Gothic Quarter Insights & Tapas Experience
Travel back in time and explore the secrets of ancient Barcino, the medieval heart of Barcelona. The Gothic Quarter is crammed with tiny, winding alleyways and streets, with quaint squares and diminutive parks, with centuries-old structures sitting next to modern buildings. It’s beguiling and bewildering and very easy to get lost. But this 2.5-hour guided walking tour through the neighborhood is certain to set even the most directionally challenged traveler straight. Learn the history of the neighborhood, see the important sites and finish off with some traditional ‘pintxos,’ or small snacks, at a cool restaurant.
We show you off-the-beaten-path locations Small Group tour of max 15 people to ensure a personalized experience Chat to talk and share what you want with the guide.
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Regular option
Gothic Tour
What's included in Gothic Quarter Insights & Tapas Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
In the Plaça Nova, in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, almost touching the wall of the former Roman city, seven giant letters contrast with their historic backdrop. They are part of the alphabet created by Joan Brossa to spell out the word Barcino, the principal name of the Colonia Iulia Augusta Faventia Paterna Barcino, which was the origin of present-day Barcelona. The letters, six of them made of bronze and one of aluminium, are bolted to the ground and make up a fun and original display, very much in keeping with this Barcelona-born artist's visual poems
Barcelona Cathedral
The building now known as the Palace of the Bishop is the first building of the new episcopal Barcelona that rises walled city of Barcelona, using the utensils inside the Roman walls. The New Square, opened in front of the Porta Praetoria of Roman wall, known as the Portal del Bisbe. It was created in 1355 when the water was channeled to Collserola Sant Jaume Square demolishing buildings facing the Portal del Bisbe, then we gave the name of New Square.
Casa de l'Ardiaca
The Casa de l'Ardiaca, the residence of the ecclesiastical hierarchy from the 12th century onwards, has undergone many alterations over the years, such as the ones carried out in the early 16th century which connected the building with the dean's residence. This was also the period when the porticoed central courtyard was built and the Renaissance-style decorations, which tie in with the flamboyant Gothic style of the original building, completed. A staircase leads to the upper terrace, a balcony in the purest Romeo and Juliet style.
Inclusions
- Professional guide (English/Spanish and French)
- One pintxo
- One drink
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Infants do not have pintxo and drink included in the price
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- At the entrance of the Hotel Colón, outside. Please do not enter the hotel lobby.
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Opening hours are: 09:30 - 18:00 Monday to Friday