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Barcelona Old Town Tour and Tapas

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 2 hours

Departs: Barcelona, Barcelona

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

The tour takes place in Barrio Gotico district, the oldest part of Barcelona that has two thousand years of history. The neighborhood is characterized by the presence of Roman, Medieval and Neogothic buildings. Many of them are connected to a variety of interesting legends that are an important part of the local oral tradition.
By taking part in this tour you will be astonished by the misterious beauty of Barcelona Old Town. At the same time you will learn a lot about its culture, history and legends.
At the end of the tour we will go together to a local tapas bars where you will try some typical Spanish and Catalan tapas together with a drink.
Languages of the tour: English, Italian and Spanish.

What's Included

A selection of three Spanish tapas.

One alcoholic drink included. In case you don't drink alcohol there will be non alcoholic options.

Professional tour guiding

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 5 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 97

Additional Info

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Public transportation options are available nearby
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

The tour starts near Saint Eulalia Cathedral, one of the most important churches of Barcelona. There I will tell you about the legend of Saint Eulalia and about Barcelona's foundation.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palau Reial Major

We will then walk to the Royal Palace of Barcelona and I will show you the place where it is said that Christopher Columbus was received by the king and the queen of Spain after his first trip to America.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Placa de Sant Jaume

The tour will then reach Plaça Sant Jaume, one of the most important squares of the city, where we’ll see the facade of the palace of the regional government.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pont del Bisbe

After that we’ll head to Pont del Bisbe, probably the most photographed spots of the old town which is also connected to several urban legends because of its exoteric decorations.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa de l'Ardiaca

Our next stop will be at Casa de l’Ardiaca in which courtyard is located a fountain that has a very peculiar shape. After that we will reach Plaça Sant Felipe Neri, a beautiful little square characterized by a dark past.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi

We will then explore the old misterious Jewish district and walk towards the church of Santa Maria del Pi. There I will tell you about the history of the church and about a legend related to the bell tower.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Rambla

We will then head to La Rambla, the most important street in Barcelona. There I will show you the façade of Teatre Liceu, a mosaic from Joan Miró and the entrance of La Boqueria market, the most important food market of Barcelona.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fuente de la Portaferrissa

We will then walk back to the meeting point through Carrer de la Portaferrissa that at its beginning has a beautiful fountain called Fuente de la Portaferrissa

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

El Beso De Joan Fontcuberta

On our way back I will show you another piece of art from a contemporary Catalan artist named Joan Fontcuberta, dedicated to love and freedom.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barrio Gotico (Barri Gotic)

The tour will end at a tapas bar located in Barrio Gotico where you are going to try three different Spanish tapas (Patatas Bravas, Spanish Croquetas and Escalivada) together with a drink.

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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