Landmarks and Legends of El Born: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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

Are you looking for a way to see Barcelona's El Born neighbourhood without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Find out how Barcelonians crowdsourced the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar and spot the hidden Gaudi sculpture on Cascada Monumental fountain
• 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
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Estación de Francia

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap 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
Arc de Triomf

The tour ends in front of Barcelona's Arch de Truimf.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Parc de la Ciutadella (Pass by)

    Barcelona’s Ciutadella Park has more to it than meets the eye. Its epic history of wars, destruction, politics, art, and expos have shaped it, and in doing so, changed the face of Barcelona forever.

    Admission ticket free
  • El Born (Pass by)

    On this walking tour, we’ll do more than simply stroll through the celebrated park, we’ll venture into the medieval streets of El Born, once a seaside suburb and thriving industrial area where many became wealthy.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ciutadella Park (Pass by)

    On this 75-minute stroll, you’ll spot the hidden Gaudi sculpture on Cascada Monumental fountain.

    Admission ticket free
  • El Born Centre De Cultura I Memoria (Pass by)

    On this 75-minute stroll, you’ll pass by various cultural centres including El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria, Picasso Museum, Moco Museum Barcelona, and Palau de la Música Catalana.

    Admission ticket free
  • Passeig del Born (Pass by)

    You’ll stroll down Passeig del Born and find out how the area transformed from a jousting strip into a market and, much later, into one of the city’s main thoroughfares.

    Admission ticket free
  • Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar (Pass by)

    On this 75-minute stroll, you’ll find out how Barcelonians crowdsourced the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar.

    Admission ticket free
  • Palau Dalmases (Pass by)

    On this 75-minute stroll, you’ll pass by various cultural centres including El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria, Picasso Museum, Moco Museum Barcelona, and Palau de la Música Catalana.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this 75-minute stroll, you’ll pass by various cultural centres including El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria, Picasso Museum, Moco Museum Barcelona, and Palau de la Música Catalana.

    Admission ticket free
  • Museu Picasso (Pass by)

    On this 75-minute stroll, you’ll pass by various cultural centres including El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria, Picasso Museum, Moco Museum Barcelona, and Palau de la Música Catalana.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this 75-minute stroll, you’ll discover the origins of Sant Pere, one of Barcelona’s medieval neighbourhoods.

    Admission ticket free
  • Arc de Triomf (Pass by)

    Along the way to Barcelona’s Arc de Triomf I’ll reveal how, thanks to a (so-called) accidental excavation, you’re now able to see what the streets would have been like in the 1700s. I’ll also tell you how the city’s modern street names still hold clues about what occurred on them centuries ago.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Street Art Tour
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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