Picasso Legacy Walk & Museum Visit, Barcelona

Chart the artists' early years in the city and discover the stories and locations that inspired some of his greatest works.

Overview

Immerse yourself in Picasso's Barcelona as you follow in the artist's footsteps on a guided stroll through the historic Ciutat Vella. Start at the renowned Els Quatre Gats restaurant, once a favorite gathering spot for the Modernists, then stop by the first art gallery to exhibit Picasso's works. You'll also get to see the art school where he studied as a teenager, and turn down the narrow Carrer d'Avinyó to learn about the inspiration behind one of his most famous paintings. Your exploration ends at the Picasso Museum, where you'll have plenty of time to admire its 4,200-strong collection at your own pace.

Highlights

See the first art gallery where Picasso exhibited his works and his favorite Gothic Quarter tavern
Unravel the secret location behind one of his most symbolic paintings
Learn about the young Picasso's teenage years at art school as you pass La Llotja academy
Skip the lines and take your time browsing the Picasso Museum's over 4,200 works

Know before you go

Duration
3h

Recommended for
All ages

Group
Small group, 15 people or less

What you'll do

This immersive walk through art history begins when you meet your guide and the rest of your small group at Plaça de Carles Pi i Sunyer and stroll a block over to Els Quatre Gats, a beautiful example of Catalan Modernisme architecture by the famous Josep Puig i Cadafalch. As you admire its arched windows and intricate stonework, your guide will share how Picasso first visited the tavern at 17, and it became his favorite haunt and a hub for the city's Modernist artists and bohemian thinkers to exchange ideas over absinthe.

The walk continues to Sala Parès, once a paint shop and now a gallery. Learn how it was the first Spanish gallery to exhibit Picasso's works, and step inside to see how it's changed over the years. Continue 10 minutes east, winding through atmospheric Gothic Quarter alleys and historic avenues, to reach Carrer d'Avinyó 44, the address of a brothel once frequented by Picasso. The women who worked there inspired his famous piece, "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon," now one of the finest examples of his Cubist period and renowned for its subjects' direct gaze.

As you pass by the historic building known as La Llotja, you'll hear stories about Picasso's time at the former fine art academy, where he studied from the age of 14 after his family moved to the city in 1895. Your walk draws to a close at the Museu Picasso (Picasso Museum), where you'll skip the lines and step inside to witness 4,200 of the artist's works. Part ways with your guide after they share some tips and must-see highlights of the collection, then take your time as you explore all five floors of the museum, housed in a series of beautiful Gothic palaces that date back to the 13th century.

Start times

Monday

Not available
Tuesday

11:00 am
Wednesday

11:00 am
Thursday

11:00 am
Friday

11:00 am
Saturday

11:00 am
Sunday

Not available

What's included

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Skip-the-line entry to the Picasso Museum

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