Luca's Free Tour of Barcelona: Roman Ruins, Gothic, Jewish & Born

9.9
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Provided by: Luca
Duration
2h 15min
Meeting point
Pl. de Sant Jaume, 3, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Languages
English, German +1
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Overview

I am the only person running this tour, so no umbrella, no script, no upselling, no Wikipedia. Experience and quality are 100% guaranteed. Gothic, Jewish quarter, and Born are all covered.

Where was the Inquisition based in the middle age?
Have you heard of the medieval practice of Immurement?
Why is Spanish not the mother tongue of the Barcelonians?
Why is the mother of a Roman emperor standing on the highest spire of the Cathedral?
Where did the executioner used to live?
Why were the Jewish quarter and the synagogue major wiped out in 1391?
Why is the Basilica of Santa Maria del mar is known as the Cathedral of the Sea?
What is the origin of the Catalan flag that you can see everywhere in the city?
Did you know that the first superhero of Barcelona was a young teenager?
What is the connection between Sagrada Familia, Eixample, and slave trading?
What’s the most romantic day in Barcelona calendar?
What is the origin of the name of Barcelona?
How did the medieval city cope with the horrible smell in crowded places?
Why do you find an English flag in the city coat of arms?
How come 9/11 is the national day of Catalonia?
Was Christopher Columbus from Barcelona?
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Fossar de les Moreres
  • Pont del Bisbe
  • Cathedral of Barcelona
  • Ancient synagogue
  • Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
  • MUHBA Temple d'August
  • El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria
  • Roman city wall in Barcelona
  • La Casa de l'Ardiaca
  • Church of Saint Philip Neri
  • Barcelona History Museum MUHBA
  • Palau Episcopal de Barcelona
  • Palau del Lloctinent

Meeting point

Pl. de Sant Jaume, 3, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

On arrival

Meeting point: Starbucks coffee shop, Pl. de Sant Jaume, 3, 08002 Barcelona, Spain. In this square, one finds the City Hall (Ayuntamiento) and the Generalitat Palace (regional government seat).

Nearest Subway: Jaume I - L4, Liceu - L3.

Rating
9.9
Organisation
10.0
Atmosphere
10.0
Content
9.9
Guide
10.0
Usefulness
10.0
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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.

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