Barcelona Urban Planning Tour - Towards a Sustainable Smart City

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2 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

- See Barcelona's revolutionary Car-Free "Superblocks" in the 19th century grid-neighborhood
- Be amazed by the radically progressive history of City Planning in Barcelona
- Visit the 22@ district: startups, Smart City and (e)transport solutions

The term "Urbanism" originated in Barcelona!

You'll start in the medieval streets of the old city center, then we'll use the modern, safe and clean Metro to go to the 19th century gridded part of town, then to the tech hub of the 22@ innovation district.

Choosing people over cars, Barcelona is and has always been one of the most innovative when it comes to Urban Planning, public Transport, and Green Initiatives.

Along the way you'll learn about Smart City initiatives, shared (e)mobility programs and other Citizens-First Movements.

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Book this tour if you want to know how Barcelona moves!

What's Included

Expert Guide
Use of bicycle
eBike is to be rented and paid through RideMovie application

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Cat Statue in the Rambla de Raval Square

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Rambla Del Raval

    Part of the old town where we'll talk about the historic situation.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Sant Antoni

    Neighborhood with "superblock"

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Eixample

    "Consell de cent" street, the newly traffic reduced/free axis that runs through Barcelona

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    22@ district- the former industrial, now startup "Innovation District"

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Nostos Tours

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Sustainable Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Eco Tours
City Tours
Public Transportation Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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