Barcelona: Roman and Medieval History Walking Tour

Barcelona: Roman and Medieval History Walking Tour

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Discover one of the best-preserved and extensive old towns in Europe on this guided historical tour of Barcelona.

Highlights

Immerse yourself in Barcelona's medieval history
Travel back in time as you explore Roman buildings and churches
See for yourself why the Gothic Quarter is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List

Description

Go back in time with this guided tour of Barcelona focusing on the city's medieval and Roman history. Visit palaces, civilian buildings, churches, and emperors’ tombs. Listen to your local guide as they recount tales of witches, jousting matches between knights and the horrific cruelty perpetrated during the Spanish Inquisition. During your tour, learn more about why Barcelona's Gothic Quarter is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and immerse yourself in the city's ancient history. Travel through centuries of mysteries and legends as you wander through the streets of the Old Town and discover everything there is to know about Barcelona's past, from Barcino’s foundation in the 1st century BC to the times of the Catalonia-Aragon Crown during the Middle Ages.