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A former convent and theatre, the Liceu hasn't always resembled the opera house we see today. Its history is full of ups and downs and mysteries that make this cultural icon a key venue which we invite you to discover on a guided tour of the building. You'll walk through its most representative areas, starting with the historic lobby, in the eclectic Catalan Renaixement style. From there, you'll continue to the auditorium, an exact replica of the impressive horseshoe-shaped hall designed by the architect Miquel Garriga i Roca in 1847. You'll go up to the Hall of Mirrors, an imposing room with a ceiling decorated with allegorical paintings and texts referring to art and music. You'll discover the new foyer, the area where people used to relax during the interval and currently a multi-purpose room which hosts small-scale performances.
On your private guided tour you will get to visit the Caves of Wonders ( La Gruta de Las Maravillas), one of the most beautiful creations on earth - from its unfathomable beginning millions of years ago, to what it has become today. A network of limestone caverns - a natural underground monument created with just 2 ingredients, water and stone Your experienced local guide will take care of you and tell you the history of the places you visit, ensuring you have a great time on this tour to Arecena.
Inclusions: A 2 ½-hour tour starting at 2:30 p.m., this casual, afternoon stroll of eating and exploring allows plenty of time for other things that evening. It includes 4 stops that are sure to satisfy each and every palate. Optional Beverage Package Ticket: Add-on per person receives a pre-selected signature drink at various stops.
Duration: 80 Minutes Departures: every 15 minutes, 30 people tour group maximum Languages: English and Dutch tours, which will depart depending on the amount of waiting for English- or Dutch visitors. Minimum advised age: 10 years and older. Children younger than 12 years always need to be accompanied by someone who is older than 16 years.
Besuchen Sie das königliche Observatorium in Greenwich, London. Heimat des Nullmeridians der Erde, der Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) und des Londoner Planetariums. Stellen Sie sich auf die Nullmeridianlinie Stellen Sie sich vor den historischen Nullmeridian der Welt und springen Sie von östlichen in die westliche Hemisphäre Machen Sie ein einmaliges Selfie von sich und Ihrer Begleitung Entdecken Sie die bemerkenswerte Geschichte hinter der Referenzlinie für die Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Entdecken Sie den grünen Laserstrahl, der die Meridian Line am Abendhimmel von der Spitze des Hügels im Greenwich Park in Richtung London Skyline markiert. Die Heimat der Zeit Erfahren Sie, wie das Königliche Observatorium das Zuhause der Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) und der ersten staatlich finanzierten wissenschaftlichen Einrichtung seiner Zeit wurde. Bewundern Sie John Harrisons wegweisende Zeitmesser aus nächster Nähe und erkunden Sie den Arbeitsplatz der königlichen Astronomen. Der leuchtend rote Zeitball auf dem Flamsteed-Haus ist eines der frühesten öffentlichen Zeitsignale der Welt und wurde erstmals 1833 aktiviert und funktioniert noch heute. Schon vor über 100 Jahren gab das Great Equatorial Telescope den Astronomen neue Einblicke in das Universum. Es befindet sich in der riesigen Zwiebelkuppel des Observatoriums. Das National Maritime Museum und das Queen's House befinden sind Teil des UNESCO-Weltkulturerbes Maritime Greenwich und sind nur einen kurzen Fußweg von der Sternwarte entfernt. Beide Attraktionen können kostenlos besichtigt werden. Cutty Sark, der weltweit einzige Tee-Klipper (Segelschiff), ist heute ein preisgekröntes Museum und Besuchererlebnis und ein weiteres Muss bei einem Besuch in Greenwich.
Discover the city as you pedal along on one of our comfortable bikes with our friendly guide who will tell you about the historic details, the fascinating experiences of everyday life in the city and its iconic landmarks and sights on this easy-going route. Go on a relaxing cycle tour of Barcelona and visit unique cultural sights such as the Museu d’Art Contemporani, in the Raval neighbourhood, which has its own Rambla with its own unique inhabitant, Botero’s ‘Cat’. The guide will tell you some curious anecdotes about the neighbourhood and will then take you to the plaça Reial, the plaça Sant Jaume, the charming plaça de San Felipe Neri, the majestic Cathedral, the Roman walls and the plaça del Rei, among many other landmark sights. Next, you’ll head down to the seafront and beaches where you’ll be able to stop, time permitting. You’ll visit the old harbour, the Port Vell, the Barceloneta district, the Olympic Marina and, on the way back, you’ll cycle through the Parc de la Ciutadella and stop at the Sagrada Família. And during the hot summer nights you’ll also be able to go on one of our night-time tours! Exploring the city by bike is a wonderful way to experience Barcelona day or night.
