Free Tour of the Old Town of Barcelona (Gothic Quarter and Borne)
2 hours and 15 minutes
English and Spanish
Description
Discover the city's most popular tour of the last decade—the top-rated experience with the most fun and knowledgeable guides around.
This tour will give you the perfect introduction to understanding a city with a history spanning over two millennia. Come and enjoy a unique tour with the city's most experienced guides. Barcelona's old town hides one of the best-preserved medieval treasures in all of Europe. We'll explore more than 2,000 years of history, beginning with Roman Barcino, through the Middle Ages (the heyday of the Gothic Quarter), and finally reaching present-day Barcelona. We will discover the most hidden corners , visit cathedrals, squares and markets , tell the best anecdotes and the funniest stories , and above all, spend an unforgettable time, where the fun and passion of each of our guides will be guaranteed to make you fall in love with our city. On this free tour we will visit:
Cathedral of Saint Eulalia.
Remains of the Roman aqueduct.
Borne Market.
Les Moreres Cave.
Saint Mary of the Sea.
Roman Wall.
King's Square.
Temple of Augustus.
Saint Philip Neri.
The Call
Jewish Quarter.
Sant Jaume Square.
Sant Miquel Square.
* ** IMPORTANT ***
Make a reservation if you're coming. This tour has limited seats!
When booking, please provide a phone number with WhatsApp so we can send you a real-time location in case you arrive late.
Look for the YELLOW umbrella
If you are a group of more than 6 people, even with separate bookings, you must pay the guide a minimum of €12 per person before the tour begins.
Meeting point:Plaça Nova, 2, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, SpainLook for the yellow umbrellas in Plaça Nova, next to Barcelona Cathedral.Open in Google Maps →
Meeting point:Plaça Nova, 2, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, SpainLook for the yellow umbrellas in Plaça Nova, next to Barcelona Cathedral.Open in Google Maps →
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Outside visit
Col·legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya Library
2
Outside visit
Nova Square
3
Outside visit
Roman wall
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7,891 reviews
Professionalism
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Entertainment
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Communication
4.86
Quality
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Route
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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Fantastic tour with Paula!!! My friend and I had an excellent experience learning about Barcelona and seeing some beautiful landmarks. The tour route was very intentional and Paula is very entertaining. Paula also sends out a personal list of her favorite spots, so I can't wait to come back to Barcelona and try all of her wonderful recommendations.
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Oonagh
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Beverly McNeil
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Kim Kresge
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Sydney Osborne
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Traveled as couple
2 days ago
Fantastic tour with Paula!!! My friend and I had an excellent experience learning about Barcelona and seeing some beautiful landmarks. The tour route was very intentional and Paula is very entertaining. Paula also sends out a personal list of her favorite spots, so I can't wait to come back to Barcelona and try all of her wonderful recommendations.
O
Oonagh
1 Review
Booking verified
B
Beverly McNeil
1 Review
Booking verified
K
Kim Kresge
2 Reviews
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
Our guide Paula provided us with headsets to ensure we could hear her very informative tour. We kept a steady pace stopping at regular intervals to hear the history of sites visited. A great mix of historical facts, local cultural references and current political events.
Paula was enthusiastic, engaging and passionate about Barcelona. She also provided great advice regarding local dinner spots and the best tourist attractions to visit - we especially enjoyed the Museum of the history of Barcelona.
Excellent thank you Paula and Donkey Tours.
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
We are a senior couple, and the pace of the tour was perfect for us. Paula thoughtfully included a rest and bathroom break, which we really appreciated. We especially enjoyed using the earpieces, as they allowed us to walk around, explore the area, and still hear Paula's explanations without missing any of the details.
Paula did an excellent job sharing the history and interesting details of each site we visited. We also thoroughly enjoyed meeting people from all parts of the world. It was wonderful to be part of such a diverse group, where everyone was genuinely interested in learning about one another's cultures and ways of life.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend this tour!
