Gothic Quarter Tour: Explore Barcelona's Historic Heart

Embark on a captivating walking tour through the Born and Gothic Quarters of Barcelona, exploring Catalan traditions such as human towers, mysterious legends, fire-spitting devils, romantic tales, bulbous-headed giants, and unique Christmas celebrations.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Placa Sant Miquel - In this public square in Barcelona’s Old Town, you’ll learn how a monument celebrates the impressive feat of creating human pyramids.

  • Placa de Sant Jaume - This the central plaza of the Gothic Quarter, flanked by City Hall and the seat of the Catalan government. Here, old roads once met to connect the Roman colonies of a bygone time.

  • El Pont del Bisbe - Look for the dagger in a skull, and find out how this 1920s neo-Gothic bridge may be able to grant wishes.

  • Barcelona Cathedral - This is the heart of Barcelona’s Old Town, where you’ll learn that things might not be as Gothic as they seem.

  • Plaça del Rei - Also called King’s Square, this plaza was built above what was once the Roman thoroughfare.

  • PALAU DE LA MÚSICA - See the outside of this stunning modernist palace for the arts at the end of a winding street.

What's Included
  • Guided tour through the Old Town and Gothic Quarter
  • Experienced Barcelona guide
  • Optional upgrade for flamenco show (1-hour) with free drink included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Imagine stepping back in time to wander the winding streets of Barcelona’s historic heart with a local by your side. That’s what you’ll experience on our Gothic Quarter walking tour, a blend of Catalan traditions and architectural wonders.

Begin your journey in the Plaça Sant Miquel as you hear about human towers 10 stories tall. We’ll continue to other historic squares with Roman roots, admire a stunning cathedral, and snap photos of public art. Your journey continues into the El Born neighborhood, home to the stunning Palau de la Musica, a modernist masterpiece that captivates with its ornate design. At each turn, your guide shares stories and points out details you might otherwise miss.

For those seeking an extra dose of local flavor, upgrade to end your night with a traditional flamenco show, including a free drink. Held in the atmospheric setting of the remains of an 11th-century convent, this passionate performance offers the perfect ending to a day rich in Spanish culture.

Location
Plaça de Sant Miquel
Meet your guide outside next to the Castellers Monument in Plaça Sant Miquel, 08002. Your guide will be holding a sign that says ExperienceFirst. For easier navigation, paste these coordinates directly into a wayfinding tool like Google Maps: 41.38207502308905, 2.177073248297465
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nathanrr2655tj
Aug 6, 2024
Awesome information - Cristina was extremely knowledgeable and able to provide a lot of insights into Catalonia and Barcelona. The Gothic part of the tour was especially intriguing. Cristina even gave us great dinner tips!!
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Maps752476
Jul 23, 2024
GREAT - Good tour from Cristina. Had some problems but she resolved it wuickly. She was good and showed us around well. We had a small group and she did a great job.
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Yubin
Jul 9, 2024
Interesting tour with Eoghan  - Super nice experience with Eoghan, tall Irish tour guide in the center area of Barcelona with interesting history and stories. recommend. Five star.不知道为什么这里只有中文有效,不过很推荐这个游览,串联了巴塞中心的景点,讲述了有趣的当地故事,推荐~
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U9684hdstevene
Jul 4, 2024
Perfect tour - Cristina was great!! We loved our tour with ExperienceFirst and would recommend to anyone looking to explore the Gothic Quarter.
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243stuartb
Jun 19, 2024
A real eye opener into the proud Catalan people and their quirky traditions! - Such an interesting fresh take on touring this part of the city which goes deeper than the obvious delightful Gothic buildings and narrow laneways. Our guide Thomas was passionate about the subject matter and wove beautiful stories about the Catalan people and their history and traditions into each corner of the area we were covering. This is truly a magical part of Barcelona and is not to be missed on any itinerary!
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Cassandraps8515iy
Jun 6, 2024
Great experience - Andrés was wonderful and super attentive in explaining the entire tour to us in great detail and with many interesting facts about the city.
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Wilhelmat
May 31, 2024
Catalan Traditions with Daniela! - I have enjoyed the tour with Daniela very much. I have learnt a lot of things and seen new places even if I was been visiting Barcelona for a week, already. Daniela is funny and very knowledgeable. Thanks
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Luellag2021
Feb 27, 2024
A great walk to explore the traditions and legends of Catalonia. - Andres was a fine tour guide telling us a lot of fascinating stories and glimpses into Catalan history and traditions. It all made our appreciation of Barcelona much more meaningful. Andres was very friendly, cheerful and helpful.
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663denicec
Feb 20, 2024
Gothic quarter tour - Andres was wonderful! Great tour! We visited the gothic quarter and el born neighborhood. Would recommend . Fun sights
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Emocortes
Feb 16, 2024
Fun sites and stories - This was a fun walking tour. We saw quirky, interesting sites that we wouldn't have found on our own and came away with a nice introduction to Catalan culture. Our guide, Eoghan, was very animated,  entertaining, and enthusiastic. He kept his composure when a drunk woman heckled him on the street. He told us stories as we walked along and we had a great afternoon.
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