Enjoy Barcelona while exploring the city in a private tour, with no other guests, where most of the streets are pedestrian. The tour explores the core and heart of Barcelona with lots of public art, iconic Medieval sites, historic landmarks, museums, workshops...
Barcelona was since Roman times a lively city thanks to fertile soils and a natural harbour, as most of Mediterranean territories. Even today we may follow the trace of the first streets at the old town, developed originally by Romans and extended in Middle Ages when it became capital city for the Aragon Crown. Our Reinaissance though was during 1800' with Art Nouveau and industrialisation. The old town is now a place full of history preserving traditions, but welcoming modern trendy projects.
We visit the main sites in Gothic Quarter and and finish at Palau Guell.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Walking tour at the historical district
✔ Private tour only for you
✔ An expert local guide
✖ Snacks
✖ Transport to the meeting point (on request we may agree a different meeting point)
✖ Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:
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The meeting point is outside the COAC (site of the Society of Architects of Catalonia) over the large pedestrian square Plaça Nova, in front of the historical Cathedral of Barcelona. This area is the old town, also called Gothic quarter or Ciutat Vella.
Itinerary
1
Barcelona Cathedral
The historical cathedral from Barcelona, built up during XIV century by local masons and designed by several architects as the construction took almost 2 centuries to be finished.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Palau Reial Major
The historical Royal palace for the Kings of the Aragon Crown used til the XVI century.
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Placa de Sant Jaume
The esplanade of the main political institutions in Barcelona, the City Council and Catalunya regional Government
4
Pont del Bisbe
One of the most charming sites in the Gothic Quarter
5
Placa Sant Felip Neri
A hidden square in the Gothic Quarter
6
The street of the old bookshops
7
Placa Reial
One of the liveliest sites in the old town
8
MUHBA - El Call
Remainings from the medieval Synagogue of Barcelona
9
Mercat de la Boqueria
The old food market of Barcelona, still very popular and worthy to stop for some tapas, snacks or drinks
Duration: 20 minutes
10
La Rambla
The most popular street in Barcelona, packed of enterteinments, bars, restaurants, fancy people, historical sites, theatres...
Duration: 15 minutes
11
Palau de Lloctinent
Nowadays holding the Aragon Crown's archives from Middle Ages, originally the building was used as residence and meeting area by the Lieutenent of the Aragon Army and governor of Barcelona.
Duration: 10 minutes
12
City Hall (Casa de la Ciutat / Ayuntamiento)
The medieval original building build to host Councelors of Consell de Cent. At the 1800' was arranged to be used by the modern democratic instituion of the City Hall.
Duration: 10 minutes
13
Casa Bruno Quadros
the funniest façade building at the Old town in Barcelona
14
Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi
Impressive Gothic church
15
Gran Teatre del Liceu
The Opera House of Barcelona
16
Palau Guell
An early project by Gaudi design to be the private residence for family Guell
17
Museu d'Historia de Barcelona - MUHBA
at the iconic plaça del Rei, King's square
18
Plaza de Ramon Berenguer el Gran
Traces of the first wall to protect the city dating back to Roman times.
19
La Rambla
The famous promenade of Barcelona
Duration: 15 minutes
20
Casa de l'Ardiaca
An interesting Medieval building adapted as archives
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