Traveled alone
3 days ago
Tyler provided an informative, interesting, and engaging history lesson. I have already recommended the tour to friends who are coming to Barcelona soon.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
Fantastic tour with Paula!!! My friend and I had an excellent experience learning about Barcelona and seeing some beautiful landmarks. The tour route was very intentional and Paula is very entertaining. Paula also sends out a personal list of her favorite spots, so I can't wait to come back to Barcelona and try all of her wonderful recommendations.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
Our guide Paula provided us with headsets to ensure we could hear her very informative tour. We kept a steady pace stopping at regular intervals to hear the history of sites visited. A great mix of historical facts, local cultural references and current political events.
Paula was enthusiastic, engaging and passionate about Barcelona. She also provided great advice regarding local dinner spots and the best tourist attractions to visit - we especially enjoyed the Museum of the history of Barcelona.
Excellent thank you Paula and Donkey Tours.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
We are a senior couple, and the pace of the tour was perfect for us. Paula thoughtfully included a rest and bathroom break, which we really appreciated. We especially enjoyed using the earpieces, as they allowed us to walk around, explore the area, and still hear Paula's explanations without missing any of the details.
Paula did an excellent job sharing the history and interesting details of each site we visited. We also thoroughly enjoyed meeting people from all parts of the world. It was wonderful to be part of such a diverse group, where everyone was genuinely interested in learning about one another's cultures and ways of life.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend this tour!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
3 days ago
Tyler provided an informative, interesting, and engaging history lesson. I have already recommended the tour to friends who are coming to Barcelona soon.
Booking verified
Traveled in group
3 days ago
Great tour!
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
Our guide Paula provided us with headsets to ensure we could hear her very informative tour. We kept a steady pace stopping at regular intervals to hear the history of sites visited. A great mix of historical facts, local cultural references and current political events.
Paula was enthusiastic, engaging and passionate about Barcelona. She also provided great advice regarding local dinner spots and the best tourist attractions to visit - we especially enjoyed the Museum of the history of Barcelona.
Excellent thank you Paula and Donkey Tours.
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
We are a senior couple, and the pace of the tour was perfect for us. Paula thoughtfully included a rest and bathroom break, which we really appreciated. We especially enjoyed using the earpieces, as they allowed us to walk around, explore the area, and still hear Paula's explanations without missing any of the details.
Paula did an excellent job sharing the history and interesting details of each site we visited. We also thoroughly enjoyed meeting people from all parts of the world. It was wonderful to be part of such a diverse group, where everyone was genuinely interested in learning about one another's cultures and ways of life.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend this tour!
Traveled alone
3 days ago
Tyler provided an informative, interesting, and engaging history lesson. I have already recommended the tour to friends who are coming to Barcelona soon.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
Fantastic tour with Paula!!! My friend and I had an excellent experience learning about Barcelona and seeing some beautiful landmarks. The tour route was very intentional and Paula is very entertaining. Paula also sends out a personal list of her favorite spots, so I can't wait to come back to Barcelona and try all of her wonderful recommendations.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
Our guide Paula provided us with headsets to ensure we could hear her very informative tour. We kept a steady pace stopping at regular intervals to hear the history of sites visited. A great mix of historical facts, local cultural references and current political events.
Paula was enthusiastic, engaging and passionate about Barcelona. She also provided great advice regarding local dinner spots and the best tourist attractions to visit - we especially enjoyed the Museum of the history of Barcelona.
Excellent thank you Paula and Donkey Tours.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
We are a senior couple, and the pace of the tour was perfect for us. Paula thoughtfully included a rest and bathroom break, which we really appreciated. We especially enjoyed using the earpieces, as they allowed us to walk around, explore the area, and still hear Paula's explanations without missing any of the details.
Paula did an excellent job sharing the history and interesting details of each site we visited. We also thoroughly enjoyed meeting people from all parts of the world. It was wonderful to be part of such a diverse group, where everyone was genuinely interested in learning about one another's cultures and ways of life.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend this tour!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
3 days ago
Tyler provided an informative, interesting, and engaging history lesson. I have already recommended the tour to friends who are coming to Barcelona soon.
