About this experience
Enjoy Barcelona while exploring the city in a private tour, with no other guests, where most of the streets are pedestrian. The tour explores the core and heart of Barcelona with lots of public art, iconic Medieval sites, historic landmarks, museums, workshops...
Barcelona was since Roman times a lively city thanks to fertile soils and a natural harbour, as most of Mediterranean territories. Even today we may follow the trace of the first streets at the old town, developed originally by Romans and extended in Middle Ages when it became capital city for the Aragon Crown. Our Reinaissance though was during 1800' with Art Nouveau and industrialisation. The old town is now a place full of history preserving traditions, but welcoming modern trendy projects.
We visit the main sites in Gothic Quarter and and finish at Palau Guell.
To discover the district from an artist approach, please book: https://www.viator.com/tours/Barcelona/Picasso-walking-Tour-in-Barcelona/d562-126593P4
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 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
- Walking tour at the historical district
- Private tour only for you
- An expert local guide
Not included
- Snacks
- Transport to the meeting point (on request we may agree a different meeting point)
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
The historical cathedral from Barcelona, built up during XIV century by local masons and designed by several architects as the construction took almost 2 centuries to be finished.
The historical Royal palace for the Kings of the Aragon Crown used til the XVI century.
The esplanade of the main political institutions in Barcelona, the City Council and Catalunya regional Government
One of the most charming sites in the Gothic Quarter
A hidden square in the Gothic Quarter
The street of the old bookshops
One of the liveliest sites in the old town
Remainings from the medieval Synagogue of Barcelona
The old food market of Barcelona, still very popular and worthy to stop for some tapas, snacks or drinks
The most popular street in Barcelona, packed of enterteinments, bars, restaurants, fancy people, historical sites, theatres...
Nowadays holding the Aragon Crown's archives from Middle Ages, originally the building was used as residence and meeting area by the Lieutenent of the Aragon Army and governor of Barcelona.
The medieval original building build to host Councelors of Consell de Cent. At the 1800' was arranged to be used by the modern democratic instituion of the City Hall.
the funniest façade building at the Old town in Barcelona
Impressive Gothic church
The Opera House of Barcelona
An early project by Gaudi design to be the private residence for family Guell
at the iconic plaça del Rei, King's square
Traces of the first wall to protect the city dating back to Roman times.
The famous promenade of Barcelona
An interesting Medieval building adapted as archives
Meeting and pickup information
- The meeting point is outside the COAC (site of the Society of Architects of Catalonia) over the large pedestrian square Plaça Nova, in front of the historical Cathedral of Barcelona. This area is the old town, also called Gothic quarter or Ciutat Vella.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- elisabet morera
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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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