The old town of Barcelona is a unique area of the city. Its origins date back to Roman times, when Barcelona was called Barcino. Today much of the old town is occupied by the so-called “Gothic Quarter”, whose streets are truly impressive and transport every walker to medieval times.

In this Free Tour you will discover the oldest corners of the city of Barcelona. You will walk through medieval streets and learn some of the most popular stories and anecdotes of the oldest district of the city. The tour passes by the Cathedral of Barcelona, the remains of the Roman aqueduct, the Mercat del Borne or Santa Maria del Mar.

• Visit with an official guide one of the most popular neighborhoods in Barcelona.
• Get to know the history of Barcelona.
• Enjoy some of the most spectacular corners of Barcelona.

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

Meeting point

• Outside the FNAC store 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, H10, D50 and B24.
• By metro: L2 and L5
• By car: there are parking lots near the basilica.
• Walking: towards the historic center