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Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter & el Born Free Tour (Old Town)

9.5 (3,348)

On this tour, we will dive into the local culture, history, secrets, legends, and curiosities of Barcelona. From the ancient Roman Barcino through the Middle Ages, the Spanish Civil War until the current cosmopolitan Barcelona.

Provided by Barkeno Tours

2 hours

10:00 AM, 10:30 AM +13 More +13 More

2 hours

10:00 AM, 10:30 AM +13 More +13 More

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Gaudí, Sagrada Familia & Modernism Free Tour of Barcelona

9.6 (1,755)

Immerse yourself with us in the fantastic world of Antoni Gaudí in the heart of Barcelona with this free tour that will take us to discover some of the modernist jewels that this city houses.

Provided by Barkeno Tours

2h 30min

10:00 AM, 10:30 AM +9 More +9 More

2h 30min

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The Original Free Tour of Barcelona

9.2 (21,149)

Experience the heartbeat of the Catalan capital on this 2.5h walking tour. Beyond the famous sights, discover the human stories and local spirit that make Barcelona truly unique.

Provided by SANDEMANs Tours - Barcelona

2 hours

11:00 AM

2 hours

11:00 AM

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Barcelona: Spanish Civil War & Franco's Dictatorship

9.7 (2,383)

Walk through the streets and neighborhoods where Anarchists, Fascists, and The Republic fought for their ideals. Come to understand the motivations, the politics, and outcome of this defining war of the 20th century that would change Spain forever.

Provided by Nostos Tours

2h 30min

10:30 AM

2h 30min

10:30 AM

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All Barcelona Highlights: Ramblas, Old Town, Gothic & Gaudí

9.6 (2,464)

Discover the 2 most famous parts of Barcelona in one tour! From the medieval streets, plazas and buildings of the Gothic Quarter to the beauty of Gaudi's creations like Casa Batlló and Casa Milà in the Modernist part of Barcelona

Provided by Nostos Tours

2h 30min

10:30 AM, 11:00 AM +3 More +3 More

2h 30min

10:30 AM, 11:00 AM +3 More +3 More

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Barcelona: Gothic Quarter Tour

9.8 (30)

Explore Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter on a guided walk! Discover the secrets of the city’s ancient heart while visiting the City Hall, Palau de la Generalitat, and more. A journey through centuries of Roman and medieval lore.

Provided by Scandic Tours

2 hours

12:30 PM, 5:30 PM

2 hours

12:30 PM, 5:30 PM

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Free Tour Barcelona REAL: Sagrada Familia, Modernism & the Gothic Quarter

9.6 (6)

Discover Barcelona with this free 3-hour tour. Explore the Sagrada Familia, Gaudí's architecture, and the Gothic Quarter. Uncover local secrets and unique stories to truly experience the city—not just visit it.

Provided by DB Tours

3 hours

10:30 AM, 3:30 PM

3 hours

10:30 AM, 3:30 PM

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Barcelona Deep Dive - the Best Tour in Town

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Uncover the soul of Barcelona on an intimate evening walking tour! Explore the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Ciutadella Park while learning the triumphs, tragedies, and rich history of the city.

Provided by Tomas Hanegraaf

2 hours

6:00 PM

2 hours

6:00 PM

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Complete Barcelona Free Tour

9.4 (2,963)

Explore Barcelona's iconic architecture on an unforgettable walking tour! Marvel at Antoni Gaudi’s legendary masterpieces, discover world-famous landmarks, and experience the rich cultural spirit of the city.

Provided by Artista Tours

3 hours

9:00 AM, 10:00 AM +5 More +5 More

3 hours

9:00 AM, 10:00 AM +5 More +5 More

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Free Tour Barcelona by Night: Gothic Quarter

9.6 (285)

Embark on this fascinating adventure on our free night tour through the great Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. Discover the history of Barcelona while admiring its beautiful night illumination.

Provided by Smile Tours

2 hours

6:00 PM, 7:00 PM +2 More +2 More

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68,544 Reviews in Barcelona

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026

by Ethan Dodd

(1 review)

"Top tier tour: A whole other side of Barcelona"

Evan is full of life. He gives the unvarnished truth about the Spanish civil war -- and in a fun, friendly way. You'll learn about Spanish anarchism, the Stalinist split, the international...

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026

by Lourdes Climent

(3 reviews)

"Modernismo al alcance de la mano"

Martín has given us a very vivid insight into Modernism. He has shown us his deep knowledge of Barcelona’s Modernism and Gaudí’s ideas. Thank you, Martín!!

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026

by Florencia Luciana Roman Luquez

(1 review)

"Increíble tour!"

It was awesome! David is a genius—I highly recommend him for a journey through Catalan history!

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

by Monica Fernandez

(1 review)

"Genial"

Very punctual and attentive

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

by James Mayfield

(4 reviews)

"Informative and Entertaining"

Our guide was fantastic - he was passionate about the history of the city yet honest about its flaws. I highly recommend anyone new to the Barcelona to take this tour.

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

by Kathleen Gilliland

(1 review)

"Whew!"

What an enlightening afternoon! Yannis is extremely knowledgeable about the Spanish Civil War and is also an engaging speaker. I felt like I walked away with a lot of new information about a...

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026

by Mariela Vanesa Urbanowicz

(1 review)

"Gaudi , la Sagrada Familua y Modernismo"

The tour was excellent, and Albert was amazing!! He was always attentive and explained every detail of the tour. My congratulations to the company and the guide. 100% recommended

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026

by Stavrina Tsourou

(1 review)

"4 months later a review about a really great tour"

An amazing tour that I highly recommend! Our tour guide was Henrieta—really knowledgeable, with a great, positive vibe. She was eager to answer all our questions and encouraged us to ask as many...

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

by Jaime Reina

(1 review)

"Bella experiencia en Barcelona"

Miquel managed to show us a different side of Barcelona: the Barcelona of its streets, its neighborhoods, its stories, and, above all, its little anecdotes. At every stop, he had a story to tell,...

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

by Gabriela Orquera

(1 review)

"Interesante"

Mathias is quite informative in his explanations and provides relevant information for understanding the history—especially on a date like September 11.

Reviewed on Sep 09, 2026

by Lionel Rotenberg

(4 reviews)

"Barcelona: Gaudí, la Sagrada Familia y el modernismo"

What an amazing tour with Pedro! Not only did we explore Gaudí's fascinating work, but his explanations and interesting facts made the experience truly unforgettable. Highly recommended, and thank...

Reviewed on Sep 09, 2026

by María cecilia Campo

(1 review)

"Circuito histórico barrio gotico"

It was really interesting to take the tour with Facundo!