Private Barcelona Highlights: Gothic Quarter with a Local Guide

4.9
(45 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Fall in love with Barcelona on foot as you wander the mediaeval streets of the Gothic Quarter. Our expert guides will lead you through Barcelona’s evolution over 2,000 years of history from Roman Barcino through the Golden Age. You’ll visit cathedrals, squares, and architectural masterpieces and hear fascinating stories about them. Explore must-see sites like Placa Sant Jaume, Barcelona Cathedral, and the Call District as well as some hidden gems. Our guides provide a brilliant mix of facts and anecdotes to entertain, educate, and most importantly, see the best of Barcelona.

What's Included

City Highlights
Hidden Gems
Local Tour Guide
Guided Walking Tour
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Barcino Sculpture

Our guide will be meeting you at Plaça Nova, 40, right in front of the prominent sculpture displaying the large letters "Barcino", holding a yellow "Carpe Diem Tours" sign.

End point
Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Els 4 Gats

    This local restaurant “Els Quatre Gats” or “The Four Cats” serves as part of the cultural heritage of the city. Not only does it sit in the famous Art Nouveau building Casa Marti, but it has been frequented by artists like Pablo Picasso and Antoni Gaudi.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    El Mon Neix En Cada Besada

    This iconic photo mural known as “The World Begins With a Kiss” represents what freedom means to the inhabitants of Barcelona, and is connected to a famous day in Catalonia’s history.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Barcelona Cathedral

    This Gothic Cathedral is the heartbeat of Barri Gotic and it tells the story of Eulalia, the patron saint of the city.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Casa de l'Ardiaca

    Head back in time to the I Century B.C. when Barcelona was the Roman colony of Barcino. This tiny wonder houses ruins of the Roman wall as well as arcades of the aqueducts that gave the city water.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Pont del Bisbe

    “Bishop’s Bridge” is a famous neo-gothic style bridge that harbours an interesting legend.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Placa Sant Felip Neri

    This small square nestled in the web of Barri Gotic bears the scars of Barcelona’s sombre past during the Spanish Civil War.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    MUHBA - El Call

    El Call was the former Jewish neighbourhood of the city and it offers insight into its past, including an ancient synagogue and legends.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Placa de Sant Jaume

    This grand square is home to the seat of the Catalan government, City Hall, and the story of Catalonia’s most beloved Saint.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Placa del Rei

    King’s Square boasts the imposing Royal Palace which offers a glimpse into the city’s dark past during the Spanish Inquisition.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Plaça de l'Àngel

    “Angel’s Square” was once the hub of grain trading and became well-known for a heavenly apparition involving the procession of Saint Eulalia.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

    This beautiful Basilica situated in “El Born” is a testament to the city's maritime history.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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