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Discover Barcelona: World Capital of Architecture 2026

From June 28th to 2nd of July, 2026
Let Barcelona inspire you where the past, present, and future of architecture converge.

In 2026, Barcelona takes center stage as it hosts the UIA World Congress of Architects and becomes the official UNESCO World Capital of Architecture. This is a unique opportunity to experience the city at the heart of global architectural innovation and dialogue.

Our specially curated trip offers a perfect balance between Congress participation and authentic local discovery.

Explore Barcelona’s architectural heritage and future through guided tours led by local architects agencies, uncovering how the city blends history, creativity, and sustainability in every corner.

With flexible options tailored to your schedule, this journey is designed for both professionals and design enthusiasts seeking inspiration in one of the world’s most dynamic urban landscapes.

"Originality consists in returning to the origin." — Antoni Gaudí

Possible extension : 3rd and 4th of July to full experimente Montserrat and focusing more about Gaudi's building.

Stay Program:

28.06.2026 Arrival in Barcelona + Congress opening ceremony

29.06.2026 First day of the congress + Guided architecture visits

30.06.2026 Second day of the congress + tailor made architecture visits

01.07.2026 Third day of the congress + farewell dinner

02.07.2026 Last day of the congress + architecture activities

Extension :

(a minimum of 6 participants is required to confirm the extension)

03.07.2026 Excursion to the catalan heritage culture and sites :

Montserrat Abbey, traditional lunch included and Cava caves visit and tasting.

04.07.2026 Last day in Barcelona with a full Gaudi's highlights :

Casa Batlló, La Perdrera and Park Güell. (entrances included)

*Visits program will be definitively established at the time of the confirmation of the trip.

**Variations may occur in the selected visits or in the travel program for reasons beyond the company’s control.

More than 90 days - 15% of the price

From 65 to 90 days - 40% of the price

From 30 to 64 days - 75% of the price

Less than 30 days - 100% of the price

Arrival in Barcelona according to the flights.

Meeting of the group coming from different destinations, at the hotel in Barcelona for the check in and free time.

In the afternoon, walking tour with our architect guide with 2 majors visits : Hospital san Pau & sagrada Familia.

NIGHT : Congress Opening ceremony

Return to the hotel and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meet your guide at the hotel reception.

After breakfast departure by public transport to visit Barcelona highlights :

Morning : special visit of a local building in presence of the architect himself.

Free lunch (1,5 hours)
Afternoon : congress activities and visit of Motjuic by walking tour.

NIGHT : Free time

Morning :

After breakfast, we will spend time in events congress and also with a special meeting with a local architect agency visit on site (the visit will be confirmed at the moment of the trip confirmation).

Afternoon :

Let's continue with the congress events/seminar.

Late afternoon, we will do a guided architecture tour in the oldest part of Barcelona with El Born and the cathedral.

Free time and overnight in Barcelona

Morning :

After breakfast, we will spend time in events congress and also with a special meeting with a local architect agency visit on site (the visit will be confirmed at the moment of the trip confirmation).

Afternoon :

Let's continue with the congress events/seminar.

Late afternoon, we will do a guided architecture tour in the @22 neighbourhood.

Free time and overnight in Barcelona

Morning :

After breakfast, we will spend time in events congress .

Afternoon :

Let's continue with the congress events/seminar.

Late afternoon, we will do a guided architecture tour in the famous Barceloneta front beach and neighbourhood.

Night : Congresss Closure ceremony

Morning :

After breakfast, we will take a private bus to go to Montserrat.

Once, there will be the visit of the abbatial and enjoying the catalonian mountains nature.

Lunch in a traditionnal restaurant included.

Afternoon :

Let's continue with a wine tour and Cava's degustation to end the day.

Late afternoon, we will go back to Barcelona by bus

Free night and overstay in Barcelona.

Morning :

After breakfast, a special visit of all the Gaudi's Building is planed :

Casa Batlló, La Perdrera and Park Güell.

Free time to lunch.

Afternoon :

Departures for the respective origins.

End of the trip.