Barcelona: a cultural riddle route in popular El Born quarter

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Curious about the lesser-known stories of [city]? Starting with the very first steps of this playful walk, you’ll experience the thrill and beauty of discovery. Location-based riddles will show you the way to our favourite local places, including quiet courtyards, forgotten stories and cute hidden spots we’ll keep secret... for now! Fun fact: this trail was created by our local creator.
- Explore Barcelona's El Born during this interactive and fun discovery walk
- Learn about the history and local stories of the city centre in a playful way
- Solve 16 location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop along the route
- See popular sights like the Santa Maria del Mar and various 'passages' from a different angle and discover hidden local spots

This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building.

What's Included

A link (via email) to the web app with your discovery walk. Open the link on your phone's browser.
Food and Drinks
Mobile data

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Palau de la Música Catalana

Start your activity at Palau de la Musica. When you arrive, click on the link you’ve received from Secret City Trails and start the self-guided discovery game. You can start and pause the trail anytime you want, and pick-up later to finish.

End point
El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria

Finish your adventure at El Born Centre Cultural . When you finish your trail, you will receive an online map with recommendations from our local creator for places to go to afterwards.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Passeig des Born

    13th century square that served as a popular square for local festivities; in particular jousting.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    El Born

    Stroll through this lovely neighbourhood and learn about its stories

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

    A beautiful basilica that during the last 5 centuries often had a hard time. You will read about it during the trail

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Tantarantana

    Learn how this neighbourhood got its strange name

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

    an impressive church

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    El Born / La Ribera

    enter this specific part of the El Born neighbourhood, known as 'the shore'

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Supplied by Secret City Trails

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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