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Free Intro to Barcelona 2.5-Hour Walking Tour

Discover some of Barcelona's most important sights and hidden gems on our free 2.5-hour walking tour. We’ll bring the medieval Gothic Quarter to life and teach you all you need to know about the people, culture, cuisine and history of Catalonia's hedonistic capital.
Duration 2.5 hours
Private tour pricing from 0 EUR per person
Group tour available in English, Spanish
Group tour pricing from 0 EUR per person
Our guide, Chryssi, provided us with a really good intro to the old part of Barcelona. She was v informative, giving us an insight into Barcelona's history, culture, art & politics. The pace was relaxed, it was v easy walking, & Chryssi was fun, offered lots of helpful tips but wasnt pushy with these as we have had on some other tours. She was v generous with her time staying on afterwards to ensure everyone had all the extra info they wanted. We also liked that the initial group of over 40 people was divided into 2 so our group was v manageable at a bit over 20 people. We enjoyed it so much that we did the Gaudi tour today.

Highlights

Explore the mesmerising labyrinth that is the Gothic Quarter,See the gates of a 2000-year-old Roman village – remnants of Barcelona’s humble beginnings,Visit one of the city’s most famous squares home to Gaudi’s earliest known works,Marvel at the 14th century gothic masterpiece that is Barcelona Cathedral and learn why it has a 19th century neo-gothic façade,Get to know Barcelona’s bohemian side with stories about famous Spanish artists such as Picasso and Dalí,Admire a beautiful baroque church and redwood trees at Plaça de Sant Felip Neri and see evidence of the city’s violent past,Learn everything you need to know about Barcelona’s fascinating history

Description

Our free Intro to Barcelona 2.5-Hour Walking Tour is the perfect way to discover the Catalonian capital. Whether you’re here for just a day or longer, our local guides will open your eyes to the beauty and mystery surrounding this great city and help you get the most out of your stay.

We’ll walk you through the history of the city and its people, from its Roman birth through the Middle Ages to the events and conflicts of modern times that shaped and brought it to life. We’ll show you everything from a naked Italian man and Roman ruins to art by Picasso, Dalí and Miró.

This tour includes traditional elements like architecture, historic churches, flags and monuments, but you'll also encounter dragons, griffons, gargoyles and even a unicorn. You’ll learn about the Columbus connection, the Spanish Civil War, the 1992 Olympics, the independence movement, why La Rambla is so famous, the local language, regional culture and cuisine, local sports, where to go and where not to and much, much more.

Tours are available in English, Spanish and Italian.

What’s included & not included

Knowledgeable local guide

Information and advice for your stay in Barcelona

Tips

Food and drinks

Toilet breaks

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Entry fees

Meeting point

Travel Bar (Carrer de la Boqueria 27)

Reviews from travelers (28)

5.00/5
for Free Intro to Barcelona 2.5-Hour Walking Tour
Our guide, Chryssi, provided us with a really good intro to the old part of Barcelona. She was v informative, giving us an insight into Barcelona's history, culture, art & politics. The pace was relaxed, it was v easy walking, & Chryssi was fun, offered lots of helpful tips but wasnt pushy with these as we have had on some other tours. She was v generous with her time staying on afterwards to ensure everyone had all the extra info they wanted. We also liked that the initial group of over 40 people was divided into 2 so our group was v manageable at a bit over 20 people. We enjoyed it so much that we did the Gaudi tour today.
for Free Intro to Barcelona 2.5-Hour Walking Tour
A super-interesting tour which included not only the touristy stuff, but also very interesting small details and stories about the local life and customs. Enthusiastic and interesting guides, who are willing to answer all of your smallest questions! :) A great experience and so worth while taking those 2,5 hours! Best investment of time and money during my stay in Barcelona!
for Free Intro to Barcelona 2.5-Hour Walking Tour
We thoroughly enjoyed our introduction to Barcelona. As it was our first day and visit to the city it helped us enormously with some elementary details and orientation and some details of history, cultures and customs, even the boys were impressed. Chrissy was personable and good at answering our individual questions and helped us to make the most of our time in Barcelona, was attentive to the group and well worth the tip we gave her- shame on those Americans who walked away without tipping!!! The only negative was that we weren't sure where the start of the tour was and spent a little time figuring it out (at the Travelers Bar).
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