Barcelona Gothic Quarter From Roman Walls to Hidden Courtyards
Overview
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Join us on an enthralling journey through the Gothic Quarter a place where thousand year old history is preserved within the stone walls of Barcelona. We begin our walk at the Barcelona Cathedral, uncovering its mysteries and legends, then explore the former residence of the Counts of Barcelona and the Kings of Aragon. Navigating the narrow streets, you’ll find one of Europe’s oldest synagogues, learn the heartbreaking stories of the Spanish Civil War in front of a church still bearing the scars of those tragic events, and end the tour at a house featuring the city’s oldest palm tree where you can touch the turtle fountain for good luck!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is available to anyone who is at least 150 cm (approximately 4’11”) tall
What To Expect
Catedral de Barcelona
What you’ll see, is the magnificent Gothic Cathedral built on the site of the first Christian basilica, along with a section of the Roman wall that marks the city’s origins. You’ll also spot the courtyard with thirteen white geese, a symbol closely tied to Barcelona’s legends. What you’ll do: Hear intriguing legends about miracles and holy relics, find out the story behind the thirteen geese, and take memorable photos against the ancient stones of the Roman wall.
Placa Del Rei
What you’ll see is the Royal Palace, once home to the Counts of Barcelona and the Kings of Aragon, and a museum showcasing the underground Roman remains of Barcino. What you’ll do is to learn about the historical events connected to Catalonia’s rulers and listen to tales of lavish feasts held in this very spot. You’ll get a sense of what royal life might have felt like while strolling this elegant square.
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Barcelona Gothic Quarter From Roman Walls to Hidden Courtyards
What‘s Included
Tour with local guide
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend!
Marie B,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour! Victoria is so knowledgeable about the area. We learned so much and the history is very interesting.
Very informative and fun
Wander67015228395,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was very interesting and we learnt a lot. Thank you to our tour guide for making it very fun!! Definitely recommend to learn about the history.
not easy to identify the location, which is which, but did see some historical sites/marks
ELKW,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00the tourist information said there is Roman wall, ruins in Barcelona, but the map is not clear and may not be easy to find, but we did see some of the historical sites, some Roman columns, courtyards, exploring the past of the city.
Great tour
bath71,Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous experience. Great knowledge shown from Evgeny. Good fun, a small group tour was booked and it was perfect just 5 of us.
Spectacular!
Excursion33691715056,Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went February 15 at 10:15 in the morning. The tour was spectacular! Our guide was very friendly and showed us the nice things about the city and knew many stories. We only had 2 days in Barça, but thanks to this tour we seem to have seen a lot. I recommend this tour!
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