Itinerary
- El Raval: This self-guided walking tour guides you through two of Barcelona's oldest neighbourhoods, El Raval and the Gothic Quarter.
- Gothic Quarter: This self-guided walking tour guides you through two of Barcelona's oldest neighbourhoods, El Raval and the Gothic Quarter.
- La Rambla: After leaving La Rambla, you’ll stroll through El Raval, once the most densely-populated urban area in all of Europe, and the city’s Red Light District.
- On this tour, you'll find out how Barcelona’s destitute mothers used to drop off unwanted babies through a hole in the wall at the House of Mercy.
- Mercat de la Boqueria: You'll have the opportunity to step into Mercat de la Boqueria, a food market that’s been operating since the 1100s.
- You'll see and have the opportunity to rub the crown jewels on Fernando Botero’s fat feline statue, El Gato de Botero.
- Palau Guell: On this tour, you'll be able to gaze upon one of Gaudi’s most understated buildings, Palau Güell (Güell Palace).
- Placa Reial: On this 75-minute walk, you’ll stroll along narrow lanes, hidden alleys and through popular squares like Plaça de Sant Jaume, Plaça Nova and Plaça Sant Felip Neri.
- Hear Can Culleretes Restaurant’s two origin stories and decide which one you believe.
- Take a shortcut through Carrer d’Avinyo, which inspired Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d'Avignon painting.
- Placa de Sant Jaume: On this 75-minute walk, you’ll stroll along narrow lanes, hidden alleys and through popular squares like Plaça de Sant Jaume, Plaça Nova and Plaça Sant Felip Neri.
- You'll have the opportunity to visit Meson del Cafe, where you’ll find the city’s best coffee and possibly bump into the mayor.
- Pont del Bisbe: On this tour, you'll see the Gothic Quarter's neo-gothic attractions like the Cathedral of Barcelona and Pont de Bisbe (the Bishops Bridge).
- Placa Sant Felip Neri: On this 75-minute walk, you’ll stroll along narrow lanes, hidden alleys and through popular squares like Plaça de Sant Jaume, Plaça Nova and Plaça Sant Felip Neri.
- Catedral de Barcelona: On this tour, you'll see the Gothic Quarter's neo-gothic attractions like the Cathedral of Barcelona and Pont de Bisbe (the Bishops Bridge).
- On this 75-minute walk, you’ll stroll along narrow lanes, hidden alleys and through popular squares like Plaça de Sant Jaume, Plaça Nova and Plaça Sant Felip Neri.
- Soak up El Peto, the kissing mural composed of 4,000 photographic images of “freedom”, donated by the public.
- You’ll find out how the small fortified Roman village of Barcino developed into the great city that Barcelona is today and see where the tombs of the dead used to line the ancient village wall.
Includes
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Details
Take in landmarks and legends of El Raval and the Gothic Quarter at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• See art and unique architecture in the city that inspired Picasso and Gaudi while strolling along narrow lanes, hidden alleys and through popular squares
• Hear from producer John Hipper, an Australian now living in Spain who’s passionate about history
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
• See art and unique architecture in the city that inspired Picasso and Gaudi while strolling along narrow lanes, hidden alleys and through popular squares
• Hear from producer John Hipper, an Australian now living in Spain who’s passionate about history
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Know Before You Go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
