Free Tour Old City of Barcelona: the Gothic Quarter and La Ribera

Your Guru: Luca
Questions?

Barcelona
Available in German, English, Italian
2 hours and 30 minutes

About the Guru

Hello everyone and welcome to Barcelona. I am a passionate historian and an expert world traveler. Born in Naples (Italy), after completing a BA in History, I have traveled extensively around the world and have lived in London, Dubai, Berlin and São Paulo. Barcelona has had a special place in my heart since spending 6 months on an Erasmus project. So what are you waiting for, don't hesitate and let me show you the great Enchantress. Barcelona! and with all our sins, ours! ours!  Barcelona ours! the great enchantress! - Joan Maragall Menjar ben I cagar fort /I no tingues por de la mort – Eat well shit strongly and you will have not fear of death -Catalan Proverb

About the Tour

We will take a leisurely paced walking tour through Barcelona Ciutat Vella which includes the oldest Neighbourhoods of the city: the Gothic Quarter and the Ribera.

We will be looking at the history of the city as well as the cultural traditions of Catalonia, what they are passionate about.

Our two hours and a half route will take you through the old city's quintessential sightseeing:

The Roman walls
Saint Jaume square: Palau de la Ciutat and de la Generalitat
Temple of Augustus
Plaça del Rei
Palau Reial Major and Palatine Chapel de Sant Agata
Palau Lloctinent
The Cathedral of Santa Eulalia
Patio Museum Mares
Plaça Nova
Archdeacon House
La Puerta Praetoria, Portal del Bisbe
The Bishop's bridge
Sant Felipe Neri Square
The Jewish medieval quarter and the Synagogue Major
The Human Pyramids Monument
Basílica de los Santos Mártires Justo y Pastor: La Morenita
La Mercè
El Born
Fossar de Les Moreres
Santa Maria del Mar
El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria

As we progress through the city sights, we will be able to answer all the following questions and many others:

Did really Hercules founded Barcelona?
Did you know that the first known Barcelonian was called Caius Coelius?
What is the Diada?
What’s the origin of the Catalan Flag?
Why is the Catalan language so different from Spanish?
Why are there marijuana leaves on Colon’s column?
Are the scantily dressed ladies in Picasso Ladies d’ Avignon really french?
Was the Eiffel tower going to be installed in Barcelona?
Why the Eixample urban plan looks so peculiar?
Why was the statue of Antonio Lopez, one of the De Medici of the xix century Barcelona, removed?

Meeting point: Open in Google Maps

How to find me: In front the ART ESCUDELLERS store in Placa de l'Angel; Jaume I Metro Exit.

Frequently asked questions

Accessibility:

The tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Large groups:

Large group bookings are not accepted.

Minimum of attendees:

A minimum number of attendees is required for the tour to take place.

Pets:

The tour is pet-friendly.

Additional costs:

The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.

Tour opinions (240)

5.0

By category

Professionalism

4.93

Fun

4.92

Expression

4.92

Quality

4.93

Route

4.87

Hans

27 May 2022 Vienna

Verified booking

Travelled in couple - Apr 2022

Ružica

27 May 2022 Zagreb

Verified booking

Travelled in couple - May 2022

Tess

27 May 2022 Antwerp

Verified booking

Travelled in couple - May 2022

Luca is passionate, you get really excited with him.

Dara

26 May 2022

Verified booking

Travelled in couple - May 2022

Luca was lots of fun and he was clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about the information he provided. I would highly recommend him and the tour.

Eva

26 May 2022 Grieskirchen

Verified booking

Travelled in couple - May 2022