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Discover the Gothic Quarter as a Family – A Unique and Fun Adventure
This tour is specially designed for children aged 6 to 13, turning a visit to Barcelona's historic Gothic Quarter into an exciting adventure.
Each child receives their own map, guiding them through some of the neighborhood's most iconic landmarks and transforming the tour into an interactive game full of discoveries. Along the way, children explore the city in a fun and engaging way, learning about Barcelona's history and culture without even realizing it.
The experience combines education, entertainment, and hands-on participation, encouraging curiosity and learning through play.
At the end of the tour, each child takes their map home as a souvenir to color in and relive the adventure. They will also receive a small gift to celebrate completing the experience.
A perfect activity for families looking to discover Barcelona in a different way—interactive, relaxed, and specially designed to help young explorers learn while having fun.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Point The meeting point is in the center of Plaça de Catalunya. You can copy and paste these coordinates into your preferred map application: 41.386998, 2.170044 Your guide will be wearing a white cap and carrying a green folder.
We will finish the tour in the most important square in the city, Plaça de Sant Jaume. This square is located in the heart of Barcelona’s old town and is very well connected by public transport; the nearest metro station is just a few minutes’ walk away.
Itinerary
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1Plaza de Catalunya
El tour comienza en Plaza Catalunya, donde cada niño recibirá su propio mapa y daremos inicio a la aventura en busca de los guardianes secretos de la ciudad.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2La Rambla
We will head towards Las Ramblas, where our first stop will be the famous Canaletas Fountain. There, we will discover its history and, of course, drink from its magical water, which—according to tradition—brings good luck to those who taste it!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After a brief stop to taste some magical nougat, we will head to Plaça de la Vila de Madrid, where we will meet the city’s first guardians. There, we will also explore a very special place: the Roman cemetery, where Barcelona’s ancient inhabitants rest.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Col.legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya
We will leave Plaça de la Vila in search of the giant thermometer located on Portal de l’Àngel. Once we find it, it will show us the way to the College of Architects, where we can admire Picasso’s drawings. There, we will receive our next clue and meet more of the city’s guardians.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Archivo Historico de la Ciudad de Barcelona
El dibujo de Picasso nos indica el camino hacia el casco antiguo de la ciudad. Tras admirar el acueducto romano, nos dirigiremos a la Casa del Archivo de la Ciudad de Barcelona, donde descubriremos dos guardianes más que custodian secretos antiguos de la ciudad.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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With the help of the turtle, we will reach the square where the knight Ramón Berenguer stands. After learning about his history, we will follow the clues indicated by his horse, continuing our quest to find the city’s guardians.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Placa del Rei
After meeting some important characters from Catalan culture, such as the Caganer, we will arrive at Plaça del Rei, in the old city of the Counts of Barcelona.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Barcelona Cathedral
We will continue our journey to Barcelona Cathedral, where we will discover some magical animals hiding in its corners. We will also be able to see stones marked with the claws of a famous dragon, a reminder of the legends that protect the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9MUHBA - El Call
The route will take us to one of Barcelona’s oldest neighborhoods, where we will explore its history and discover ancient manuscripts written on the walls in languages that are hard to understand. Then, we will continue our journey toward Las Ramblas in search of the famous dragon said to dwell there.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10La Rambla
We will return to Las Ramblas to search for the famous dragon hiding in the Casa China de los Paraguas. It will show us the way forward, leading us to the mosaic by Joan Miró, one of Catalonia’s most celebrated artists, located on the same Rambla.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Placa Reial
Following the path from Miró’s mosaic, we will walk down Las Ramblas, pass by the Liceu Theatre, and reach Plaça Reial, where we will discover the famous snakes that guard the lampposts designed by Gaudí—another set of guardians protecting the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We will be able to admire the famous Castellers sculpture, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO—an example of living heritage that continues to be an integral part of the city’s life.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Placa de Sant Jaume
We will finish the tour in the city’s most important square, where we will meet Catalonia’s most famous and beloved guardian, Sant Jordi. At the end of the experience, each child will receive a small gift—a little lizard to take home as a souvenir. They will also be able to keep their map to color and continue enjoying the adventure whenever they like.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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