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BCN Old Town Walk: Arc de Triomf & El Born Cultural Experience
(2) Reviews
Barcelona
About
This tour is led by a local visual artist and journalist with a deep connection to Barcelona’s urban culture. Beyond landmarks, you’ll gain a creative and well-researched perspective on the city—its history, atmosphere, and everyday life—along with practical local insights to help you experience Barcelona like a traveler, not just a tourist.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional in-person guide
Local recommendations at the end of the tour
Small group walking tour
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Passeig de Lluís Companys, 8003
Meet your guide in front of the main Arc de Triomf arch on Passeig de Lluís Companys. The guide will be waiting near the central arch entrance.
Return
Plaça de Santa Maria, 2
This tour ends at Santa Maria del Mar in El Born. From here, you’ll be in the heart of the neighborhood with easy access to restaurants, cafés, and public transport.
Important Information
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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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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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BCN Old Town Walk: Arc de Triomf & El Born Cultural Experience
(2) Reviews
Barcelona
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$40.50
Price varies by group size
About
This tour is led by a local visual artist and journalist with a deep connection to Barcelona’s urban culture. Beyond landmarks, you’ll gain a creative and well-researched perspective on the city—its history, atmosphere, and everyday life—along with practical local insights to help you experience Barcelona like a traveler, not just a tourist.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional in-person guide
Local recommendations at the end of the tour
Small group walking tour
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Passeig de Lluís Companys, 8003
Meet your guide in front of the main Arc de Triomf arch on Passeig de Lluís Companys. The guide will be waiting near the central arch entrance.
Return
Plaça de Santa Maria, 2
This tour ends at Santa Maria del Mar in El Born. From here, you’ll be in the heart of the neighborhood with easy access to restaurants, cafés, and public transport.
Itinerary
1
Arc de Triomf
We begin at Arc de Triomf, one of Barcelona’s most iconic landmarks. Here we’ll introduce the city’s 19th-century expansion and set the tone for the walk before heading toward the park.
10 minutes
2
Passeig de Lluis Companys
We walk along Passeig de Lluís Companys, a wide promenade connecting the arch with Ciutadella Park, perfect for photos and a relaxed introduction to local life.
10 minutes
3
Parc de la Ciutadella
Inside Ciutadella Park, we explore its green spaces and the famous fountain. You’ll hear about the park’s transformation and its role in the city’s history while enjoying one of Barcelona’s most pleasant public spaces.
20 minutes
4
El Born Centre de Cultura i Memoria
From outside El Born Centre, we discuss the hidden ruins beneath the former market and the story of Barcelona in 1714. This stop offers historical context without entering the museum.
5
Passeig del Born
We walk through Passeig del Born, one of the liveliest areas in the city. This is where medieval streets meet contemporary culture, cafés, and local life.
15 minutes
6
El Fossar de les Moreres
Next to Santa Maria del Mar, we stop at Fossar de les Moreres, a historic memorial site linked to the events of 1714. Here we reflect on the symbolic flame that never goes out and its meaning in Catalan memory.
5 minutes
7
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
We end at Santa Maria del Mar, a masterpiece of Catalan Gothic architecture. Here we wrap up the tour and I’ll share recommendations for exploring El Born further.
