Walking Tour: The Gothic quarter (old town)

During this private walking tour you will discover the

Gothic quarter

, also called "ciutat vella", the old town in Catalan, the historic center of Barcelona. Its history starts in 15 A.C. when the Romans decided to build a fortified city, named Barcino. Since this time its fortified walls have protected the seats of political and religious power as well as the homes of wealthy traders who could afford this luxury.
The Gothic Quarter is the location of many Barcelona's historic and emblematic monuments, which we will show you. This walking tour, through a maze of medieval squares and alleys, will take you back in time while retracing the history of the city.

During this walking tour you will discover the remains of the

Roman period

: the first surrounding wall with its gates and guard towers, one of the aqueducts, Augustus temple columns that were hidden in a private residence until a few years ago.

In the alleys flanked by gargoyles, you will then discover the large medieval buildings such as the

Cathedral of Saint Eulalie and the Holy Cross

, in neo-Gothic style, with its magnificent cloister.

The Church of

Santa Maria del Pi

, built in the 14th Century, representative of Catalan Gothic style, very simple and uncluttered, the Church of Sant Just i Pastor, the Palace of the Generalitat, location of the Catalan central government…

During the tour your guide will explain the

history of Barcelona

and its

legends

, such as the history of the pine which has decorated for centuries the very pretty place del Pi, the pine tree plaza, at the top of which according to a popular legend appeared the virgin.

You will learn about the remains and history of the

Jewish quarter

, the Call, and its tragic fate, linked to the terrible epidemic of the Black Death that decimated the population of Barcelona.

Wander through La

Plaza del Rei

(The Royal plaza) and the complex which was the residence of the Counts of Barcelona and the Kings of Aragon.

Discover the recent traces of the

civil war

in San Felip Neri square, where children from an orphanage were massacred during a bombing of Barcelona by Mussolini's air force.

Guided tour in English
Private tour with a Barcelona city official guide.
This route is shorter in distance since all these monuments are close to each other.
During the summer the streets are protected from the sun and heat, and many plazas offer nice terraces to have a drink.
Tour length: a morning or an afternoon (max 4h.)
Tour rate: Monday to Friday 270€, week-end and public holidays 290€.
Total price for groups up to 8 pers. Groups of more please consult…
RECOMMENDED TOUR FOR TEENAGERS.