Barcelona: Family Tour in the Footsteps of Columbus Private Tour in English
ID: GYG64227-99008
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover the story of Christopher Columbus and the New World with your family from the perspective of a child. Travel through time and learn what it was like 500 years ago to sail aboard a caravel to bring chocolate and spices back to Europe.
Discover Barcelona in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus on a tour for the whole family. Learn what people thought about the world 500 years ago and find out about Columbus's expeditions to the New World.
Begin the tour at the Museu Maritím Barcelona and sample spices with your children as you learn about their origins in America and Asia. Hear about the effects of the "discovery" of America on the Native Americans, the meaning of slavery and how important it is to respect and value people from other cultures.
Next, enjoy the Casa Xifré, a house owned by one of the richest men in Catalonia in the 19th century, with its ornamented façade and relief decorations.
On weekdays, the tour ends at the Casa Gispert, one of the oldest general stores in the city, where the aroma and mystery of the past still pervades the atmosphere.
Highlights
- Discover Barcelona with your children and follow in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus
- Hears stories of life in Barcelona 500 years ago and learn about how exotic spices made their way to Europe
- Enjoy a tour for the whole family that will engage all the sense and spark your imagination
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour is suitable for children above the age of 6
• Children under the age of 6 may participate only when accompanied by an adult
• Children under 3 participate for free
• Adults may participate only when accompanied by a child
• The tour is offered in German, English, Spanish and Catalan
• There is a surcharge for children attending without a guardian
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Inner courtyard at the Museo Marítimo.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
