Enchanting Gothic Quarter by Night Tour

4.2 (5 reviews) Barcelona, Spain
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Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Barcelona's Gothic Quarter is especially enchanting at sunset and after dark. With fewer tourists around, the atmosphere becomes even more magical, making it feel as though you've traveled back in time to the Middle Ages.

We’ll visit a historic fountain, explore a Roman cemetery, and walk beneath the ancient city walls. At King's Square, we'll stroll through the narrow, romantic streets of the Jewish Quarter, following traces of destruction left by the Spanish Civil War. We'll uncover stories of saints, martyrs, kings, queens, and medieval gargoyles.

Beyond the rich history, we’ll dive into fascinating legends of knights, princesses, and dragons.

To top it off, we’ll indulge in a warm hot chocolate at a traditional churros café in the winter or treat ourselves to irresistible ice cream during the summer!

What's included

  • Photos and images to facilitate the understanding of the tour
  • Tour Guide
  • Tips
  • Churros con Chocolate
  • Gelatto or Ice Cream

What to expect

  1. Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona
    15m
    We meet outside the Hard Rock Cafe in front of Plaza Cataluña. Here the guests are welcomed and the visit is introduced.
  2. Las Ramblas
    10m
    We glide along the city's famous promenade while drinking magical water from its fountain.
  3. 15m
    Square surrounded by pines and jacaranda trees where the Roman necropolis of the first century AD is located. Ideal place to understand the origins of the city.
  4. Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi
    15m
    Gothic Basilica of the XIV century, imposing medieval building full of history that helps us to understand the gothic architecture of the region.
    (On the tour we only visit the outside area of the Basilica)
  5. Esculptura de lletres Barcino
    10m
    Ancient entrance to the Roman villa Barcino dating from the 1st century BC.
  6. Catedral de Barcelona
    15m
    The Cathedral of Santa Cruz and Santa Eulalia. A building where the medieval Gothic and Neo Catalan Gothic meet forming a pleasant view. An ideal place to talk about religion, architecture and local culture.
    (On the tour we only visit the outside area of the Cathedral)
  7. Placa Del Rei
    15m
    The Plaza del Rey, along with the Royal Palace and the Chapel of Santa Agatha show us the vestiges of an era of kingdoms that refuses to be forgotten and still stands imposingly in the heart of the Gothic quarter as one of the most prominent places in it.
  8. Caganer
    10m
    Brief stop to appreciate a little of the jocular culture of Barcelona. The Caganer : the pooper.
  9. Placa de Sant Jaume
    10m
    Government Plaza where we commented on the current political situation of the city.
  10. Placa Sant Miquel
    5m
    Square with the monument of the traditional Human Tower of Catalonia where we end our tour by providing a list of local restaurant recommendations.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet outside the Hard Rock Cafe in front of Plaza Cataluña. The guide will be carrying a green umbrella. Metro lines L1 and L3 will drop you off there as well as FGC train and rail connections.

End point

Square located in the center of the gothic quarter 3 minutes away from Via Laietana where you will find the Jaume I metro station (L4) line and 5 minutes away from Las Ramblas and Liceu metro station (L3). You can also take a cab in any of the two avenues including the same square.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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