The Barcelona Walking Tour of the Gothic Quarter (Semi Private and Private options available!) introduces you to one of Barcelona’s most notable neighborhoods of this magical city. Follow your professional local expert guide through some of Barcelona’s most historic areas, either in your very own private group or, if you selected a Small Group Tour, in a group of ONLY 6 people max. Your guide will take you down narrow streets that are centuries old with tales and legends to prove it, bringing the Gothic Quarter to life. Hear the stories and tales behind some of the most culturally and historically significant architecture works in the city and learn about the crossroads of cultures including the Roman, Goth, Jewish, and Spanish. Your tour also includes entry tickets to the Cathedral of Barcelona, and a visit to the top!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Possibility to upgrade to a PRIVATE tour!
✔ Professional Local Expert Guide
✔ Small Group of ONLY 6 people!
✔ Comprehensive Walking Tour of one of Barcelona's most famous and ancient neighbourhoods!
✔ Entrance tickets to the Cathedral of Barcelona with a visit to the top!
✖ Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Outside Collegi D’Arquitectes de Catalunya located at Plaça Nova, 5, 08002 underneath the big mural of the king and queen figures. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Barcelona Cathedral
Begin this fantastic walking tour at the Barcelona Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of St. Eulalia. The cathedral is a wonderful example of Gothic architecture at its finest. The Gothic Quarter is a must see when visiting Barcelona, situated in Barcelona's Ciutat Vella (Old Town). A walk through this neighborhood is a walk through European history.
You will also visit the cloisters where within the courtyard live 13 white geese, known as the Well of Geese, symbolizing the years of St Eulalia’s life before she was tragically taken away by the Romans.
Your entrance tickets also includes a visit to the top of the Cathedral for stunning views and photo ops!
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Church of San Felipe Neri
Continue your exploration of Barcelona's Old Town strolling through Plaza Sant Felipe Neri, home to the Church of Sant Felipe Neri, a hidden gem not many travellers get to experience. Learn how the church survived the Spanish Civil War, and how it was restored to its former self.
3
Placa de Sant Jaume
Your guide will then walk you to the wonderful gem that is Place de Sant Jaume, once in the heart of the Roman city of Barcino, later known as Barcelona. Now the administrative district of both Barcelona and the region of Catalonia, the square is the home of the Barcelona City Hall as well as the Generalitat de Catalunya.
4
MUHBA Temple d'August
Continue your stroll and walk by the impressive Temple of Augustus, dedicated to the homonymous Ancient Roman Emperor. Its columns, considered the pinnacle of Roman Architecture, reach a height of 30 feet and are as old as the city itself.
5
Placa del Rei
Continue onto Plaza del Dei, the very square Christopher Columbus met King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella after his first journey to the New World. Today the square is a cozy and picturesque gathering place with cafés, cocktail bars and restaurants.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
