Barcelona Old City and Hidden Gems Private Walking Tour

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About this activity

Let us show you the Old City and it's narrow streets with the experience of a local. This private tour is designed to show you around the best spots around the Gothic Quarter, El Born and more. Not only is it a great introduction to our beautiful city but it is also a fantastic way to discover it, for Barcelona is all about wandering through it's old medieval alleys and feeling the history in each step. Barcelona is a city with over 2000 years of history and a surprise behind every corner.

Let's walk, let's talk, maybe get a little lost. Eat some churros, take some pictures. Discover why this city is so amazing, so rich culturaly and so full of life and art.

We have a plan, but we can adjust if you have something in mind. There is a lot to see and places to which you will want to return for sure.

Look no further, let us show you around!

(All our tours will be adapted to the rythm and capabilities of the guests)

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Barcelona Boutique Tours

Ages: Children (0–6 years) · Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour will be adapted to the rythm and capabilities of the guests
Included: 3 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
Included: Private walking tour
Included: English and spanish speaker
Included: Local experienced guide with historical knowledge of the city

Not included

Not included: Food & drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Does´t include tickets to any attraction

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Meeting point with the assigned guide at the entrance of the Wax Museum.
Palau Guell

10 min Admission not included

One of Gaudi's first masterpieces, which

dazzles with its modernist and innovative design. (Admission not included)
Stop 3

10 min

Take a stroll through an elegant and vibrant square, so important in Barcelona's past and present.
Casa Bruno Quadros

5 min

Designed in 1896, it stands out for its orientalist façade. One of La Rambla's land marks.
Mercat de la Boqueria

15 min

Enjoy one of the oldest and most emblematic food markets in the city. A must when in town.
Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi

10 min Admission not included

See the basilica and its surroundings located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. (Admission not included)
Stop 7

10 min

Walk through this hidden square while listening to his touching story involving Gaudi and world history.
Stop 8

10 min Admission not included

Isolated from the crowds, this out of the way gem offers a portal to over 2000 years of history. The remains of the temple to honor the first Roman emperor, Augusto Cesar. (Entrance to the Museum is not included, but we will see a very important part of what remains of the Roman temple.)
Palau Reial Major

10 min Admission not included

A palace for the kings and queens of the Crown of Aragon. Look the right way and you will be surprised. (Admission not included)
Stop 10

10 min

A courtyard within the Royal Palace, full of history, events and more...
Catedral de Barcelona

10 min Admission not included

Admire the cathedral's imposing facade and at the same time discover why it is a great religious symbol for the city. (Admission not included)
Stop 12

10 min Admission not included

Can´t miss this jewel of modernism, which dazzles with its ornate and colorful architecture. (Admission not included)
Stop 13

5 min Admission not included

We will discover the charm of the Born district passing through the entrance of the Picasso Museum, made up of 5 palaces, where we will tell a brief history of the artist and his connection with Barcelona. (Admission not included)
Stop 14

5 min Admission not included

Next we will pass through the entrance of the MOCO Museum, a contemporary space that houses modern and urban art works by renowned international artists. (Admission not included)
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

10 min Admission not included

To finish the tour of El Born, we will pass by the surroundings of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, which was built thanks to the efforts of the local residents, back in the 14th century. (Admission not included)
Arco di Trionfo

10 min

Under the imposing silhouette of the Arc de Triomf, symbol of progress and creativity in Barcelona, we close our tour with the same grandeur with which this city opens its doors to the world.