Barcelona Historical Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter and El Born
Features
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2 hours
- City Highlights
- Hidden Gems
- Local Tour Guide
- Guided Walking Tour
- Gratuities
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Explore the very best of Barcelona on foot! Your local guide with lead you through the Gothic Quarter where you'll see well-preserved mediaeval wonders and learn about 2,000 years’ worth of history. Visit some of the most sought-after sites in the city as well as hidden gems like the Barcelona...
- Duration 2 Hours
- Group Tour
- Max 20 people in the group
- 1
Carrer de Montsió
A historic café and restaurant, it was a favourite meeting place for artists, intellectuals, and modernists, including Pablo Picasso and Antoni Gaudi. Its Art Nouveau design and cultural heritage provide a glimpse into Barcelona's artistic past.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
El Mon Neix En Cada Besada
A photomosaic erected in 2014 connected to the Catalan defeat on September 11, 1714, in the War of Spanish Succession. This event sparked the celebration of “La Diada” or “Catalonia Day” and represents what freedom means to the inhabitants of Barcelona.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
Catedral de Barcelona
This Gothic-style church sits in the heart of the city and honours the life and death of the city’s patron saint, Eulalia, who was tortured to death by the Romans.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 4
Carrer de Santa Llúcia
This peculiar spot nestled in the Gothic Quarter is a fusion of Gothic and Renaissance architecture which houses the vertical face of the Roman wall and aqueducts.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Pont del Bisbe
Carrer de Bisbe or “Bishop Street” served as one of the main thoroughfares in Roman-occupied Barcino and this Neo-Gothic style bridge is the source of a superstitious legend that is sure to captivate even the most sceptical of visitors.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
Placa Sant Felip Neri
This picturesque square tucked away in the Gothic Quarter holds a sombre history related to the Spanish Civil War. The square's scars still bear witness to its tragic past.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 7
MUHBA - El Call
The Jewish quarter of Barcelona with its narrow streets and mediaeval architecture provides insight into the city's rich Jewish history, including its synagogue and legends.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Placa de Sant Jaume
A bustling square that serves as a hub of government activity, surrounded by historical buildings.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 9
Placa Del Rei
A seemingly charming square that houses the Royal Palace provides a sense of Barcelona's regal heritage and offers a glimpse into the city’s dark past.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 10
Plaça de l'Àngel
The former “Wheat Square” was once a major hub for grain trading and holds the secret of a heavenly legend that gave it the name “Angel’s Square.”
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 11
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
A breathtaking Catalan Gothic church that stands as a testament to the city's maritime history.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
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