4 h

Small Group

By walk

About this activity

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Placa Reial, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Meet your guide and small group at Plaça Reial, near the fountain, in the middle of the square. Come hungry and curious for new flavours on your taste palette. Enjoy this interesting combination of gastronomy and culture.

You will start the tour on the Plaça Reial, Royal Square, one of Barcelona’s busiest squares, most vibrant spots of the old Town. Have a look at the lamp posts designed and realized by a very young Antoni Gaudí and cherish this enchanting atmosphere generated by the Palmtrees. Find out why it is called the Royal Square even if the king has never lived on this square…

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), Mediterranean Seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Continue with a walking tour of the medieval Old Town of Barcelona. Enjoy a stroll in the Gothic Quarter, where the history of Barcelona began. Learn about Catalan traditions and Barcelona’s origins, while exploring enchanting corners, picturesque plazas and the narrow alleys of the Gothic quarter.

Walk in a maze of winding streets dating back to roman times, live the passing of times through medieval and gothic architecture, have a look to the transformation of a city from its oldest times to a modern and vibrant lifestyle.

During the walking tour, your guide will take you to a typical Spanish Tapas bar, where you will try out ‘Pintxos’, small snacks, traditionally eaten in the northern regions of Spain.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: MUHBA Temple d'August, c/ Paradis, 10, 08002 Barcelona Spain

As you explore Barcelona's Gothic Quarter you'll come across one of the city's best-kept secrets. Inside a small medieval courtyard, the four columns from the Temple of Augustus have survived despite the passing of the centuries. They are more than 2,000 years old, like Barcelona itself.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Barcelona Cathedral, Pla de la Seu, S/N, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Pass by the Barcelona Cathedral and discover its façade and the combination of Romanesque, Gothic and neo-Gothic styles due to the fact that it was built over six centuries. Funded by donations from the medieval brotherhoods and guilds, the building work in Santa Creu commenced in 1298 and was completed around 1890, following the original plans, in the neo-Gothic style.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Placa Sant Felip Neri, Paseo de Palau Episcopal, Barri Gotic, 08002 Barcelona Spain

The romantic, slightly faded Plaça Sant Felip Neri is an unmissable corner of the Gothic Quarter. Presided over by the baroque church from which it takes its name, the square features a number of historic elements that make it particularly attractive.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Santa Caterina Market, Av. de Francesc Cambó, 16, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Get attracted by the lustrous, undulating roof full of colors of the Santa Caterina Market. This market was always characterized by its innovating will. Since 1845, Santa Catarina market provides the neighborhood with groceries. Enter the market and let yourself surprised by the freshness of the products you will get to savor. Taste a variety of fried fish and fried squids. Get amazed by the Patatas Bravas en their delicious Brava sauce. Discover the soft and tasty ‘pimientos del padrón’, typical Spanish peppers and enjoy the rich flavor of Iberian ham.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Museu Picasso, Carrer Montcada, 15-23, 08003 Barcelona Spain

During this tour, you will get the chance to enter the Picasso Museum, home to the world's most extensive collection of the painter Pablo Picasso's works. In addition to your guide's explanations, gain deeper insight with the audio guide that will lead you through the very complete exhibition of the painter.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Included

Lunch - 3 pinchos on choice, Variety of fried fish, Fried squids, Spicy fried potatoes (patatas bravas), Typical Spanish pepper (pimientos del padrón), Iberian ham, Spanish seasonal dish, Traditional dessert
Alcoholic Beverages - All food tastings paired with local Wines, Beers or Refreshments on choice
Professional local guide
Skip-the-line Picasso museum reservations
Visit of Santa Caterina Market
Old Town Walking Tour
Small Group tour of max 12 people to ensure a personalised experience

Not included

Tickets to Museums: Picasso Museum (approx. 17€) To be paid to the guide, the day of your tour.
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - Museu Picasso

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 2 years old can join the tour free of charge, children between 3 and 8 are entitled of 30% off.
If you have any food allergy or dietary restrictions, please let us know once you book the tour.
Vegetarians and gluten free menu options are available upon request.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Features

Tourism

90%

Cultural

75%

Original

50%

Sport

20%

Reviews

4.9

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Deborah W

4 | 2019-07-03

Olga was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. She took me to her favorite out of the way tapas bars. Also a good overview of the Gothic quarter to enable me to a revisit my points of interest in detail.

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Carolyn M

5 | 2017-11-27

Very pleasant experience with a lovely guide. Could easily repeat.

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Cathy D

5 | 2016-11-06

Annette our tour guide was wonderful. We met at the Placa Reial and began a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter and the area where Picasso lived and worked before moving to France. Annnette was very knowledgeable about the art and food of Barcelona and pointed out many areas of interest. Because both couples on this intimate tour had been in Barcelona, she tailored to tour to things we did not know. She also tailored the tapas, which consisted of a stop for savory dishes along with our choice of beverage. We choose a Spanish red of her choice which was wonderful. We then walked to the Picasso museum where ample time was allowed for us to visit the entire exhibition. While not included in the price of the tour, pre-arranged, skip the line tickets were available to us for 16.00 each. We then walked to our next tapas stop for dessert and Cava, the local Catalyunian sparkling wine. Annette ordered traditional treats of Catalyunian Creme, bread and chocolate and chocolate and whipped cream. it was a wonderful afternoon and we would do it again!

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Dennis S

5 | 2016-09-20

We should have done this tour FIRST! Our tour guide was outstanding!! And do I have say, the food was incredible!! You learn how to eat Catalonian!! The real way!!

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