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Half Day Walking Tour of Barcelona's Old Town
Joined 2023
We will explore Barcelona's iconic Ramblas and the historic Gothic Quarter, filled with spectacular medieval gothic architecture,
We'll uncover the rich history of the gothic centre of Barcelona, which has developed since the Roman period to become the thriving capital of Catalonia as it is today.
We will end our experience with a guided tour of the interior of the Barcelona Cathedral, to finish with amazing panoramic views of the city!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Plaza Cataluña 21, right before the Hard Rock Cafe
Plaza Cataluña 21, right before the Hard Rock Cafe, for a dynamic route
We will begin by exploring El Barri Gòtic (Gothic Neighborhood in Catalonian).
La Rambla promenade
We'll then take a stroll down the world-famous La Rambla promenade.
Ancient Roman Cemetery & Remains of the Ancient Roman City Walls
Later, we'll see the remains of an ancient Roman cemetery from the II Century.
We'll also see the remains of the ancient Roman city walls that rose up to a full 60 feet and boasted 78 towers.
Along our path, you'll learn about the stories behind Barcelona landmarks and catalan gothic arquitecture.
La Boquería marketplace
Next, you'll be able to try your luck at haggling in La Boquería marketplace, and see where locals shop for their produce and meats.
Jewish Quarter of Barcelona
Walk through a small but vibrant district with several synagogues and other religious sights that honour the important role of Jewish merchants in medieval Barcelona.
Medieval alleyways & Crumbling Gothic Palaces.
You'll continue to discover sleepy churchyards, medieval alleyways & crumbling Gothic Palaces.
Barcelona Cathedral
At last, we'll unveil all the secrets of Barcelona Cathedral and its amazing architecture.
Customizable itinerary.
The end of the tour
Ending Point
Barcelona Cathedral
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide fee
- Tickets to Barcelona Cathedral and guided tour inside
- snacks (as we can stop at any time during the tour for a coffee break if the clients request it)
- souvenirs
Tour Important Information
- This is a walking tour, so please make sure to wear comfortable shoes. ;-)
- The interior of the Cathedral can be visited until 4:30pm (winter time), which in the ending location of our experience. In order to see the interior we should start our tour at 2pm the latest, to cover all the itinerary :). If the client needs to start later than 2 pm, we will explain the cathedral from the experior and use the time togheter to discover more places in the old town of Barcelona.
Important message from the supplier
I’m self employed. I work through booking requests with different tourist companies. I block shifts in the calendar as long as I receive the bookings .
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
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Agustina V.
Hola!
Welcome to Barcelona! I'm Agustina and I'd love to be your guide, but first let me tell you a bit about who am I and what we're going to be discovering together :)
I was born in Argentina, studied Art History, and as soon as I finished my studies I wanted to travel the world and see new places. 12 years later, I'm still on this side of the Ocean, 9 of which I've been working as a professional tour guide in Ireland, Portugal, and Barcelona!
When I arrived in Barcelona, I fell in love with this city, because it's a place that HAS IT ALL.
Amazing architecture, very interesting history, very rich in culture, great weather, fantastic cuisine and coastline, what else could you ask for?
All of these things that I really love about Barcelona are what I'd love to showcase to you, so if I do a good job. . . you'll finish my tour liking this city as much as I do. Mission accomplished!
The things I love the most in life are to keep discovering new things, learning, growing, and getting to share them with others. I LOVE TELLING STORIES and I consider myself so fortunate to match my two biggest passions through my job: Art History and Storytelling!
Come and join me on a tour, let me show you why Barcelona is so unique, a place that has many spots that need to be revealed, many secrets to be told, and many stories you'll never forget. Let me guide you through your journey :)
$240/ per group
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