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2,000 Years in a Tour

Historic walking tour of Barcelona
DURATION: 3 hrs
START TIMES: 10AM & 4PM
BEST FOR: Adults, History & Culture buffs

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Roman Ruins 
  • Cathedral of Barcelona 
  • The Jewish Quarter (inside visit to the Antique Synagogue if you like)
  • La Boqueria Food Market 
  • Raval neighborhood - Gothic cloisters, contemporary art district, amazing 20th Century architecture and a turn of the century award winning building
  • Gothic Quarter - Roman ruins, Civil War battle ground, a royal palace, medieval architecture, and turn of the century urban renewal
  • Born neighborhood - a soaring Medieval church & a modernist gem  

TOUR DESCRIPTION & ITINERARY

History comes alive with this historic walking tour through the heart of Barcelona! During this three hour tour, your expert guide will lead you through Barcelona’s Old Town, which includes the Gothic Quarter, Jewish Quarter, El Born and Raval neighborhoods. Perfect for history and culture buffs, this half day tour will take you on a journey back in time as you explore the medieval streets of Barcelona and see both popular highlights and hidden gems. 

You’ll start in the Raval neighborhood, first stopping at La Boqueria Market. This famous market is one of the oldest of Barcelona’s 39 fresh food markets, as well as one of the largest. You’ll get the chance to pour over the nearly 1,000 stalls, finding everything from cheese and wine to mushrooms and candies. Your experienced private guide will set aside time for stopping at one of the many tapas bars for a coffee, allowing you the chance to observe this bustling hub. 

After this short break, the historic tour continues through the Raval. After a walk through the courtyard of Barcelona’s oldest hospital – now home to the city’s Fine Arts School – your guide will lead you across the famous Ramblas. This long, pedestrian street runs through the center of Old Town, serving as a dividing line between the Raval neighborhoods and the Gothic Quarter. This is truly a street that never sleeps, so keep your eyes peeled for performers and vendors! 

As your guide takes you through the Gothic Quarter, you’ll see some of the highlights of Barcelona history, including the ancient church that’s home to the Gigants – 12-foot tall statues that are paraded around the city throughout the year. You’ll even get to try some of Spain’s incredible olive oil before getting a stunning view of the city from atop an ancient building. 

From there, you’ll cover more of the Gothic Quarter, including the Jewish Quarter, Civil War battle sights, Roman ruins, a mural painted by Picasso, the Cathedral of Barcelona and even Christopher Columbus’ signature! The half day tour concludes in the artsy Born neighborhood where you’ll see the Passeig del Born and ruins of houses destroyed during the War of Succession. 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Entry fees to Cathedral de Barcelona & Antique Synagogue (VALUE: €15 per person)
  • Private tour guide
  • Spanish local taxes (21%)
Learn more about our all inclusive pricing.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • Many travelers opt to get oriented with a private guided walking tour before wandering the Old Town on their own.
  • These three neighborhoods are a must-see for first-time history and culture buff visitors.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes. The Old Town is expansive and the pavement not always even.
  • Some of the shops in the neighborhood close on Sundays.
  • It is not possible to go inside the Cathedral or the Boqueria Market on Sundays.
  • In order to go inside the Cathedral, you will need to have your shoulders and knees covered. A cotton scarf or wrap over what you are wearing is acceptable and suggested in the summer months.
  • The Synagogue is closed on Saturdays for Shabbat & closes at 3pm on Sundays.
  • If mobility is an issue, please drop us a line.  We are happy to present you with alternative means of transportation.   nancy@enchantingbarcelonatours.com

FAQS

DOES THIS TOUR COVER JEWISH HISTORY?
Yes! The Jewish community has played important roles in the history of Barcelona.  The Jewish quarter is always part of our half day tour, but if you would like your tour to focus on Jewish history, please let your guide know. 
TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN?
We love touring families too, that's why we've created tours with families in mind.  If you are traveling with children of any age, please have a look at our Family walking tours.  Our scavenger hunts vary depending on the ages involved, making our Family Tours good for an array of ages.
CAN I CHANGE THE START TIME?
Absolutely.  We are happy to vary the start time to suit your schedule, just drop us a line:  ​nancy@enchantingbarcelonatours.com
WHERE DO WE MEET?
We meet just to the right of the main (and only) doors to the Apple Store.  Your guide will have a sign reading Enchanting Tours. This spot is easily reached by Metro or taxi.  Details will automatically be sent to you upon booking. ​
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the unlikely event that you would need to cancel your tour, 75% of your payment is refundable up to five (5) calendar days before the start of your tour.  Cancellation after five (5) calendar days before your tour date, no refund is possible.  

Barcelona & Catalonia boast a bountiful amount of sunshine. We tour rain or shine. In the event of rain, we will attempt to modify your plan if the weather is so inclement as to endanger your discovery.
"A great time had by all!"
We were met at the exact time (no waiting) and our tour with our friendly, knowledgeable, fun and full of interesting information guide, Teresa. The Old Town tour was constantly being customized for us on the go. If we wanted to see more of something, we saw more. If was wanted to see less, we saw less. If we were interested in a specific part of history, we saw it. If we weren’t, we didn’t. It was a great experience. Teresa was very informative and provided in the information in a manner that was fun and easy to understand. 
~ Martin from Toronto
"Couldn't have been better!"
Ich bin sehr beeindruckt von der wunderbaren Tour mit Matthi! Ganz herzlichen Dank für die sehr kompetente , Mega humorvolle und unglaublich flexible Führung , den leckersten Kaffee und vielen guten Tips ob Restaurants , Markthalle , Strände , Kunstausstellungen , Museen etc . Ein unglaublich kurzweiliger Nachmittag mit reichlich Mehrwert ! Tausend Dank dafür ~ Nicole from Germany
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I am very impressed by the wonderful tour with Matthi! Thank you very much for the very competent, very humorous and incredibly flexible leadership, the tastiest coffee and many good tips on restaurants, market hall, beaches, art exhibitions, museums, etc. An incredibly entertaining afternoon with plenty of added value! A thousand thanks for that
~ Nicole from Germany

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