--- title: Barcelona Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-highlights-hidden-gems-private-tour/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 311 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 114 of 140 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-highlights-hidden-gems-private-tour/ --- # Barcelona Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** See Cathedral of Barcelona, Palau Güell and Plaça Reial on a private tour for your party. A guided walk and one local drink or tasting are included; attractions are viewed from outside, and hotel pickup is excluded. 4.83 from 311 reviews at €89 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #114 of 140 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Barcelona from a unique perspective! Get to know Barcelona on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Barcelona at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Cathedral of Barcelona, Palau Güell, Plaça Reial and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes. ## Before you book - Meeting point: On La Rambla, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 23 start times: between 08:00 and 19:00 - Food included: 1 local drink/tasting - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 311 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 23 start times between 08:00 and 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.83 from 311 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 299 of 311. - 5 stars: 291 (94%) - 4 stars: 8 (3%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 9 (3%) ## What's included - Skip the crowds - locals know best - Organized by B-Corp certified Withlocals - CO2 Neutral: tour's carbon emissions are offset - Private Tour & Local Guide - Private tour - only you and a local expert - 1 local drink/tasting ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Entrance for attractions not included - we will only visit them from the outside ## Itinerary 1. **Palau Guell** (15m) - One of the first works of Gaudí and a magnificent example of the early days of Gaudí’s fevered architectural imagination. 2. **Catedral de Barcelona** (15m) - This elevated site occupied by the cathedral has always been the spiritual center of Barcelona. First there was a Roman temple here, then a mosque, and then a church. 3. **Placa Reial** (15m) - One of the most photogenic squares in Barcelona and a delightful retreat where you can find numerous eateries, bars and nightspots beneath the arcades of 19th-century neoclassical buildings. 4. **Las Ramblas** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 5. **Gothic Quarter** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 6. **Monument a Colom** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 7. **Museu d'Historia de Barcelona - MUHBA** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 8. **Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 9. **El Born** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 10. **Palace of Catalan Music** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 23 start times between 08:00 and 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point On La Rambla, in front of the Wax Museum (Museu de Cera) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJqSWR4VaipBIR1ZW6vnwfQWA Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Private tour: only you & your local guide - Organized by B-Corp certified Withlocals ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €178 | €89 | | 4 | €196 | €49 | | 6 | €204 | €34 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Private Tours start at €19 per person. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #114 of 140** | €89 | 3h | 4.83 (311) | private | | [Barcelona Private Tour by Sidecar Motorcycle](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-private-tour-by-sidecar-motorcycle/?format=md) | €165 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (1782) | private | | [Barcelona Private Sailing with Open Bar & Snacks (max 9)](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-private-sailing-with-open-bar-snacks-max-9/?format=md) | €200 per group | 1h | 4.96 (609) | private | | [Barcelona Private Sailing Day & Sunset with Open Bar & Snacks](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-private-sailing-day-sunset-with-open-bar-snacks/?format=md) | €125 | 2h | 4.97 (393) | private | Ranked #114 of 140 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €795, median €147; typical length 3h. 127 of 140 are private. 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