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Private Barcelona Old Town Walking Tour with Expert Local Guide

3 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Barcelona. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private walking tour of Barcelona Old Town
  • 02 Start at Arc de Triomf and explore Parc de la Ciutadella
  • 03 Discover the Gothic Quarter, Roman walls, and medieval squares
  • 04 See Barcelona Cathedral and Santa Maria del Mar
  • 05 Visit the Jewish Quarter, El Call, and Plaça del Rei
  • 06 Walk through iconic spots like Bisbe Bridge and Plaça Sant Felip Neri
  • 07 Finish near Plaça Reial and La Rambla
  • 08 Led by an expert local guide with a customizable itinerary

Discover the layers of Barcelona’s Old Town on a private walking tour through some of the city’s most historic and atmospheric neighborhoods. Beginning at Arc de Triomf and Parc de la Ciutadella, you’ll explore landmark-filled streets before heading into the Gothic Quarter, where Roman remains, medieval squares, and Gothic architecture reveal the city’s rich past.

Along the way, visit highlights such as the Jewish Quarter, Plaça del Rei, Santa Maria del Mar, Barcelona Cathedral, the Bisbe Bridge, Plaça Sant Felip Neri, Plaça Sant Jaume, and Plaça Reial. With a local guide leading the way, this tour offers a deeper look at Barcelona’s history, culture, and hidden corners at a relaxed walking pace.

The romantic, slightly faded Plaça Sant Felip Neri is an unmissable corner of the Gothic Quarter.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Barcelona
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

We will start our journey in Arc de Triomf, it is one of the most important monuments in the city. Then you will visit the Parc de la Ciutadella. The park has castle of Three Dragons, the Zoo and a very amazing waterfall. Inside the park you will see Catalan Parliament.

Then we will visit the most ancient district of Barcelona, the Gothic Quarter. There are always many beautiful surprises waiting to be revealed. In the Gothic Quarter we will see the Jewish Quarter, the majestic Cathedral, the Plaza del Rey, the Roman walls, the Gothic church of Santa Maria del Mar and many other beautiful places. After that we will discover the famous Barcelona cathedral.

