El Carmel, best sunset view

Roman temple of Augustus

The Executioner's house

Santa Maria del Mar

The Fossar de les Moreres

Th Giants of Barcelona

Gargoyle

Cathedral

Santa Maria del Mar

San Felipe Neri square

El Born Street Art

Hidden Gothic Barcelona Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical

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Luca L.

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Barcelona

English (Native), Italian (Native)

2 hrs 10 mins

Private tour (only you and Luca L.)

Up to 10 people

We take a walk through Barcelona old town, which includes the city's oldest neighbourhoods: the Gothic Quarter and the Ribera.

We will deal into the history of the city and the cultural traditions of Catalonia.

Our two and a half hour route will take you through the most important sights of the old town:

Itinerary

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10:30 AM

Meeting Point

Pl. de Sant Jaume, 3, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

- In front of Starbucks coffee shop. In this square one finds the City Hall (Ayutamiento) and the Generalitat Palace (regional government seat).

10:40 AM

Monument als Castellers

The monument to the Castells; the most amazing cultural tradition of Catalonia. The human pyramids.

10:50 AM

MUHBA Temple of Augustus

The oldest objects in Barcelona: four columns from the huge temple of Augustus who once stood in this location.

11:00 AM

Barcelona's cathedral

We will explore the outside of the XIV century gothic cathedral

11:10 AM

Bishop's bridge

One of the main feature of the Gothic quarter

11:20 AM

Plaza de San Felipe Neri

Gaudi's favourite church in his lifetime. One of teh cutest little squares in the old city but with a dark recent past. Here we will talk about the Spanish civil war

11:30 AM

Call of Barcelona

The Medieval Jewish Neighbourhood.

11:40 AM

Nova Square

The cathedral square, always full of delightful events and activities

11:50 AM

College of Architects of Catalonia

Picasso tribute to Catalonia

12:00 AM

Museu Frederic Marès

The royal place enchanting oranges garden

12:00 AM

Palau del Lloctinent

The vice roy residence

12:10 PM

Plaça del Rei

King's square; the residence of the medieval counts of Barcelona and kings of Aragon.

12:10 PM

Royal Palace Major

Gothic palace built on the Roman wall.

12:20 PM

Les Moreres Fossar

The fundamental stop to better understand the political conflict between Madrid and Barcelona.

12:30 AM

El Born

The medieval entertainment square of Barcelona.

Ending Point

Santa Maria del Mar

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Tour guide fee.

What‘s not included

Museums and churches entrance fees.

Food and Beverages.

Maps.

Hotel pick up.

Tour Important Information

It is a walking tour, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes, bring some water and try to use the toilette before leaving.

The tour does not include any entrance fees to churches and or museums. Those should be purchased privately.

Cathedral of Barcelona 14 euro

Picasso Museum 12 euro

Barcelona History Museum 7 euro

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

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Luca L.

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About Tour Guide Luca L.

I am a passionate historian and an expert world traveller. Born in Italy, after completing a BA in History, I have travelled extensively around the world and lived in London, Dubai, Berlin and São Paulo.

Barcelona has had a special place in my heart since spending 6 months on an Erasmus project. So what are you waiting for, don't hesitate and let me show you the great Enchantress.