Your journey begins where Barcelona itself began. Over 2,000 years ago the Romans founded the colony of Barcino here, and your guide will show you what remains of it, from stretches of the old city walls to the columns of the Temple of Augustus, hidden in a medieval courtyard.
Built on top of the Roman town, the Gothic Quarter is a maze of narrow lanes, hidden squares and stone palaces. Your guide will lead you through its quieter corners and share the stories behind its buildings, from medieval guilds to legends that locals still tell today.
Stroll along Barcelona’s most famous boulevard, which once followed the course of a seasonal stream outside the medieval walls and is now the city’s liveliest promenade.
Pass by La Boqueria, one of Europe’s most famous food markets, where stalls piled with fruit, seafood and Iberian ham show the heart of Catalan cooking.
Admire the façade of the Gothic cathedral dedicated to Saint Eulalia, the city’s young patron saint. Her story lives on in the cloister, where 13 white geese recall the 13 years of her life.
In El Born, discover the basilica built in just 54 years by the people of the neighbourhood. Dockworkers carried its stones on their backs from Montjuïc, which makes it one of the purest examples of Catalan Gothic.
Once the site of the Roman forum, this square is still the centre of political life: the Catalan government and Barcelona’s City Hall stand facing each other across it.
Step into this 19th-century arcaded square with its palm trees, fountain and lively terraces, one of the most photographed corners of the old town.
End in the medieval square of the Royal Palace, where, according to tradition, the Catholic Monarchs received Columbus after his first voyage to the Americas.
Our tour was excellent and exactly what we were hoping it would be. Our tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable. He asked about our interests and tailored the walk to fit our needs. Super fun.
Wonderful guide who really knew in/depth history and was glad to tailor our tour to our specific interests and needs. 5-stars!
Excellent experience! Our guide, Julian, was informative, engaging and fun. He went the extra mile to make sure we saw it all and provided great background information and history. One of the best tours we've taken.
Great tour well paced to meet our needs. Meeting place clearly noted and messaged before with name of guide. Gave a good history summary, answered questions and took pics with great skill. Good value for the money. Highly recommend. Juan did a great job.
Wonderful Historical Walking Tour of the Gothic Quarter. For those of you that like history and hidden treasures of the Cathedral, this is the perfect tour. Antonio was a wealth of knowledge and was an incredible guide. 5 stars for sure!!
Our favorite tour in Barcelona! You would never know all of the details unless you were with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. We highly recommend.
Great tour. Thanks Olga. Very informative. Amazing knowledge.. A must if you want to learn about Barcelona.
Fabulous private walking tour with Steven. He was extremely knowledgeable on Spanish and Catalan history. His personality was fun and vibrant and made the experience fantastic.
Isabel was an incredible guide, one of the best we’ve ever had. Her enthusiasm was infectious and her storytelling made the history of Barcelona come alive. It was truly the perfect way to start our stay in Barcelona, with a much deeper appreciation for the culture that makes the region such a special place.
Steve was absolutely amazing! So much fun and a wonderful job of explaining the history behind everything.
Steven is just incredible. His knowledge and sense of humor made the entire experience. Highly recommend booking this tour.
Interesting walking tour, we had a energetic tour guide, Steven, he is very knowledgeable, no boring moments. He told good interesting stories.
Santi went above and beyond touring us around Barcelona, specifically the Gothic quarter. As a history teacher, his passion for teaching others about his city was obvious and genuine. Highly recommend!
Montse was a very knowledgeable guide and shared a lot of really interesting information with us. Despite having visited Barcelona before, she showed us areas we hadn’t explored and showcased the old town and the Catalonian culture.
Steven was very knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend . Loved the area and history. Especially the kissing sculpture
Steven was amazing - so much information and so much fun! Thanks so much!!
We had an amazing time with Stephanie! She was extremely knowledgeable and brought great energy to the tour. We had the best time with her. We also sincerely appreciated the adaptability she showed with our group as she allowed for breaks and a slower pace which we needed. Highly recommend any tour with Stephanie, especially for history lovers. We loved all of “the surprises” she shared, the most special being the dancing egg!
Having been on a few private tours, I would have to rank this tour with Steven as really amazing! He engaged with my family and I, wove stories that were hilarious as they were intriguing. It was a small group of just myself, MIL and Spouse; went over a little on our time together but! It was so worth it because the tour was crafted just for us. And our guide accommodated our requirements to the best of his ability; especially considering that I had back issues, so longer walks eventually take its toll on me. the price point might have been a touch steep, but I always believe in 'You get what you pay for'. So if you are the type that want to splurge to get a great experience out of your tour, then... do it. :) 10/10, would definitely recommend.
