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14542 ratings
4.9

Free Tour of the Old Town of Barcelona (Gothic Quarter and Borne)

Barcelona
Duration: 2h and 15min
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: DonkeyTours Barcelona
Quality Verified Registered on June 12, 2017

We are a free tour local company born in Barcelona in 2016 and we want you to enjoy this wonderful city with our professional and funny guides.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
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Tour description

The old town of Barcelona hides one of the best preserved medieval treasures in all of Europe. We will review more than 2,000 years of history, starting from Roman Barcino, going through the Middle Ages (the period of splendor of the Gothic Quarter), until arriving at present-day Barcelona.
 We will know the most hidden corners , we will visit cathedrals, squares and markets , we will tell the best anecdotes and the funniest stories , and above all we will spend an unforgettable time, where the fun and passion of each one of our guides will make you fall in love with our city. will be guaranteed.

In this free tour we will visit:

  • Cathedral of Santa Eulalia.
  • Remains of the Roman aqueduct.
  • Born Market.
  • Fossar de Les Moreres.
  • Santa Maria del Mar.
  • Roman wall.
  • King's Square.
  • Temple of Augustus.
  • Saint Philip Neri.
  • the call
  • Jewish Quarter.
  • Sant Jaume square.
  • Sant Miquel Square.



* ** IMPORTANT ***

  • Book if you are coming. This tour has limited places!
  • When booking, put a phone number with Whatsapp to be able to send you location in real time in case of late arrival.
  • Look for the YELLOW umbrella
  • In case of being a group of more than 6 people, even in separate reservations, to be able to carry out the tour you must pay the guide a minimum of €10 per person before the start of the tour.



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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Plaça Nova, 1, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
    Plaça Nova, 1, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
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    Look for the yellow umbrellas in Plaça Nova, next to the Barcelona Cathedral

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Col·legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya Library
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Nova Square
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Roman wall
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Barcelona's cathedral
  • 5
    Outside visit
    King's Square
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Sant Felip Neri Square
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Call of Barcelona
  • 8
    Outside visit
    MUHBA Temple of Augustus
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Plaça Sant Jaume
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Carrer de l'Argenteria
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Santa Maria del Mar
  • 12
    Outside visit
    Les Moreres Fossar
  • 13
    Outside visit
    Passeig del Born
  • 14
    Outside visit
    The Born Center of Culture and Memory

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

14542 ratings
4.9
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Professionalism
4.87
Fun
4.73
Expression
4.82
Quality
4.78
Route
4.74
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306
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25
Nicolás 26 Apr 2024
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Matias fue muy claro e hizo el recorrido muy entretenido. Nos encantó conocer Barcelona junto a él. Sin dudas nos hizo apreciar muchisimo mas esta hermosa ciudad. Gracias por todo!
Alejandro 26 Apr 2024
Mexico City

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
El recorrido por el barrio gótico fue estupendo . Matías nos llevó por lugares cargados de historia en medio de anécdotas , contextos y buena información . Muy interesante y disfrutable .
Grace 26 Apr 2024
Singapore

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Robbie was great, very friendly, engaging and professional. He shared a lot of history and insights into Barcelona in a storytelling manner which was easy to digest
Kristina 26 Apr 2024
Paris

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
It was very interesting and funny. The tour guide gave us a lot of practical information. Thank you 🙏 Highly recommended.
Sofia 26 Apr 2024
Barcelona

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Perfecto todo! Excelente trato e información de todo lo que consultamos.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 20 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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