Barcelona Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter Highlights

Embark on a 2-hour city walking tour in Barcelona and explore the medieval wonders and hidden gems of the old town. Discover the city’s rich history, visit cathedrals and markets, and be captivated by fascinating anecdotes and fun stories.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
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What's Included
  • City Highlights
  • Hidden Gems
  • Local Tour Guide
  • Guided Walking Tour
Additional Information

The best way to discover a beautiful, historic city like Barcelona is on foot! Wander the streets of the iconic Gothic Quarter, Barcelona’s mediaeval neighbourhood. Your expert guide will tell you about the fascinating history of the city, spanning more than 2,000 years. Hear about the Roman colony of Barcino as it evolved through the ages and became…

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.

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Ericfr5379zu
Oct 17, 2025
Great review - Great tour guide! Very informative and great energy. Sarah was great! So much history that she knew. Learned a ton about Barcelona
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Eileen
Oct 17, 2025
Carpe Diem Barcelona Tour - Sonia was WONDERFUL!! She gave an amazing tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter sharing history and culture. She shares her love of history, archeology and the Catalan culture. Just great!!
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Dasha
Oct 16, 2025
Great - It was amazing! Great tour guide and lots of interesting facts. Great walk!!! Thank you Daren🤗 Darren was full of knowledge of the city interactive and entertaining Thank. You
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Bobby284647
Oct 15, 2025
Would recommend - Took the tour on Monday 13th October and would highly recommend. Sara was an excellent guide and it was fun and informative
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Inspire50923981186
Oct 14, 2025
5 stars - Sara thank you very much and I appreciate your attention. The tour was excellent and very informative. I definitely recommend it.
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Teshanin2025
Oct 12, 2025
Fun and interesting tour 🌟 - Sara was a passionate and friendly guide with incredible knowledge of Spanish history, as well as local insight into Catalan culture - I learned so much on this tour and would highly recommend it! The company also stayed in touch via WhatsApp before the tour, which was super helpful.
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Gregoryhh364lj
Oct 12, 2025
Great tour! Would do it again! - Mariah was a fantastic tour guide — I would highly recommend this tour to any friends or family visiting Barcelona. She had the usual fun facts but also gave us a great overview of the political history and significance of various areas in the city. Would do it again!
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Anna
Oct 8, 2025
Tipsy tapas - Craig was great! Funny and great food And organized! Thanks!! Fun in Barcelona! Had all my he great choices everything was delocious!
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Guide07973048789
Oct 8, 2025
Fun! Recommended - Fun time and great guide. Would recommend. The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Good people and good times!!
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Alexandriam587
Oct 8, 2025
Best time in Barcelona - Craig did a great job! Amazing sense of humor and really appreciated the bits of history included in the tour as well. Great value for the money.
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From $22
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).