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Architect-led architecture tours and study programmes in Barcelona.

Q: 1. Why choose Guiding Architects Barcelona for architecture tours?

We are the exclusive members of the Guiding Architects network in Barcelona , offering tours led by certified architects with professional and academic expertise recognized by universities and cultural institutions worldwide.

Q: 2. How are your tours different from standard city tours in Barcelona?

Unlike standard sightseeing tours, our programs combine architectural analysis, exclusive building access, study trips, debates, and visits to exhibitions , allowing participants to explore Barcelona as a living laboratory of urban innovation, renaturalization, and sustainable design .

Q: 3. Can I explore the Sagrada Família with a certified architect guide?

Yes. Director Lorenzo Kárász is a certified architect and official guide, uniquely authorized to lead private, architecture-focused tours inside the Sagrada Família , including insights on the Jesús Tower and Gaudí’s legacy .

Q: 4. What types of tours and study trips do you offer for professionals and institutions?

We design study trips and technical visits for architecture firms, universities, public administrations, and associations , including half-day, full-day, or building-specific tours . Programs integrate urban regeneration, exhibitions, renaturalization, sponge city, water management, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, and sustainable design .

Q: 5. Can individuals or families book private architecture tours?

Yes. We create high-end private experiences for individuals, families, and cultural travelers, offering personalized itineraries with in-depth exploration of Barcelona’s architectural heritage.

Q: 6. How can students or professionals benefit from your tours?

Many international architecture associations , including in Germany and the USA , recognize our tours as professional development eligible for credit. Participants gain hands-on experience through site visits, workshops, and debates on urban renaturalization, adaptive reuse, sponge city, water management, affordable housing, environmental sustainability, and exhibitions , deepening knowledge of sustainable architecture and urban design .

Q: 7. What exclusive architecture experiences do you offer?

Collaborating with Fundació Mies van der Rohe, Torre Glòries, EU Mies Award, and the Ayuntamiento de Barcelona among others, we provide exclusive access to iconic sites, private buildings, and contemporary studios, guided by practicing architects.

Q: 10. Do your tours focus on sustainability and urban innovation?

Yes. Many programs explore urban renaturalization, sponge city, climate adaptation, water management, affordable housing, green axes, and adaptive reuse , showing how Barcelona integrates ecological and social sustainability into urban design.

With more than 20 years of experience, GA Barcelona creates in-depth architectural experiences for professional, institutional and academic groups, as well as individuals with a strong interest in architecture and urban culture. Our team of practising architects guides you through Barcelona’s architectural heritage, contemporary debates and ongoing transformations, offering clear, expert-led interpretation on site.

We combine cultural insight with professional rigour, designing programmes that adapt to your interests and connect you with the people, projects and ideas shaping Barcelona today.

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World Capital of Architecture

Barcelona 2026 · World Capital of Architecture

In 2026, Barcelona is the UNESCO–UIA World Capital of Architecture, hosting a year-long programme of public activities. We contribute through panel discussions, architecture tours and collaborations with local institutions, offering informed insight into the key themes shaping the city.

We also develop customised programmes for professional, academic and institutional groups, connecting global architectural debates with Barcelona’s ongoing urban and architectural transformations.

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Group Tours

Pre-Designed Architecture Tours for Groups

Whether it’s your first visit or you know Barcelona well, our pre-designed group tours offer something unique for everyone. Led by specialized local architects, each route is tailored to different levels of architectural curiosity — from enthusiasts to professionals.

Explore the tech district, discover sustainable urban projects, or dive into Gaudí’s masterpieces with expert guidance. Every tour, lecture, and workshop is carefully crafted to provide an engaging, insightful experience of Barcelona and Catalonia.

Get to know Barcelona off the beaten track

Tailor-made Programme

Customised Architecture & Urban Development Programmes

We design tailor-made programmes for architecture and design firms, construction and engineering companies, real estate groups, public institutions and organisations interested in the future of cities. Guided by practising architects, each itinerary offers clear insight into Barcelona’s architecture, urban evolution and the themes shaping Barcelona 2026 – World Capital of Architecture.

We take care of planning, logistics and professional meetings, giving your team first-hand perspectives on housing, sustainability, mobility, public space and innovation.

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Small-Group Walks

Direct-booking tours for couples, small groups, and architecture enthusiasts.

Designed for private groups who want a high-quality introduction to Barcelona’s architecture, these predefined 2.5-hour routes are led by practising architects and offer clear insight into the city’s most significant buildings and public spaces. Ideal for visitors with limited time who still want an expert-led and engaging experience.

