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Barcelona Gothic Quarter & El Born Walking Tour with Guide
Barcelona
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This is not a pet friendly tour - sorry..
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step back in time through nearly 2,000 years of history on a walking tour of El Born and the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona’s atmospheric old town, where Roman roots meet medieval marvels.
Wander through a maze of narrow streets and hidden alleys as your guide reveals the stories behind the city’s original heart—a place where civic power, religion, trade, and everyday life have intertwined for centuries.
Discover the historical importance of Barcelona, once known as Barcino, from its Roman foundations through the Middle Ages and into the early 20th century. Gain a deeper understanding of the key events and cultural influences that have shaped this remarkable and ever-evolving city.
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Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local Guide recommendations.
We do not provide Food or Drinks on our tours.
Meeting Points
Departure
Arc de Triomf
In order to confirm your booking make sure you provide your phone number including country code on your booking form.
Our guide will meet you at the Statue Pau Claris, next to Arc de Triomf and will identify themselves the day prior in a text message.
Return
Plaça de Sant Jaume
Itinerary
1
Arc de Triomf
Commence your tour from the entrance point for the 1888 Worlds Trade Fair and travel towards Parc de la Ciutadella
20 minutes
2
Parc de la Ciutadella
Visit the Parc de la Ciutadella and understand the history of the Parc from the Medieval period through to the 1888 World Trade Fair until now.
3
El Born Centre de Cultura i Memoria
Visit the uncovered ruins of Medieval Barcelona in the Cultura Centre below an 1800th Century Mecardo
10 minutes
4
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
Walk around the exterior of the Basilica del Mar and understand the rich history of the landmark and surrounding area including El Fossar de les Moreres.
15 minutes
5
Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
Walk through the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona and discover the rich history of the Barrio, and visit some amazing sites like the Archive de la Corona de Aragon, Temple d'August, La Casa de I'Ardiaca, Plaza de San Felipe Neri, Pont del Bibs and the Exterior of the Cathedral to understand there impact on the city.
20 minutes
6
Placa del Rei
Taste the quiet charm of Plaça del Rei, a tranquil medieval plaza where the past feels alive.
7
Placa Sant Jaume
Explore grand historic squares like Plaça Sant Jaume, the city’s political core framed by the City Hall and Palau de la Generalitat.
Barcelona Gothic Quarter & El Born Walking Tour with Guide
Barcelona
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Step back in time through nearly 2,000 years of history on a walking tour of El Born and the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona’s atmospheric old town, where Roman roots meet medieval marvels.
Wander through a maze of narrow streets and hidden alleys as your guide reveals the stories behind the city’s original heart—a place where civic power, religion, trade, and everyday life have intertwined for centuries.
Discover the historical importance of Barcelona, once known as Barcino, from its Roman foundations through the Middle Ages and into the early 20th century. Gain a deeper understanding of the key events and cultural influences that have shaped this remarkable and ever-evolving city.
Perfect for...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local Guide recommendations.
We do not provide Food or Drinks on our tours.
Meeting Points
Departure
Arc de Triomf
In order to confirm your booking make sure you provide your phone number including country code on your booking form.
Our guide will meet you at the Statue Pau Claris, next to Arc de Triomf and will identify themselves the day prior in a text message.
