Highlights
- Discover Barcelona's history with a local tour guide
- Travel through 2,000 years of Barcelona's history with a local guide
- Understand the Industrial Revolution, Gaudí, and Catalan identity
- Explore more than just the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona's history is so deep!
- Learn about the Spanish Civil War, Francisco Franco and the bombings of 1938
Description
Begin your walking tour at the Three Chimneys, where you’ll learn about the Industrial Revolution, the 1919 strike, and the 8-hour workday. Continue to the Medieval Walls and Royal Shipyards to hear about the Cerdà Plan and the demolition of the walls in 1854.
Next, visit the Columbus Monument and La Rambla. Learn why the statue points in the direction it does, why it is located here, and what the 1888 Universal Exposition celebrated. Discover the Arabic origins of the word 'Rambla' and how the street separated the walled city from the convents.
Continue to Palau Güell and Plaça Reial. Hear about the square's bohemian past and how it became a very international meeting place. Learn about the lampposts, which were one of Gaudí's first public commissions.
Next, visit Sant Miquel and learn about the human towers (castellers) and what they symbolize. Continue to the Bishop's Bridge and hear the famous skull legend.
Visit Sant Felip Neri, one of the most emotionally powerful places in Barcelona. Hear about the Spanish Civil War, the Italian bombing of 1938, and the children who died. See the shrapnel marks and take a moment of silence.
Continue to the Barcelona Cathedral and learn about Saint Eulalia and the 13 geese. Finish your tour at the Roman Walls and Plaça del Rei, where you’ll hear about Roman Barcino and how the Catholic Kings received Christopher Columbus.
Includes
This is a walking tour of Barcelona and it does not include entry tickets to any place. Everything will be seen from the exterior
We will visit:
The Three Chimneys
Medieval Walls
Royal Shipyards
Columbus Monument
La Rambla
Palau Güell
Plaça Reial
Plaça Sant Miquel
Bishop's Bridge
Plaça Sant Felip Neri
Barcelona Cathedral
Roman Walls
Plaça del Rei
Excludes
Entry tickets are not included
Important Information
- This tour is only guided by local tour guides
- The tour covers approximately two kilometers
- The tour includes historical and cultural insights
- The tour is emotionally engaging, especially at Sant Felip Neri
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
