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LanguagesGerman, English, Dutch
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
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!
Options
EHS Shared Tour -max. 8 guests
Group of max. 8 participants
EHS Private Tour
Private Tour Option
What's included
Professional guide
Food and drinks
What to expect
El Born
1h 40m
We will spend about two hours in the medieval neighbourhood of El Born.
Palace of Catalan Music
15m · Admission ticket not included
Our first major sight during this walking tour.
Arco di Trionfo
15m
A highlight of Modernism full of history and legends.
15m
This is a major historic sight in Barcelona.
Passeig del Born
Pass by
Here we will explain what El Born actually means .
Museu Picasso
Pass by
We walk through a maze of little streets where we will also pass by the Picasso Museum.
Pass by
The major post office of Barcelona, a magnificent building that we come across.
Gothic Quarter
1h 20m
We will discover the Gothic Quarter where Barcelona was founded more than 2000 years ago.
15m
This square dates back to Roman times and is full of stories.
Placa de Sant Jaume
10m
The heart of Roman Barcelona where we will understand why Barcelona was founded here.
Placa Sant Felip Neri
10m
The tour will end at this little square full of history and atmosphere.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will meet outside the OHLA Hotel in Via Laietana 49. It is the building with many eyeballs on its facade.
End point
The tour will end in the heart of the Gothic Quarter.
Additional information
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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