We will also see the famous Bisbe Bridge. Then we will visit the most beautiful and historical square in old town known as Placa Sant Felip Neri. You will explore Jewish area, which is famous as El Call. Placa de Sant Jaume and the City Hall. Finish the tour with the extraordinarily beautiful square Placa Reial.The Arc de Triomf was built as the gateway to the fair which was held in the Parc de la Ciutadella. The monument is classical in shape and proportions and features ground-breaking sculptural and decorative finishes replete with symbolism. It has become one of the city's iconic landmarks. At the top of the arch the shields of the 49 Spanish provinces are presided over by the coat of arms of the city of Barcelona.The Parc de la Ciutadella is very idyllic and probably the greenest oasis in the megacity of Barcelona. It invites you to relax, to rebound and to go for long walks, as well as for a picnic. You can also use a rowing boat on the lake. On the grounds of the Parc de la Ciutadella, there are several attractions: the zoo, the Catalan Parliament. The Museu d'Art Modern is situated in the building of the Parliament. The Zoological Museum and the Museu de Geologia are placed in the area of the park.This epic fountain for which Gaudí designed the hydraulics is in Parc de la Ciutadella, one of the city’s most relaxing and picturesque spots. The fountain will stop you in your tracks, whether you’re a sightseer passing through or a family headed for the boating lake nearby.Inside of the Parc de la Ciutadella, learn about the Catalan Parliament.It is the historic center of the old city of Barcelona. It stretches from La Rambla to Via Laietana, and from the Mediterranean seafront to the Ronda de Sant Pere. It is a part of Ciutat Vella district. The quarter encompasses the oldest parts of the city of Barcelona, and includes the remains of the city's Roman wall and several notable medieval landmarks.El Born isn't just about the nightlife, there is plenty of culture to be had as well. Calle Montcada is a medieval street, which is now home to the Picasso museum and the Textile Museum that has a lovely café with a terrace attached to it. Walk this beautiful street, feel medieval vibes and learn about medieval history of Barcelona.Check out this old market with its own characterBarcelona's Carrer Montcada is lined with a succession of medieval, Renaissance and baroque palazzos, their majestic doorways opening to reveal their beautiful courtyards of venerable stone. They bear witness to the rich and glorious past of medieval Barcelona’s main street which was home to the city's nobles.It is a church in the Ribera district of Barcelona, built between 1329 and 1383 at the height of Principality of Catalonia's maritime and mercantile preeminence. It is an outstanding example of Catalan Gothic, with a purity and unity of style that is very unusual in large medieval buildings.There you will see the ancient Roman walls, while going towards the center of the Old Town.Plaza del Rey is a 14th-century medieval public square in the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona, The square is surrounded by the Palau Reial Major including the Saló del Tinell, the Palau del Lloctinent ("Lieutenant's Palace"), the 15th-century tower Mirador del Rei Martí ("King Martin's Watchtower"), and the Capella Reial de Santa Àgata ("Royal Chapel of St Agatha"). It is a legendary square surrounded by many iconic buildings.The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, also known as Barcelona Cathedral, is the Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona. Explore it from inside and outside and experience its jaw-dropping beauty.The journey continues at Carrer del Bisbe, meaning ‘Bishop’s street’, where you will find the stunning neo-Gothic bridge known locally as the ‘Pont del Bisbe ‘or’ Bishop’s Bridge. The bridge crosses the street uniting buildings on either side: the ‘Casa dels Canonges’ (Canon’s House) and the ‘Palau de la Generalitat’. Although it blends in seamlessly with its Medieval surroundings, the bridge was in fact constructed in 1928 by Joan Rubió i Bellver. It is one of the most photographed sights in Barcelona's Gothic Quarte.The romantic, slightly faded Plaça Sant Felip Neri is an unmissable corner of the Gothic Quarter. Presided over by the baroque church from which it takes its name from, the square features a number of historic elements that make it particularly attractive, especially when you view it in silence. The narrow, labyrinthine streets of the Gothic Quarter come out into this unexpected spot. A tiny square with a charming little fountain in the middle and overlooked by the baroque church of Sant Felip Neri.It is known as the Jewish area, The Museum’s heritage space in the Jewish district, which opened in March 2015, is the best starting point to discover how Barcelona's Jewish community lived in medieval times. The Call preserves its name from the time when it was the home of the Jews of Barcelona, a people present in the city from ancient times and with a very active role in the urban community of the Middle Ages. The street plan of the medieval Jewish quarter is preserved, together with abundant documents in the city’s archives. The Museu d’Història de Barcelona’s centre in the Call, located in the former house of the veil weaver Joseph Bonhiac, covers the important role played the Jews in the city’s history and the splendor of their cultural legacy which has survived through time and has a universal value. Soak yourself up in the history at this special place.Saint James's Square is a square at the center of the Old City of Barcelona and the administrative heart of both the city and surrounding Catalonia. This is because the Palace of the Government of Catalonia and the City Hall are located here across from one another. It is a lovely square with fascinating history.The Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya is a historic palace in Barcelona. It houses the offices of the Presidency of the government of Catalonia. It is one of the few buildings of medieval origin in Europe that still functions as a seat of government and houses the institution that originally built it. The Palace is located in the district of Ciutat Vella in Barcelona. It is bounded by the Carrer del Bisbe, Carrer de Sant Sever and Carrer de Sant Honorat. Its principal façade gives onto the Plaça de Sant Jaume, across from the City Hall of Barcelona.City Hall of Barcelona has two astounding government buildings which we will cover only from outside.Plaça Reial means Royal Plaza is a square in the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona. It is close to La Rambla, and is a popular tourist attraction, especially at night. The plaza has many restaurants and some of the city’s most famous night clubs. It is close to the Las Ramblas, one of the most famous and beautiful streets of Barcelona.A tree-lined pedestrian street in downtown Barcelona. It stretches for 1.2 kilometers. La Rambla forms the boundary between the quarters of Barri Gòtic, to the east, and El Raval, to the west. La Rambla can be crowded, especially during the height of the tourist season. The Spanish poet Federico García Lorca once said that La Rambla was "the only street in the world which I wish would never end.”

We will end our tour near the surrounding area of this street.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Barcelona. 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Private walking tour
  • Meeting in the hotel lobby
  • Customizable itinerary
  • Friendly local guide
  • Multiple start times available
  • Must see and off the beaten path
  • Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
  • Iconic places for photoshoot
  • Ice-cream or a snack

What's Not Included

  • Hotel drop-off
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel.
  • Your guide will meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental
  • You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Barcelona.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Barcelona.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Barcelona..

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