Uncover centuries' worth of history in a guided walking tour of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. Explore the old town and discover the stories behind famous monuments.

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Duration options: 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Korean

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What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Highlights

Learn about the rich history of Barcelona through its oldest district
Discover the stories of the city's famous sights
Wander through medieval cobbled streets and past Roman ruins

Full description

Explore the magical corners of Barcelona’s old town on a guided walking tour of the Gothic Quarter. See some of the city's top sights and stroll around the cobbled streets. Step back in time in this historic neighborhood, which was founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago. Gaze up at the intricate spires of the Cathedral of Barcelona. Enter the Plaça del Rei (King's Square) and admire its medieval archways and windows. Get to know the secrets and the legends about the political center of the city.

Includes

Live tour guide

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Restaurant Dafu Don.

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 151 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Service
4.6/5
Organization
4.6/5

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We had planned a hike in the city. But we did not get to see much of the city, mostly heard about the history of the city and been a bit in and out of some museums. But the guide was good and it was exciting. The headphone system worked fine.

March 20, 2020

Snapshot into Barcelona’s History

This was an extremely good tour. An opportunity to hear about the history of Barcelona and to better appreciate the many influences that have shaped this city over the centuries. This was enhanced by a very knowledgeable guide who provided a detailed and interesting commentary. Large group sizes are generally an issue and although this was a large group it was managed well. Wandering through the winding lanes of the Gothic quarter revealed gems like the Roman ruins dating back 2,000 years that would have been missed if not on the tour. A worthwhile exercise.

April 21, 2019

Excellent

Excellent tour, our Guide was one of the best I ever had in all my travels, smart, well educated, rich in knowledge, knowing how to connect the past to the present with a high sense of humour too. Highly recommended for anyone who is interesting in the Roman and medieval history of Barcelona.

April 19, 2019

Barcelona: Gothic Quarter Walking Tour

Barcelona: Gothic Quarter Walking Tour

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Snapshot into Barcelona’s History

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