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Free Tour El Born: The Vibrant Soul of Barcelona
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Provided by:
Barcelona Alternativa
Duration
2h 15min
Meeting point
Plaça Lluís Millet ( Palau de la Música Catalana)
Languages
English, Italian
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From €20.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
do you know the Born... or have you only seen it on Instagram?
This free tour of Barcelona's Born will take you far beyond the modern terraces and tourist postcards. Here you will discover a history of resistance, popular culture and forgotten voices that continue to resonate in its streets.
From the spectacular Palau de la Música to the unforgettable Santa Maria del Mar, we will walk among narrow streets, hidden squares and silent ruins as we unearth:
The scars of 1714 and the origin of the Mercat del Born.
The guild networks, the women of the neighborhood and the lost trades.
Secrets and symbols hidden in Santa Maria del Mar.
Stories of love, war, memory... and many surprises.
An exciting, curious and revealing route led by a local guide specialized in history and urban memory, who invites you to look at the Born with new eyes.
This free tour of Barcelona's Born will take you far beyond the modern terraces and tourist postcards. Here you will discover a history of resistance, popular culture and forgotten voices that continue to resonate in its streets.
From the spectacular Palau de la Música to the unforgettable Santa Maria del Mar, we will walk among narrow streets, hidden squares and silent ruins as we unearth:
The scars of 1714 and the origin of the Mercat del Born.
The guild networks, the women of the neighborhood and the lost trades.
Secrets and symbols hidden in Santa Maria del Mar.
Stories of love, war, memory... and many surprises.
An exciting, curious and revealing route led by a local guide specialized in history and urban memory, who invites you to look at the Born with new eyes.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
- Passeig del Born
- Palau de la Música Catalana
- Santa Caterina Market
Our Guides
Anna
On arrival
Meeting point: in front of Caganer store and statue of Jaume Plensa in plaça Lluís Millet (next to Palau de l Música)
Blue backpack
Things to note
Bring plenty of water and comfortable shoes. A hat is recommended to protect you from the sun.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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