Barcelona in 2 Hours: Private Welcome Tour of the Gothic Quarter and El Born
A 2-hour private walking tour for newcomers: the Gothic Quarter, Plaça Reial, Santa Maria del Pi, La Boqueria, El Born, Santa Maria del Mar and the medieval ruins under the Born market. Kids go free.
5.015 reviews
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Spanish, English, Italian +1
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
From €54 per person
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Practical details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English · Italian · French
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- 2-hour private tour, ideal for your first day in Barcelona
- Gothic Quarter, Plaça Reial, Santa Maria del Pi and La Boqueria market
- El Born, the basilica of Santa Maria del Mar and the medieval ruins under the Born market
- Customisable route and tips from your guide for the rest of your trip
- 5 out of 5 on Tripadvisor; children go free
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Our take
It does exactly what it says: two hours to get your bearings in Barcelona on day one, with a guide just for you who shows you the Gothic Quarter and El Born and shares tips for the rest of your trip. The rating is perfect: 5 out of 5 on Tripadvisor. It's one of the most affordable private tours: from about €54 per person for two and about €32 each for four, with children free. If you'd like more neighbourhoods and a tapa, the same operator runs a 3-hour version.
What's included
- 2-hour private tour with a local guide
- Route adapted to your interests
- Children free
Not included
- Monument tickets
- Food and drinks
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not suitable for
- Pets
Things to keep in mind
- It's private and short: from about €54 per person for two, dropping to about €32 each for four
- Children go free
- Monuments are seen from outside and you go into Santa Maria del Mar; no other tickets are included
Meeting point
Gran Teatre del Liceu, La Rambla 51-59, Barcelona
Meet your guide at the door of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, La Rambla 51-59 (metro Liceu).
The experience
The route
In two hours you walk the streets of the Gothic Quarter with a local guide who tells you the stories behind each corner. You stop in elegant Plaça Reial, see Santa Maria del Pi, a 14th-century church, and pass through La Boqueria market.
Then you reach El Born, where old and modern buildings sit side by side, visit the basilica of Santa Maria del Mar and finish at the medieval ruins of old Barcelona uncovered beneath the Born market.
Who it's for
- Anyone who's just arrived and wants to get oriented fast.
- Families: children go free and the route adapts.
- Anyone short on time in the city.
Accessibility
The operator states it is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before. No refund within 24 hours of the start.
Frequently asked questions
What do we see in 2 hours?
Do children pay?
Can it be customised?
Is it just for my group?
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