KILLED - Welcome to Barcelona City Tour: Old Town, Historic Port, and Cathedral Rooftop
Highlights
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- Explore the historic heart of Barcelona with an expert guide. It can be hard to know what to see in the historic center but we have just the route that puts you into the center of Catalonian history and culture.
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- Enjoy a guided visit to Barcelona’s majestic Cathedral with skip-the-line tickets, and climb to the rooftop terrace for spectacular views over the city.
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- Learn the history of Barcelona beyond Gaudí - this ancient city has so many incredible stories to tell; from the Spanish Inquisition and Civil War to neighborhood legends and bizarre Christmas traditions.
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- With small groups of only 15 people or fewer, your experience will be intimate and your guide easy to interact with.
Summary
Dive into the story of Barcelona with this introductory tour to the medieval city center; the perfect way for first-time visitors to get acquainted with the city. Following an extensive itinerary that packs a lot into a short amount of time and takes you to places where others don’t, you’ll see some of Barcelona’s most beloved sights, enjoy a brief introduction to Catalan history and culture, and enjoy spectacular views over the city from the rooftop terrace of the magnificent Barcelona Cathedral.
Tour info
Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(15-99 years)
€28.00
Child:
(2-14 years)
€26.00
Infant:
(0-1 years)
€0.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point
Plaça de Sant Galdric, Barcelona, 08002, ES
Dropoff location
Maremagnum shopping center, Moll d'Espanya, 5, Barcelona, 08039, ES
Why take this tour?
Your tour starts next to the famous Boqueria Market, where you’ll meet your guide and go straight to the spot where Barcelona began; the center of the old city. The Ancient Romans established a city here 2,000 years ago and you’ll be surprised by how much of those original structures still exist. Passing huge fragments of the old Roman wall, you’ll step into the Plaza Nova to see a mural by Picasso and the Barcelona Cathedral.
Inside the beautiful Barcelona Cathedral - and after skipping any lines with your special access tickets! - you’ll enjoy a fully guided tour of the impressive space, before making your way up to the rooftop where majestic views over the city wait.
Continuing on through the city your guide will lead you into narrow side-streets for a tour of the historic center. Although this is one of the most vibrant and historically-rich parts of the city, many visitors don’t know what to look for when they explore, or which spots are the most important. We’ve carefully crafted a route that showcases the best of this small area, weaving together a rich tapestry of stories from across 2,000 years of history.
Along the way, you’ll follow in the footsteps of a martyr; explore the old Jewish Ghetto; get some architectural history in a square that used to be the favorite of Antoni Gaudí; and even see where Barcelona’s official executioner lived.
Every street, plaza and point of interest on this tour is intimately connected with the story of Barcelona. From its beginnings as a small outpost of the Ancient Roman Empire, through its consolidation as a regional capital, and all the way to the early 20th-century flowering and 1992 Olympics that turned it into the beautiful cosmopolitan city that it is today. Since you’re touring with a local guide, you’ll also get some insight into modern politics, including Catalonia’s quest to gain independence from Spain.
For travelers visiting Barcelona for the first time, this tour - with its passionate local guide and small group of 15 people or fewer - is the perfect way to familiarize yourself with the city and develop the sort of local knowledge that will set you up for the rest of your stay. There is no easier, or more enjoyable, way to begin your vacation in Barcelona.
Sites Visited:
- Ancient Roman walls
- El Call (the Jewish Quarter)
- Plaza St Jaume (the town hall square)
- Sant Felip Neri Square
- La Rambla
- La Boqueria
- Carrer de la Portaferrissa
- Plaza Nova
- Barcelona Cathedral
- Cathedral rooftop terrace
- Plaza del Rey
- Palau Virreina
- Plaza St Felip Neri
- Caganer shop
- El Born neighborhood
- Santa Maria del Mar (from outside)
- The Old Port (Port Vell)
What’s included?
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Expert, Local Tour Guide -
Skip-the-line tickets to Barcelona Cathedral -
Special access to the Cathedral rooftop terrace -
Gratuities
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Things to know
Before you book
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Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
Before you go
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Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
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Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Redemption information
Mobile tickets will be accepted
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
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