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Traveling to Barcelona with kids? Step into the past and explore the Gothic Quarter through the eyes of a child! With fun stories, curious details, and a local sweet treat to top up the tour, this experience brings Barcelona’s history to life for the whole family.

Destination

Barcelona, Spain

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Français, Italiano

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local drink or snack
• All Withlocals tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 9 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the fountain - Barcelona to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. For Your Kids

   Your local host is great with kids and has prepared a fun interactive tour to keep them entertained. Enjoy from fun facts, new words in the local language to many more ways to show your kids how fun Barcelona can be!

4. For the Grown Ups

   Every stop has a story to tell, and your host will tell you all about it. Get familiar with the Gothic Quarter and how to enjoy it best with your family. Plus, there’s no better way to experience Barcelona than to see it through your kid’s eyes

5. Fun City Tour

   This Barcelona tour is all about the best in town! Check out Placa de Sant Jaume, Cathedral of Barcelona, Plaça Reial, and other highlights and hidden gems through the knowledge of your local host. See the city from a different perspective, like a local family!

6. Family Recommendations

   Before saying goodbye to your local host, get more tips and tricks and recommendations on what to do in Barcelona with your family. From where to eat, how to navigate the city, and where to go with kids - your host has got you covered

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

24 August 2025

Emma was fantastic!!! She immediately connected with both kids and made them feel at ease and made the history of the gothic quarter come alive. I can't say enough good things about Emma and the tour! What a delight. Emma is Amazing!

Kerry🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Federico)

9 September 2025

Frederico was super friendly with our group. Was willing to answer any of our questions. He was very knowledgeable and was happy to please our group with what we wanted the walk to be. Excellent interesting visit

Stefan🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Moisés)

7 September 2025

It was a great tour and we hat a very good time!Very good food tour

Eddie

(About local Federico)

7 September 2025

Federico was very knowledgeable and the multiple languages he knows where perfect for our group

Olek🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tomas)

4 September 2025

Tomas shared 3 hours of his time with our family on a hidden gems trip thought Barcelona! He was very knowledgeable of the city history and brought us to very unique locations. It was an incredible experience to observe different ages of the city growth, from early Roman Empire to modern times! His recommendations regarding restaurants and few local, off the beaten path jewelry stores were very helpful!Anazing time spent!

Michelle🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Sebastian)

28 August 2025

We had an incredible time with Sebastian. From the very beginning, he captivated us with his unique storytelling—describing Barcelona’s history as a lasagne, with layers upon layers waiting to be uncovered. And that’s exactly what he did: he peeled back each layer with insight, humor, and passion. Sebastian’s deep knowledge of the city, combined with his engaging personality, made every stop feel special. Whether we were admiring iconic landmarks or stumbling upon tucked-away treasures, he brought each place to life with fascinating stories, histories and local perspectives. This tour was very inspiring. We left with a richer understanding of Barcelona and a genuine appreciation for its culture and history. Highly recommend Sebastian to anyone looking for a meaningful and memorable experience in this beautiful city!

Richard🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Moisés)

26 August 2025

We had a great city tour with Moises. He responded perfectly to our wishes. There was never too much information and it was always interesting. A very cool mix. We got on very well with him and the coordination in advance was very good and we got some tips for our trip. Moises provides suggestions and recommendations on Google Maps.Best tour for our group of lads!

Nicole🇲🇹 Malta

(About local Alan)

25 August 2025

He was great! Really personalized the tour for usThe Highlight of our trip!

jeri🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Sebastian)

22 August 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had such a great tour in Barcelona with Sebastian! He’s incredibly knowledgeable and explained everything in a way that kept even the kids excited and engaged. He was so patient with them, answering all their questions and making the history fun and easy to follow. I’ll tell you - my kids didn’t get bored for a second, they were enthusiastic the whole way through! Highly recommend Sebastian if you’re looking for a family-friendly guide who can make the city come alive for everyone. knowledgeable and very patient with kids

Diaa

(About local Sebastian)

22 August 2025

The experience was excellent and he is very knowledgeable. Very recommended Excellent experience

Valerie🇺🇾 Uruguay

(About local Maria)

21 August 2025

We absolutely loved our tour with Maria! We did five tours in total on our trip, and while they were all excellent, my 13-year-old daughter declared this one as her favorite. Maria is so warm, kind, and knowledgeable. She was great with my kids and tailored the tour so that it was enjoyable for them and for us. It felt more like meeting up with an old friend versus meeting someone new. She also offered to keep in touch with us throughout our stay to help us with additional recommendations for restaurants and activities. Our time sharing the delicious churros and hot chocolate with Maria was a highlight of our entire 2-week trip. Wonderful tour!

