Itinerary
- El Born: We will spend about two hours in the medieval neighbourhood of El Born.
- Palace of Catalan Music: Our first major sight during this walking tour.
- Arco di Trionfo: A highlight of Modernism full of history and legends.
- This is a major historic sight in Barcelona.
- Passeig del Born: Here we will explain what El Born actually means .
- Museu Picasso: We walk through a maze of little streets where we will also pass by the Picasso Museum.
- The major post office of Barcelona, a magnificent building that we come across.
- Gothic Quarter: We will discover the Gothic Quarter where Barcelona was founded more than 2000 years ago.
- This square dates back to Roman times and is full of stories.
- Placa de Sant Jaume: The heart of Roman Barcelona where we will understand why Barcelona was founded here.
- Placa Sant Felip Neri: The tour will end at this little square full of history and atmosphere.
Includes
- Professional guide
Details
Experience neighbourhoods off the beaten path. See Barcelona through the eyes of a local.
This guided walk in the historic center of Barcelona will let you discover more than the usual: buildings & squares you will not encounter easily.
Immerse with us into the captivating history of the city while strolling through the maze of little streets in El Born & Gothic Quarter. Enjoy a drink in a magical square where mostly locals go.
Learn about important Catalan legends. What’s the significance of the dragon? Why was a bat decisive in a battle? What’s the legend behind the Catalan flag?
During this 2.5 hours walk we will make the connection from medieval history & legends to what inspired architects and motivates the independence movement.
If you love history brought to life by passionate storytellers and want to enjoy the intimacy of a small group then this is your experience. After the walk you will discover details you have not noticed before. See the city with different eyes!
This guided walk in the historic center of Barcelona will let you discover more than the usual: buildings & squares you will not encounter easily.
Immerse with us into the captivating history of the city while strolling through the maze of little streets in El Born & Gothic Quarter. Enjoy a drink in a magical square where mostly locals go.
Learn about important Catalan legends. What’s the significance of the dragon? Why was a bat decisive in a battle? What’s the legend behind the Catalan flag?
During this 2.5 hours walk we will make the connection from medieval history & legends to what inspired architects and motivates the independence movement.
If you love history brought to life by passionate storytellers and want to enjoy the intimacy of a small group then this is your experience. After the walk you will discover details you have not noticed before. See the city with different eyes!
Know Before You Go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- You should be able to walk for 2.5 hours
