Things to Do in Barcelona
• Wander through whimsical mosaics, colorful sculptures, and the famous serpentine bench overlooking the city skyline.
• Marvel at modernist architecture surrounded by lush greenery, with panoramic views of Barcelona at every turn.
• Choose from upgrades like an audio-guided tour for a deeper insight into the park’s history and architecture.
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.
*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.
• With unlimited time inside, marvel at a combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau forms in the tree-like columns, branching ceilings, and flowing walls.
• Dive deeper into the mind of Gaudí with exclusive access to the museum showcasing Gaudi’s original sketches, and his resting place.
• Get the scoop with a 30-min intro, dive deep on a guided tour, or go solo with an audio guide—tailor your adventure to your taste!
Discover the city's most popular tour of the last decade—the top-rated experience with the most fun and knowledgeable guides around.
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 €12 per person before the tour begins.
• Cover the city across 2 routes with 30+ stops, including the iconic Sagrada Família and Park Güell, with buses running every 5–25 minutes for a smooth experience.
• Ride in open-top, double-decker buses with audio guides in 15 languages, free headphones, Wi-Fi, and a printed route map, making navigation seamless.
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.We use earpieces during the tour. It's 1,5€ per person.
°°Groups are welcome!
• Buses run 24/7 with departures every 5 to 20 minutes, so you can match your transfer easily to early departures or late arrivals.
• Ride in air-conditioned coaches with free Wi-Fi, USB charging points, and generous space for suitcases and cabin bags.
• Use a single ticket from either airport terminal and benefit from free travel for children under 4, plus easy access for wheelchairs and strollers.
• Arrive at Plaça Catalunya with intermediate stops at Plaça Espanya, Gran Via–Borrell, and Plaça Universitat, all well connected to metro, bus, and taxi options.
🏆 Tour awarded at the GuruWalk Awards 2026 as The Best Mystery & Legends Free Walking Tour (category: Other languages)👻.
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.
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!
• Discover whimsical viaducts, mosaic sculptures, and the iconic Dragon Staircase with stories from your guide.
• Uncover hidden symbols and the history of Park Güell, including a visit to the Gaudí House Museum, where the legend lived.
• Tours are available in five languages, making it easy to explore in your preferred language.
• For a more private experience, upgrade your ticket to the small group tour.
"Few cities possess such a rich architectural heritage."
Antoni Gaudí is an internationally renowned genius today, but it wasn't always this way. After the demolition of the medieval walls in the 19th century, the city began a cultural renaissance led by many of the greatest architects and painters of all time, tasked with building this wonderful city and its buildings that leave us in awe. In this Free Tour, we will visit masterpieces by the genius Gaudí such as Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, and not forgetting his great unfinished work, the undeniably sublime Sagrada Familia.
Come discover with us the life and works of the genius Gaudí and the modernist side of Barcelona!
On this tour we will discover:
- Plaza Catalunya.
- Passeig de Gracia.
- Casa Lleó i Morera.
- Casa Amatller.
- Casa Batlló.
- Casa Milà (La Pedrera).
- La Sagrada Familia.
- El Nacional.
- Modernist benches and streetlights.
- And more!
• Wander Park Güell’s whimsical gardens, vibrant mosaics, and climb the Hill of the Three Crosses for citywide views.
• Discover the story behind Park Güell’s famous ‘El Drac’ and Gaudí’s playful, nature-inspired designs.
• Dive into Casa Batlló’s dreamlike interiors, from oceanic blues to skeletal balconies, guided by a multilingual audio tour.
• Learn how Gaudí turned broken tiles and glass into Casa Batlló’s stunning mosaics, blending art with sustainability.
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Barcelona isn’t just buildings — it’s stories.
On this walk through the Gothic Quarter, we’ll wander narrow medieval streets, visit Roman walls that once protected the city, and uncover the secrets hidden behind quiet courtyards and grand plazas.
We’ve been guiding visitors here for over 10 years, and after thousands of tours (and more than 12,000 five-star reviews across platforms), one thing is clear: the magic of this neighborhood is in the details.
This isn’t a rushed checklist of monuments.
It’s two hours of stories, legends, history, and the kind of local context that makes the city come alive.
On this free tour you'll discover:
- La Plaza Catalunya
- Las Ramblas
- Plaza de La Vila de Madrid
- The Church de Santa Maria del Pi
- Barcelona's Cathedral
- Roman Ruins
- The Roman City Wall
- Plaza del Rei.
- The Temple of Augusto.
- Sant Felip Neri.
- El Call.
- The Jewish Quarter.
- Plaza Sant Jaume.
- Plaza Reial.
*** IMPORTANT ***
Please make a reservation if you plan to attend. This tour has a maximum capacity of 20 people.
When booking, provide a phone number with WhatsApp to receive real-time location updates in case of late arrival.
Look for the PURPLE umbrella.
For groups: In the case of a group larger than 6 people, even with separate reservations, to proceed with the tour, each person must pay the guide a minimum of €10 before the start of the tour.
Join us on this free tour of Barcelona in which we'll tell you the most intriguing mysteries and legends of the Gothic Quarter. Don't miss out!
• See sharks, rays, and sea turtles up close as you explore 80+ tanks and stroll through the 80-metre ocean tunnel.
• Kids can learn and play at Explora! and create virtual fish friends in new digital zones designed for curious minds.
• Experience Planeta Aqua to discover how different species worldwide adapt to some of the harshest marine conditions, from icy waters to the ocean's darker depths.
Dark Tales of the Past
Uncover the shadowy history of Barcelona, where myth, legend, and reality merge in the dark corners of its past.
Hear tales of torture, witches, war and inquisition.
This tour goes through narrow alleys and historic plazas, revealing stories of fear, faith, and power.
Step back to the era of the Spanish Inquisition, when Barcelona became a center of persecution.
Torture, public executions, and relentless inquisitors left a legacy of terror, their stories whispered through the city’s streets.
Here the witch trials of the 16th and 17th centuries come alive, where women accused of summoning storms or communing with the devil often faced grim fates rooted more in paranoia than truth.
Each stop blurs the boundaries of fact and fiction, revealing the hidden stories behind Barcelona’s darker side. As you walk through its ancient streets, you’ll confront the unsettling question: where does history end, and where do the echoes of myth and legend begin?
**Guide radio Headset
In accordance with local regulations we run the tour with a guide headset, so you can hear the guide speak. A small local company rents them for €1 per person, to be paid to them at the start of the tour .
