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Barcelona Old Town Private Tour: Past and Present
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About
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:
Dow...
Highlights
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Always good to have some water on tour... 1 bottle per person.
Inside of Santa Maria del Mar Cathedral after 6pm and Sundays before 1h30pm and after 5pm
At La Boqueria market, you'll have a fresh fruit juice and some iberic ham and cheese.
Entrance to Santa Maria del Mar - 5€/person except after 6pm, & Sundays before 1.30pm and after 5pm.
Meeting Points
Departure
Arc de Triomf
Find me under the Arc de Triomf to start our journey together !
Return
La Pedrera-Casa Milà
The tour has a switch button approximately at the middle, where you'll be able to choose where to go: beach front or Gaudi's houses.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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:
Dow...
Highlights
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Always good to have some water on tour... 1 bottle per person.
Inside of Santa Maria del Mar Cathedral after 6pm and Sundays before 1h30pm and after 5pm
At La Boqueria market, you'll have a fresh fruit juice and some iberic ham and cheese.
Entrance to Santa Maria del Mar - 5€/person except after 6pm, & Sundays before 1.30pm and after 5pm.
Meeting Points
Departure
Arc de Triomf
Find me under the Arc de Triomf to start our journey together !
Return
La Pedrera-Casa Milà
The tour has a switch button approximately at the middle, where you'll be able to choose where to go: beach front or Gaudi's houses.
Our starting point was once the entry gate to an important event of the 19th century, unlike many other "triumphal archs" made to celebrate war victories...
15 minutes
2
Parc de la Ciutadella
Our green lung. Inside this wonderful parc, we'll mention for the first time Barcelona's most famous architect...Gaudí. We'll also learn that this place holds important memories of one of the major events of the 18th century that shaped Europe as we know today.
20 minutes
3
El Born Centre de Cultura i Memoria
We'll pass across this huge iron structure that used to be the district market...used to be... ;-) !
10 minutes
4
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
Our most beloved cathedral... From the 14th century, she holds a very special place in the heart of Barcelona's citizen. Also, it has a little secret for FC Barcelona soccer fans... We'll also see the "Fosser del Moreres", a place of remembrance for those who fell during the Spanish Succession War.
Note: this monument is only free at certain moments, we can't guarantee access.
15 minutes
5
Placa Sant Jaume
Our city hall square inside the oldest district of the city: Gothic Quarter.
10 minutes
6
Barcelona Cathedral
Santa Eulalia & Santa Creu Cathedral. We won't be able to go inside the cathedral, but if we are lucky we will be seeing the patio where a funny surprise awaits... funny but also related to a more tragic event...
10 minutes
7
La Rambla
The most iconic street of Barcelona... Here you will decide if we go down or up the Rambla. Down, we'll arrive at the port and beach front. Up, we'll arrive to plaza Catalunya and the 2 most famous houses of the city: Casa Batlló and Casa Milá.
10 minutes
8
Mercat de la Boqueria
Here, we'll make a small stop to taste some of our local & delicious delicatessen: jamón ibérico and cheese, and drink a fresh fruit juice.
15 minutes
9
Placa Catalunya
Our main plaza. From there we'll start the ascension of Paseo de Gracia to visit 2 emblematic houses from Gaudí !
10 minutes
10
Casa Batllo
Gaudí's finest ! Casa Batlló is without doubt one of the most famous places visited. We'll talk about Gaudí's architectural style and inspiration. Don't forget to ask for a picture !
10 minutes
11
Casa Mila - La Pedrera
One of gaudi's last piece of art. This is where our tour will end, and where I'll give you the last tips about what to visit, where to eat, drink, party...and enjoy our beloved Barcelona !
10 minutes
12
Plaça Reial
An iconic square of Barcelona, famous to keep alive one of the first jobs that Gaudí did for the city... At night, this square becomes one of the most busy places !
10 minutes
13
Columbus Monument
This monument holds a little secret...inside there is a...oops! No spoilers, come and you'll see by yourself lol !
We'll pass by the famous "Golondrinas" and Moll de las Drassanes.
10 minutes
14
Escultura al Moll de la Fusta
We are gettin' close to La Barceloneta, the old fishing district.
We'll see the Moll de la Fusta, Port Vell and the History Museum of Catalunya.
15 minutes
15
La Barceloneta
The old fisherman town is nowadays maybe the most visited district of the city... full of restaurants, bars...and at the end of it.......the beach ! Our tour will end here, so switch your walking shoes for flips flaps and enjoy your time in Barcelona !
