About this experience
Explore the rich tapestry of history in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, where echoes of the past resonate through its winding streets. This 75-minute quest invites you to uncover the hidden stories of ancient Barcino, from Roman foundations to forgotten temples, all while navigating through atmospheric alleys. Starting at the iconic Plaza de Catalunya, you’ll embark on an engaging adventure that reveals the secrets the city has tucked away for centuries. Prepare to see the familiar in a new light as you delve into the heart of Barcelona's historical narrative.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 15 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr 15 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Original story content, clues, and puzzles in your chosen language (EN/ES/FR/DE/RU)
- Access to the self-guided quest
- Audio narration in all 5 languages
- Hints for every puzzle if you get stuck
- Step-by-step GPS navigation between all locations
Not included
- Smartphone with data or wifi connection (required to run the app)
- Transportation to and from Plaça de Catalunya
- Food and drinks
Itinerary and highlights
Travelers will find a striking stone building with twin domed towers. Above the entrance sits a large clock that ruled Barcelona's official time from 1891 to 1926. The app reveals the story and a puzzle based on the inscription beneath the clock face.
Also known as the Casa dels Paraigües, this Modernista building is covered in cast-iron umbrellas, painted panels, and Egyptian-style columns. A wrought-iron dragon reaches out over the street from its corner, holding a lantern above a hidden second object. Travelers solve a puzzle based on what hangs beneath it.
A grand nineteenth-century square lined with palms and arcades. Two ornate lamp posts flanking the central fountain were the very first commission the city of Barcelona ever paid a young Antoni Gaudí to design, in 1878. Travelers count the arms on the lamps to solve the step.
Travelers stand between the City Hall and the Palau de la Generalitat, facing each other across Barcelona's ancient Roman forum. A short detour to the original 1399 Gothic doorway on the side street reveals a carved winged figure above the entrance, the answer to this step's puzzle.
A narrow, easy-to-miss street marks the highest natural point of Roman Barcelona, where a temple to Emperor Augustus once stood. A bronze plaque on the wall records the exact elevation. Travelers read the number to solve the puzzle, right outside the courtyard where the temple's columns still stand.
An eight-hundred-year-old house beside the Cathedral, home to a famous marble letterbox designed by architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner in 1895. Carved with swallows and ivy, it hides a small creature at the bottom of the design that travelers must identify to solve the step.
A quiet historic square behind the Cathedral, site of a tragic bombing during the Spanish Civil War in 1938. Memorial plaques explain the true history behind the marks still visible on the church facade. This is the final stop of the quest, where travelers complete their journey through the Gothic Quarter.
Meeting and pickup information
- Self-guided walking quest - no guide meets you in person. After booking, access the quest via the app, which guides you step by step through the Gothic Quarter. Arrive at Plaça de Catalunya, open the quest on your phone, and begin.
Languages and tickets
- German — Audio
- German — Written
- ru — Audio
- ru — Written
- English — Audio
- English — Written
- French — Audio
- French — Written
- Spanish — Audio
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Questifan
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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