Barcelona Trip Overview
The tour takes place in Barrio Gotico district, the oldest part of Barcelona that has two thousand years of history. The neighborhood is characterized by the presence of Roman, Medieval and Neogothic buildings. Many of them are connected to a variety of interesting legends that are an important part of the local oral tradition.
By taking part in this tour you will be astonished by the misterious beauty of Barcelona Old Town. At the same time you will learn a lot about its culture, history and legends.
Languages of the tour: English and Italian
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* Duration: 2 hours
* Starts: Barcelona, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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The tour takes place in Barrio Gotico district, the oldest part of Barcelona that has two thousand years of history. The neighborhood is characterized by the presence of Roman, Medieval and Neogothic buildings. Many of them are connected to a variety of interesting legends that are an important part of the local oral tradition.
By taking part in this tour you will be astonished by the misterious beauty of Barcelona Old Town. At the same time you will learn a lot about its culture, history and legends.
Languages of the tour: English and Italian
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cathedral of Barcelona, Pla de la Seu, s/n, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
The tour starts near Saint Eulalia Cathedral, one of the most important churches of Barcelona. There I will tell you about the legend of Saint Eulalia and about Barcelona’s foundation.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palau Reial Major, Carrer dels Comtes, 2, 08002 Barcelona Spain
We will then walk to the Royal Palace of Barcelona and I will show you the place where it is said that Christopher Columbus was received by the king and the queen of Spain after his first trip to America.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica dels Sants Martirs Just i Pastor, Carrer de Rere Sant Just, S/N, 08002 Barcelona Spain
We will then follow the perimeter of the Roman Wall that was built about sixteen centuries ago and we’ll walk to a church named Basilica dels Sants Martirs Just i Pastor that was once a pagan temple where terrible sacrifices were carried on.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Placa de Sant Jaume, Placa Sant Jaume, 08002 Barcelona Spain
The tour will then reach Plaça Sant Jaume, one of the most important squares of the city, where we’ll see the facade of the palace of the regional government.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pont del Bisbe, Carrer del Bisbe, 08002 Barcelona Spain
After that we’ll head to Pont del Bisbe, probably the most photographed spots of the old town which is also connected to several urban legends because of its exoteric decorations.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Casa de l’Ardiaca, Calle Santa Llucia 1, 08021 Barcelona Spain
Our next stop will be at Casa de l’Ardiaca in which courtyard is located a fountain that has a very peculiar shape. After that we will reach Plaça Sant Felipe Neri, a beautiful little square characterized by a dark past.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi, Plaza Del Pi, 7, 08002 Barcelona Spain
We will then explore the old misterious Jewish district and walk towards the church of Santa Maria del Pi. There I will tell you about the history of the church and about a legend related to the bell tower.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: La Rambla, La Rambla, Barcelona, Catalonia
We will then head to La Rambla, the most important street in Barcelona. There I will show you the façade of Teatre Liceu, a mosaic from Joan Miró and the entrance of La Boqueria market, the most important food market of Barcelona.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fuente de la Portaferrissa, Carrer de la Portaferrissa, 2, 08002 Barcelona Spain
We will then walk back to the meeting point through Carrer de la Portaferrissa that at its beginning has a beautiful fountain called Fuente de la Portaferrissa
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: El Beso De Joan Fontcuberta, Plaza Isidre Nonell, 08002 Barcelona Spain
On our way back I will show you another piece of art from a contemporary Catalan artist named Joan Fontcuberta, dedicated to love and freedom.
Duration: 10 minutes
