--- title: Discover the Gothic Quarter | Walking Tour | 2h lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/discover-the-gothic-quarter-walking-tour-2h/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 16 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 98 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 11 of 48 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/discover-the-gothic-quarter-walking-tour-2h/ --- # Discover the Gothic Quarter | Walking Tour | 2h **Guidekin's take:** Explore the Gothic Quarter on a guided walk linking its points of interest with local context and cultural tips. The guide's tip is listed as included, but water, snacks and metro tickets are extra; moderate fitness is required. 4.99 from 98 reviews at €16 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #11 of 48 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Why spend more on your vacation in Barcelona? Explore the Gothic Quarter with us on a free walking tour of Barcelona! The Gothic Quarter is a must-visit area during your stay. But with so much history and so many incredible places to see, you might wonder where to start. Let us take care of that! Our experienced guides have plenty of knowledge and enthusiasm for this area, so they will effortlessly lead you from one point of interest to the next, allowing you to absorb the information and clearly understand how history has shaped Barcelona into the amazing city it is today. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Near the fountain, - Starts 10:40: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 6+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €16 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 98 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tour Me Out Barcelona - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:40 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.99 from 98 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 98 of 98. - 5 stars: 97 (99%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the history and humour; a dissenting view finds the walking and stops too long. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of local history, architecture and legends - Humour and storytelling that keep the walk engaging - Friendly, welcoming guides who encourage questions - Local recommendations for places to visit, eat and drink **Complaints:** - Some enjoy the detailed history, while a dissenting view finds the walk and stops too long Written by Guidekin from the 83 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-08-07 to 2026-08-19); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Original and cultural tips - Good Vibes ;) - Tip for Guide - Professional & Experienced Tour Guide ## Not included - Metro Ticket - Bottled water - Snacks ## Itinerary 1. **Placa de Sant Jaume** (15m) - The Plaza de San Jaime in Barcelona is one of the main, oldest and most representative squares of Barcelona. It is located in the Gothic Quarter (Old Town district). Located in the center of the city, where the nucleus of the ancient Barcino was, it houses the Palace of the... 2. **Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar** (15m) - The church of Santa Maria del Mar is a minor basilica located in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was built between 1329 and 1383. Since June 3, 1931, it has been cataloged as an Asset of Cultural Interest. 3. **Esglesia de Sant Felip Neri** (15m) - The Plaza de San Felipe Neri is a unique square in Barcelona, which is named after the homonymous church of baroque style that presides over it. It is in the Gothic Quarter, in the district of Ciudad Vieja, and more specifically in the neighborhood of Call and San Felipe Neri. 4. **Gothic Quarter** (1h; admission included) - We will walk through several areas of the Gothic quarter to visit two ancient ruins of the Roman wall. Also the school of Pablo Picasso and other attractions of this neighborhood. 5. **Royal Artistic Circle of Barcelona** (15m) - The Palacio Real Mayor de Barcelona was a former royal residence in Spain that was located in the center of the Gothic quarter, in the Plaza del Rey. It was the residence of the counts of Barcelona and later of the kings of the Crown of Aragon. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun - Departures: 10:40 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 Near the fountain, our guides have a yellow bags says FREE TOUR. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:Ei9QbC4gUmVpYWwsIENpdXRhdCBWZWxsYSwgMDgwMDIgQmFyY2Vsb25hLCBTcGFpbiIuKiwKFAoSCSfOgeVXoqQSEWZxqBkJ7NyQEhQKEgnlMI5xFpikEhEKZkdPPfuwRA Ends: It is a central stop, perfect to visit other places in the center, go shopping or try good restaurants. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 48** | €16 | 2h | 4.99 (98) | shared | | [Barcelona Old Town & Gothic Quarter Secrets Small Group Tour](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-old-town-gothic-quarter-secrets-small-group-tour/?format=md) | €20 | 2h | 4.99 (252) | shared | | [The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour](/spain/barcelona/tours/the-spanish-civil-war-franco-barcelona-walking-tour/?format=md) | €34 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (615) | shared | | [Barcelona in 2 Hours: Guided Walking Tour Through History](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-in-2-hours-guided-walking-tour-through-history/?format=md) | €19 | 2h | 4.99 (211) | shared | Ranked #11 of 48 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €3 to €303, median €39; typical length 2h 30m. 11 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/walking-tours-barcelona/?format=md ## More in Barcelona - All Barcelona tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/discover-the-gothic-quarter-walking-tour-2h/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/?format=md