If you can, try to use a different tour guide - not Steve . The tour was made from random anecdotal stories, not much said about city rich history (but plenty of personal Steve’s life history).
Olga was an exceptional guide. She was very knowledgeable about the Barcelona Gothic Quarter and pointed out details which made the walk fascinating. I use a cane so I’m a slow walker but she was very patient and I was able to keep up and really enjoy the tour. We happened upon a human tower competition and took our time to watch. I highly recommend Olga as a guide.
Steven was an outstanding guide - like a stroll through Barcelona with an old friend - a very knowledgeable old friend
Montserrat was knowledgeable and gave a great tour!
Our solo tour with Steven was fantastic! He had a great sense of humor, was very knowledgeable, and made the experience so enjoyable. Super friendly, engaging, and full of interesting tales and local stories you’d never hear otherwise. He really brought the city to life and made the tour feel personal and memorable, even tweaking it to suit our interests! We will ask for Steven again on our next trip to Barcelona!! A+++
Jose Carlos couldn’t have been nicer. Knowledgeable. Able to answer all questions. Post tour , he sent us recommendations for restaurants. Encouraged us to see other sites that he thought were worthwhile. To top that off, he provided his cell number should we have any questions going forward. Would definitely book with him again.
Such amazing tour learning more about the history
Steven was a fantastic tour guide. He was knowledgeable and had a great energy. This tour is well worth it.
What a delightful, personable tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about the city; and most engaging with our questions and our input! Great personality!!
Steven was AMAZING! So knowledgeable. We learned so much and we appreciated all of the history of the Old Gothic area.
Stephen was a brilliant guide! He showed my husband and me the hidden gems of the Gothic Quarter and did a great job connecting the history of the old city to the present day. The tour felt very personal and wasn’t just a list of dates—he made the evolution of the area truly engaging. We enjoyed every minute of it!
Tony was fantastic. So nice and approachable - very knowledgeable. Great vibes. We felt like we had great insider information. We would never have been able to walk through the old town and gothic quarter and been able to get this experience without him. It was a wonderful experience.
Marcos provided our family — including a 9, 6, and 4 year old — an try informative and highly enjoyable tour. Marcos is very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of Barcelona. He showed us key sites and architectural elements and readily kept the children engaged. He gave the things to look for, told fun stories, and asked for their perspective. It was a highly worthwhile tour.
Steven was an excellent tour guide. We were a family of five adults and three children. He made the history of barcelona entertaining, and was an expert at getting the children involved and enjoying the tour too. I would highly recommend him to anyone, be it adults only or families with children.
Steven was an excellent tour guide. He was great at engaging the three children on the tour (ages 9, 6, and 4), as well as the adults. I’ll happily recommend this tour to other families traveling to Barcelona.
Great trip with Toni through really hidden places I would never go to by myself. Gracias por todo!
The tour guide, Morse, was very passionate and knowledgeable about the history of Catalonia and Barcelona. The tour of gothic quarter was very interesting! So much history and beauty! Would highly recommend this tour !
Steven gave the tour providing history and background stories (some true and some legend). We never felt rushed which made the tour leisurely and more enjoyable. He was very helpful with recommendations for shopping and dining along the way.
Great experience with the walking tour. Liked understanding the history and seeing parts of the city with Toni.
Tony was an amazing guide, who not only explained the history the old town & gothic quarter so clearly, he took our additional questions about the history of Catalonia & its relationship with wider Spain
We had a 2 hour long walk with Steven. He knows this city like the back of his hand. We learned not just interesting facts about history but also how this modern city operates and how everyday life in Barcelona is.
Tony was a really good guide! Lots of good history and stories and a nice tour of the Gothic quarter.
Toni was the best. Super knowedgable, easy to get along with, and provided plenty of his own recommendations for the city!
Tony was so knowledgeable and energetic that it made learning the history easy and fun! Highly recommend this tour ♥️
Toni was amazing very informative, interesting and good energy. Would definitely recommend
Toni was great, very nice and positive
Great tour guide and experience
Toni was a joy to spend the afternoon with! He was very knowledgeable and entertained our endless curiosities. Highly recommend!
Tony was a great guide who you could tell was wanting to impart the history and culture of Barcelona to his visitors. Thanks for a great tour!
It was a very interesting and fun tour
Tony was a very knowledgeable local guide. Would recommend this tour
Enjoyed the tour by Toni. He was an excellent and knowledgeable guide on the culture and history of Barcelona. He gave a good introduction of the city.
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