Barcelona Old Town and Gothic Quarter Walking Tour

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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Barcelona, Catalonia

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Stroll through historic Barcelona on this 2-hour guided walking tour of the Old Town and Gothic Quarter. Trace the footsteps of the city's Roman and medieval past. Admire some of the city's most emblematic monuments and buildings, including Plaça del Rei and Santa Maria del Mar, as well as its smaller hidden treasures and evocative side streets.

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Immerse yourself in the past of Barcelona and wander through the narrow streets and squares of the mazy Gothic Quarter of Barcelona Old Town. Have a look to the Roman remains still visible in any corner of what was used to be a Roman village. In medieval ages, this small village grew in what is nowadays known as the Gothic quarter thanks to its great medieval and gothic architecture. Get lost in these alleys full of history and legends. This blend engenders a sparkling ambiance that brings people from whole around the world to visit this well-known part of the city.
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Have a walk on the lively Ramblas, probably the most emblematic avenue of Barcelona, full of bars, restaurants and street artists. The Boulevard in medieval times was a small sandy river used as a natural defense at the very limit of the old city walls and nowadays is one of the most lively spots of the city.
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Enjoy the walk on the Rambla and enter the Boqueria market full of life, colors and elegant architecture. Take the chance to look around and taste a fresh fruit juice or to eat something on the way. Feel the gastronomic traditions of the Catalan people through the colorful and exuberant posts, or learn where the worldwide famous Iberian cured ham comes from.
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Get to know Plaça Reial and its Napoleonic architecture, frequented by artists, bohemians and travelers enjoying some rest in one of the many terraces of the square. This big, open space became an indispensable meeting point in the middle of the Gothic Quarter and its narrow streets. Furnished with the elegant fountain de Tres Gracias and beautiful lanterns designed by a very young Gaudí on his first public assignment. With its gigantic royal palm trees, you can’t miss this sparkling and graceful square of Barcelona Old Town.
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Pass by and admire the Barcelona Cathedral, known for its gargoyle sculptures at the top of the towers. Get impressed by this legendary building, known as one of the most outstanding Cathedrals of Europe, complemented by an interior space, very bright patio and towering columns. The Cathedral is devoted to a young virgin Saint name Eulalia and is seat of the archbishopric of the city.
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El Born is maybe one of the few labyrinths in which you would not mind to get lost. Breathe in the unique atmosphere of this neighborhood, known for its fusion of old and new buildings. Stroll through very trendy squares where young and old love to be, and enjoy historical and cultural attractions such as the popular Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar or Palau de la Música Catalana.
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The Basilica Santa Maria del Mar is considered the real cathedral of the Old Town since it has been founded and constructed in Medieval times by the people of the neighborhood themselves. It is an emblem of the Catalan Gothic art and a must-to-see spot of the Gothic Quarter.
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End your walking tour near Palau de la Música Catalana and get attracted by this architectural pearl of Catalan modernism. The building, designed by Lluís Domenèch i Montaner, the teacher of Gaudi, is the only concert hall declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The architect built this wonderful music box where all the applied arts are combined: Sculpture, mosaic, stained glass and wrought iron.

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Posted By : Rachel_C
In just a couple of hours we saw and learned about the Roman origins of the city interspersed with some of the key milestones to the Barcelona we know today.

Our guide Alba was very passionate and knowledgeable, sharing some of Picasso and Gaudi's favourite spots in the city alongside the history of the Cathedral and it's gargoyles.

Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 08:01:10

Posted By : stephanie_g
Really enjoyed learning about the history and the maps he shared with us helped put everything into perspective
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 10:10:35

Posted By : Sal_B
Great tour especially if you like waking and understanding the history and culture of the old city. Olga our guide was great in navigating and providing the great highlights, insights and answered our questions. This tour does not get you in to some of the historical sites but you can go back later to see those on your own with enough background from the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 06:08:22

Posted By : Lawrence_G
Set informative tour. Excellent guide. Experienced a great deal of history of Barcelona. A must for your visit here.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 03:17:21

Posted By : David_G
My wife and I joined the Old Town/Gothic Quarter tour with Alba. She is an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Barcelona. We had an excellent time and I would certainly recommend it for anyone interested in a guided tour of this historic area of Barcelona.
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 12:10:15

Posted By : MarthaMaria_K
The group was big, the English was bad. The details were bad, mostly what you could have picked up from having read one paragraph on wikipedia. The best part of the group was ditching the group at the end. Other guides would walk by and one story from them was more interesting and told with more detail than this group. Waste of money. Wander around for free and learn more.
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 00:02:49

Posted By : sidman2016
Our guide did an excellent job on the tour. He was very thorough and amply sprinkled good humor along the way.
Our complaint is that our tour guide did not show up at meeting place but luckily another guide allowed us to join his group
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 03:57:04

Posted By : Michael_K
Seeing the Roman ruins that have been preserved. The interrelationship between the Roman and Gothic architecture.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 02:19:58

Posted By : Marco_O
Andreis was an amazing guide that knew old Barcelona very well. He knows much about European history and easily shared historical perspective on how Barcelona became such a thriving city. We also discovered some little gems in the city. I highly recommend this walking tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 14:01:10

Posted By : Craig_A
Exceptional! We have taken a lot of tours around the world. Isabella is in the top 1%. She has such passion for history and knowledge. An absolute delight!
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 10:15:14