Barcelona Gothic Quarter & El Born - Semi-Private (12 Guests Max)
About this activity
Explore Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born on a 2.5-hour semi-private walk. A local guide traces Roman, medieval and Catalan history in a group of up to 12.
Highlights
- Roman Barcino, medieval palaces and Plaça del Rei
- Temple of Augustus and Barcelona’s Roman city wall
- Barcelona Cathedral exterior and the Jewish Quarter
- Catalan Gothic churches, the 1714 siege and El Born
- Plaça Reial, Santa Maria del Mar and the old market
Full description
Explore Roman walls, medieval lanes and Catalan Gothic landmarks with a local guide on this 2.5-hour semi-private walking tour. From Plaça del Rei and the Cathedral exterior, continue through the Jewish Quarter and historic squares toward Santa Maria del Mar and El Born. The group is limited to 12 guests; monument admission and Barcelona Cathedral entry are not included.
Begin at Plaça del Rei, where Roman Barcino and medieval Barcelona meet. See the Temple of Augustus, Plaça Nova and the Roman wall, then hear how the city developed around Barcelona Cathedral and the narrow streets of El Call. Your guide connects Plaça Sant Jaume, Carrer del Bisbe, Plaça Reial and Plaça Sant Felip Neri with stories of civic power, faith and the Spanish Civil War. Continue into El Born via Carrer de Montcada, Santa Maria del Mar, Fossar de les Moreres and the old market, ending on Passeig del Born. Stops can vary with local conditions. This is a guided walking tour; Barcelona Cathedral admission, food and drinks, hotel transfers, gratuities and luggage storage are excluded.
Included / Excluded
- 2.5-hour guided walking tour
- Professional local tour guide
- Semi-private tour; maximum 12 guests
- Guided route through the Gothic Quarter and El Born
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Luggage and coat storage
- Barcelona Cathedral admission and other paid monument entry
Itinerary
Ramon Berenguer III statue and Plaça del Rei
Meet by the Ramon Berenguer III statue, then begin exploring nearby Plaça del Rei and the layers of Roman and medieval Barcelona.
Temple of Augustus
Find four Roman columns preserved inside a courtyard, remnants of ancient Barcino.
Meeting point
Start Location
Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran, 19, Barcelona, Spain
Pl. de Ramon Berenguer el Gran, 19, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Start of the guided Gothic Quarter and El Born walking tour.
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Know before you book
- Semi-private walking tour for up to 12 guests; duration 2.5 hours.
- Barcelona Cathedral is viewed from outside; paid monument entry is not included.
- Stops generally include the listed locations; the route may vary.
- The semi-private tour is not wheelchair accessible. Contact Babylon before booking if you need an accessible tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable shoes for this 2.5-hour walking tour.
- The route passes through historic streets and narrow lanes in the old city.
- Meet by the Statue of Ramon Berenguer III at Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran 19, 08002 Barcelona, 10 minutes early.
- Bring an ID or a photo of it. Avoid bags larger than a small backpack; the tour runs rain or shine.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
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Additional information
Meet by the Statue of Ramon Berenguer III at Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran 19, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, 10 minutes before departure. Bring an ID or a photo of it. For urgent help, call +1 917 999 0380.