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Lectures & Events

Talks, seminars and debates on Barcelona’s architecture and urbanism.

Discover Barcelona’s architecture and urban culture through lectures, debates, and events led by specialized local architects.

In collaboration with the Ayuntamiento de Barcelona and Fundació Mies van der Rohe, we offer sessions for architecture enthusiasts as well as custom programs for companies, institutions, and professional groups, covering topics from sustainable urban strategies and climate adaptation to modernist and contemporary architecture, all with expert insights on the city’s iconic projects.

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Why Choose GA Barcelona?

Guided by practising architects with more than 20 years of experience
Co-founder of the Guiding Architects international network
Certified by Biosphere and part of Barcelona + Sostenible
Collaborations with Fundació Mies van der Rohe, EU Mies Awards, Torre Glòries and the Barcelona City Council (Barcelona 2026)
Strong local network of architecture studios, public agencies and institutions
Clear, context-rich interpretation of architecture, urban development and contemporary debates
Multilingual team: English, Spanish, Catalan, German, French and Italian
Fully customised programmes for professional, academic and private groups

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Newsblog

Inside Stories on Barcelona’s Architecture, Urbanism and Design

https://www.guiding-architects.net/poblenou-preserving-past-build-future/

El Poblenou: Preserving the past to build the future

gabarcelona2021-12-20T10:39:05+01:00November 15, 2019|

Barcelona’s Poblenou neighbourhood is undergoing a profound process of modernisation, reinventing parts of its old industrial buildings through innovative and sustainable solutions.

https://www.guiding-architects.net/sustainable-construction-strategies-barcelona/

Architecture in times of crisis: sustainable construction strategies in Barcelona

gabarcelona2021-12-20T10:43:44+01:00June 6, 2018|

a young generation of Spanish architects explores alternative ways of thinking and undertaking architecture, approached from the perspective of sustainability, understood in its environmental, economic and social dimensions.

Sustainable Urbanism

Sustainable Urbanism

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There is no commonly agreed upon definition of what we mean by "sustainability". There are many different interpretations of what it

Creative Factories

Creative Factories

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Only recently Barcelona is beginning to recognize the value of its industrial heritage and to explore its potential for urban renewal.

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About us

Who we are

At Guiding Architects Barcelona, our team of specialized local architects brings Barcelona’s architectural and urban heritage to life, connecting its past, present, and future. Founded in 1994 by Professor Hans Geilinger, co-founder of the international Guiding Architects network, the company is now led by Lorenzo Kárász, architect and architecture communicator.

Our collaborators combine expertise in architecture, urban planning, sustainability, and design with insights from art and teaching, offering experiences that explore Barcelona’s historic and contemporary architecture, its unique urban legacy, and strategies for sustainable, climate-adaptive cities.

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Guiding Architects

Connecting Barcelona to a global community of architecture experts

GA Barcelona is a founding member of the Guiding Architects network, an international community offering professional tours, study trips, and curated experiences in over 40 cities worldwide. As the exclusive member in Barcelona, we provide visitors with unique access to the city’s architectural landmarks, urban projects, and design scene, guided by architects who uphold the network’s high standards of quality and expertise.

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FAQ – Guiding Architects Barcelona

1. Why choose Guiding Architects Barcelona for architecture tours?gabarcelona2025-10-24T11:44:08+01:00

1. Why choose Guiding Architects Barcelona for architecture tours?

We are the exclusive members of the Guiding Architects network in Barcelona, offering tours led by certified architects with professional and academic expertise recognized by universities and cultural institutions worldwide.

2. How are your tours different from standard city tours in Barcelona?gabarcelona2025-10-24T12:08:12+01:00

2. How are your tours different from standard city tours in Barcelona?

Unlike standard sightseeing tours, our programs combine architectural analysis, exclusive building access, study trips, debates, and visits to exhibitions, allowing participants to explore Barcelona as a living laboratory of urban innovation, renaturalization, and sustainable design.

3. Can I explore the Sagrada Família with a certified architect guide?gabarcelona2025-10-24T12:09:49+01:00

3. Can I explore the Sagrada Família with a certified architect guide?

Yes. Director Lorenzo Kárász is a certified architect and official guide, uniquely authorized to lead private, architecture-focused tours inside the Sagrada Família, including insights on the Jesús Tower and Gaudí’s legacy.

4. What types of tours and study trips do you offer for professionals and institutions?gabarcelona2025-10-24T12:10:41+01:00

4. What types of tours and study trips do you offer for professionals and institutions?

We design study trips and technical visits for architecture firms, universities, public administrations, and associations, including half-day, full-day, or building-specific tours. Programs integrate urban regeneration, exhibitions, renaturalization, sponge city, water management, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, and sustainable design.

