Raval Free Tour: Hidden Face of Barcelona
Overview
This is so reductive.
So much so that it is an insult to the Raval and its inhabitants. It is the district where the industrial revolution started in Spain in 1832, where people demanded justice, respect and fought for it. It is the district of the work day of eight hours and no more fifteen, of the strikes and the riots,of the solidarity between the people.
The Raval is the birthplace of the anarchism and the syndicalism in the country.
Did you know that Barcelona had been ruled by the anarchists at some point at the start of the civil war for ten months ?
Did you know that our wonderful city had two nicknames, the "Rose of fire" and the "City of the bombs" ?
Join us to discover the alternative side of the city, not the pretty, the glamorous, but where normal people live and keep on resisting nowadays. Feel the essence, the soul of Barcelona.
It is also one of the hotspot of the street art in town and its street sometimes look like an open air museum.
This won't be your usual walking tour.
We are going to show you the good, the bad and the ugly.
This activity includes:
- Filmoteca de Catalunya
- Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
- Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site
- Rambla del Raval
- El Raval
- Palau Guell
- Filmoteca de Cataluña
- MACBA
- Hospital de la Santa Cruz
- Rambla del Raval
Our Guides
Meeting point
Urban Outfitters Plaza Cataluña (calle Bergara esquina plaza Cataluña)
On arrival
You will easily find us outside the Urban Outfitters store next to Plaza Cataluña (Bergara street corner, Plaza Cataluña) with a PINK umbrella.
Metro station Catalunya, lines 1 (red) or 3 (green)
Things to note
IMPORTANT
As there’s a maximum of persons allowed by law in a tour, if you’re not on time, your place could be given to someone else.
The tour will be done with radio guides that will cost €1,5 per person.
Kids MUST be included in the booking
If you're a group of more than 6 people, even in different bookings, you will need to pay a minimum of €15 per person before the tour starts.
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
