Barcelona Gothic Quarter Walking Tour: Explore Old Town's Rich History and Majestic Architecture

Embark on a captivating walking tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, immersing yourself in the city’s rich history and awe-inspiring architecture. Discover the origins of Roman Barcelona, marvel at the medieval charm of the Gothic Quarter, and stroll along the iconic Ramblas. Uncover the secrets of this beloved city!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ciutat Vella - This tour will guide visitors through Ciutat Vella, the historic heart of the city where Barcelona’s story began. As you wander through the ancient maze of alleys, you’ll uncover the roots of Roman Barcelona. Prepare to be captivated by the timeless atmosphere of this remarkable area, evoking a sense of stepping back into the Middle…
What's Included
  • Professional local guide
  • Old Town walking tour including Gothic quarter and Born District
  • Visit all main highlights of Barcelona’s Old Town
  • Private walking tour experience
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up or drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join an intriguing private walking tour through Barcelona’s historic center, where the rich history of the city comes to life! Travel back over 2,000 years as you delve into the origins of Roman Barcelona, uncovering ancient ruins and hidden gems from its early days.
Stroll through the charming Gothic Quarter, where the medieval architecture and…

Location
Carrer de Fontanella, 2
Carrer de Fontanella
In front of the Movistar Centre. Look for your guide, wearing the 'In Out Barcelona Tours' badge.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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M_m
Mar 10, 2025
Highly recommended! - Montse was our private guide in Barcelona and covered wide ranging and in-depth topics —from where to have tea high above Plaza de Catalunya, Catalunya’s complex relationship with Madrid and where to find authentic flamingo dancers for later that night. As we walked through the Gothic Quarter she told us about the history of the wall that surrounded the city centuries ago and pointed out the ancient Roman walls, columns and aqueduct. If I remember correctly, she said the ground was sand covered at that time. She took us to Barcelona’s photomosaic tile wall, St Jordi’s door, told us about Barcelona’s 100 families, the history of Catalonia and the culture of Barcelona. We stopped inside Picasso’s ‘restaurant’ to see his drawings hung on the wall. She answered all our questions. Seeing all these cultural/historic places put into context was enlightening but the highlight of this tour was leaving with a better understanding of Barcelona, Catalonia and their place in Spain. Afterwards, Montse tipped us off about where to find the freshest local tapas for lunch. She later sent us even more information to read over after the tour. If this is the quality that we can expect from IN-OUT Barcelona Tours, then they will be my first choice for our next trip. I couldn’t recommend this more. We’re so grateful to this knowledgeable guide for introducing Barcelona and Catalonia to us. Thank you Montse!
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Corrine_g
Mar 4, 2025
Fantastic! - Isabel was our guide and she was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and entertaining. She was in contact and communicated with us the day before, day of and right before tour.
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Beth_l
Dec 17, 2024
Great Tour with Alba!!! - Alba is an excellent guide! She gave us a detailed tour of the old city & Gothic quarter, steering away from tourist crowds while taking us to the most interesting points. Her rich explanations brought history to life with emotion & humor. We really enjoyed learning with Alba as our guide.
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Jimmy_d
Oct 21, 2024
Great history of Barcelona - The history shared by Miguel was excellent and fascinating. Miguel was one of the best guides we have had!
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Scottoe6290zk
Oct 3, 2024
Barcelona old town, flamenco show, and an authentic dinner and a drink - The moment we met Jose Carlos, it was clear we had made a good choice! He was friendly, super knowledgeable, patient, and enthusiastic. My wife and I went on quite a few guided tours in this trip, and Jose Carlos was at the top of the list. He patiently answered all of my questions, being able to add context and he absolutely matched my enthusiasm.
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Flyingboy58
Sep 28, 2024
Nice time. - I did this tour and found it fun and informative. They show you a lot of history of the city. Even ruins from Roman times. The leader was great and new a lot. Highly recommended.
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Passport687275
Sep 17, 2024
Mother Daughter Birthday Trip - We had the most wonderful walking tour with Eduard. He’s very knowledgeable, engaged with us and so passionate when he was telling us the history of the Gothic Quarter and the stories of those who have walked and inhabited the area. Edward thank you so much for making my Mother’s birthday so very special.
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U9327tblisab
Sep 17, 2024
Great Gothic Experience! - Eduard was an amazing guide for this private tour. My daughter and I were intently listening because of his interesting stories. He is a true historian. He asked questions of us to make us think. He has a knack for drawing you into the world of Barcelona from the past. This Gothic tour was the best because of him.
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Kat_l
Sep 12, 2024
Great tour with Stephanie! - Stephanie was great! She truly loves her subject matter and she is very adept at sharing that knowledge. Very impressed. She’s also quite personable and fun.
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Afletcher1995
Aug 13, 2024
Gothic tour - We had our own tour guide in Jose Carlos and he was great! We had so many questions and he would give us detailed answers, tailored our tour to what we like. Very very good choice if you’re planning on doing the tour. (Ask for Jose!)
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