Barcelona Old Town Private Tour: Past and Present
Overview
Discover how this Mediterranean city was first inhabited by Romans, how she grew during Middle Ages, how she became powerful in the Modern Era, how she got transformed during the Spanish Succession War, how she modernized herself during the 1888 World Expo and how it became the beach paradise we can see today thanks to the Olympics in 1992.
During our 2H30-3h tour, depending on your rhythm, we'll go from the Arc de Triomf to the famous Rambla going through Ciutadella Park, El Born, Gothic Quarter...and see such monuments as the Born Cultural Center, Santa Maria del Mar Church, City Hall Square, Gothic Cathedral and many more...
From the Rambla, you'll have the choice to go up or down:
Down:
Liceu Theater, the Plaza Reial, the Colombus monument, the 3 different marinas and finally arrive at La Barceloneta !
Up:
Discover Plaza Catalunya and the 2 most famous houses from Gaudí, Casa Batlló and Casa Mila.
All of this with a lot of fun, anecdotes and some nice pictures along the way !
What's Included
- Snacks At La Boqueria market, you'll have a fresh fruit juice and some iberic ham and cheese.
- Bottled water Always good to have some water on tour... 1 bottle per person.
- Inside of Gothic Cathedral Patio - 8.30am-12.30pm, Sundays to 1.45pm, or after 6pm. 5pm on weekends
- Inside of El Born Cultural Center
- Inside of Santa Maria del Mar Cathedral after 6pm and Sundays before 1h30pm and after 5pm
- Entrance to Santa Maria del Mar - 5€/person except after 6pm, & Sundays before 1.30pm and after 5pm.
Meeting Location
Passeig de Lluís Companys
08003 Barcelona, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Arc de Triomf
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parc de la Ciutadella
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
El Born Centre De Cultura I Memoria
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Placa de Sant Jaume
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Barcelona Cathedral
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Rambla
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mercat de la Boqueria
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Placa Catalunya
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casa Batllo
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casa Mila - La Pedrera
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaça Reial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Columbus Monument
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Escultura al Moll de la Fusta
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Barceloneta
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Animal-friendly: bring your best four-paw friend with you!
- Disclaimer: We will not enter the attractions (Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, Casa Batllo, Casa Mila, and the Gothic Cathedral)
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Activity code: C-426098P1
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