Barcelona Guided Walking Tour: Secrets of the Gothic Quarter and History Museum

Barcelona, Spain

Discover medieval Barcelona and its complex history on a 3-hour walking tour of the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic). Follow the footsteps of the city's former kings, knights, and alchemists while your guide recounts tales such as the Inquisition and expulsion of the once-sizable Jewish community. You'll pass by the Barcelona Cathedral, Basilica of Saints Justus and Pastor, and Sant Felip Neri Square, then visit the History Museum of Barcelona.

Meet your guide near the Catedral de Barcelona (Barcelona Cathedral) and embark on a 3-hour walking tour in the heart of medieval Gothic Quarter. Take a look at the interior of the cathedral's chapel of Saint Lucia and tour the Basilica of Saints Justus and Pastor while learning about the city's past, which dates back to the Roman era. You'll learn of Catholic knights, Jewish sages, and medieval kings who ruled their kingdom during the Inquisition. 

Stroll the labyrinthine streets where Barcelona was founded, including Plaça Sant Felip Neri, a square with a namesake baroque church and the entryway to the Jewish Quarter. Hear about the daily life of the area's former shoemakers and coppersmiths. 

Complete your itinerary with a visit to the History Museum of Barcelona, located near Plaça del Rei, featuring the archaeological remains of the old Roman city. The subterranean tour allows you to walk through Roman Barcelona, from the 1st century, all the way to medieval Barcelona of the 13th century.

Traveler Reviews

Review by:   Janet B,    May 2016
Our tour guide,Ester, did an excellent job of leading us thru the warren of streets that make up the Bari Gothic. She had an excellent presentation of the history of Barcelona thru many eras that gave us an appreciation of Barcelona thru the ages. We especially appreciated her knowledge of the history of the Jews in the community and her explanation of the expulsion. Our tour had only 3 people which gave us lots of opportunities for questions and answers.

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