Tours & Activities in Barcelona
All-in-One Highlights Walking Tour! Gothic quarter and Gaudi buildings
Discover the Old Town's historic streets and squares as well as the main Modernist Gaudi buildings in the upscale newer part of town!
Why spend an entire day doing two separate tours if you can do it all at once?
See all the highlights and hear the stories behind them!
The Gothic Quarter Highlights:
Oldest part of Barcelona, this is where the city was founded.
You’ll see:
- Roman walls, the earliest history of Barcelona
- Gothic style buildings from the 14th century
- The Barcelona Cathedral
- City Hall and Catalan Government Building on Plaça Sant Jaume
- Plaça del Rei, the medieval Palace's stunning main square.
- Plaça Sant Felip Neri, a hidden, fairytale-like square in the middle of the gothic.
- Plaça Reial, an arcade lined square for the upper classes in the 19th century.
- La Rambla, the most famous street in Barcelona
Learn the secrets and stories of Barcelona’s old town:
- Why is it called the Gothic quarter?
- Beautiful squares and courtyards hidden in the heart of the labyrinthic little streets and alleys.
- History, Local Culture and Legends.
Then we’ll take the metro for two stops to discover the newer, upscale, art nouveau part of town.
Modernism and Gaudi houses:
- Casa Batlló: Gaudi's fantastical "House of Dragon Bones")
- Casa Milà / La Pedrera: Gaudí's Monumental mountain of a house which may have inspired Star Wars design.
- Passeig de Gracia, the widest, most beautiful, luxury street in Barcelona.
- Casa Amatller
- "Manzana de Discordia": Block of discord
You’ll also understand Barcelona better!
- Why does Barcelona have such straight streets?
- What inspired Gaudi’s Fantastical Designs
- The history of Barcelona’s “Eixample Neighborhood” revolutionary grid system urban planning
- Why are the corners of buildings in Barcelona flat and “cut off”?
- Gaudi’s iconic Barcelona sidewalk tiles
- Modernist Lampposts
All in one single tour that covers the history, culture and hidden gems you might have never know or found by yourself.
Perfect activity if you only have a few days time in Barcelona.
Complete introduction tour for first time visit to Barcelona.
Great tour for couples, groups or company activities in Barcelona.
All the highlights and all the most interesting stories and insights, without it being a long winded history lesson.
The old town of Barcelona hides one of the best preserved medieval treasures in all of Europe. We will review more than 2000 years of history, starting from Roman Barcino, passing through the Middle Ages (the heyday of the Gothic quarter), until arriving at present-day Barcelona.
We will discover the most hidden corners , visit cathedrals, squares and markets , tell the best anecdotes and the funniest stories , and above all, we will have an unforgettable time, where the fun and passion of each of our guides will be guaranteed to make you fall in love with our city.
On this free tour we will visit:
- Cathedral of Saint Eulalia.
- Remains of the Roman aqueduct.
- Borne Market.
- Les Moreres Pit.
- Saint Mary of the Sea.
- Roman Wall.
- King's Square.
- Temple of Augustus.
- Saint Philip Neri.
- The Call
- Jewish Quarter.
- Sant Jaume Square.
- Sant Miquel Square.
* ** IMPORTANT ***
- Please make a reservation if you are coming. This tour has limited places!
- When booking, please include a phone number with WhatsApp so we can send you a real-time location in case you arrive late.
- Look for the YELLOW umbrella
- In case of a group of more than 6 people, even in separate reservations, in order to take part in the tour you must pay the guide a minimum of €10 per person before the start of the tour.
Our free tour of Barcelona is ideal to start exploring the city. We'll tour the historic city centre to discover all its must-see spots. You'll love it!
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Are you curious about the history and culture of Catalonia? 🐉Do you want to explore both the past and present of Barcelona? 🏙️ Are you eager to uncover the hidden gems of the Old Town? 💎
If so, our free walking tour is perfect for you! 🫵🚶♂️🗺️
Immerse yourself in the charm and beauty of the Gothic Quarter streets. 🏰✨ Join us as we journey through different eras, discovering the stories and legacies of those who came before us. 📜🔍 From Roman civilization to modern times, this tour provides an overview of history, art, culture, tradition, and many curiosities. 🏛️🎨
Along the way, you'll explore ancient ruins with our knowledgeable expert, who will bring the past to life and offer insights into the world we live in today. 🏺🗣️
This incredible walking tour includes:
📍Roman Wall
📍Plaza del Rei
📍Roman Gates
📍Bishop's Bridge
📍Roman Cemetery
📍Catalan Traditions
📍Picasso in Barcelona
📍Sant Felip Neri Square
📍Chapel of Santa Llúcia
📍Cathedral of Barcelona
📍Spanish Civil War history
📍The Catalan human tower
📍Sant Jaume Square (City Hall)
📍Jewish Quarter & Jewish Synagogue
And many more hidden gems....!
With so many walking tours in Barcelona, why choose ours? What can you expect?
📌 A top-rated, entertaining, informative, and fun walking tour, it will be enriched with historical images, audio, and video to add visual interest and make the experience more engaging. 💡
📌 Tour spots are Limited, We go out with Small Groups, which allows us to adjust the tour contents to meet your specific interests and provide real quality-time with the guide and guests.
📌 At the end of the tour, you will receive our Digital Recommendation List 💌 to help you plan your next steps with things to do, see, and eat 🥘 before you finish your vacation.
📌 We stand out with our exclusive post-tour support. Our team is available 24/7 to assist you, ensuring you enjoy every moment of your vacation.
Our mission is to help you fall in love with our city and create wonderful memories that will make you want to return. 🔄 🔙
Reserve your spot now! What are you waiting for? Spots are limited, So don't delay ⏳
At the indicated time we will begin this free night tour through the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona in Plaza Catalunya .
First, we will walk down d'Estruc , the most magical street in the city. We will learn the fascinating history of the sorcerers and astrologers who marked a before and after in the town, as well as the symbols related to witchcraft that are kept alive in the streets of Barcelona.
Afterwards, we will go to Els Quatre Gats , an iconic modernist café that used to be the meeting point for prominent artists. We will continue the free tour by contemplating the Mural del Beso , a work of urban art that captures the love and romance that the city has in every corner.
Next stop? Plaza Nueva , where we will have the opportunity to see an open-air work of art. We will also see the oldest shops in Barcelona and admire the Castellers monument in Plaza de San Miguel.
After learning about this ancient Catalan tradition, we will enter the streets where figures such as Cervantes and Picasso walked until we reach the Basilica of Santa María del Pi . We will reveal the great secrets of this imposing temple, whose unique architecture has made it one of the must-sees in Barcelona.
We will continue the free tour walking along Carrer Petritxol , famous for its chocolate shops and art galleries. In the final stretch, we will enter Las Ramblas until we reach the Gran Teatro del Liceo , one of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe.
After a two-hour tour, we will conclude this free night tour in the Plaza Real .
- To enhance your experience, we will use wireless radio guides that will allow you to comfortably follow the guide's explanations. The rental cost is €1 per adult , payable in cash before the start of the tour.
- If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation so that places are freed up for other travelers.
- If you do not arrive on time, your places may be occupied by other people. This way, they will not be able to join the tour if the group is full.
- Once the tour has started, text messages and calls will not be answered, as the guide must be attentive to his group and not to his cell phone. Punctuality is very important.
- It is not possible to take this free tour if you are a group of more than 6 people . In that case, we recommend booking a private tour.