Phil & Ruth🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sebastian)

20 August 2025

Very informative and enjoyable session. Sebastian was able to show us the highlights in a very interesting and entertaining way. A great sense of the city’s history. Would recommend.Thanks Sebastian

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gonzalo)

13 August 2025

Gonzalo was top notch all the way from communicating while booking, to customizing and carrying out a thorough our for our family. He took great effort and pride in his city and we had a wonderful time.Above and beyond

Alyssa

(About local Emma)

9 August 2025

Emma was the perfect tour guide! She is passionate about her city and showed us many sights that we may not have seen without her showing them to us. She took the time to enthusiastically answer all of our questions about life in Barcelona and the history of the city. We were able to learn so much from her. We did our tour the first full day we were in Barcelona and that really helped us navigate the city for the remainder of our trip. We highly recommend a tour with Emma. Barcelona Tour

Sebastien🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Tomas)

5 August 2025

Malheureusement nous n’avons pas pu nous présenter au rendez vous. Et nous n’avons donc pas pu faire la visite. Ce sera pour une prochaine fois j’espère. Bien à vous

Vanessa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

3 August 2025

Federico is understanding and patient. I was traveling with my nine year old daughter and we made a couple of stops. He is knowledgeable and the tour was informative. Knowledgeable and Flex

Kim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria)

1 August 2025

Maria was the perfect tour guide for our introduction to Barcelona! She is kind, knowledgeable, and a local Catalan with a passion for the beautiful city and surrounding areas. She was generous with her time and patient with our questions. Book Maria and begin exploring!Introduction to Barcelona

Barbara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Octavio)

29 July 2025

Our original tour guide canceled on us but Octavio jumped right in and saved the day! We only had a few hours in Barcelona and wanted to see as much as we could. Octavio showed us so many sites and gave us history lessons that included a wide knowledge of architecture styles of buildings/homes and monuments/art pieces. He showed us some of his favorite things as well. The churros with chocolate dipping sauce were sooo good! We ended it all with a glass of champagne and a really good restaurant recommendation. It was a perfect tour with a friendly face. So glad we squeezed this tour in to our tight schedule. Perfect Walking Tour of Barcelona

linda🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Octavio)

28 July 2025

Octavio’s tour took us to places we would never have found on our own. We felt safe and comfortable riding through the streets with him. His knowledge of Barcelona was excellent and his commentary extremely interesting. Would thoroughly recommend him. Thanks for making my birthday special.

Morgan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Octavio)

28 July 2025

We toured Barcelona with Octavio in July ‘25. We did a 3 hour walking tour and it was great. He took us beyond the main sites and provided great insight and explanations. We had two teenage boys and the brief was to keep it high energy and entertaining. Octavio did this - interesting stories, food markets and a detour to the best Churros in town! He left us with a heap of restaurant, bar and ice cream recommendations, so we benefitted from his guiding for several days thereafter. A great experience, would highly recommend.Great interactive tour

Dorian🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Maria)

28 July 2025

Maria met us in La Rambla and took us on a lovely walking tour of the area, introducing the history of the area as well as some fun facts and finds along the way. We had lot of fun and learned some local knowledge, and got some great recommendations for places to visit and restaurants to try (awesome Paella!). Thanks Maria and would highly recommend!Lovely introduction to Barcelona

Carlota

(About local Gonzalo)

20 July 2025

Gonzalo was very accommodating with our picky group and took us to the market and some great authentic local spots. We tried a lot of different things that we wouldn’t have otherwise, and everything was delicious. He also told us about the history and architecture while walking from place to place. Gonzalo really made this tour a 10/10!Amazing food tour!

Alexandra

(About local Moisés)

18 July 2025

We had an absolutely incredible experience touring Barcelona, thanks to our amazing guide Moisés. From start to finish, he was the perfect combination of knowledgeable, patient, and kind. What truly set this tour apart was his deep understanding of Barcelona’s rich architectural and cultural history. While we were initially excited to learn about Gaudí, our guide went above and beyond by introducing us to other key figures in Catalan Modernism, including Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch. He gave us a deeper appreciation for the city’s architecture and helped us see Barcelona in a completely new light. Walking through the streets with him, we discovered hidden details and stories we completely missed on our own. His insights made the city come alive in ways we never expected. The highlight, of course, was the Sagrada Família — we were absolutely blown away not just by the grandeur of the building, but by the depth of knowledge he shared about the symbolism, structure, and design of its exterior. This tour was easily one of the most enriching and memorable parts of our trip. We left with a newfound appreciation for Barcelona and its incredible history. Highly, highly recommended!An Unforgettable Experience in

Ryan

(About local Octavio)

11 July 2025

We had the most wonderful morning with Octavio, he was kind and knowledgeable and just truly lovely! We learned so much and felt like we covered a lot of ground in not much time, the perfect sprinkle of discovery during our touristing around Barcelona!Fabulous gothic tour of BCN!

Nataliia 🇲🇺 Mauritius

(About local Moisés)

4 July 2025

Wonderful guide with deep knowledge about Barcelona. We enjoyed every moment of the tour.

