The places we visited were informative but we didn’t particularly care for the guide who used inappropriate language especially when there were children present. He over tried to be funny but it wasn’t funny to us. Stick to the facts about the history. We thought it would include the outside information of the Sagrada Familia but it didn’t. I specifically asked if it would include that and was told it would include the outside information of the church and knew it didn’t include the visit inside. That was disappointing. We would never take a tour with this person again. We have done many Viator tours and never experienced anything quite like this.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- City Highlights
- Hidden Gems
- Local Tour Guide
- Guided Walking Tour
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meet your guide at Plaça del Vuit de Març, inside the park near Balmesiana Biblioteca Balmes and the Roman Aqueduct remains. Please use Google Maps to find the meeting point. Look for a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign and arrive 10 minutes early.
Itinerary
This local restaurant “Els Quatre Gats” or “The Four Cats” serves as part of the cultural heritage of the city. Not only does it sit in the famous Art Nouveau building Casa Marti, but it has been frequented by artists like Pablo Picasso and Antoni Gaudi.
This iconic photo mural known as “The World Begins With a Kiss” represents what freedom means to the inhabitants of Barcelona, and is connected to a famous day in Catalonia’s history.
This Gothic Cathedral is the heartbeat of Barri Gotic and it tells the story of Eulalia, the patron saint of the city.
Head back in time to the I Century B.C. when Barcelona was the Roman colony of Barcino. This tiny wonder houses ruins of the Roman wall as well as arcades of the aqueducts that gave the city water.
“Bishop’s Bridge” is a famous neo-gothic style bridge that harbours an interesting legend.
This small square nestled in the web of Barri Gotic bears the scars of Barcelona’s sombre past during the Spanish Civil War.
El Call was the former Jewish neighbourhood of the city and it offers insight into its past, including an ancient synagogue and legends.
This grand square is home to the seat of the Catalan government, City Hall, and the story of Catalonia’s most beloved Saint.
King’s Square boasts the imposing Royal Palace which offers a glimpse into the city’s dark past during the Spanish Inquisition.
“Angel’s Square” was once the hub of grain trading and became well-known for a heavenly apparition involving the procession of Saint Eulalia.
This beautiful Basilica situated in “El Born” is a testament to the city's maritime history.
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Darren was really knowledgeable and great going around all the important and significant sites was wowow
It was very informative! Definitely worth doing. We learned a lot of history in a short amount of time.
Mariah was a fantastic tour guide. She was very informative in an interesting way, not boring at all!
Very informative tour. Lydia did a fabulous job! She shared many interesting antidotes on the history of the Catalan people.
Walked mostly in Gothic quarter and Iborn quarter of barcelona. Guide Craig was very knowledgeable and told some stories and myths about some some sites- making tour very enjoyable.
We had a two-hour tour in Barcelona with our guide, Mariah, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. She brought a unique sense of humour to the tour, sharing jokes and stories that kept us entertained throughout. While some of the historical anecdotes might not have been entirely factual, the way Mariah told them made the tour engaging and memorable. Her lively storytelling added a fun twist to exploring the city. A great way to see Barcelona from a fresh and entertaining perspective!
Excellent tour with Mariah! She’s very knowledgable about Barcelona’s history, and her tour was super engaging!
We were a little late but they were able to accomodate us. Darren was informative. I appreciated to bathroom stop. Learnt lots about Gothic quarter of Barcelona and tips about where to eat. Don't miss it!
What a great way to see the city. The skip the line pass to the Sagrada Familia was a great option. Beautiful cathedral and our tour guide did a wonderful job.
Lydia was fabulous.... knowledgeable, fun, and introduced me to the history and life of the Spanish and Catalonia people. Two suggestions: mic and headphones as it was somewhat difficult to hear Lydia @ times.
Walking in the Gothic areas of central Baecelona gave us a sense of both history and location. We enjoyed learning about both.
We did this tour the afternoon we arrived in Barcelona. There is a cafe/crepe shop right by the start location that provided a nice pick me up for our very jet lagged team. Mariah was fantastic - knowledgeable and entertaining. We got a great sense of the area setting up our next few days of adventuring around the town.
Jordan was very knowledgeable - able to respond to lots of questions about Barcelona. From the US but lived here a while. Impressive!
