Barcelona Gothic Quarter Old Town Private Tour
Description
From it´s humble beginnings 2000 years ago as an innocuous fishing port to it´s modern international standing explore the city´s growth from Roman consolidation, Christian and Jewish persecution, imperial expansion, industrial explosion, political identity, artistic flourishing.Meet the ghosts of martyred Christians, iconic painters, war combatants, religious legends, glory hunting kings, medieval hangmen and many more, all of whom have left a cultural and physical mark on the windy, close- quartered streets of this, the oldest part of Barcelona. A native English speaking guide living in the city for 13 years, with a Spanish wife with lots of long time Barcelona friends, I have lots of first hand information about what lies within the Catalan people, how what makes them "tick", and more importantly, why! And as a professional Actor I´ll bring to life the stories, humour, triumphs, disasters that go to the soul of the Catalan people. Oh yeah, we´ll also meet a VERY HAIRY CATALAN MAN!!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Las Ramblas, Roman Tombs, Plaza Santa Maria del Pí and church, Roman quarter, Jewish Quarter, Cathedral, Plaza del Rey
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
I do not pick up by car. We walk from pick up to the first stop.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(185)
The experience was top of the line, incredible guide, Knowledgeable and awesome. Highly recommend.
I believe this is the most incredible structure of its time that I have ever seen. Very good overall tour of the Basilica with general insights around the symbolism, history, architecture and Gaudi. It is 60-90 minutes on-site. Plan on staying longer after the tour to visit the museum on-site which is worth your time.
Patrick was patient, flexible, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. He kept all ages engaged from 8 to 78. His communication was responsive and timely. He showed us the depth and breadth of the Gothic City. He also gave us recommendations for some of his favorite local places and shared local customs.
Great tour - very educational at a nice pace In the shade most of the day Learned a lot of the Barcelona related history from Patrick Very knowledgeable and fun for all ages
Patrick is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I would really rate him 4.5 stars only because at times in my opinion he went down rabbit holes in topics I was not overly interested in and didn't pick upon my lack of interest to "move on".
Patrick was extremely friendly and provided us a thorough history of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
We had a wonderful tour of the Gothic Quarter and old town with Patrick. He not only shared the history of the area, but also shared stories of many of the stops. His love of the city is evident. He also had a great suggestion for lunch.
Patrick was very knowledgeable and interesting
We had a fantastic walking tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and brought the history of the area to life through fascinating stories and insights. The tour was the perfect mix of historical information, local culture, and entertaining storytelling. We learned so much while exploring the beautiful streets and hidden corners of the Gothic Quarter. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Barcelona!
I highly recommend seeing the Gothic Quater of Barcelona with Patrick. His body of knowledge is wide and deep and his delivery is engaging and humorous. I could have listened to him for hours!
