About this experience
Discover the secrets of the Gothic Quarter with HistARy : your mobile as a time machine
With HistARy self-guided tours, every corner of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter becomes a unique immersive experience. Thanks to our augmented reality technology, your smartphone transforms into a window into the past, revealing hidden stories, surprising legends and visual reconstructions that you won’t find on any other tour. The best? Each stop is narrated by our own guides, so that you feel that they accompany you at all times.
Each stop includes narrations from our guides, visual content, audio guides, 360o images, trivia questions and augmented scenes that let you interact with the environment like never before.
You only need:
· The updated HistARy app
· Internet connection
· Enough battery
· And eager to explore!
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr–3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr–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
- Learn the stories and legends of the Gothic Quarter with augmented reality and humor.
- Guide (Audio)
Not included
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
The starting point of our tour! You will begin the tour by discovering the history behind the monument and the origin of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona.
Did you know that Barcelona Cathedral has more than 250 gargoyles and houses the only exorcist operating in Catalonia at the moment? Yes, it is! These and many other secrets will be revealed during the stop.
Discover the Casa de l'Ardiaca: the story behind the particular Modernist mailbox or the strange tradition celebrated every year in the main fountain of the courtyard.
It may be best known for being the most famous bridge in the city, but what is not known are the dark legends linked to it!
The best-known public square where you need to stop to jog the memory of stories that will be vitally important in the journey ahead.
Home of kings, where Columbus was received after his first trip to the New World or the center of public executions. These and many more secrets are locked inside this stop.
The old Palace of Lloctinent is a building to admire but there is one particular detail that I will help you locate and will blow your mind!
Have you noticed the marks on the facade? What secrets does this mysterious square hide in every corner?
The Jewry was one of the epicenters of medieval Barcelona. Origin of a thriving community but many misgivings and surprising stories...
Meeting and pickup information
- The first stop on the self-guided tour is Plaça de Garriga i Bachs, just a few steps from Barcelona Cathedral!
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- French — Audio
- Spanish — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- HL COMEDY TOURS
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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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