Gothic Quarter Tour: Discover Barcelona's History

Embark on a captivating voyage through time and explore the beautifully preserved medieval marvels of Barcelona’s old town. Unearth concealed treasures and immerse yourself in the city’s rich history on this engaging walking tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Els 4Gats - A local restaurant serving as part of the cultural and architectural heritage of the city. The inside of the modernist masterpiece of Casa Marti was once frequented by famous artists such as Pablo Picasso and Antoni Gaudi.
  • El Mon Neix En Cada Besada - This iconic photo mosaic might appear to just be a kiss, but it holds a story of…
What's Included
  • Enjoy a comprehensive guided tour
Additional Information

Explore the mediaeval wonders of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with a local guide. Wandering the streets you’ll uncover a rich history spanning over 2,000 years–from Roman Barcino to modern-day Barcelona. Your guide will lead you to hidden gems and sought-after tourist attractions like Barcelona Cathedral, Placa Sant Felip Neri, and the Basilica de Santa…

Location
Escultura Barcino
Plaça Nova
Our guide will be meeting you at Plaça Nova, 40, right in front of the prominent sculpture displaying the large letters "Barcino", holding a yellow "Carpe Diem Tours" sign.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Beth_p
Jul 15, 2025
Darrin was great and very... - Darrin was great and very informative. We had tried walking the gothic quarter by ourselves and it was a much better experience with Darrin and learning all the history.
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Cathy_p
Jun 12, 2025
Awesome Tour with Craig! - Craig was entertaining and informative. Excellent tour from beginning to end! Very knowledgeable and we could tell he loves his job! Highly recommend!!
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A1328ntdavidc
Sep 21, 2024
Mariah was the best guide - Myself and my fiancee had a really great night with Mariah as our guide, going around some of the best places to get a drink in El Born. She was so friendly and knowledgeable, it's so nice to have a guide who is so connected to the local area and will show you some of the best hidden secrets that you wouldn't usually notice otherwise. Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to learn a little bit about the bar scene and also the origins of it in Barcelona.
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Carole_m
Sep 5, 2024
Petra was a very good tour guide. - The little stories that Petra told us were very entertaining. She knew what she was talking about. She was pleasant, friendly and helpful.
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Natalia_k
Aug 31, 2024
Great immersion into Barça’s historical center - An interesting tour about Barcelona’s complex history. We’ve learned a lot about the city’s historical center thanks to Sara, whose storytelling and humor made the experience all the more enjoyable. She also shared some awesome culinary and cultural addresses to visit during our stay. We highly recommend this tour, especially with Sara!
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Steve_m
Aug 18, 2024
Interesting Walking Tour - Interesting route, lots of info, great scenery 👍 Tamara was a great guide giving a good insight to Barcelona!
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Kyle_k
Aug 5, 2024
Fascinating and Beautiful Tour - Our experience with Sara as our tour guide through the gothic quarter was fantastic. We learned so many interesting parts of the city’s history and enjoyed walking through the narrow alleys. Highly recommend!
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Culture11894380629
Aug 3, 2024
Barcelona city walking tour - The Barcelona city night tour was amazing. Petra was our tour guide and she was charming , eloquent and knowledgeable. We had so much fun seeing all the attractions and meeting new people. Thank you for the wonderful afternoon.
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Bradd99
Jun 4, 2024
Great tour with Jamie! - My daughter and I did the tour with Jamie and it was excellent. Jamie is very knowledgeable and super friendly. Highley recommend!
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634kathiem
Jun 2, 2024
Bubbles, flowers and fascinating details. - Wish I could remember our guide's name - she was a great guide! Do be aware that the pick-up location is actually in plain sight but easy to not notice -- look for the concrete shapes at the back of the plaza. We were there early and, while we were waiting, there were bubble blowers that were entertaining children in the plaza -- too much fun to watch little ones try to catch the bubbles. Our guide rounded up tour members and took us through back streets to show us the historic and everyday areas of Barcelona. She knew tons of interesting details and could point out things that would be easily overlooked, but that added to the uniqueness of the tour. Note: Be prepared for beautiful flowers in the spring. She was fantastic with everyone on the tour. Some had emotional personal stories connected to the guide's stories -- a situation she handled with respect and support while still moving the group along the tour route. She knew so much that a return trip would not be the same, I'm sure.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).