Welcome to Barcelona City Stroll Historic Port and Cathedral Rooftop

Welcome to Barcelona City Stroll Historic Port and Cathedral Rooftop

Dive into the story of Barcelona with this introductory tour to the medieval city center; the perfect way for first-time visitors to get acquainted with the city. Following an extensive itinerary that packs a lot into to a short amount of time and takes you to places where others don’t, you’ll see some of Barcelona’s most beloved sights, enjoy a brief introduction to Catalan history and culture, and enjoy spectacular views over the city from the rooftop terrace of the magnificent Barcelona Cathedral.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Las Ramblas, La Rambla, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Las Ramblas

Pass By: Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), Mediterranean Seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Next, your guide will lead you into the narrow side-streets of the city for a tour of the historic center. Although this is one of the most vibrant and historically-rich parts of the city, many visitors don’t know what to look for when they explore, or which spots are the most important. We’ve carefully crafted a route that showcases the best of this small area, weaving together a rich tapestry of stories from across 2,000 years of history.

Along the way, you’ll follow in the footsteps of a martyr; explore the old Jewish Ghetto; get some architectural history in a square that used to be the favorite of Antoni Gaudí; and even see where Barcelona’s official executioner lived.

Every street, plaza and point of interest on this tour is intimately connected with the story of Barcelona. From its beginnings as a small outpost of the Ancient Roman Empire, through its consolidation as a regional capital, and all the way to the early 20th-century flowering and 1992 Olympics that turned it into the beautiful cosmopolitan city that it is today. Since you’re touring with a local guide, you’ll also get some insight into modern politics, including Catalonia’s quest to gain independence from Spain.


Pass By: Mercat de la Boqueria, La Rambla, 91, 08001 Barcelona Spain

Your tour starts next to the famous Boqueria Market, where you’ll meet your guide and go straight to the spot where Barcelona began; the center of the old city. The Ancient Romans established a city here 2,000 years ago and you’ll be surprised by how much of those original structures still exist. Passing huge fragments of the old Roman wall, you’ll step into the Plaza Nova to see a mural by Picasso and the Barcelona Cathedral.


Pass By: Placa Sant Felip Neri, Paseo de Palau Episcopal, Barri Gotic, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Placa Sant Felip Neri

Pass By: Barcelona Cathedral, Pla de la Seu, S/N, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Barcelona Cathedral

Pass By: Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi, Plaza Del Pi, 7, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi

Pass By: Plaza de Cataluna, Plaa de Cataluna, 08206 Barcelona Spain

Plaza de Cataluna

Pass By: Col.legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya, Placa Nova, 5, 08002 Barcelona Spain

College of Architecture

Pass By: Avinguda Portal de l'Angel, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Portal de l'Angel

Pass By: Placa de Sant Jaume, Placa Sant Jaume, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Placa Sant Jaume

Pass By: Placa del Rei, s/n, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Placa del Rei

Pass By: Pont del Bisbe, Carrer del Bisbe, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Bridge of Carrer Bisbe

Pass By: Plaza del Pi, Barcelona Spain

Plaza del Pi

Pass By: Carrer Petritxol, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Carrer Petritxol

Pass By: Port Vell, Moll de la Fusta, 08039 Barcelona Spain

Your final stop is Barcelona’s historic port, where you’ll learn about the city’s ancient connection to the sea, see a modern sculpture by Roy Lichtenstein, and hop aboard an 85-foot sailboat for an hour-long cruise up the coast where you’ll bask in beautiful views of land and sea as you enjoy a complimentary drink.


Pass By: El Born, La Ribera, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona Spain

El Born

Pass By: Fuente de la Portaferrissa, Carrer de la Portaferrissa, 2, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Carrer de la Portaferrissa