Things to Do in Barcelona
All-in-One Highlights Walking Tour! Gothic quarter and Gaudi buildings
Discover the Old Town's historic streets and squares as well as the main Modernist Gaudi buildings in the upscale newer part of town!
Why spend an entire day doing two separate tours if you can do it all at once?
See all the highlights and hear the stories behind them!
The Gothic Quarter Highlights:
Oldest part of Barcelona, this is where the city was founded.
You’ll see:
- Roman walls, the earliest history of Barcelona
- Gothic style buildings from the 14th century
- The Barcelona Cathedral
- City Hall and Catalan Government Building on Plaça Sant Jaume
- Plaça del Rei, the medieval Palace's stunning main square.
- Plaça Sant Felip Neri, a hidden, fairytale-like square in the middle of the gothic.
- Plaça Reial, an arcade lined square for the upper classes in the 19th century.
- La Rambla, the most famous street in Barcelona
Learn the secrets and stories of Barcelona’s old town:
- Why is it called the Gothic quarter?
- Beautiful squares and courtyards hidden in the heart of the labyrinthic little streets and alleys.
- History, Local Culture and Legends.
Then we’ll take the metro for two stops to discover the newer, upscale, art nouveau part of town.
Modernism and Gaudi houses:
- Casa Batlló: Gaudi's fantastical "House of Dragon Bones")
- Casa Milà / La Pedrera: Gaudí's Monumental mountain of a house which may have inspired Star Wars design.
- Passeig de Gracia, the widest, most beautiful, luxury street in Barcelona.
- Casa Amatller
- "Manzana de Discordia": Block of discord
You’ll also understand Barcelona better!
- Why does Barcelona have such straight streets?
- What inspired Gaudi’s Fantastical Designs
- The history of Barcelona’s “Eixample Neighborhood” revolutionary grid system urban planning
- Why are the corners of buildings in Barcelona flat and “cut off”?
- Gaudi’s iconic Barcelona sidewalk tiles
- Modernist Lampposts
All in one single tour that covers the history, culture and hidden gems you might have never know or found by yourself.
Perfect activity if you only have a few days time in Barcelona.
Complete introduction tour for first time visit to Barcelona.
Great tour for couples, groups or company activities in Barcelona.
All the highlights and all the most interesting stories and insights, without it being a long winded history lesson.
This tour will give you the perfect introduction to understanding a city with a history spanning over two millennia. Come and enjoy a unique tour with the city's most experienced guides.
Barcelona's old town hides one of the best-preserved medieval treasures in all of Europe. We'll explore more than 2,000 years of history, beginning with Roman Barcino, through the Middle Ages (the heyday of the Gothic Quarter), and finally reaching present-day Barcelona.
We will discover the most hidden corners , visit cathedrals, squares and markets , tell the best anecdotes and the funniest stories , and above all, spend an unforgettable time, where the fun and passion of each of our guides will be guaranteed to make you fall in love with our city.
On this free tour we will visit:
- Cathedral of Saint Eulalia.
- Remains of the Roman aqueduct.
- Borne Market.
- Les Moreres Cave.
- Saint Mary of the Sea.
- Roman Wall.
- King's Square.
- Temple of Augustus.
- Saint Philip Neri.
- The Call
- Jewish Quarter.
- Sant Jaume Square.
- Sant Miquel Square.
* ** IMPORTANT ***
- Make a reservation if you're coming. This tour has limited seats!
- When booking, please provide a phone number with WhatsApp so we can send you a real-time location in case you arrive late.
- Look for the YELLOW umbrella
- If you are a group of more than 6 people, even with separate bookings, you must pay the guide a minimum of €10 per person before the tour begins.
Our free tour of Barcelona is ideal to start exploring the city. We'll tour the historic city centre to discover all its must-see spots. You'll love it!
This tour was honored as the Best Gastronomic Tour in the world by GuruWalk Awards🏆 Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unique and award-winning experience! ✨
This is not just another simple walking tour! As you explore the beautiful corners of Barcelona’s Old City, you’ll dive into the city’s rich gastronomic culture. Learn where locals shop, where famous artists once dined, and how Catalan culinary traditions have evolved over time.
From the art of Catalan pastry-making to the secrets behind iconic local ingredients, your guide will help you avoid the tourist traps and uncover real gems. Along the way, enjoy free food samples and get fantastic recommendations on where to eat and drink — both during the tour and afterward.
What’s Included:
– Tasting stops featuring traditional sweets, cured meats, Iberian ham, and handmade chocolates
– A mix of historic shops and hidden gems loved by locals
– Stories of artists, chefs, and everyday Barcelonans who shaped the city's food culture
– Morning and evening routes with different highlights and flavors
✨ Book now — spots are limited! ✨
! Please note: the tour requires a minimum number of participants. If the minimum is not met, we may need to reschedule. You’ll be notified in advance with alternative options. Thanks for your understanding!
