World Gallery Posted February 28, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 28, 2012 We had looked into a private transfer to the airport but after reading the other threads, it seems it is not necessary. How hard would it be to get a taxi van for 7 with 7 med. suitcases and 7 small bags per person? We are a family with 5 kids and do not want to split up into 2 taxis. Also, if we have time that morning, we would like to make a stop at the Sagrada Familia church. Would a taxi at the port do this or is this something I would have to book in advance? I understand it will cost more but wanted to know if it were even possible. Our flight is for 12:30 so we understand it would all depend on how fast we can get off of the ship. Also, what would be the cost of a van vs. a 4 person taxi to the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball fan Posted February 28, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I am not sure about a large cab/mini van but I would not risk the extra stop. I flew back the day after a cruise and gave myself 2 hours in the early morning at the airport. It took me almost 1 1/2 hours to check my luggage. Clearing security was quick but I was quite nervous. I got to my gate and my flight was already boarding. If you get off really early and drive by the church, that might work but I would not plan on stopping. Barcelona airport can be a zoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted February 29, 2012 #3 Share Posted February 29, 2012 How hard would it be to get a taxi van for 7 with 7 med. suitcases and 7 small bags per person? By law, Barcelona taxis can carry a maximum of 4 passengers. You will have to split up, or make alternate arrangements. Have you googled this information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Gallery Posted February 29, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted February 29, 2012 By law, Barcelona taxis can carry a maximum of 4 passengers. You will have to split up, or make alternate arrangements. Have you googled this information? Yes, I have been trying to figure this out for a while now. I was going to book a private transfer but then saw it mentioned here that there are taxi vans at the port, so I thought it may be easier to get a taxi van on the spot instead of trying to find a pre-booked van, since it sound like it is very crowded and busy at the port. Also, I am finding that the private transfer companies I have contacted aren't reading my email request but copying and pasting a generic form telling me that they do have availablity. I have asked about making a stop along the way and about needing a van but they don't answer that question and I can tell it is a "copied and pasted" reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalique Posted March 1, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Yes, I have been trying to figure this out for a while now. I was going to book a private transfer but then saw it mentioned here that there are taxi vans at the port, so I thought it may be easier to get a taxi van on the spot instead of trying to find a pre-booked van, since it sound like it is very crowded and busy at the port. Also, I am finding that the private transfer companies I have contacted aren't reading my email request but copying and pasting a generic form telling me that they do have availablity. I have asked about making a stop along the way and about needing a van but they don't answer that question and I can tell it is a "copied and pasted" reply. Jose Soler of pepitotours.com has vans that will accomodate you. We used him in October to pick us up at the airport - we were a group of 6 - and take us on a 1/2 day tour and then take us to our hotel. The next day we used Jose for a whole day tour of Barcelona. The third day he picked us up at the hotel and took us to our ship. And, by the way, we also had a lot of luggage - 12 suitcases - and he was able to fit all these in the van. He also gave us wonderful tours of Barclona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Gallery Posted March 2, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks. I am going to contact him. I don't see airport transfers on his website but I will ask about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samavarcruiser Posted March 2, 2012 #7 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks. I am going to contact him. I don't see airport transfers on his website but I will ask about this. I highly recommend you to contact also Barcelonadaytours.com You might get a better answer or rate :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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