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Barcelona Private Old Town and Gothic Quarter Walking Tour

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One of the most-visited cities in the world, this private tour takes you so far beyond the average tourist’s experience of Barcelona, you’ll practically earn a local’s badge of honor. Your guide starts in Rome’s Barcelona some 2,000 years ago—at Ciutat Vella—and walks you through the architecture, art, and stories of the following centuries, from the Gothic Quarter to Las Ramblas to Placa de Sant Jaume and beyond.

Overview

One of the most-visited cities in the world, this private tour takes you so far beyond the average tourist’s experience of Barcelona, you’ll practically earn a local’s badge of honor. Your guide starts in Rome’s Barcelona some 2,000 years ago—at Ciutat Vella—and walks you through the architecture, art, and stories of the following centuries, from the Gothic Quarter to Las Ramblas to Placa de Sant Jaume and beyond.

Itinerary

  • Ciutat Vella

    In this tour, your guide will take you to Ciutat Vella, the ancient part of the city. Here is where the history of Barcelona began. While strolling through the ancient nave of alleys, get the chance to discover the origins of Roman Barcelona. Get prepared to be enchanted by the antique atmosphere from this amazing part of the city and get the feeling of beeing brought back to the Middle Ages.

    30 minutes
  • Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

    The enchanting neighbourhood known as the Gothic Quarter used to be the Roman village, counts various relics of its past. The district is a mixture of ancient buildings and constructions of the 90s. This blend creates a sparkling ambience that brings people from whole around the world to visit this well known part of the city.

    The neighborhood holds beautiful surprises because of its joyful energy, full of trendy bars, restaurants and small boutiques; where you’ll enjoy the essence of Barcelona.

    30 minutes
  • Las Ramblas

    Walking along the famous Ramblas, discover why Barcelona is so beloved by visitors. A fizzy pedestrian street where you'll enjoy the street performers, small cafes, traditional Catalan cuisine shops until you see the famous Boqueria market, where you can feel the gastronomic traditions of the Catalan people through his colorful and exuberant posts, or learn where the worldwide famous Iberian cured ham comes from.

  • Mercat de la Boqueria

    You will also pass in front of La Boqueria. La Boqueria is an open market and a benchmark of Barcelona. On this market, you can feel the gastronomic traditions of the Catalan people through his colorful and exuberant posts, or learn where the worldwide famous Iberian cured ham comes from.

  • Barcelona Cathedral

    You will have the chance to pass by and admire the Barcelona Cathedral, known for its gargoyle sculptures at the top of the towers. The cathedral is devoted to a young virgin Saint name Eulalia and is seat of the archbishopric of the city.

  • Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

    Basilica Santa Maria del Mar, raised to the sweat of the citizens, is an emblem of the Catalan Gothic art and absolutely needs to be seen while you stroll through the Gothic Quarter.

  • Placa de Sant Jaume

    This square, also located in the Gothic City is one of the main, oldest and most representative squares. Even today, after 20 centuries it remains the political power of the Catalan culture.

  • Placa Reial

    Fournished with a fountain, elegant lampposts and big palm trees, the Plaza Real is a very sparkling and graceful square of the Gothic Quarter. The square genders a warm atmosphere, due to the yellow walls of the buildings that surround the square.

  • Placa del Rei

    Plaça del Rei in Barcelona is doubtless the Gothic nook that best illustrates the medieval spirit of the city. The Royal Palace and its surrounding buildings enclose a harmonious and quiet place where it seems that the glorious past of Barcelona of the Middle Ages still breathes.

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

Carrer de Fontanella, 2, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

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Experience

Highlights

  • Get a complete look at Old Town Barcelona's highlights and lesser-known icons
  • Your guide can provide endless in-depth knowledge, tips, tricks, and Barcelona recommendations
  • Hassle-free meetup with your guide at the centrally located Placa de Catalunya
  • Limited to just your group, you'll get a personalized tour experience
  • Inclusions

    • Professional local guide
    • Old Town Walking tour, including the Gothic quarter and the Born District
    • Complete visit to Barcelona Old Town highlights
    • Private Walking tour

    Exclusions

    • Hotel pick-up or drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities

    Additional Information

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. First child free of charge, second or more children 50% off (based on price of 2 adults)
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Other languages available upon request

    Guide Languages

    • English

    • Spanish

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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