2-Hour Wonders of Barcelona Walking Tour: Journey through time in the city's old town

Uncover the hidden gems of Barcelona’s old town on a 2-hour walking tour. Journey through time and explore historical wonders from Roman Barcino to the Gothic Quarter and beyond.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Els 4Gats - This local restaurant “Els Quatre Gats” or “The Four Cats” serves as part of the cultural heritage of the city. Not only does it sit in the famous Art Nouveau building Casa Marti, but it has been frequented by artists like Pablo Picasso and Antoni Gaudi.

  • El Mon Neix En Cada Besada - This iconic photo mural known as “The World Begins With a Kiss” represents what freedom means to the inhabitants of Barcelona, and is connected to a famous day in Catalonia’s history.

  • Barcelona Cathedral - This Gothic Cathedral is the heartbeat of Barri Gotic and it tells the story of Eulalia, the patron saint of the city.

  • La Casa de l’Ardiaca - Head back in time to the I Century B.C. when Barcelona was the Roman colony of Barcino. This tiny wonder houses ruins of the Roman wall as well as arcades of the aqueducts that gave the city water.

  • Pont del Bisbe - “Bishop’s Bridge” is a famous neo-gothic style bridge that harbours an interesting legend.

  • Placa Sant Felip Neri - This small square nestled in the web of Barri Gotic bears the scars of Barcelona’s sombre past during the Spanish Civil War.

  • MUHBA - El Call - El Call was the former Jewish neighbourhood of the city and it offers insight into its past, including an ancient synagogue and legends.

  • Placa de Sant Jaume - This grand square is home to the seat of the Catalan government, City Hall, and the story of Catalonia’s most beloved Saint.

  • Placa del Rei - King’s Square boasts the imposing Royal Palace which offers a glimpse into the city’s dark past during the Spanish Inquisition.

  • Plaça de l’Àngel - “Angel’s Square” was once the hub of grain trading and became well-known for a heavenly apparition involving the procession of Saint Eulalia.

  • Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar - This beautiful Basilica situated in “El Born” is a testament to the city’s maritime history.

What's Included
  • Guided Tour
Additional Information

Fall in love with Barcelona on foot as you wander the mediaeval streets of the Gothic Quarter. Our expert guides will lead you through Barcelona’s evolution over 2,000 years of history from Roman Barcino through the Golden Age. You’ll visit cathedrals, squares, and architectural masterpieces and hear fascinating stories about them. Explore must-see sites like Placa Sant Jaume, Barcelona Cathedral, and the Call District as well as some hidden gems. Our guides provide a brilliant mix of facts and anecdotes to entertain, educate, and most importantly, see the best of Barcelona.

Location
Escultura Barcino
Plaça Nova
Our guide will be meeting you at Plaça Nova, 40, right in front of the prominent sculpture displaying the large letters "Barcino", holding a yellow "Carpe Diem Tours" sign.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Stephen_c
May 29, 2024
Excellent guide - Our guide Sara had the right amount of history, culture, and a bit of humor. Well worth the money. It was easy to find out guide in the beginning and she pointed out all that we were hoping to experience.
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Ron_l
May 27, 2024
Excellent walking tour! - Lindsay was excellent. Very knowledgable and friendly. Would recommend. Will go on other tours with her !
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Sofia_m
May 19, 2024
A valuable history lesson! - Vanessa was a wonderful guide. So personable and had great knowledge of the highlighted spots on the tour. Highly recommend.
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Cynthia_l
May 15, 2024
Great tour - Our guide Rolene did an amazing job. She was very professional and personable. We learned a lot of the history of the area and saw all the highlights of Barcelona
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Lindsay_l
May 9, 2024
Great tour - Great tour! Rossaline was really informative and gave us so many facts! We thought she did a great job making sure everyone kept up and was present.
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D9187lzrachelg
May 4, 2024
Meaningful and informative introduction to Catalonia and Barcelona! - Excellent walking tour and great way to get oriented to the Old Town of Barcelona. Our tour guide Mariah was super knowledgeable and gave valuable insight into the significant history and culture of Catalonia and Barcelona, including highlighting the Jewish experience. She related meaningful stories that brought the history to life and made it emotionally impactful. Truly a worthwhile tour!
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Lilly_v
Oct 23, 2023
Barcelona walking tour - Learned a lot about the city and met some great people! Our guide was very knowledgable and interesting to listen to, would recommend!
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Xenia_t
Oct 21, 2023
Last min fun - Booked this tour last minute as I was just passing through Barcelona, and I am SO glad I did. Our guide was excellent, answered everyone’s questions and made us all feel engaged. Highly recommend!
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Daniel_p
Oct 19, 2023
Everything was so good, I... - Everything was so good, I had such a great time, meeting new friends and love this beautiful city 😍😍 really recommended!!!
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Mariapaula_c
Oct 18, 2023
Great walking tour - highly recommend! had such a great time getting to know such an amazing city as well as many amazing people!
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