Barcelona's El Raval and the Gothic Quarter: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.7
(10 reviews)

1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Take in landmarks and legends of El Raval and the Gothic Quarter at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• See art and unique architecture in the city that inspired Picasso and Gaudi while strolling along narrow lanes, hidden alleys and through popular squares
• Hear from producer John Hipper, an Australian now living in Spain who’s passionate about history
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Font de Canaletes

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • El Raval (Pass by)

    This self-guided walking tour guides you through two of Barcelona's oldest neighbourhoods, El Raval and the Gothic Quarter.

    Admission ticket free
  • Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) (Pass by)

    This self-guided walking tour guides you through two of Barcelona's oldest neighbourhoods, El Raval and the Gothic Quarter.

    Admission ticket free
  • La Rambla (Pass by)

    After leaving La Rambla, you’ll stroll through El Raval, once the most densely-populated urban area in all of Europe, and the city’s Red Light District.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this tour, you'll find out how Barcelona’s destitute mothers used to drop off unwanted babies through a hole in the wall at the House of Mercy.

    Admission ticket free
  • Mercat de la Boqueria (Pass by)

    You'll have the opportunity to step into Mercat de la Boqueria, a food market that’s been operating since the 1100s.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll see and have the opportunity to rub the crown jewels on Fernando Botero’s fat feline statue, El Gato de Botero.

    Admission ticket free
  • Palau Guell (Pass by)

    On this tour, you'll be able to gaze upon one of Gaudi’s most understated buildings, Palau Güell (Güell Palace).

    Admission ticket free
  • Placa Reial (Pass by)

    On this 75-minute walk, you’ll stroll along narrow lanes, hidden alleys and through popular squares like Plaça de Sant Jaume, Plaça Nova and Plaça Sant Felip Neri.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Hear Can Culleretes Restaurant’s two origin stories and decide which one you believe.

    Admission ticket free
  • Carrer d'Avinyó (Pass by)

    Take a shortcut through Carrer d’Avinyo, which inspired Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d'Avignon painting.

    Admission ticket free
  • Placa de Sant Jaume (Pass by)

    On this 75-minute walk, you’ll stroll along narrow lanes, hidden alleys and through popular squares like Plaça de Sant Jaume, Plaça Nova and Plaça Sant Felip Neri.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll have the opportunity to visit Meson del Cafe, where you’ll find the city’s best coffee and possibly bump into the mayor.

    Admission ticket free
  • Pont del Bisbe (Pass by)

    On this tour, you'll see the Gothic Quarter's neo-gothic attractions like the Cathedral of Barcelona and Pont de Bisbe (the Bishops Bridge).

    Admission ticket free
  • Placa Sant Felip Neri (Pass by)

    On this 75-minute walk, you’ll stroll along narrow lanes, hidden alleys and through popular squares like Plaça de Sant Jaume, Plaça Nova and Plaça Sant Felip Neri.

    Admission ticket free
  • Barcelona Cathedral (Pass by)

    On this tour, you'll see the Gothic Quarter's neo-gothic attractions like the Cathedral of Barcelona and Pont de Bisbe (the Bishops Bridge).

    Admission ticket free
  • Plaça Nova (Pass by)

    On this 75-minute walk, you’ll stroll along narrow lanes, hidden alleys and through popular squares like Plaça de Sant Jaume, Plaça Nova and Plaça Sant Felip Neri.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Soak up El Peto, the kissing mural composed of 4,000 photographic images of “freedom”, donated by the public.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You’ll find out how the small fortified Roman village of Barcino developed into the great city that Barcelona is today and see where the tombs of the dead used to line the ancient village wall.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
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