URBAN INNOVATION TOURS
Explore real-life applications of smart city principles across the streets of Barcelona through our Urban Innovation Tours —an immersive experience aligned with the Congress’s key topics. Designed and guided by Build Tours.
A journey through Barcelona’s smartest solutions
In collaboration with Build Tours, our program of guided tours across Barcelona connects attendees with the city’s groundbreaking urban projects, public policies, and innovation ecosystems. All routes are aligned with the Congress agenda, allowing participants to experience core topics in real environments.
Tour 1. Barcelona Smart City Mastertour
Discover how Barcelona became one of the world’s leading smart cities. This 4-hour flagship tour connects urban design, mobility, technology, and public space into a powerful, city-wide narrative of transformation —from the Olympic waterfront to the innovation districts of today.
Sunday, November 1 | 14:00-18:00
Start: Pl. España | End: Pl. Catalunya
Tour 2. Barcelona's Expos and Olympics: The Power of Urban Transformation
Explore how global events reshaped Barcelona into a modern, sustainable city. From the 1929 Exposition to the 1992 Olympics, this tour reveals how architecture, landscape, and planning transformed Montjuïc into a model of urban regeneration and innovation.
Monday, November 2 | 10:00-12:00
Start: Pl. España (Towers) | End: Montjuïc Communications Tower
Tour 3. Creative Barcelona: Culture, Public Space & Identity
Discover how Barcelona’s historic center has been transformed into a vibrant cultural landscape. From Sant Antoni to El Born, this tour reveals how heritage, public space, and creative industries drive urban regeneration and shape the city’s identity.
Monday, November 2 | 14:00-16:00
Start: Sant Antoni Market | End: El Born Market
Tour 4. Streets for People: Mobility, Public Space, and the Green Axes
Explore how global events reshaped Barcelona into a modern, sustainable city. From the 1929 Exposition to the 1992 Olympics, this tour reveals how architecture, landscape, and planning transformed Montjuïc into a model of urban regeneration and innovation.
Monday, November 2 | 17:00-19:00
Start: Arc de Triomf | End: Passeig de Gràcia
Tour 5. Smart Mobility Barcelona: From Streets to Systems
Discover how Barcelona is transforming its streets into one of the world’s most advanced urban mobility systems. From superblocks and bike-sharing to electric buses and smart traffic management, this tour reveals how design, technology, and policy come together to create a more efficient, sustainable, and human-centered city.
Thursday, November 5 | 14:00-16:00
Start: Design Museum of Barcelona | End: Olympic Port
Tour 6. 22@ Innovation District & Urban Tech Ecosystem
Explore how Barcelona transformed its industrial past into a global hub for innovation. This tour reveals how policy, design, and technology converge in the 22@ District to create one of the world’s leading models of urban regeneration.
Thursday, November 5 | 17:00-19:00
Start: Design Museum of Barcelona | End: Olympic Port
Tour 7. Housing & Urban Regeneration in Barcelona
Discover how Barcelona is rethinking housing from the ground up. From the community-led transformation of Can Batlló to the innovative La Borda Housing Cooperative, this tour explores cooperative living, sustainable construction, and new models for more affordable and resilient cities.
Friday, November 6 | 10:00-12:00
Start: Can Batlló | End: La Bordeta
Tour 8. Digital Barcelona: Urban Data, Sensors & AI
Discover the invisible layer of the city. This tour reveals how Barcelona uses data, sensors, and intelligent systems to manage mobility, energy, and public space —offering a real-world look at how smart cities actually work.
Friday, November 6 | 14:00-16:00
Start: TBC | End: TBC
Tour 9. Barcelona Coastal Resilience & Blue Economy
Discover how Barcelona transformed its coastline into one of the world’s most dynamic urban waterfronts. From Olympic regeneration to climate adaptation, this tour reveals how design, infrastructure, and policy shape the future of coastal cities.
Friday, November 6 | 17:00-19:00
Start: Barcelona Fish, Olympic Port | End: Moll de la Fusta
Tour 10. Gaudí, Design & Conscious Tourism: Barcelona’s Cultural Urbanism
Explore Barcelona beyond its icons. From Gaudí’s masterpieces to the local life of Gràcia, this tour reveals how design and heritage shape the city’s global appeal—while addressing the challenges of tourism and offering new models for more conscious, sustainable urban experiences.
Saturday, November 7 | 11:00-13:00
Start: Casa Batlló | End: Sagrada Família
How do I register for a tour?
Please note that booking a tour requires previous registration to Smart City Expo or Tomorrow.Mobility.
- If you don’t have an event pass yet: Select the ticket that suits you best, and you’ll be able to add it during the registration process.
- If you’re already registered for the event: log in to your account in the Visitor Area and click on ‘ADD PRODUCT’ to include a tour in your existing pass.
All tours cost €50, except for our 4-hour mastertour, which costs €100.
