Barcelona: Gothic Quarter Self-Guided Tour

Gothic Quarter is a jewel in Barcelona's crown and the oldest part of the city. During some long centuries the city was not permitted to go beyond the city wall and the whole city life was led between these narrow streets. Walking them is like wandering the Labyrinth - you never know what to expect after the next turn...

• Explore the major attractions of the Gothic Quarter
• See the remains of the Roman wall
• Marvel at the Barcelona Cathedral
• Make a tasty stop at the La Boqueria market
• Get a quick glimpse of the history

The Gothic Quarter is a jewel in Barcelona's crown and the oldest part of the city. It was built on the remains of the Roman colony of Barcino and still keeps some remains of the Roman Empire. For some long centuries, the city was not permitted to go beyond the city wall and the whole city life was led between these narrow streets.
Walking them is like wandering the Labyrinth - you never know what to expect after the next turn: is it going to be another shady street, a square full of cute eateries or a massive medieval church? 
This self-guided city walking tour will introduce you to the history of Barcelona starting with the Carthaginians and till modern times. You will reveal some of the secrets, find some "wandering" buildings, explore the Jewish quarter and peek into an ancient synagogue. 
There is a palace in the Gothic Quarter, where Christopher Columbus met the queen of Spain and a square that still preserves the remains of a bomb that killed 42 people (most of them, children) during the Spanish Civil War. There is a legend of a poisoned rose to be told and a story of eternal love to be shared...

Among the landmarks that you will see are:

• La Rambla • La Boqueria Market • Plaça de Catalunya • Monument to Colom • Cathedral of Barcelona • Palau Guell • Grand Royal Palace • Royal Square • Sant Felip Neri Square and some more

• Museu d'Història de Barcelona MUHBA, Plaça del Rei, Barcelona, Spain
• Ayuntamiento de Barcelona, Plaça de Sant Jaume, Barcelona, Spain
• Plaça del Rei, Plaça del Rei, Barcelona, Spain
• Barcelona Cathedral, Pla de la Seu, Barcelona, Spain
• La Rambla, La Rambla, Barcelona, Spain
• Plaça Reial, Plaça Reial, Barcelona, Spain
• Plaza Cataluña, Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

This tour is available in the Lokimo app. It includes a ready-to-go itinerary, made by a local guide, GPS navigation, sightseeing descriptions, tips and advice.

How it works: Download the Lokimo app from iTunes App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone. Choose the tour that you will like most and download it into the app's library. The app works offline, once the tour is downloaded.