Guided tour through Barcelona’s Gothic city centre
In the footsteps of the past: Guided tour through the Gothic Quarter – discover the heart of Barcelona
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Discover the oldest part of the city on a guided city tour
Discover Barcelona’s Gothic quarter on a tour through winding alleyways and historic squares. You will visit Barcelona Cathedral as well as Plaça del Rei, which marked the centre of power during the reign of the Catalans, and Plaça Sant Jaume. Immerse yourself in the history of Barcelona from antiquity to the Middle Ages and discover how people used to live in the city.
Roman remains and medieval palaces in Barcelona
The walk begins near Barcelona Cathedral, which combines different architectural styles due to its long construction period. The tour continues to the most important remaining parts of the Roman city wall. At the end of the tour, you will visit Plaça del Rei, a unique historical site near the cathedral. Below the square are the remains of the Roman city of Barcino and above it the remains of the medieval city. On this guided tour, you will learn all about the history of Barcelona from Roman times to the Middle Ages. Stroll through the Gothic Quarter, which has a charm all of its own with its narrow, cobbled streets, wrought-iron street lamps and buildings with hidden corners where you can lose yourself.
Visitor information
Daily guided tours (Monday to Saturday): 10.00 am
Tourist Information Point Catedral de Barcelona, Pla de la Seu, s/n, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
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