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The Historic Heart of Barcelona: Family-Friendly Private Tour

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Adults: 2 Children: 0

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Things to know

Duration:

2 hrs 30 mins

Categories:

City Highlights, Culture, Family Friendly, First Time Visitor

Private Tour:

You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive

Transport Mode:

Walking tour: no transportation is included

What's included:

A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group., Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places, Tickets to the Big Fun Museum

What's not included:

Food and drink, Gratuities, Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting points: Your guide will meet you at the entrance to the Hard Rock Cafe located at Pl. de Catalunya, 21, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

What makes this tour special

Explore the historic and vibrant heart of Barcelona on this family-friendly 2.5-hour private walking tour, including tickets to the Big Fun Museum - great for kids of all ages. Discover the Gothic quarter and Roman Ruins with amazing stories of the past, and see some of the city's dazzling architecture by Antonio Gaudi as you explore with your family-friendly private guide.

On your private walking tour, you will:

Begin your tour at the lively Portal de l'Àngel and walk along the charming old street of Carrer de Petritxol, filled with old shop fronts and enticing smells of churros;
Wander through the beautiful, winding cobbled streets of the Barri Gotic, learning all its secrets and surprises;
Hear about the Roman origins of the Old Town, and see the remains of the ancient Roman city walls - that once had 78 towers at 60 feet tall;
Marvel at the amazing Barcelona Cathedral with its incredible gothic spire, statues of gargoyles and other mythic creatures;
Walk into the Plaça del Rei - the King's Square - an imposing series of medieval buildings - each with a story to tell...;
Stop at Plaça de Sant Jaume in the centre of the Gothic Quarter, with its glorious buildings and learn all about the politics and political leaders of Barcelona;
Wander to Bishop's Bridge, one of the most photographed spots in the city, and walk underneath it making a wish on the dagger and skull and cross bones - or have bad luck forever!;
Pass by the Basilica Santa Maria del Pi which was built in the 1300s;
Stroll into the elegant Plaza Reial, with its fountains and palm trees, and vibrant atmosphere;
Wander down the most famous street of Barcelona, La Rambla, where you will be able to see an eccentric building by Antonio Gaudi - the Güell Palace, and see if you can spot the stone trees on the rooftop;
See the large, circular, and brightly coloured mosaic by Miró in La Rambla;
Explore the buzzing, brash and brilliant La Boqueria market, a popular destination for tourists and locals;
End your tour at the Big Fun Museum, for a quirky series of adventures and exciting activities for kids!

On this family-friendly tour, you'll be taken on an unforgettable journey through Barcelona's prettiest area, the iconic Gothic Quarter also known as Barri Gòtic. With its charming, winding, cobbled streets, medieval yet vibrant atmosphere, markets, artisanal shops, and amazing gothic architecture - there are so many things to see and secrets to discover!

From the ruins of the Roman walls and gothic splendour of the cathedrals to the eccentric buildings by Gaudi, colourful mosaic by Miro, and vibrant streets and markets, your family-friendly guide will make the tour really engaging for your children - with quizzes, guessing games, interesting stories, and fun activities.

You'll see all the most iconic sites of the Gothic Quarter, including the Cathedral with its amazing gargoyles on the rooftop and the imposing Placa del Rei. Enjoy wandering along Barcelona's iconic La Rambla - famous for its flower stalls and street food vendors; you'll see the leather and jewellery artisan shops and boutiques, and soak up the fun and buzzy atmosphere of the elegant Plaza Reial with delightful fountains and elegant palm trees.

As you stroll towards La Boqueria, you will also see the legendary Dancing Giants on display. The Dancing Giants are wearable puppets and the traditional dances wearing these massive costumes are a highlight of the parades on Catholic feast days in Barcelona!

At the end of your tour, your guide will leave you with entrance tickets to the amazing Big Fun Museum - where you will discover a magical world, like stepping through the Looking Glass and into Wonderland... including an upside-down house!

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