Experience neighbourhoods off the beaten path. See Barcelona through the eyes of a local.

This guided walk in the historic center of Barcelona will let you discover more than the usual: buildings & squares you will not encounter easily.

Immerse with us into the captivating history of the city while strolling through the maze of little streets in El Born & Gothic Quarter. Enjoy a drink in a magical square where mostly locals go.

Learn about important Catalan legends. What’s the significance of the dragon? Why was a bat decisive in a battle? What’s the legend behind the Catalan flag?

During this 2.5 hours walk we will make the connection from medieval history & legends to what inspired architects and motivates the independence movement.

If you love history brought to life by passionate storytellers and want to enjoy the intimacy of a small group then this is your experience. After the walk you will discover details you have not noticed before. See the city with different eyes!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Professional guide
✔  Our Shared groups are with max. 6 participants.
✖  Food and drinks
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

We will meet outside the OHLA Hotel in Via Laietana 49. It is the building with many eyeballs on its facade.

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Itinerary
1
El Born We will spend about two hours in the medieval neighbourhood of El Born.

Duration:  1.6666666666667 hours

2
Palace of Catalan Music Our first major sight during this walking tour.

Duration:  15 minutes

3
Arc de Triomf A highlight of Modernism full of history and legends.

Duration:  15 minutes

4
This is a major historic sight in Barcelona.

Duration:  15 minutes

5
Passeig del Born Here we will explain what El Born actually means .
6
Museu Picasso We walk through a maze of little streets where we will also pass by the Picasso Museum.
7
The major post office of Barcelona, a magnificent building that we come across.
8
Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) We will discover the Gothic Quarter where Barcelona was founded more than 2000 years ago.

Duration:  1.3333333333333 hours

9
This square dates back to Roman times and is full of stories.

Duration:  15 minutes

10
Placa de Sant Jaume The heart of Roman Barcelona where we will understand why Barcelona was founded here.

Duration:  10 minutes

11
Placa Sant Felip Neri The tour will end at this little square full of history and atmosphere.

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
•  Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
•  An amount of approximately 2.5 hours walking is involved in this tour.
•  You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
2.5 hours
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.