Barcelona: Gothic Quarter Legends Walking Tour with Tapas Barcelona Tour: Myths and Legends of the Gothic Private Tour
ID: GYG44733-O-343962
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Travel back to the Middle Ages and learn the legends of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter on a 2.5-hour tour. Wander the narrow streets around the cathedral, discovering picturesque squares and churches. End with a pintxo tasting in a traditional tapas bar.
Travel back to medieval Barcelona, and hear stories of the characters that inhabited the atmospheric Barrio Gotico, and their relationship to the city’s history.
Meet your guide at Carrer Montsio n.10. Continue to Plaça Nova near the imposing Cathedral of Santa Eulalia. As you wander down the winding streets leading off the square, your guide will tell an enthralling history of the city, revealing some of the hidden sights in secret corners.
Learn about the ancient gates of the Roman city of Barcino, and continue through the Jewish Quarter of El Call. You’ll come across picturesque squares, such as Plaça Sant Jaume, site of the City Hall and Presidential Palace. Marvel at the Palau Reial Major in Plaça del Rei, and window shop along pedestrianized Plaça de l’Àngel, now one of Barcelona’s most expensive areas. See the mariner’s church of Santa María del Mar, and end in front of lively Santa Caterina Market.
Then, it’s time to taste some authentic pintxos (snacks) in a traditional tapas bar of the El Born neighborhood.
Highlights
- Explore medieval life in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter
- Wander down narrow streets to discover picturesque squares and churches
- Discover locales off the beaten track such as one of the most emblematic cake shop of Barcelona, and A roman temple hidden in a medieval house
- Go to Plaça Sant Jaume to admire the City Hall and Presidential Palace
- Taste authentic typical tapas.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear comfortable shoes, and bring a bottle of water in summer
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Rusc de Turisme (Tourist Information Center)
Carrer de Montsió, 10, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
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.
