BARCELONA
Barcelona’s best days out.
The 15 most popular historical tours in Barcelona. The ones worth your time, what each is actually like, and what they cost.
Taste Catalan tapas and classics like vermouth, sangria, and wine in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, with history from an English guide.
Most Popular“The food was amazing!!!! The guide gave us so much history. It was a great time!”
3-hour Barcelona tapas walking tour in the Gothic Quarter with four stops, wine and cava pairings, plus guide-led history.
“Lila made this tour a fun and educational experience. Time flew by very quickly. I would be happy to recommend to others.”
Ride a Gaudí trail by e-bike in 2.5 hours, from Arc de Triomf and El Born to Casa Batlló and Sagrada Familia.
“Loved this bike tour in Barcelona! Sergey was knowledgeable, attentive and enthusiastic throughout. He made the experience engaging and informative and we covered all the main highlights at a comfortable pace. The bikes were easy to use and well maintained. Highly recommend this tour if you want a fun and efficient way to explore the…”
Barcelona’s only erotic museum: 800+ works, an audio guide, and a drink at the door, plus an erotic garden on La Rambla.
“The museum was informative and entertaining. The exhibits provided historical references previously unknown as well as context for current-day narratives. The museum was absent of reflections for a wider identity group of identities. I would have liked to see additional examples applicable to contributions of Black trans identities, people with disabilities, and women artists/designers.”
Private Andorra and Pyrenees day trip from Barcelona with history, mountain views, border crossings, and an optional passport stamp in a Mercedes van.
“Adrian was our guide and he was absolutely fantastic. Very knowledgeable. We saw so much and learned so much about the country. It was great being picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Definitely recommend.”
Dark History Night Walking Tour in Barcelona: 2 hours for $24 through El Born, La Ribera, Inquisition trials, executions.
“Noah was brilliant, very informative and a great storyteller, definitely recommend”
Small-group Roman Tarragona and beachy Sitges day trip from Barcelona, with a minivan ride, aqueduct walk, and free time by the sea.
“Small group of guests with Sergi as our guide. We got along quite well. Sergi knew his history. Lots of good info on the sites we visited. Answered our questions and offered suggestions on where to go with our limited free time. Downer was Sitges where restaurant stay took 2 hours. Sunday crowd made Sitges…”
A 3-hour bike tour in Barcelona mixing Barri Gòtic and Gaudí sights, with bike, helmet, water, and a guide. Limited to 15 riders.
“La nostra guida Ernesto ha costruito un tour su misura per noi, esaudendo i nostri desideri, coinvolgendoci nell'atmosfera di Barcellona e dandoci molti consigli utili. Un'ottimo modo per esplorare la città divertendosi. Grazie ancora Ernesto!”
A 2.5-hour Barcelona walk through Spanish Civil War scars, factions, and lasting memory, led by top English-speaking guides.
“Highly recommend this tour! Henrieta was a very nice and competent guide, covering this rather difficult topic in a very competent and understandable way. A really unusual but very interesting tour of barcelona. Organization was also perfect, you get notified by whatsapp in advance where to meet exactly and you even get recommendations for restaurants…”
Guided 3-hour Barcelona bike tour through the Gothic Quarter, Sagrada Familia, and Gaudí highlights like Casa Batlló for $42.
“The tour was amazing and Mady was a great guide and it was a pleasure to spend the day with her on her birthday, riding around Barcelona on a bike. She was easy to talk to and gave us a lot of info about Barcelona. She was friendly and smiled and laughed alot. Thanks Mady…”
A 2-hour guided walk through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born, with Picasso and Gaudí stops, plus key medieval and Jewish sites.
“The tour was great! It was a good length, not too short or too long, and our tour guide Vanesa was amazing!”
Barcelona in 2 hours is a fast, story-led walk through the Gothic Quarter and El Born, with art, faith, and Catalan history.
“We did this tour on our first day and it was the best way to start our trip! Jorge was great super knowledgeable and showed us hidden spots plus gave awesome local tips. Definitely recommend!”
A small-group night walk in Barcelona focused on the Spanish Inquisition, medieval punishments, and El Born’s dark stories.
“This was a fantastic tour but make no mistake, as the name suggests, there is some pretty dark stuff. Be prepared, but if you are a history nut this tour is for you. Our guide was fantastic, funny, energetic, and full of knowledge. She did an excellent job of involving everyone in the tour as…”
Barcelona’s Dark History Night Walking Tour with sangria, vermouth, and a cocktail through the Gothic Quarter and El Born. 3 hours, 18+.
“Such a great night! Really fun way to get to know some nice spots for drinks and also some history of Barçelona at the same time. Our guide, Vanesa, was super friendly and knowledgeable about the area. She kept everyone engaged and the night running smoothly. I was traveling solo, and it was a great…”
Taste 15 regional dishes and sip local drinks on a small-group Old Barcelona walking tour through four classic neighborhoods.
“This was one of our all-time favorite tours! Our tour guide, Hope, was excellent. I highly recommend both!!!”
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