Wonderful tour! Very knowledgeable guide. Such a great introduction to the city center. I am so glad I signed up. We learned all about history of the gothic quarter
It is a must if you want to feel at home in the city as soon as you arrive. It was the first thing we did, and was great to feel a little familiar from the start.
Tamara was great and knowledgeable about the history of Barcelona. It was great knowing the stories behind the Gothic walls.
This tour was fascinating and our guide Mariah was really very good. She shared some great insights into the history and culture and had a great sense of humour too. Loved this tour. We saw a lot which otherwise would have been difficult.
We enjoyed our walking tour with Tamara. She has a lot of information about the city and is enthusiastic to share with the tourists. I would recommend a walking tour to anyone when you arrive to a new city. The guides can help you learn about the city, give advice on things to see and places to go. I did have some trouble finding the meeting place. The "art" was not as visible to me when we arrived to the square.
Our guide Sara had the right amount of history, culture, and a bit of humor. Well worth the money. It was easy to find out guide in the beginning and she pointed out all that we were hoping to experience.
Lindsay was excellent. Very knowledgable and friendly. Would recommend. Will go on other tours with her !
Vanessa was a wonderful guide. So personable and had great knowledge of the highlighted spots on the tour. Highly recommend.
Our guide Rolene did an amazing job. She was very professional and personable. We learned a lot of the history of the area and saw all the highlights of Barcelona
Great tour! Rossaline was really informative and gave us so many facts! We thought she did a great job making sure everyone kept up and was present.
Excellent walking tour and great way to get oriented to the Old Town of Barcelona. Our tour guide Mariah was super knowledgeable and gave valuable insight into the significant history and culture of Catalonia and Barcelona, including highlighting the Jewish experience. She related meaningful stories that brought the history to life and made it emotionally impactful. Truly a worthwhile tour!
Learned a lot about the city and met some great people! Our guide was very knowledgable and interesting to listen to, would recommend!
Booked this tour last minute as I was just passing through Barcelona, and I am SO glad I did. Our guide was excellent, answered everyone’s questions and made us all feel engaged. Highly recommend!
Everything was so good, I had such a great time, meeting new friends and love this beautiful city 😍😍 really recommended!!!
highly recommend! had such a great time getting to know such an amazing city as well as many amazing people!
Memorable experience, learned so much and met great people. Also is the Perfect time, would completely recomended!
Always recommended to have a guide when you go to a new city, great way to see some of the nice sites of barcelona!
I had never been to Barcelona before. It was my first time and I have done many walking tours in the past but this easily topped my list. The guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. Walking in the streets of Barcelona and learning about it with a great bunch of people was an amazing experience!
Our guide was amazing, i met a lot of people all around the world and it was a great experince to see barcelona with that group
It was my first time in Barcelona and i couldnt imagine a better way to get to know the city. It was interesting and fun. Everyone was super kind and it was a pleasure. Thank you!
Had the BEST TIME on my Barcelona walking tour! I’ve never been to Barcelona before and the Sagrada Familia is almost done so I felt like I was treated! Great time definitely recommend
Really nice experience, totally recommended, I had a great time, knew new people and tested local drinks. Lot of fun
This walking tour was a great way to get to know the city! Especially fun if you are traveling by yourself and want to learn where the best spots are to visit!
Great way to get to know the beautiful city and meet new people! The guide was very knowledgeable, would definitely recommend!
Great time wandering through the oldest historical center of the city! Met some nice people to do things with after.
This was the best way to start my trip and prepare to explore more. Thanks to the tour and our wonderful guide I was introduced to the places I’d never found by my own and you will definitely not find it in traditional guide book. Great value for the money. ITS A MUST DO WHEN IN BARCELONA
So well organised, really good fun, and a great way to see the city before heading off for our own explore!!
We were so impressed with our Barcelona walking tour and even more so with our tour guide, Anastasia. She was friendly, funny, loved her job, and was so knowledgeable. We learned so much and had a great time while doing it. What an amazing way to get to know Barcelona!
WOW! Wouldn't expect the walking tour to be so funny and interesting! Young enthusiastic guide, lots of important sights in the way! Great dive into the history of Barcelona plus the reccomednations on our time here. Just perfect!
This was a great way to get my bearings in the city and learn some fun history along the way. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Overall a good experience
It was the highlight of my trip! I had so much fun and made new friends. We even stayed connected after the tour. It was a great way to make new friends!
Excellent Juan explained everything to us in great detail and is a very kind person! Highly recommended and entertaining
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