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On this walking tour of about 2 hours, a local guide leads you through Barcelona's old town, including the Gothic Quarter, the Jewish Quarter and El Born, to learn about the city's history and culture. Pass the Roman Temple of Augustus, Barcelona Cathedral and the old synagogue of the medieval Jewish quarter, all the way to Santa Maria del Mar, known as the 'Cathedral of the Sea'. A single guide runs the tour personally without a script, sharing stories of the city's heroes and legends, such as the origin of the name Barcelona and the Catalan flag.
Meet your guide in front of Starbucks on Plaça de Sant Jaume and spend about 2 hours walking through the Gothic Quarter, the Jewish Quarter and El Born. The tour is run personally by one guide, with no umbrella flags or scripts.
Starting in the Gothic Quarter, pass the medieval Jewish quarter with its ancient synagogue, Plaça de Sant Felip Neri and the Pont del Bisbe. Hear the stories behind each alley, such as why the Jewish quarter and its synagogue were destroyed in 1391 and where the medieval Inquisition was located.
Pass the Roman Temple of Augustus, Barcelona Cathedral and the Palau Reial Major while hearing stories such as the origin of the name Barcelona, the origin of the Catalan flag and why a Roman emperor's mother stands atop the cathedral's spire.
Walk through the La Ribera district to El Born and arrive at the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, known as the 'Cathedral of the Sea'. After hearing how it got its name, the tour ends at the basilica.
※ The itinerary is for reference and may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Starbucks (Plaça de Sant Jaume)
Pl. de Sant Jaume, 3, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Meeting point directions:
Meet your guide in front of Starbucks on Plaça de Sant Jaume. The tour does not return to the starting point; it ends at the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1, 08003 Barcelona).
Pl. de Sant Jaume, 3, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain