History walks in Barcelona
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £16 to £68 per person. 3 of 11 are private or small-group tours (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Old Town & Gothic Quarter Small Group Tour | 2.5 hours | Up to 15 | £16 | 4.9 (1,967) |
| Ramblas, Old Town, Gothic and Gaudi Architecture Walking Tour | 2.3 hours | Up to 100 | £30 | 4.9 (1,262) |
| The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour | 2.5 hours | Up to 25 | £29 | 5.0 (638) |
| Jewish Heritage Private Tour in Barcelona by Jewish Local Guides | 2 hours | Private | £68 | 4.9 (322) |
| Barcelona Historical Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter and El Born | 2 hours | Up to 20 | £21 | 4.9 (407) |
| Barcelona Old Town & Gothic Quarter Secrets Small Group Tour | 2 hours | Up to 15 | – | 5.0 (260) |
| Barcelona Ghost Tour: Gothic Quarter Legends & Dark History | 1.5 hours | Up to 20 | – | 4.9 (257) |
| Barcelona Gothic Quarter Old Town Private Tour | 2.5 hours | Private | – | 5.0 (204) |
| Private Barcelona Old Town and Gothic Quarter Walking Tour | 2.5 hours | Private | – | 5.0 (199) |
| Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History | 3 hours | Up to 32 | £47 | 4.8 (2,357) |
| Barcelona Old Town Night Small Group Tour with Tapas & Flamenco | 3 hours | Up to 15 | £51 | 4.6 (324) |
Barcelona Old Town & Gothic Quarter Small Group Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A small-group walk through the Old Town and Gothic Quarter, from Roman remains to the Plaça del Rei and Santa Maria del Mar. Tour details: Barcelona Old Town & Gothic Quarter Small Group Tour
Guided in English, Spanish
From £16Free cancellation
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Ramblas, Old Town, Gothic and Gaudi Architecture Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
Two walks in one: the Rambla and the Gothic Quarter's backstreets, then the Eixample's modernist buildings including Gaudí's Casa Batlló and Casa Milà from the outside. Tour details: Ramblas, Old Town, Gothic and Gaudi Architecture Walking Tour
Guided in English, French, Spanish
From £30Free cancellation
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The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A 2.5-hour walk through the streets where the Spanish Civil War was fought in Barcelona, explaining the factions, the conflict and the Franco dictatorship that followed. Tour details: The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour
Guided in English, el, Spanish
From £29Free cancellation
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Jewish Heritage Private Tour in Barcelona by Jewish Local Guides (opens Viator in a new tab)
A private walk through the medieval Jewish Quarter, the Call, with a Jewish local guide and a thousand years of history. Tour details: Jewish Heritage Private Tour in Barcelona by Jewish Local Guides
Guided in English, Hebrew, Spanish
From £68Free cancellation
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Barcelona Historical Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter and El Born (opens Viator in a new tab)
A two-hour walk through the Gothic Quarter and El Born. Tour details: Barcelona Historical Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter and El Born
Guided in English
From £21Free cancellation
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Barcelona Old Town & Gothic Quarter Secrets Small Group Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A small-group walk through the Gothic Quarter and El Born, past the Pont del Bisbe, Santa Maria del Mar and the Passeig del Born. Tour details: Barcelona Old Town & Gothic Quarter Secrets Small Group Tour
Guided in English, Spanish
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Barcelona Ghost Tour: Gothic Quarter Legends & Dark History (opens Viator in a new tab)
An evening ghost walk through the Gothic Quarter, from the cathedral and the Pont del Bisbe to Santa Maria del Mar, with the city's darker legends. Tour details: Barcelona Ghost Tour: Gothic Quarter Legends & Dark History
Guided in English
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Barcelona Gothic Quarter Old Town Private Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A private walk through the Gothic Quarter, tracing Barcelona from a Roman town through the Middle Ages to today. Tour details: Barcelona Gothic Quarter Old Town Private Tour
Guided in English
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Private Barcelona Old Town and Gothic Quarter Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A private walk through the old town, from La Rambla and the Boqueria to the cathedral and Santa Maria del Mar, adapted to your interests. Tour details: Private Barcelona Old Town and Gothic Quarter Walking Tour
Guided in English, Spanish
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Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History (opens Viator in a new tab)
A three-hour walk through Barcelona stopping for tapas and local wines, with a guide explaining the food and the history of the neighbourhood as you go. Tour details: Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History
Guided in English
From £47Free cancellation
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Barcelona Old Town Night Small Group Tour with Tapas & Flamenco (opens Viator in a new tab)
A three-hour evening walk through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and El Born, mixing history with tapas tastings and a flamenco element, in a small group. Tour details: Barcelona Old Town Night Small Group Tour with Tapas & Flamenco
Guided in English, Spanish
From £51Free cancellation
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