Private Barcelona: 6-Hour Highlights & Hidden Gems
Skip the tourist traps and dive into Barcelona’s soul on this private, fully personalized tour.
During this tour we will:
— Take a look at the most famous attractions of Barcelona in the city center and not central areas.
— Get to know “hidden gems”, unusual places in Barcelona which you can not find in Wikipedia.
— Visit one museum or gallery.
— See a various street art in Barcelona.
— Taste typical tapas or typical Catalan breakfast.
— Visit several shops of local designers.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Meeting point
At your hotel
Raval
We will start with the first part of Old Town — Raval. Here we will see a lot of famous Street Art, vintage shops, the oldest church in Barcelona, underground culture and old typical Catalan bars. We will go to one of them to try traditional Catalan or Spanish food. Also we’ll visit the tasting of Spanish olive oil.
Barrio Gotico
The Gothic Quarter is the oldest and most atmospheric part of Barcelona, a maze of narrow medieval streets built on top of the ancient Roman city. Here you’ll see Roman ruins, hidden arches, and quiet plazas that still keep the spirit of the past.
We’ll admire the impressive Barcelona Cathedral with its gothic façade and peaceful cloister, stroll through the historic Jewish neighborhood, and talk about how people lived here centuries ago. Along the way, I’ll show you a unique jewelry store where local designers create pieces inspired by Catalan symbols and Mediterranean culture.
You’ll also discover corners connected with the early art of Picasso, who spent important years of his youth in this area, and learn how the Gothic Quarter influenced his style and vision of the city. This part of the tour is perfect if you want history, architecture, local craftsmanship, and a touch of artistic inspiration all in one walk.
Born
El Born is the bohemian, artistic heart of Barcelona’s Old Town — a neighborhood where medieval streets meet modern creativity. Here you’ll wander past small art galleries, cozy wine bars, and atmospheric squares that feel both historic and trendy at the same time.
During the tour, we’ll explore concept stores and local designer boutiques, discover artisan workshops with handmade jewelry, ceramics, and textiles, and hear dark stories about witchcraft and old rituals that once scared the city. El Born is perfect if you want a mix of history, style, indie shopping, and mysterious legends in one charming area.
Eixample
Eixample is Barcelona’s grand modernist masterpiece — a fashionable grid of wide avenues and architectural wonders that showcase the late genius of Antoni Gaudí and his contemporaries. This carefully planned district, created in the late 19th century, transformed the city with its chamfered corners, octagonal blocks, and buildings inspired by nature, mythology, and Catalan pride.
Here you’ll admire Gaudí’s iconic late works: the undulating Casa Batlló (with its dragon-scale roof and bone-like facade), Casa Milà (La Pedrera) (famous for its wavy stone exterior and surreal rooftop chimneys), and the towering Sagrada Família (his unfinished lifelong obsession blending Gothic and organic forms).
Perfect for architecture lovers seeking Barcelona Gaudí tour highlights, modernist Eixample experience, and iconic landmarks — where every facade tells a story of innovation and Barcelona’s golden age.
Ending point
At your hotel or any other place which is comfortable for you.
Ending Point
At your hotel
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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
Guide fee
Hotel pick-up
100% personalized program of the tour
Transport
Food (about 20 euros per person, for you and guide)
Tour Important Information
This tour might be 100% personalized according to your wishes and plans. Just write me and I’ll create a 100% unique experience for you.
Important message from the supplier
All tours can be tailored to your preferences. And if you’d like a trusted person in Barcelona to help organize your trip and support you throughout your stay with insider knowledge, I’d be happy to help through my travel concierge service.
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 Liliia S.
Hi, I’m Lillia Syromiatnikova — your local guide in Barcelona.
I see Barcelona beyond the postcard version — through hidden streets, creative neighborhoods, and unforgettable local details.
I live here, speak Spanish, and create personal experiences that can be tailored to you, from shopping and gallery tours to street art, mystical, musical, and running tours.
I understand that due to the heat, flights, hotel transfers, or your travel plans, you may prefer to take the tour at an unusually early, late, or nighttime hour. I would be delighted to accommodate you — just send me a message, and we can agree on a time that suits you best.
And if you want more than a tour, I can also help you plan your stay in Barcelona through my travel concierge service.
Reviews
David W.
“Excellent experience with Liliia ”
Lillia is the perfect guide for those who’s visiting Barcelona for the first time or those who are revisiting for a detailed tour. Her breadth of knowledge of the city across art, food and history will ensure a fantastic experience. Many thanks to Liliia for making my first visit to the city so special.
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Liliia S.
Thank you so much, David! I really enjoyed showing you around Barcelona and I’m glad your first visit to the city felt so special.
Melissa A.
“Lovely tour guide and experience”
We enjoyed out 2.5 hour private tour of Ravel tasting various dishes along our route and learning about the history and architecture of the neighborhood. We appreciated Liliia's style of storytelling and how she adjusted for our interests along the way.
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Liliia S.
Thank you Melissa! So happy to hear that — it was a pleasure to share the neighborhood with you.
Dennis D.
“Our Guide in Barcelona”
My wife and I hired Liliia for 3 days for our first time in Barcelona. Liliia showed us many great sites and introduced us to several cultural foods and items to sample and bring back home with us. She was very knowledgeable about the Spanish history and taught us a lot. Her English was very good and easy to understand. My wife is Russian and enjoyed chatting with Liliia in their native tongue. She was a wonderful guide and I highly recommend her. Dennis Deaver, Alamo, CA, USA
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Liliia S.
Thank you, Dennis and Tatiana! I’ve really enjoyed showing you around Barcelona.
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