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3-Hour Walking & Sailing Tour Of Barcelona
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Boating, Architecture, History

  • Duration

    3 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a walking and sailing excursion to Barcelona's breathtaking medieval Roman city and explore major attractions here, including the Gothic Quarters, Cathedrals and Roman walls. Pass through Las Ramblas, stop at La Boqueria market, and get some amazing views of places like Liceo Opera Palace, Güell Palace and Columbus Monument, which will make you fall in love with the city.

Highlights
  • Stroll along Las Ramblas
  • Explore the narrow streets of the Gothic neighbourhood
  • Go for a leisurely sailing trip along with the port and coast of Barcelona
  • Admire the architectural gem of Antonio Gaudi, the Güell Palace 
  • Look at the monument of Christopher Columbus 
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    • The starting point of our tour is in the Barcelona city centre, at the square named Plaza Carles Pi I Sunyer. Our first stop will be the Plaza Nova, where you will find the ruins of the Roman Wall and one of the City gates of that period. 
    • Next, we will visit the majestic Cathedral of Barcelona with its impressive Neo-Gothic façade. 
    • Immersed in the heart of the Gothic Neighbourhood, we will visit the Plaza del Rei. It is bordered by diverse palace buildings; this picturesque square with its typical architecture evokes the political and economic prosperity of medieval Barcelona. 
    • After that, we will visit Plaza Sant Jaume, the political centre since the outset of the city’s history and where its most important buildings are located for the Barcelona and Catalonia society: the Town Council and the Palacio de la Generalitat.
    • On the photogenic street called Calle del Bisbe, we arrive at the unique Plaza de Sant Felip Neri, one of the city’s most charming Medieval spots.
    • From there, we enter the old Jewish Neighbourhood, where we will learn about its interesting history as we stroll along its narrow streets.
    • Our route through the historical City Centre will end at the perpetually busy Plaza del Pi, overlooked by its Gothic Church. 
    • Next, we will begin a stroll along Las Ramblas toward the port; we will stop at each of the most emblematic places of this famous avenue, such as the Boqueria Market, Liceo Opera Palace, La Plaza Reial, etc.
    • Before arriving at the sea, we will discover the first relevant architectural work by Antonio Gaudí: The Güell Palace. This building has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
    • At the end of Ramblas Boulevard, the monument to Christopher Columbus is undoubtedly one of the city’s icons; this will be our last stop before commencing the navigation by boat.
    • The boat excursion by the prestigious nautical company “Las Golondrinas” will have an approximate duration of 1 hour. As we navigate, we will discover the port and the maritime façades of Barcelona. It will be a relaxing ride with unique images of the city and its environment.

    Tour ends.

What's Excluded
  • Local Guide
  • Ticket for boat
  • Taxes
What to bring
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable footwear
Know before you go
  • The tour will take place completely outdoors; we shall not enter inside any buildings or monuments
  • Due to bad weather reasons, the boat service may be changed
Meeting Point

Plaça de Carles Pi i Sunyer, Barcelona, España

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 EUR 27 Per Person
Child

This is a group tour

Starting From

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USD 30 / person