Private Barcelona Highlights: Gothic Quarter with a Local Guide

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. This local restaurant “Els Quatre Gats” or “The Four Cats” serves as part of the cultural heritage of the city. Not only does it sit in the famous Art Nouveau building Casa Marti, but it has been frequented by artists like Pablo Picasso and Antoni Gaudi.

   10 min

2. This iconic photo mural known as “The World Begins With a Kiss” represents what freedom means to the inhabitants of Barcelona, and is connected to a famous day in Catalonia’s history.

   10 min

3. This Gothic Cathedral is the heartbeat of Barri Gotic and it tells the story of Eulalia, the patron saint of the city.

   10 min

4. Head back in time to the I Century B.C. when Barcelona was the Roman colony of Barcino. This tiny wonder houses ruins of the Roman wall as well as arcades of the aqueducts that gave the city water.

   10 min

5. “Bishop’s Bridge” is a famous neo-gothic style bridge that harbours an interesting legend.

   10 min

6. This small square nestled in the web of Barri Gotic bears the scars of Barcelona’s sombre past during the Spanish Civil War.

   10 min

7. El Call was the former Jewish neighbourhood of the city and it offers insight into its past, including an ancient synagogue and legends.

   10 min

8. This grand square is home to the seat of the Catalan government, City Hall, and the story of Catalonia’s most beloved Saint.

   10 min

9. King’s Square boasts the imposing Royal Palace which offers a glimpse into the city’s dark past during the Spanish Inquisition.

   10 min

10. “Angel’s Square” was once the hub of grain trading and became well-known for a heavenly apparition involving the procession of Saint Eulalia.

    10 min

11. This beautiful Basilica situated in “El Born” is a testament to the city's maritime history.

    10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Barcelona

• Its from-price is 31% below the median of the 464 city tours we list in Barcelona.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 124 of 464.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Barcelona

Barcelona sets Gaudí's fantastical buildings and a medieval Gothic Quarter between Mediterranean beaches and green hills, with food and nightlife to match.

Antoni Gaudí's work defines the city's image. The Sagrada Família rises over the Eixample, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà line the elegant Passeig de Gràcia, and Park Güell's mosaic terraces look out over the rooftops. The Gothic Quarter keeps its cathedral, narrow lanes and hidden squares, and El Born adds the Picasso Museum and the soaring church of Santa Maria del Mar.

Top-ranked sights in Barcelona: Sagrada Família, Montserrat Mountain, Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic).

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