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Barcelona Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour

About this experience

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Barcelona from a unique perspective! Get to know Barcelona on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Barcelona at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Cathedral of Barcelona, Palau Güell, Plaça Reial and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Skip the crowds - locals know best
  • Organized by B-Corp certified Withlocals
  • CO2 Neutral: tour's carbon emissions are offset
  • Private Tour & Local Guide
  • Private tour - only you and a local expert
  • 1 local drink/tasting

Not included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Entrance for attractions not included - we will only visit them from the outside

Itinerary and highlights

One of the first works of Gaudí and a magnificent example of the early days of Gaudí’s fevered architectural imagination.

This elevated site occupied by the cathedral has always been the spiritual center of Barcelona. First there was a Roman temple here, then a mosque, and then a church.

One of the most photogenic squares in Barcelona and a delightful retreat where you can find numerous eateries, bars and nightspots beneath the arcades of 19th-century neoclassical buildings.

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Meeting and pickup information

  • On La Rambla, in front of the Wax Museum (Museu de Cera)

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Withlocals

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • Organized by B-Corp certified Withlocals

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 1+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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