Free Tour Old Quarter of Barcelona: Gothic Quarter and El Born
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Digital or printed coupons accepted
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Spanish and English
What is a Free Tour?
A Free Tour is a type of tourist route where the client is not charged anything in advance, but at the end of the route it is you who value the work of our freelance guides with an economic contribution.
Tour description
The Born neighborhood is a unique corner of Barcelona. From the Arc de Triomf to the Plaza de Sant Pere de les Puelles, it is undoubtedly one of the most peculiar neighborhoods of the Catalan capital, the result of its past and its multiculturalism.
In this Free Tour you will discover all the secrets, history and curiosities of this part of Barcelona, which is considered today one of the liveliest neighborhoods of the city. The Arc de Triomf, the Passeig del Born, the Born Market, the Palau de la Música Catalana, the Convent of Sant Agustí Vell or the Plaza de Sant Pere de les Puelles will be some of the corners through which the tour will pass.
- Visit the Born neighborhood with an official guide.
- Learn about the history of Barcelona.
- Enjoy some of the most spectacular corners of the historic center of Barcelona.
What included
- Expert guide
Not included
- Nothing not specified in the section “what’s included”.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Languages
- Spanish and English
Important information
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10–15 minutes in advance. If you arrive late, you will lose the right to join the tour.
- Reservations are not accepted for groups of more than 6 people.
- The tour will be conducted with audioguides, the rental fee is €1.5 per person.
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Cancellation Policy
- If you are unable to attend, please lett us know via email or telephone so that the guide does not wair for you.
Meeting Point
In front of the entrance of the Urban Outfitters shop in Plaza Catalunya, which is right on the corner of Bergara Street and Plaza Catalunya. Look for the Barkeno Tours Pink Umbrella.
How to get
- Booking private transfers
- By bus: lines 19, 33, 34, 43, 43, 44, 50, 51, B20 and B24.
- On foot: direction historic center
More information
Enjoy a Free Tour of the Born neighborhood with an official expert guide. You will get to know the most important corners of the historic neighborhood, its past and its curiosities. In addition, you will be able to understand some of the stories and events that took place in this area of Barcelona.





