0105701151

Stories and legends of the Gothic Quarter

General information

DestinationCategory
Barcelona, SpainSightseeing Tours

Program details

Step into a time warp and travel back to the exciting Middle Ages in Barcelona. Find out all about how people used to tackle the daily grind back in mediaeval Barcelona, a city brimming with history on every corner.

On this tour we invite you to learn all about the many stories that have survived the passing of time, either through the history books or through the architectonic footprints stonemasons of old erected for posterity in this city. Discover the characters that kept the city abuzz back in those trying times, the relations they established among themselves and the way they use to live, think and act.

Join us on this highly enlightening stroll through the countless narrow mediaeval streets that twist and turn in the belly of Barcelona. The Gothic Quarter, a stunningly beautiful district filled with innumerable architectonic surprises, will make you feel like you are walking through another very distant century. Barcelona’s mediaeval ages left behind many remains and souvenirs hidden in these little streets. All of this, along with the eloquent explanations of your charming guide, will help bring these forlorn times back to life before your very eyes. Learn all about the most famous historical events that took place in this district and even get an insight into some fun facts that don’t appear in the guidebooks. By the end of the day, not only will you be in love with Barcelona’s mysterious city center, you will be a true connoisseur of its history.

Duration: Two hours.
Start/opening time: From June to October, at 3.30pm.
Languages: English.