It will be the first time the ex-Barca boss has played against the team he played for and managed during his career.
Holders Real Madrid will take on Serie A side Juventus in the other semi-final, setting up the possibility of an El Clasico final in Berlin.
The first-leg clashes will take place on May 5/6, while the second legs will take place a week later.
There was an audible gasp at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon when Guardiola's Bayern side were drawn against the club with whom he achieved so much as both player and manager.
Guardiola's four-season spell at the Barca helm yielded 14 trophies, including two triumphs in the Champions League - something he will now look to deny them.
The eyes of the footballing world will be trained on the Nou Camp on May 6, when he leads Bayern out for the first leg of a tie which will decide who progresses to the Berlin finale.
"I knew it would happen sooner or later," Guardiola told the German media at a press conference.
"It's my first return to Barcelona, my home. I was there as player, I was there as coach.
"Of course it is special for me, for Thiago (Alcantara, who also left Barca for Bayern), for my staff. I am very happy that I can experience this.
"It is a nice game, but not easy. Believe me, Barcelona are the strongest!
"I'm happy for Luis Enrique. He's a great coach, a great guy, a great man. We will definitely try to play the final in our capital."
Guardiola and Enrique played alongside one another for many years at the Nou Camp, winning a host of medals together.
Now they will sit in opposite dugouts in a tie which Barca coach Enrique is understandably excited about.
"It's a special game because Guardiola is their coach," he told reporters at a press conference.
"It will be the first time he comes back to face the club. It will also be special for the players.
"We've played 10 matches in the Champions League and we've won nine. We'll be out to win both at home and away. Our approach is clear.
"Guardiola is the best because he's won so many titles, because of the way he did it, and because he's adapted to another country with a very difficult language and he's implanted his ideas."
As if Guardiola's return was not exciting enough, Friday's draw opens up the possibility of a first ever Barcelona v Real Madrid final.
Carlo Ancelotti's side overcame city rivals Atletico to secure a fifth successive semi-final appearance, where Juventus will look to halt their quest to become the first side to retain the Champions League.
The 'Old Lady' have the best record of all the semi-finalists, having progressed to the final on seven of their 10 appearances at this juncture.
"At this stage of the competition, all of the sides are difficult," former Juventus boss Ancelotti said.
"Juventus is a club that have a legendary history and it is returning to a semi-final after 12 years.
"They are having a very good season and have practically won the Italian league. That means they can focus more on the Champions League.
"We are confident that we can follow our dream, which is to reach another final after last year.
"We need Real Madrid to be at their best to win, we need the same side that played against Atletico, with the same enthusiasm and hope. We have a lot of confidence."
Holders Real Madrid will take on Serie A side Juventus in the other semi-final, setting up the possibility of an El Clasico final in Berlin.
The first-leg clashes will take place on May 5/6, while the second legs will take place a week later.
There was an audible gasp at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon when Guardiola's Bayern side were drawn against the club with whom he achieved so much as both player and manager.
Guardiola's four-season spell at the Barca helm yielded 14 trophies, including two triumphs in the Champions League - something he will now look to deny them.
The eyes of the footballing world will be trained on the Nou Camp on May 6, when he leads Bayern out for the first leg of a tie which will decide who progresses to the Berlin finale.
"I knew it would happen sooner or later," Guardiola told the German media at a press conference.
"It's my first return to Barcelona, my home. I was there as player, I was there as coach.
"Of course it is special for me, for Thiago (Alcantara, who also left Barca for Bayern), for my staff. I am very happy that I can experience this.
"It is a nice game, but not easy. Believe me, Barcelona are the strongest!
"I'm happy for Luis Enrique. He's a great coach, a great guy, a great man. We will definitely try to play the final in our capital."
Guardiola and Enrique played alongside one another for many years at the Nou Camp, winning a host of medals together.
Now they will sit in opposite dugouts in a tie which Barca coach Enrique is understandably excited about.
"It's a special game because Guardiola is their coach," he told reporters at a press conference.
"It will be the first time he comes back to face the club. It will also be special for the players.
"We've played 10 matches in the Champions League and we've won nine. We'll be out to win both at home and away. Our approach is clear.
"Guardiola is the best because he's won so many titles, because of the way he did it, and because he's adapted to another country with a very difficult language and he's implanted his ideas."
As if Guardiola's return was not exciting enough, Friday's draw opens up the possibility of a first ever Barcelona v Real Madrid final.
Carlo Ancelotti's side overcame city rivals Atletico to secure a fifth successive semi-final appearance, where Juventus will look to halt their quest to become the first side to retain the Champions League.
The 'Old Lady' have the best record of all the semi-finalists, having progressed to the final on seven of their 10 appearances at this juncture.
"At this stage of the competition, all of the sides are difficult," former Juventus boss Ancelotti said.
"Juventus is a club that have a legendary history and it is returning to a semi-final after 12 years.
"They are having a very good season and have practically won the Italian league. That means they can focus more on the Champions League.
"We are confident that we can follow our dream, which is to reach another final after last year.
"We need Real Madrid to be at their best to win, we need the same side that played against Atletico, with the same enthusiasm and hope. We have a lot of confidence."
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