About this experience
Discover the big lie about the center of Barcelona and the cases of political corruption that revolve around it by walking the streets of the Gothic Quarter.
In this adventure you are going to live an experience learning the main curiosities that not even the locals themselves know about the area, while you solve a mystery based on real events and pass escape room type tests.
You will live a unique adventure, a self-guided tour that you can enjoy whenever you want, at your leisure, without having to reserve a date and time.
IMPORTANT: Once the reservation is made, you must wait to receive the code to be able to carry out the experience. For urgent cases (same day), contact [email protected] or whatsapp/call +34636440727.
Enjoy the case. Let's see if you can help Mark Guide, without running out of time before finishing the case. Decode the city!
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 20 min–1 hr 40 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr 20 min–1 hr 40 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
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary and highlights
Here the adventure begins, you will know what mystery you have to solve and how to play the game. You will answer some questions about the square and learn about its main curiosities, such as, for example, why the façade of the Palau de la Generalitat is so austere.
Walking through the narrow streets, you will begin to discover if the Gothic Quarter is really a truth or a lie, discovering, for example, what the signs with horses mean, or who was the founder of Barcelona, according to legend.
After a tour through the alleys of the Gothic Quarter, you will reach the climax of the story, learning who the city's executioner was and visiting the place where the Catholic Monarchs received Christopher Columbus after his trip to America.
At this point, you can see the remains of the ancient Roman temple of Augustus. There you will meet a strange map that will take you to the next point.
In this small stop, after a quick tour of the Jewish quarter, you will learn the reason why there are holes in the walls of the square, and the big lie that other guides tell about this place.
Did you know that this site was the meme of the time? At this point you will almost know if the Gothic Quarter is really a lie or not, and you will continue solving puzzles to get more information.
Finally, you will arrive at the cathedral where you will see its old photos and... You will be surprised! And you, what do you believe? Can you solve the mystery? The visit to the Cathedral is outside, so it does not require an entrance fee.
Meeting and pickup information
- You can get there by metro from L3 (Liceu) or L4 (Jaume I), and with buses 47, 59, V13, V15, V17. You cannot enter by car, you must park in a parking lot nearby. Once in the square, you must open our application and select the Gothic Quarter route.
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- Spanish — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- VisitEscape
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
- IMPORTANT: Each user must have a mobile phone with an internet connection and headphones.
- IMPORTANT: It is mandatory to download our APP to carry out the experience.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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