Packed with challenges, quizzes and fantastic facts, this is a unique, self-guided tour especially designed to keep kids 8-15 excited and the whole family having fun as you discover the old town of Barcelona together.
Our Heart of Barcelona route starts at Placa Nova (easily reached by metro, bus or taxi) and leads you on a discovery tour of the iconic sites and hidden jewels of the old town, revealing the history and culture of this amazing city. Follow the interactive map to carefully selected locations and have fun as a family with activities and stories that bring each site and its history to life.
You simply download our app, sign up, and your route will be waiting for you with full instructions!
Do the tour at your own pace, take a break if you want, and you can even come back another day to complete it. The perfect way to keep kids interested and parents happy as you explore and learn about this fascinating part of Barcelona!
Start your tour at the ancient walls of Barcelona and complete your first challenges at the gate where people have come in and out of the city since Roman times
Explore the facade of Barcelona's magnificent cathedral and see if you can unlock the secrets hidden in its statues
Enter one of the oldest houses still standing in the city, learn about the strange ritual that is performed here each year, and climb its staircase to see if you can solve the puzzles that are waiting for you on its terrace
You will make your own way to the meeting points
You do not need to meet anyone or show a ticket at the starting point. All information and directions are on the app! Get going in 3 simple steps! 1. Open the email we sent you via Viator (don't forget to look in your Junk folder if you don't see our email) 2. Download the TripMonsters app from the App Store or Google Play (the link in our email will take you there, or search TripMonsters on the app store) 3. Sign up to the app with the individual customer email address that Viator has created for you - it's shown in the email we sent you (you have to sign up with this email address so we know it's you) Once you've signed up, just follow the prompt on the app to download the Heart of Barcelona tour. When you're near the starting point (Plaça Nova), open the tour on the app and our interactive map will show you exactly where to go!