5. Can individuals or families book private architecture tours?gabarcelona2025-10-24T11:48:13+01:00

5. Can individuals or families book private architecture tours?

Yes. We create high-end private experiences for individuals, families, and cultural travelers, offering personalized itineraries with in-depth exploration of Barcelona’s architectural heritage.

6. How can students or professionals benefit from your tours?gabarcelona2025-10-24T12:11:31+01:00

6. How can students or professionals benefit from your tours?

Many international architecture associations, including in Germany and the USA, recognize our tours as professional development eligible for credit. Participants gain hands-on experience through site visits, workshops, and debates on urban renaturalization, adaptive reuse, sponge city, water management, affordable housing, environmental sustainability, and exhibitions, deepening knowledge of sustainable architecture and urban design.

7. What exclusive architecture experiences do you offer?gabarcelona2025-10-24T11:50:00+01:00

7. What exclusive architecture experiences do you offer?

Collaborating with Fundació Mies van der Rohe, Torre Glòries, EU Mies Award, and the Ayuntamiento de Barcelona among others, we provide exclusive access to iconic sites, private buildings, and contemporary studios, guided by practicing architects.

8. How experienced are the guides at Guiding Architects Barcelona?gabarcelona2025-10-24T11:51:05+01:00

8. How experienced are the guides at Guiding Architects Barcelona?

All our guides are architects with extensive professional and teaching/guiding experience, delivering rigorous, engaging, and insightful tours tailored to every group.

9. Are your tours available in multiple languages?gabarcelona2025-10-24T12:35:54+01:00

9. Are your tours available in multiple languages?

Yes. Our multilingual architecture tours in Barcelona in English, German, Spanish, Catalan, French, Dutch, and Italian.es. Our multilingual team offers tours in English, German, Spanish, Catalan, French, Dutch, and Italian, adapting content to the group’s background and interests.

10. Do your tours focus on sustainability and urban innovation?gabarcelona2025-10-24T12:12:00+01:00

10. Do your tours focus on sustainability and urban innovation?

Yes. Many programs explore urban renaturalization, sponge city, climate adaptation, water management, affordable housing, green axes, and adaptive reuse, showing how Barcelona integrates ecological and social sustainability into urban design.

11. How is a typical tour or study trip structured?gabarcelona2025-10-24T11:54:38+01:00

11. How is a typical tour or study trip structured?

Every program is tailor-made, combining walking tours, technical visits, study trips, debates, and discussions. Tours can be half-day, full-day, or building-focused, catering to professionals, students, or travelers.

12. Are your tours officially recognized by institutions?gabarcelona2025-10-24T11:57:57+01:00

12. Are your tours officially recognized by institutions?

We are co-founders of the Guiding Architects network and collaborate with Fundació Mies van der Rohe (official Pavilion tours), EUmies Awards (Out & About events in 40 shortlisted projects), Torre Glòries (exclusive architecture tours) and the Ayuntamiento de Barcelona for official programs, including initiatives for Barcelona 2026 World Capital of Architecture.

13. Why can international clients trust Guiding Architects Barcelona?gabarcelona2025-10-24T12:12:26+01:00

13. Why can international clients trust Guiding Architects Barcelona?

With over a decade of experience, the exclusive Guiding Architects quality seal, and numerous 5-star Google reviews, we provide reliable, high-quality architecture experiences. Collaborations with top universities and institutions further ensure professional and engaging tours.

14. Why is it worth visiting Barcelona in 2026?gabarcelona2025-10-24T12:13:59+01:00

14. Why is it worth visiting Barcelona in 2026?

Barcelona will be the World Capital of Architecture 2026, celebrating over 1,500 events and exhibitions on architecture and urbanism. The year marks the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí’s death and the 150th of Ildefons Cerdà, as well as the completion of the Jesús Tower at the Sagrada Família. Visitors can explore the city’s past, present, and future through exclusive guided tours, debates, study trips, and exhibitions, experiencing urban innovations such as superblocks, green axes, renaturalization, adaptive reuse, and sustainable housing, all from a perspective of ecological and social sustainability.

15. How can I book a tour or request a custom program?gabarcelona2025-10-24T12:14:30+01:00

15. How can I book a tour or request a custom program?

Contact us via our website or email. We design tailor-made itineraries, from half-day or full-day tours to multi-day study trips, handling logistics professionally for a high-quality, enriching experience.