Barcelona Layover Tours

Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city

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Got a long layover in Spain’s coastal gem? There’s an entire city waiting to be explored and it’s right on your doorstep, so why not make the most of your time on Barcelona layover tours with City Unscripted? Make the least fun part of traveling one of the most enjoyable and explore the heart of Barcelona with a local insider leading the way. On Barcelona airport layover tours, you get an experience of the city that’s 100 percent tailored to you and an itinerary structured around your schedule. You’ll marvel at iconic attractions and discover plenty of hidden gems on a whirlwind experience of the city – and we’ll get you back to the airport on time.

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Gaudí lover and local host with insider tips on Barcelona’s must-see neighborhoods.

Escape the airport; see the city

What can you do on a long airport layover in Barcelona? You could sit around and watch the world go by for a few endless hours – or you could get picked up from the airport and be whizzed off into the heart of the city on Barcelona layover tours with a local guide! Breathe new life into your layover by squeezing in an unforgettable travel experience. Your local Barcelona host will take you around the city, showing you architecture, art, culture, and cuisine in whatever time you have. And on airport layover tours of Barcelona with City Unscripted, you won’t waste a second.

A stress-free way to explore

We understand wanting to hang around the airport and wait for your next flight – after all, getting out and exploring an unfamiliar city can be a stressful experience, especially when you have a strict time constraint. But on Barcelona airport layover tours with us, you won’t have to struggle with a GPS and guidebook. That’s because you’ll have a local guide creating the perfect tour for you, sorting out your transport and itinerary for you. All you have to do on Barcelona layover tours is get picked up from the airport and follow your host – all the hard work has already been done.

Discover the best of Barcelona

Because you only have a couple of hours to experience a city as vibrant as Barcelona, we understand that every minute needs to count. That’s why your local host will customize your layover tours of Barcelona to take you everywhere you’ll adore. Whether you’re most excited about Catalonia cuisine, intricate architecture, world-renowned art, or fascinating history, we’ll give you an experience that’s 100 percent tailored to your interests. Rest assured we consider your personality and passions and plan layover tours of Barcelona that are bound to get your personal stamp of approval.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Pau was very friendly and knowledgeable. The city is amazing to see on foot, and having a local guide allows you to see things you would miss otherwise. Thanks Pau!

June 2025

Leigh F
Anna was wonderful, friendly and very informative, flexible, and our entire family 17 to 54yrs olds all related well to her

June 2025

Michael C
Amazing tour! Alan was an excellent host and guide. He is very knowledgeable, adaptable, intuitive, generous, and has a wicked sense of humour. The experience was more like site seeing with a friend than a stogy tour. I highly recommend Alan and his skill set.

June 2025

Andrew E
We had a fantastic afternoon with Pau. He is an incredible guide—deeply knowledgeable about the history of Barcelona and passionate about sharing it. He met us promptly at the cathedral and led us through the winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, highlighting both iconic landmarks and hidden gems we never would have found on our own. One of the most memorable stops was the peaceful Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, where Pau shared its moving history. We also loved visiting the historic café Els Quatre Gats, a favorite of Picasso’s, which gave us a real sense of the city’s artistic soul. Later, we took a break at a very local spot to enjoy rich coffee, thick hot chocolate, and freshly made churros. Pau made the city come alive for us, and this tour was the perfect way to begin our time in Barcelona. Highly recommended!

June 2025

Philip W