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This walking tour takes you through the highlights of Barcelona's old town with a local guide in about 1 hour 30 minutes. Starting at Plaça de Catalunya, you stroll along La Rambla, pass La Boqueria Market and Plaça Reial with its lampposts designed by Gaudí, and enter the Gothic Quarter. At landmarks such as Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça de Sant Jaume and Plaça del Rei, you hear about the city's history and legends from Roman times to the present day. It is a great fit for first-time visitors to Barcelona.
The tour begins at Plaça de Catalunya, where historic and modern Barcelona meet. Walk the city's most famous and lively streets with a local guide and hear about Barcelona's history, culture and fascinating stories.
Stroll along La Rambla, Barcelona's most famous promenade, and learn about its origins, its evolution over the centuries and how it became a symbol of the city. Then continue to La Boqueria Market to learn about its history and its importance to Catalan cuisine. Colorful stalls and fresh produce give a vivid picture of Catalan food culture.
At Plaça Reial, surrounded by arcades and palm trees, you can see lampposts designed by Antoni Gaudí. Next, enter the Gothic Quarter with its narrow medieval lanes, hidden squares and centuries-old buildings, and visit landmarks such as Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça de Sant Jaume and Plaça del Rei.
Your guide shares stories of Roman, medieval and modern Barcelona and local traditions, and recommends restaurants, activities and sights to explore on your own after the tour.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Plaça de Catalunya
Plaça de Catalunya, Eixample, 08002 Barcelona, España
Meeting point information:
Meet your guide in the middle of Plaça de Catalunya. The tour does not end at the starting point but at the sculpture La Cara de Barcelona (Pg. de Colom, s/n, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona, España).
Plaça de Catalunya, Eixample, 08002 Barcelona, España