
- If you use a mobility aid, arrive 10–15 minutes early so the guide can plan the gentlest route.
Introduction at Plaça de Catalunya — Eixample history
Short, seated introduction about the Eixample’s grid and how Barcelona’s modernist movement fit into the city's 19th-century expansion.
Tips from local experts:
- Plaça de Catalunya has many benches and shaded spots — the guide will choose a low-traffic corner for seating.
- Paved surface is level and stroller/wheelchair-friendly; the guide will avoid curb-heavy areas.
- Weather in May is mild but bring a light layer — mornings can be breezy on the plaza.
Casas Pascual i Pons — introduction to Modernism (Passeig de Gràcia 2-4)
Short stop to read the façade of Casas Pascual i Pons and discuss the early stylistic features that prefigure Modernism.
Tips from local experts:
- The sidewalk here is wide with curb cuts — suitable for walkers using canes or wheelchairs.
- There are cafés nearby if you’d like an additional sit-down rest before proceeding.
- Guide will point out details from a comfortable distance so you don’t need to crowd the façade.
Passeig de Gràcia façades — Casa Batlló, Casa Amatller & Casa Lleó i Morera
A paced walk along Passeig de Gràcia to admire and interpret the façades of these three masterpieces; the guide explains symbols, materials and social context.
Tips from local experts:
- This stretch has many benches and shaded spots — the guide will stop frequently so you can rest and photograph without hurrying.
- If walking is tiring, the guide can shorten the loop and describe some façades from a nearby café table.
- Traffic is busy; stay on the wide pavements and use the pedestrian crossings the guide points out.
Casa Milà — La Pedrera (external visit & explanations)
Close look at Gaudí’s stone façade and the ideas behind its organic forms. Short seating break nearby before the included taxi transfer.
Tips from local experts:
- La Pedrera’s exterior viewing areas are step-free; the guide will position you for the easiest viewing point.
- There is a seating area on the Passeig — use it for a short rest; the guide will keep explanations concise to avoid standing fatigue.
- If you prefer not to stand near busy pavements, the guide can arrange to wait in a quieter doorway or café terrace nearby.
Included short taxi transfer — from Casa Milà to Sagrada Família
Comfortable, short taxi ride with your guide to reach the Sagrada Família quickly and avoid a long walk.
Tips from local experts:
- Taxis in Barcelona are generally wheelchair-accessible on request; tell the guide if you need a vehicle with extra space.
- Bring any small mobility aids inside the taxi rather than leaving them on the curb — drivers are used to helping seniors.
- If you prefer, the guide can use a wheelchair-accessible taxi; mention this when booking the tour.
Sagrada Família — full exterior tour with accessible viewpoints
Detailed exterior reading of Gaudí’s crowning work. The guide explains façades, symbolism and construction history from accessible vantage points.
Tips from local experts:
- The Plaza and viewing areas around Sagrada Família have ramps and step-free paths — your guide will pick the most accessible viewing points.
- Avoid peak photo spots; your guide will time viewpoints to reduce crowding and standing time.
- If you’re considering entering later, ask about skip-the-line tickets — they are offered as an add-on, but entry is optional for this tour.
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau — Modernist complex (exterior entrance)
Short walk to the hospital complex entrance to learn why Domènech i Montaner’s work is a Modernism landmark and how health and art intertwined in Barcelona.
Tips from local experts:
- The hospital complex is largely step-free and has wide paved paths — excellent for mobility aids and comfortable walking.
- Benches and sheltered spots are available near the main entrance; the guide will time the stop so you can rest while listening.
- If you wish to continue inside after the tour, the complex has accessible entrances and elevators — the guide can advise on step-free ticket routes.
Tour wrap-up & local recommendations
Final 15-minute wrap: recap key highlights, answer questions, and share senior-friendly nearby dining/café options and accessible transport advice.
Tips from local experts:
- Your guide will suggest close, calm cafés with comfortable seating (many around the hospital and Sagrada) and can help reserve a table.
- If you need a taxi or metro directions, the guide will arrange assistance — metro access at Sagrada Família has elevators on some lines.
- May weather is mild; if you'd like to extend the day, consider a short, accessible stroll in the nearby park (Plaça de Gaudí) or a relaxed lunch with the guide’s recommendations.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 6 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Seniors |
| Transfers | 1 |
| Restaurants | 1 |
| Total Activities | 8 |
| Total Places | 8 |
| Activities Types | Restaurant, Neighborhood, Attraction, Transfer, Break |
