Timeless Barcelona: Roman Ruins, Gothic, Jewish and Born Quarter
Description
This is a one-man band, every single walk is run by me. No surprises, no cheating. I have a degree in history and English literature. English has been my main working language for 25 years. I have lived and run tours for more than 20 years in Italy, London, Berlin and Barcelona. The Berlin Wall, the six wives of Henry VIII, Michelangelo and Gaudi have no secrets for me. I have also travelled extensively throughout Spain and the world, so I am bringing a unique perspective of this wonderful planet and this enchanting city. And last but not the least, I do also have a healthy addiction to books that feeds a truly compelling and passionate storytelling
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Political and social centre of Barcelona for the last 2000 years. The town Hall and the Place of the regional government are here
The oldest objects in Barcelona: four columns from the huge temple of Augustus who once stood in this location.
The Medieval Jewish Neighbourhood.
Th oldest synagogue in Europe
One of the main feature of the Gothic quarter
Discovery here the painful memory of the Spanish Civil War.
The most loved church in Barcelona.
We will explore the outside of the gothic cathedral
The medieval entertainment square of Barcelona.
Important medieval neighbourhood
The fundamental stop to better understand the political conflict between Madrid and Barcelona.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. It is open to everyone, but if you have reduced mobility we will have to adapt the tour to your own pace. In that case a private experience could be arranged.
Reviews(71)
Very informative & interesting tour around the different areas of Barcelona. Short stops at each point but lots of information and opportunities to ask questions. Luca is a very knowledgeable, personable & enthusiastic guy, we had a great time with him and he made the tour really enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Fantastic tour of the historical sites and Gothic quarter of Barcelona. Absolutely recommend this tour for anyone interested in a deeper look at Barcelona - past and present. Luca was an outstanding guide - knowledgeable , energetic. And very helpful - and entertaining! We loved the deeper look at Barcelona 's history - Roman, medieval, gothic, industrial and modern. We loved the descriptions of art, architecture, history and culture. Thank you, Luca!
What a great primer on the gothic quarter of Barcelona. Luca did a fantastic job about explaining the history of the quarter as well as Barcelona at large. His explanations were peppered with just the right amount of humor to keep history interesting. We learned of some important facts which we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Pacing was leisurely and we could digest the information easily. I highly recommend for anyone wanting to get an informed perspective on the quarter and its history.
Luca is an incredibly nice and knowledgeable person and this tour was definitely one of the highlights of my trip!! 100% recommend
Luca was an excellent guide who explained the complicated history of Barcelona. Highly recommend the tour. We have been on many walking tours and this rates at the top.
Luca is very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting. Covered a good area that I would have missed on my own
Luca was very good. Very energetic. Passionate. Some of the history was well known but Luca added depth because that's his interest. His cynicism of historical figures actions was much appreciated.
Luca is a very competent guide, the passion for history becomes an opportunity for those who participate in his tours, if you add to this sympathy.... 10 and praise
Lovely friendly knowledgeable guide who gave me a memorable time discovering Barcelona. Thank you Lucas
Luca is so knowledgeable, we had a fab time and learnt so much! We saw so much of the city and got so many great recommendations.
