Explore El Born District: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

El Born, while home to some of the oldest medieval buildings in Barcelona, has become one of the city’s most lively, trendy and popular neighbourhoods. Originally inhabited by fishermen and dockworkers, it was absorbed into the city walls in the 15th century and gradually became desirable to the aristocracy and merchant classes.

Today, it is a bohemian, artsy, cultural paradise –famous for its great tapas and fashionable bistros, museums, gothic architecture, food markets and music halls! A place where history and modernity blend effortlessly.

Your private walking tour will take in all the highlights of the art, architecture and vibrant culture of El Born and culminate at the Palau de la Música Catalana. This opera house is one of Barcelona’s most impressive Modernist masterpieces, designed by Catalan architect Lluis Domenech I Montaner. This is where you say goodbye to your guide, who will have arranged your tickets for a guided tour inside the iconic concert hall.

What's Included

A friendly, professional guide with first-hand knowledge of the area
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Entrance tickets for a guided tour of the "Palau de la Musica"
Hotel pickup/drop-off services
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend snacks along the way
Gratuities
Transportation throughout experience

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Via Laietana, 32

Your guide will meet you at the entrance to "Starbucks", located at Via Laietana, 32, 08003 Barcelona, Spain.

End point
Palau de la Música Catalana

Your tour ends at the entrance to the "Palau de la Música Catalana" located at C/ Palau de la Música, 4-6, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Carrer de l'Argenteria

    Walk through quaint streets like Carrer de L’Argenteria and Carrer Barra de Ferro and pause outside the Picasso museum.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar

    See the stunning 10th Century Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar (St. Mary of the Sea).

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Passeig del Born

    Stroll along with the Passeig del Born into the heart of the area, and one of the best places for artisanal, designer and boutique shopping.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Carrer dels Flassaders

    Stop by the designer studios and small workshops along the charming backstreets such as Carrer del Flassaders.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Parc de la Ciutadella

    Admire Parc de la Ciutadella (the Catalan Parliament) and see the Arc de Triomf.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Centre Cívic Convent de Sant Agustí

    Walk by the Convent Sant Agusti and on days it is open enjoy a fantastic stroll through the ever-vibrant Santa Caterina food market.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Palace of Catalan Music

    End your tour with a 50' guided visit to the "Palau de la Música Catalana''.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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