Barcelona Historical Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter & El Born
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the very best of Barcelona on foot! Your local guide with lead you through the Gothic Quarter where you'll see well-preserved mediaeval wonders and learn about 2,000 years’ worth of history. Visit some of the most sought-after sites in the city as well as hidden gems like the Barcelona Cathedral, Placa Sant Felip Neri, and Pont del Bisbe. Over two hours, our expert guides will tell you fascinating stories and anecdotes that will leave you falling in love with beautiful Barcelona.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
City Highlights
Hidden Gems
Local Tour Guide
Guided Walking Tour
Gratuities
What To Expect
A historic café and restaurant, it was a favourite meeting place for artists, intellectuals, and modernists, including Pablo Picasso and Antoni Gaudi. Its Art Nouveau design and cultural heritage provide a glimpse into Barcelona's artistic past.
El Mon Neix En Cada Besada
A photomosaic erected in 2014 connected to the Catalan defeat on September 11, 1714, in the War of Spanish Succession. This event sparked the celebration of “La Diada” or “Catalonia Day” and represents what freedom means to the inhabitants of Barcelona.
Options
Gothic & El Born Group Tour
Join a shared group tour: 2-hour guided walk through Gothic Barcelona and El Born. See iconic sites, hear local stories, and explore with a small group
Barcelona Private Walking Tour
Exclusively for your group: Private 2-hour tour of Gothic Barcelona—explore at your pace, skip the crowds, and enjoy stories with your own guide.
Reviews
204 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Juan 's City Tour, highly recommended
Wybe K,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Juan gave us a wonderful tour. He is a passionate, interested and very knowledgeable tourguide. He took us to so many places and told interesting stories. Highly recommended.
Great Tour with Juan!
Munira S,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Juan’s walking tour in Barcelona was incredible! He was full of energy, very informative, and answered all our questions. I highly recommend his tour! He even gave us a keychain for answering the question correctly, super sweet!
Stunning look into the gothic history & buildings.
Alan C,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00The gothic history here is so interesting & incredible, we learned & saw things we wouldn’t have otherwise. Our guide Jorge was extremely knowledgeable & made the tour very entertaining. There isn’t too much walking & the pace was slow enough to be able to see & take photos as well.
Tour guide Lidia was great! Highly recommend
Alexandra S,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Lidia was great! A local with a lot of knowledge and a fun storyteller. Would highly recommend her. Also Carpe Diem toure was very organized, gave VERY detailed instructions and guidance about where to meet and gave multiple methods of contact for any questions.
Our guide Lidia provided...
Randall L,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Lidia provided information about Barcelona while walking through the Gothic Quarter and El Born.
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