Barcelona Gothic Quarter Hidden Gems & Legends Walking Tour

Start near the Roman aqueduct remains
and step into 2,000 years of history

Meet your guide at Plaça del Vuit de Març to start the tour. Walk the old town while hearing about the city's history, from the Roman colony of Barcino through the Golden Age to modern Barcelona, and about Catalan people and their traditions.

Walk past the cathedral and the lanes of the Gothic Quarter

Pass Els Quatre Gats and The Kiss of Freedom mural and explore the heart of the Gothic Quarter, from Barcelona Cathedral to Casa de l'Ardiaca and Carrer del Bisbe. You also hear the legend of the skull hidden on the Pont del Bisbe and what happens if you see it.

Cross historic squares to Santa Maria del Mar

Pass Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, MUHBA El Call in the old Jewish quarter, Plaça de Sant Jaume, Plaça del Rei and Plaça de l'Àngel while learning about the dark past of the Spanish Inquisition and the impact of the Spanish Civil War. You stop for about 10 minutes at each sight, and the tour ends in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar after Plaça de Santa Maria.

※ Entry to the cathedral and basilica is not included. The order of visits may change depending on local conditions.