The Gaudí tour is the start tour in Barcelona, this is the #1 tour on Google Maps with over 14,000 five star reviews.
People like you have chosen us as the best Gaudí Tour in town!
One of the things that make Barcelona so special is Gaudí's architecture.
Experience the best of Barcelona's architectural treasures on our immersive tour, where we'll explore the masterpieces of Gaudí alongside other iconic buildings.
Marvel at the awe-inspiring Casa Lleó Morera and Casa Amatller, exquisite examples of modernist architecture that will transport you to a bygone era.
Delve into Gaudí's visionary world as we visit the legendary Casa Batlló, a whimsical symphony of colors and shapes. Then, be captivated by the artistic allure of La Pedrera, with its surreal rooftop sculptures and stunning façade.
Finally, we'll culminate our journey at the world-renowned Sagrada Familia, Gaudí's magnum opus, where spirituality and architectural ingenuity converge.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the architectural wonders that have shaped Barcelona's identity. Reserve your spot now and let the magic of Gaudí and other modernist marvels inspire your senses.
On this tour, we'll visit:
- La Pedrera
- Casa Batlló
- Casa Amatller
- Plaza Cataluña
- Sagrada Familia
- Casa Lleó Morera
- Passeig de Gràcia
- Barcelona's Eixample
- The Block of Discord
- And more!
**IMPORTANT**
° Make sure you're with the right guide, look for the PINK umbrella.
°A metro ticket is needed to go from la Pedrera to Sagrada Familia.
°We use earpieces during the tour. It's a rental of 1€ per person.
°°Groups are welcome!
Step into the shadows and explore the eerie side of Barcelona on this free evening walking tour through the Gothic Quarter. As the city lights flicker on, leave the crowds behind and uncover chilling legends, real-life mysteries, and ghostly tales that most visitors never hear.
We’ll meet just off La Rambla, where your local guide will welcome you and set the scene for an unforgettable journey. From there, we’ll wander through the narrow medieval streets, uncovering hidden corners and sinister stories buried in the city’s history.
Hear about restless spirits, tragic love stories, and infamous characters who once walked these same paths. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, you’ll never look at Barcelona the same way again.
We’ll finish near the majestic Barcelona Cathedral—an epic backdrop to wrap up this spine-tingling stroll through time.
Free Walking Tour Spanish Civil War Barcelona
Walk through the streets, squares and neighborhoods where the Spanish Civil War took place in Barcelona.
On this 2-hour tour you will come to understand this incredibly important conflict that led to a 36-year fascist dictatorship and would change Spain forever.
What will we cover
- Why and how did the war start?
- Who were the many different groups fighting each other?
- The anarchist communist movement in Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War
- What was it like to live under Franco's dictatorship?
- How did the war and the dictatorship end?
- The roles of women before, during and after the war
What you will see
- The little damage remaining from battles and bombardments in Barcelona
- Neighborhoods in the old town where much of the fighting took place
- Sites from George Orwell's book "Homage to Catalonia"
By the end of this tour you will know why beautiful Barcelona was known as the most explosive and revolutionary city in Europe.
Perfect Civil War Tour of Barcelona for history buffs, students, schools and school trips.
The complicated story is made accessible through clear storytelling and with the help of historical images of the period.
*In compliance with the local guidelines for guided tours, we use wireless audio guide systems in our tours. This has a cost of 1€ per person.
This is the most complete and original tour of Barcelona , where you will discover the most representative places of the city . The tour includes the Sagrada Familia, Modernism and also the Gothic Quarter .
Join this unique experience in which you will have a perspective of the entire city of Barcelona!
If you want it all, this is your tour!
The tour includes:
Modernism:
- The Holy Family
- Walk of Grace
- The Perera
- Casa Batllo
- Amatller House
- Pascual and Pons' house
- Antonio Rocamora House
- Catalonia Square
- Las Ramblas
The Gothic:
- Roman City
- The Cathedral of Barcelona
- Kiss Mural
- The Roman Aqueduct
- L'Ardiaca House
- Bishop's Bridge
- San Felipe Neri Square
- Jewish Quarter
- St. James Square
- King's Square
- Temple of Augustus
- Cathedral of the Sea
All this plus meeting new people and having lots of fun!
You don't want to miss this tour! 🙂
**IMPORTANT**
° Book as soon as possible, we have limited places
°Look for the BLUE umbrella
°A metro ticket is required (Zone 1)
°It is not possible to do the tour if you are a group of more than 5 even if it is for separate reservations
In this case, a private tour is recommended (However, you can take the tour by paying a minimum of 15 euros per person at the beginning of the tour)
° Wear comfortable clothes
