--- title: "Private City Kickstart Tour: Barcelona" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/private-city-kickstart-tour-barcelona/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 81 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 142 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 68 of 140 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/private-city-kickstart-tour-barcelona/ --- # Private City Kickstart Tour: Barcelona **Guidekin's take:** Get your bearings around Cathedral of Barcelona and Santa Maria del Mar on a private tour for your party. A local guide provides city orientation and practical tips for the rest of your stay; moderate fitness is required and snacks and drinks are excluded, with 4.91 from 142 reviews at €81 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #68 of 140 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Receive a warm welcome to Barcelona on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 2 hours, a local guide will get you acquainted with Barcelona to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find main attractions like Cathedral of Barcelona and Santa Maria del Mar and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Withlocals City Kickstart 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: Outside the main entrance of Gran Teatre… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 25 start times: between 08:00 and 20:00 - Food not included: Snacks and Drinks - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €81 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 142 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: 25 start times between 08:00 and 20:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.91 from 142 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 139 of 142. - 5 stars: 134 (94%) - 4 stars: 5 (4%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the local history and practical tips for exploring; some wanted more time at the sights **Praised:** - Engaging explanations of Barcelona's history and neighbourhoods - Useful restaurant and sightseeing tips for the rest of the stay - Useful orientation to the old city at the start of a visit - Routes and commentary tailored to personal interests and families - Sights and architectural details travellers would have missed alone **Complaints:** - Some wanted more time to explore the sights in depth Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-04-09 to 2025-01-07); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Local Tips and Tricks - City Orientation - Private Tour - Local Guide ## Not included - Snacks and Drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar** (10m) - This Basilica is one of the most perfect examples of Gothic style. 2. **Catedral de Barcelona** (15m) - The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, also known as Barcelona Cathedral, is the Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The cathedral was constructed from the thirteenth to fifteenth centuries, with the principal work done in... 3. **Placa Reial** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and the chosen route for this tour 4. **Mercat de la Boqueria** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and the chosen route for this tour 5. **El Born Centre De Cultura I Memoria** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and the chosen route for this tour 6. **Depending on your host and the chosen route for this tour** (pass by, no stop) 7. **Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and the chosen route for this tour ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 25 start times between 08:00 and 20:00 - 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 Outside the main entrance of Gran Teatre del Liceu Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EjNMYSBSYW1ibGEsIDUxLCBDaXV0YXQgVmVsbGEsIDA4MDAyIEJhcmNlbG9uYSwgU3BhaW4iMBIuChQKEgm1Mw4FWKKkEhHVcRr3fqUQkhAzKhQKEgnJFBcIWKKkEhHEvUKIrPe-JA 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 - Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €162 | €81 | | 4 | €164 | €41 | | 6 | €162 | €27 | 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 · #68 of 140** | €81 | 2h | 4.91 (142) | 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 #68 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/private-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/private-city-kickstart-tour-barcelona/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/?format=md