Private Barcelona Old Town Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter & Born
The Old Part of Barcelona that includes the Gothic Quarter (Barrio Gótico) and the Born Quarter (Barrio del Borne) is a surprising part of the city in which we continually see details that remind us of the past. In this tour we will learn in a pleasant way different concepts that go unnoticed in the day to day.3 hours is the ideal time to enjoy the secrets of this tour to the fullest. We will finish at the best pastry shop in town and we will have the opportunity to enjoy something together.
Overview
The Old Part of Barcelona that includes the Gothic Quarter (Barrio Gótico) and the Born Quarter (Barrio del Borne) is a surprising part of the city in which we continually see details that remind us of the past.
In this tour we will learn in a pleasant way different concepts that go unnoticed in the day to day.
3 hours is the ideal time to enjoy the secrets of this tour to the fullest.
We will finish at the best pastry shop in town and we will have the opportunity to enjoy something together.
Itinerary
Plaza de Catalunya
Briefing of the tour in the central square in Barcelona
15 minutesLas Ramblas
Really important street in Barcelona connecting the new part of the city with the port
15 minutesImportant fountain where the Barça Football Club is going to celebrate their triumphs
5 minutesReally important market in Barcelona, in Las Ramblas
10 minutesThe very famous "Street of Chocolate".
5 minutesFamous Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi
5 minutesThe Jewish Area in the Gothic Area
5 minutesVery beautiful and sadly famous square where still we can see some traces of bombing of 1938
5 minutesWe will enjoy the Roman Entrance of the city
5 minutesA beautiful mosaic of "The Kiss"
5 minutesOur beautiful and very famous Cathedral of Barcelona
5 minutesIt is a monumental square, surrounded by Gothic and Renaissance buildings, most of which are part of the Royal Palace, which was the residence and seat of government of the Counts of Barcelona and the Kings of Aragon.
5 minutesMuseu d'Historia de Barcelona - MUHBA
Museum of Barcelona where you can visit 4000m2 of Roman Ruins
2 minutes4 Columns from the Roman Period (Temple of Augustus)
5 minutesPont del Bisbe
One of the most photographed bridges in the city of Barcelona. We will talk about its secrets and legends.
5 minutesCity Hall (Casa de la Ciutat / Ayuntamiento)
City Hall of the City
2 minutesPalau De La Generalitat De Catalunya
Government of the City
2 minutesCastellers, the Human Towers, a very important tradition in Catalunya. We will see the monument homage to this tradition.
5 minutesA very beautiful square connecting the Gothic area & Las Ramblas. We will see one of the very first works of Antoni Gaudi, his very special street lamps.
10 minutesSquare George Orwell
5 minutesA beautiful square where we can enjoy of a very Old Roman Tower.
10 minutesOne of the most important Basilic in Barcelona. Depending of the time we will be able to go inside to the church.
15 minutesPasseig del Born
A very nice boulevard in the born area
5 minutesA very old market in Barcelona that nowadays is a cultural center because of the ruins of the XVIII century that we can see in the underground.
10 minutesWe will see the best pastry shop in the city and we will finish the tour here.
You can decide whether you want to have a drink at a nearby place or a dessert from the magnificent Hofmann pastry shop.
15 minutes
Location
Address
Pg. de Gràcia, 1, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
Inclusions
- Snacks
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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