GOTHIC QUARTER'S DEEPEST SECRETS & SANGRIA
In this fascinating walking tour through the Gothic Quarter, you will learn everything about Catalonian history, culture, art, religion, spanish civil war, politics and catalan traditions.
This walking tour brings the medieval Gothic Quarter to life as you learn about the city’s darkest secrets, secrets you won’t hear on any other tour.
We conclude our wonderful journey by sharing refreshing sangria in true Catalonian style. While we sip, your guide will share valuable tips of the city.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Zurich Cafe Paza Catalonia
Cafe Zurich Plaza Catalunia
You will meet your guide in front of the entrance of the Zurich Cafe in Plaza Catalonia.
Hotel pick ups under request
Gothic Quarter
During 2,5 hours, we will be visiting the most stunning and emblematic monuments of the Gothic Quarter.
You will discover:
Plaza Catalonia, Fuente de Las Canaletas, La Rambla, Santa Maria del Pi, Ferran street,Royal square, George Orwell square, schoool of arts where Picasso studied, Santa Eulalia,Sant Felip Neri square, Barcelona`s Cathedral, the archive of the crown (and it`s dark history), Roman columns, the goverment square, the defense towers, Port of Barcelona... and many othe hiden gems
Traditional Spanish Restaurant in La Barceloneta
We will end the tour with a delicious home made sangria in a very authentic restaurant only visited by locals.
The end of the tour
Ending Point
Pasa Tapas restaurant at La Barceloneta
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Professional Tour Guide
Glass of Sangria
Meals
Transportation to the meeting point
Tips
Tour Important Information
Bring confortable shoes as we will be walking during 2.5 hours
Important message from the supplier
Please wear comfortable shoes.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Juliana G.
The Best Way to Feel Barcelona.
With 19 years of experience as a professional tour guide and a lifelong passion for exploring the world, I’ve learned that the most memorable journeys are never about simply seeing a destination—they’re about truly feeling it.
Originally from Colombia, I began my career as a tour guide in Paris, where I also trained new guides for an international tourism company. I hold a Master’s degree in French Literature from La Sorbonne University and a degree in Languages and Socio-Cultural Studies. Years later, I followed my heart to Barcelona, the city I now proudly call home.
Today, I specialize in creating thoughtfully curated private experiences tailored to each traveler. As a passionate traveler myself, I understand what discerning travelers truly value: authenticity, flexibility, meaningful connections, and experiences that feel personal rather than scripted. Whether you’re passionate about history, architecture, gastronomy, art, or simply want to experience Barcelona beyond the typical tourist attractions, every itinerary is designed around your interests, pace, and travel style.
My goal is simple: I don’t want you to feel like you’re following a tour guide. I want you to feel like you’re spending the day with a knowledgeable local friend who is genuinely excited to share the city’s hidden corners, fascinating stories, favorite restaurants, and authentic culture.
I believe the greatest luxury is having an experience designed exclusively for you. That’s why every tour is completely personalized, allowing you to discover Barcelona at your own pace while creating unforgettable memories that will stay with you long after your journey ends.
By the end of our time together, I hope you won’t just have seen Barcelona—I hope you’ll have truly felt it.
Reviews
Angelina J.
“Barcelona Tour”
We booked a 1 day tour with Juliana before going on our cruise in Barcelona. Juliana was amazing. From the moment we met her we could tell that she was invested in giving us the best experience possible. She put us at ease and spent time getting to know us so she could customize our trip. Some tour guides ramble on in a monotone with a rehearsed speech. Julianna is not that kind of guide. She is warm, friendly and enthusiastic. We were never bored. She has an excellent knowledge of the city and the many stories she told highlighting Barcelona’s history gave us an inside view of life in Barcelona past and present. The weather was quite hot that day and Juli made sure to pace the tour to meet our needs. If you tour with Juliana, be sure to ask her for dining recommendations. Juli, the Tapas restaurant you recommended was AMAZING!!! By the time we parted ways, she was our friend and not just another tour guide. We highly recommend Juliana.
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Juliana G.
Dear Angelina, I honestly don’t know how to thank you for such a beautiful review. Reading your words truly touched me, because what you described is exactly what I hope people feel when they spend a day with me in Barcelona. Meeting you and your friends was very special for me too. I loved our eight hours together, the conversations, the stories, and getting to know each of you along the way. Knowing that you felt cared for, enjoyed the city, and ended the day feeling that you had found a friend in Barcelona means more to me than you can imagine. And I’m so happy you loved the tapas restaurant! Thank you not only for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review, but also for your kindness and your invitation to Connecticut. I truly hope our paths cross again — whether in Barcelona, Connecticut, or somewhere else in the world. You will always have a friend in Barcelona.
Joe Y.
“Private 1 on 1 tour with Juli”
I had an excellent experience with Juliana. She was upbeat, highly knowledgeable, and very easy to talk to. The tour was well worth it, and I came away with a much deeper understanding of Barcelona.
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Juliana G.
Dear Joe, Thank you for your kind words. I’m so happy you enjoyed the experience and that you came away with a deeper understanding of Barcelona. It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing the city with you. Wishing you all the best, and hopefully our paths will cross again someday!
Billy W.
“thank you Juliana”
we had a great time in the Old Gothic Quarter with Juliana, she is very knowledgeable and took care of our family all the way, I totally recommend her! thanks Juliana for the very nice pic you took for us as weekl! Hope our friends in the future who might come to Barcelona will have a chance to meet you too!
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Juliana G.
Dear Billy, Thank you so much for your kind review. It truly means a lot to me. It was a real pleasure spending time with you and your lovely family, and I’m very grateful that you chose me to show you around Barcelona. Your daughter is absolutely charming and such a bright little girl—it was a joy speaking Spanish with her! I hope you had a wonderful time in Barcelona, and I truly hope our paths cross again someday. If you ever come back, it would be my pleasure to show you even more of this beautiful city. Wishing you and your family all the very best!
$98/ per person
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