Packed with challenges, quizzes and fantastic facts, this is a unique, self-guided tour especially designed to keep kids 8-15 excited and the whole family having fun as you discover the old town of Barcelona together.
Our Heart of Barcelona route starts at Placa Nova (easily reached by metro, bus or taxi) and leads you on a discovery tour of the iconic sites and hidden jewels of the old town, revealing the history and culture of this amazing city. Follow the interactive map to carefully selected locations and have fun as a family with activities and stories that bring each site and its history to life.
You simply download our app, sign up, and your route will be waiting for you with full instructions!
Do the tour at your own pace, take a break if you want, and you can even come back another day to complete it. The perfect way to keep kids interested and parents happy as you explore and learn about this fascinating part of Barcelona!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ All information and directions to have a great tour are included on the app
✔ The tour can be done offline (no need for mobile data) once it has been downloaded on the app
✔ Written Guide/App in English
✖ Other languages - do not purchase this tour if you and your children cannot comfortably read English
Departure & Return
Departure:
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When you're near the starting point (Plaça Nova), open the route on the app and our interactive map will show you exactly where to go!
Once you're there, all information and directions will be on the app!
You don't need to meet anyone or present a ticket.
Itinerary
1
Start your tour at the ancient walls of Barcelona and complete your first challenges at the gate where people have come in and out of the city since Roman times
Duration: 10 minutes
2
Barcelona Cathedral
Explore the facade of Barcelona's magnificent cathedral and see if you can unlock the secrets hidden in its statues
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Casa de l'Ardiaca
Enter one of the oldest houses still standing in the city, learn about the strange ritual that is performed here each year, and climb its staircase to see if you can solve the puzzles that are waiting for you on its terrace
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Placa Sant Felip Neri
Follow our route to a peaceful square hidden away in the bustle of the old city and use your detective skills to uncover a hidden secret from its past
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Explore the twisting alleys of the ancient Jewish Quarter of Barcelona and follow our clues to find one of the oldest synagogues in the world
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Placa de Sant Jaume
Explore the extraordinary Placa de Sant Jaume, centre of power in Barcelona for 500 years, and complete your challenges to learn the stories of the magnificent buildings that surround it
Duration: 10 minutes
7
Walk down this historic street along the route of one of the main roads of the ancient Roman town of Barcino, and follow our clues to discover the closed bridge that spans the street
Duration: 5 minutes
8
MUHBA Temple d'August
Discover the hidden remains of the mighty Temple of Augustus, centre of the ancient Roman town of Barcino, and complete your challenges to learn its secrets
Duration: 5 minutes
9
Placa del Rei
Discover the courtyard of the royal palace of Barcelona with its towering watchtower, enter the palace of the Viceroy and follow our clues to find the strange creatures that wait at the top of its staircase
Duration: 10 minutes
10
Plaza de Ramon Berenguer el Gran
End your tour at the square the celebrates one of Barcelona's greatest rulers and complete your final challenges to learn his surprising story
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
