Things to Do in Barcelona

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!

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.

Dare to Discover the Dark Side of Barcelona?

As night falls and shadows creep across the Gothic Quarter, join us for a thrilling free evening ghost tour that dives deep into the haunted heart of Barcelona. This isn’t your average history walk—it’s a journey into the spine-chilling, the mysterious, and the downright bizarre. 

We’ll meet just off La Rambla, where your local storyteller will set the scene… and maybe even summon a few spirits. From there, we’ll twist and turn through narrow medieval alleyways, long believed to be home to restless souls, cursed lovers, and tormented villains. 

⚰️ Hear the tragic tale of the bride who never made it to the altar… 

🕯️ Stand in the very spot where a shadowy figure is said to whisper your name… 

🩸 Discover the blood-soaked secrets the guidebooks leave out. 

With each step, the city reveals another layer of its dark past—and whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, you’ll never see Barcelona the same way again. 

We’ll end near the looming Barcelona Cathedral—lit up like something out of a Gothic novel. The perfect place for… endings. 

🚨 Warning: This is not your average walking tour.  With me, you’ll get not only the history behind this beautiful city, but also the best local tips, hidden foodie spots, cool bars, and an immersive, artsy adventure through Barcelona’s most creative corners. 🎨🍷 

Hey, I’m Jen! 👋🏼 

I’ve been guiding in Barcelona for the past 5 years — and I’ve crafted this tour to show you the city through the eyes of the locals

This isn’t your typical walking tour. 

We’ll explore the best iconic neighborhoods in Barcelona like Gothic and Born, plus its creative soul — from Gaudí’s surreal architecture to Picasso’s party hubs, you will discover how them, like many others, shaped the city’s wild bohemian spirit. 

Along the way, I’ll share: 

🍷 My favourite places to eat, drink & explore 

🎨 Hidden stories behind the art 

📸 Secret spots most tourists never find 

Whether you’re an art lover or just curious, this tour gives you a fresh and fun look at Barcelona — full of surprises, laughs, and creative inspiration. 

🖼️ Some Highlights include: 

• El Born neighborhood.
• Picasso Museum
• Palau Güell & Plaça Reial
• The Basilica and the Main Cathedral
• El Gothic and Raval
• “The World Begins With Every Kiss” mural
• Els Quatre Gats – Artists hangout
• AND more hidden corners of the city

 
This is Barcelona beyond the postcards.

Join me and let’s walk in the locals footsteps!

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! 

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.

The #1 tour on Google Maps with over 16,000 five star reviews!

 
Step into the real Barcelona with our immersive walking tour through the city's oldest and most atmospheric neighborhood.
 

This isn’t a “rush through everything” kind of tour. This is the perfect introduction to the city, it’s about discovering the true heart of the city — one step, one square, and one story at a time.

Why try to do too much in one day when you can actually experience it properly?

 
We focus on the Old Town because it deserves more than a quick photo stop. This is where Barcelona was born, where its identity was forged, and where the most powerful stories still live.
 

 
What you'll see: 

• Gothic Quarter – The historic heart of Barcelona, with narrow medieval streets, Roman roots, and centuries of hidden stories.
• King’s Square – The royal courtyard where Columbus returned after his voyage to the New World.
• Roman Wall – Remnants of the ancient Roman fortifications over 2,000 years old.
• Barcelona Cathedral – A soaring Gothic cathedral at the spiritual heart of the city.
• Saint James' Square – The political center of both historic and modern Catalonia.
• Palace of the Generalitat & City Hall – Seat of the Catalan government and Barcelona’s city council, facing each other across the square.
• Bishop’s Bridge – The city’s most iconic Gothic-style bridge, connecting two historic buildings.
• The Jewish Quarter – A maze of narrow streets holding centuries of Jewish history and memory.
• Saint Philip Neri Square – A hidden, peaceful square marked by tragic scars from the Civil War.
• Basilica of Our Lady of the Sea (Santa Maria del Mar) – A magnificent example of Catalan Gothic, built by and for the city’s people.
• The Kiss Mural (El Mural del Beso) – A striking mosaic of thousands of love-themed photos forming a giant kiss.
• Catalonia Square – The lively plaza that bridges historic Barcelona and its modern expansion.
•  El Born District – A vibrant, artsy neighborhood full of history, hidden squares, and charming streets — once the medieval marketplace of the city.  

You’ll learn:

• Why the “Gothic Quarter” isn’t entirely Gothic (and what that really means).
• History, Local Culture and Legends. 
• How Roman, medieval, and modern Barcelona overlap on the same streets.
• Stories of queens, revolutionaries, Jewish scholars, and Catalan heroes.
• Hidden courtyards, legends, and architecture you’d walk past without knowing.

Why this tour is different:

• We don’t rush through two neighborhoods just to tick boxes.
• We focus on quality storytelling, local insight, and discovery.
• You’ll truly understand the city at the same time you get your nice pictures.
• Ideal for first-timers, culture lovers, and curious travelers.

Want to see the Gaudí buildings too?

We offer a separate Gaudí & Modernism Tour that gives those masterpieces the time and attention they deserve — no sprints, no information overload.

Take your time. Soak it in. This is Barcelona as it was meant to be experienced.

°Great tour for couples, groups or company activities in Barcelona.

°Make sure you're with the right guide, look for the PINK umbrella.

°We use earpieces during the tour. It's 1€ per person.

°Groups are welcome!