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Great Experience: Gothic Quarter secrets & The Art of Sangria.

About this experience

Discover Barcelona through a thoughtfully curated experience designed around your interests, pace, and travel style. Explore the hidden streets of the Gothic Quarter as your local guide reveals fascinating stories, Roman ruins, medieval legends, Catalan traditions, and secret corners that most visitors never discover.

Rather than feeling like you’re following a tour guide, you’ll feel as if you’re discovering the city with a knowledgeable local friend who is passionate about sharing the true soul of Barcelona.

Your experience concludes with The Art of Sangria, where you’ll discover the history behind Spain’s most iconic drink, learn the secrets of the traditional recipe, learn how authentic sangria is prepared, and enjoy a refreshing glass while sharing travel stories and receiving insider recommendations for restaurants, hidden gems, and unforgettable local experiences.

Because the best way to discover Barcelona is to truly feel it.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr

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Plan your experience

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

Set aside 3 hr 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

  • Small Group Tour
  • Sangria
  • Professional Guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

This magical experience begins with a very interesting walking tour where we will discover together the deepest and darkest secrets of the enigmatic gothic quarter, secrets that you will never find in a conventional tour.

After the tour we will share and enjoy an exquisite and refreshing traditional sangria, ensuring your stay in Barcelona will be an unforgettable experience.

WHAT WE WILL SEE?

Barcelona Cathedral

Plaza Catalonia

Boqueria Market

Barceloneta and the Port

The Roman Walls

Saint Felipi Neri square and the Civil War

The Jewish quarter and the synagogue

Spain’s most prestigious art school where Picasso, Miro and Dali studied

George Orwell Square (Plaza Tripi)

Miro’s place of birth

Ancient Roman Ruins

Government square (Plaza Saint Jaume)

Gothic church Santa Maria del Pi

Las Ramblas

The monumental Royal square

And much more!

Meeting point and introduction

Barcelona's most emblematic street

Sweetest street in Barcelona

Gothic church

Gothic cathedral

Archive of the crown of Aragón

Goverment square

Spanish civil war

Tortures of our Patron Saint

Gaudi's First work of art

Art school where Picasso studied

George Orwell and the spanish civil war

Barcelona and the beach

Meeting and pickup information

  • We will meet in front of the entrance of Zurich Cafe in Plaza Catalonia.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Volarte Tours

Meeting points and locations

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.

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?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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