The Medieval Old Town Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is undeniably full of magical sights and tour highlights. Walking the medieval labyrinth of narrow alleys, winding streets and charming square will take you back in time in an amazing experience. On top, the remarkable places we visit are all in the end also amazing photo opportunities. Here, as an illustration, is a gallery where you find photos we have taken ourselves as proof of that. These are all photos of sights and scenes along the route we are normally taking.
Highlights everywhere! Although a really beautiful street, it is actually not part of the tour itself. Nonetheless, it will take you to our Meeting Point from Las Ramblas. It is obviously named after the church you pass on the way, Basílica de la Mercè.
Hear the highlights from the story of the Mediterranean conflicts more than 2000 years ago. Eventually, they led Roman soldiers to found the fortified military camp what would become Barcelona.
Learn the highlights about our most important counts, kings and queens. Not only will we talk about the origins of Spain and Catalonia and the infamous Inquisition here, but we will also discuss the explorer whose discoveries would change everything.
Without reservation, the Medieval Old Town of Barcelona is a very picturesque place. Consequently, there are plenty of great picture opportunities. Throughout the Gothic Quarter you will be taking photos everywhere, not only the highlights.
Walking into the oldest part of the Old Town Gothic Quarter, we'll eventually enter Roman Barcino. We'll stroll up this wonderful street full balconies with green plants. It is a beautiful highlight during the summer.
Later during our tour, we'll walk down a street next to the Cathedral of Barcelona lined with symbols, marks, and stories on both sides. Evidently, there is so much to tell on our Barcelona Free Walking Tour and we will cover the most important highlights!
Barcelona is a 2000-year-old city filled with intriguing art and gorgeous architecture, consequently from many eras. The city is divided into three basic parts: the oldest parts of the city called the Old Town, the 19th-century Expansion and the former surrounding villages. Most of the beautiful historical sights and landmarks are located in Old Town Ciutat Vella, and most of the medieval ones there, are inside the Gothic Quarter Barri Gòtic. This charming area and the city’s historical nucleus the Roman Barcino is where we will spend time together.
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