Barcelona Trip Overview
Bienvenido a Barcelona! Kickstart your trip the right way: avoid the tourist crowds and discover the unique old city of Barcelona like a true local! So, it’s possible with your local insider by your side. You won’t miss any of the must-see spots and you’ll get answers to all your questions!
The Gothic Quarter in Barcelona dates back over 2,000 years and is one of the most talked-about neighbourhoods in the city full of charm and captivating history.
This neighbourhood is also filled with trendy bars, restaurants, and small boutiques, and provides the opportunity to experience the essence of Barcelona. Every step of the tour is full of history, charm and magic.
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* Duration: 3 hours
* Starts: Barcelona, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
Bienvenido a Barcelona! Kickstart your trip the right way: avoid the tourist crowds and discover the unique old city of Barcelona like a true local! So, it’s possible with your local insider by your side. You won’t miss any of the must-see spots and you’ll get answers to all your questions!
The Gothic Quarter in Barcelona dates back over 2,000 years and is one of the most talked-about neighbourhoods in the city full of charm and captivating history.
This neighbourhood is also filled with trendy bars, restaurants, and small boutiques, and provides the opportunity to experience the essence of Barcelona. Every step of the tour is full of history, charm and magic.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Placa Reial, 08002 Barcelona Spain
This square is so beautiful, it’s no wonder it was named “royal” (reial Catalan for royal). The elegant ambience of the Plaça Reial is accentuated by the fountain, streetlamps and palm trees, and it is one of Barcelona’s busiest, most vibrant spots, particularly at night. This is Barcelona’s best-loved porticoed square.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palace of Catalan Music, Carrer Palau de la Musica, 4-6, 08003 Barcelona Spain
Strangely enough, the Palau de la Música Catalana, the so-called “building that epitomises Catalan art nouveau” wasn’t designed by Gaudí, but by his contemporary Lluís Domènech i Montaner (Barcelona, 1850-1923). This concert hall in Barcelona, which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an artistic landmark of outstanding beauty and a highly prestigious music venue.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Barcelona Cathedral, Pla de la Seu, S/N, 08002 Barcelona Spain
Barcelona Cathedral is at the heart of the Gothic Quarter and is said by many to be without a doubt the biggest expression of gothic architecture of Barcelona. It has a rich history owing to the fact that the site it was built spans 1000+ years. But don’t be fooled! The cathedral today is not the same as the one that was built ages ago, rather the facade we see today was renovated as part of the 1929 Universal Exhibition in the Neo-gothic style, not original Gothic style which was much more plain.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi, Plaza Del Pi, 7, 08002 Barcelona Spain
In the Catalan Gothic style, this church was built on top of a building of the proto-Christians before the V century, but the Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi we see today was completed in the sixteenth century. The facade features an enormous rose window that spans 10 metres in diameter. This alone is worth seeing. However, try not to miss the view from the Belfry at 55 meters high and well equipped with six large bells.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Las Ramblas, La Rambla, 08002 Barcelona Spain
La Rambla, also known as Las Ramblas, is one of Barcelona’s main thoroughfares and one of the most visited areas in the city. This fascinating artery is 0.8 miles (1,3 km) long and connects Plaça de Catalunya with the city’s old port.
Las Ramblas is always lively, packed with tourists, locals and street artists who pose like living statues. Numerous terraces and restaurants are located on both sides of the street and it is very enjoyable to sit in one of its terraces to see people come and go, although be warned that the prices are a little high, since this is a very touristic area.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), Mediterranean Seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona Spain
The Gothic Quarter in Barcelona dates back over 2,000 years and is one of the most talked about neighborhoods in the city—full of charm and captivating history.
Of course, that means there is a lot to do and even more to see in this bustling neighborhood! No matter how much time you spend exploring, you will always stumble upon yet another enchanting square or mysterious alleyway. Read our suggestions for things to do in the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona for some great local’s tips on some of the must-see spots around
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mercat de la Boqueria, La Rambla, 91, 08001 Barcelona Spain
The most visited market in Barcelona is without a doubt La Boqueria, the first market to open in the city.
If you’re looking to experiment the daily life of locals, nothing comes as close as visiting the Barcelona city markets. They’re bright, colorful, busy and noisy places, and in most of them you can find practically any product you can imagine.
Duration: 15 minutes