Sean🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria)

30 June 2025

Maria was a great host to my wife, and I, as we explored some of the lesser known areas of Barcelona. We got to taste many of the local favorites, and hear about some of the history of the area. Maria is passionate about her city and it really shows in the stories that she tells. I would highly recommend a tour with Maria for anyone.Great tour of some off the beaten path

Marite🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

29 June 2025

Federico was fabulous. He is a very pleasant guide with an enormous amount of patience and knowledge. We didn’t feel rushed and we learned a lot. He calmly answered all our questions and let me rest whenever I needed. My 18 year old son said he was a chill dude and my 16 year old daughter said he’s cool. Would recommend without hesitation.

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Moisés)

29 June 2025

We had the pleasure of Moises leading us on the culinary kickstart of Barcelona. Moises walked us around local markets and restaurants through the historical heart of Barcelona. Moises was engaging, sharing the history of Barcelona and its food. We would highly recommend doing a tour with him. Culinary Kickstart Kicked A$$

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gonzalo)

29 June 2025

We had a fantastic tour with Gonzalo. He took us to several locations that were local hot spots, we never would have found these places or had these amazing dining experiences without his guidance and expertise. Each location offered a special drink and tasting that was unique to that location. We laughed a lot, and learned so much about tapas culture in Barcelona! Gonzalo is the best, he made us feel welcome, like friends! Thank you, Gonzalo!!Wonderful Tour - Insider Experience

Rachel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

28 June 2025

Sabastian was such a great guide and show us all about Gaudi and the history of Barcelona. He has a great sense of humor and his pictures helped bring the stories to life. Sangrada Familia is a great way to end. What a breathtaking piece of art!!

Madelief🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Gonzalo)

27 June 2025

My girlfriend and I had a great dancingnight with Gonzalo and his wife. They took us to a dancing place in Gracia. We had our first lesson in bachata and salsa with a couple of other people in the bar. We learned the first basics of bachata, also as a couple. Contact with Gonzalo and Rebecca was easy and nice. He also advised us about other dancing spots we can use the common days. We had a great first experience with bachata :)Dancing in Gracia

Christopher🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tomas)

25 June 2025

Tomas was very informative and brought us to all great dining spots. Friendly and a good host! Good eats

merrittown

(About local Federico)

23 June 2025

He was knowledgeable and provided a great experience for us!Fun with Frederico

Jeff

(About local Octavio)

23 June 2025

If you’re heading to Barcelona and want more than a cookie-cutter experience, Octavio is your guy. He worked closely with us to create a truly bespoke tour that hit all the right notes—exploring both the charm of the Old Town and the vibrant energy of El Born. What made the experience special wasn’t just the sights—it was how thoughtfully curated every stop felt, tailored perfectly to our interests and vibe. Octavio comes armed with what can only be described as the ultimate insider’s list—a massive collection of everything you didn’t know you needed but absolutely do: hidden tapas gems, rooftops with unforgettable views (don’t miss this), stylish restaurants, the best paella spots, wine havens, artisan gelato, cozy cafés, buzzing bars, and even top-tier brunch recs. Every suggestion felt like a local secret shared with a friend. And just when we thought the trip couldn’t get better, Octavio gave us incredible advice for a beach day in Sitges. It ended up being the highlight of our trip—a perfect, sun-soaked finale we’ll never forget. We truly can’t recommend Octavio highly enough. He’s knowledgeable, caring, and a ton of fun to be around. Whether you’re a first-timer or a returning visitor, he’ll make you fall in love with Barcelona in a whole new way.Outstanding local guide with secrets!

Emily🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

22 June 2025

My family and I really enjoyed our food tour with Sebastian! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and took us to some hidden gems we would not have known about otherwise. Great introduction to the city!

Unknown

(About local Emma)

21 June 2025

Emma was super fun. We all were stranger but has an amazing fun time together. Amigos agora! Sangria y paella y jamon!!!!Fresh market Tour

Stacey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria)

20 June 2025

Maria was patient, calm, knowledgeable, friendly (all of the above)! It was so nice to just walk around not worrying about getting lost. We were able to keep our eyes on our kids and the sites instead of the maps and also hear the history behind the area that I wouldn’t have been in a group tour. She was patient with my 3 year old who was wanting to stop at every tourist trap in town ;) ! Long story short: we would never have gotten to see what we did without her!Thank You

Rob

(About local Federico)

18 June 2025

What a terrific experience. The personal touch and the visits to off the beaten track small places is the way to go.Don’t miss it

Unknown

(About local Emma)

13 June 2025

AMAZING! So interesting to explore the market before getting to cook. We met great people and got to drink and cook all together! I had an incredible time and would highly recommend. Emma was so great and also provided great recommendations.Boqueria Market Tour and Paella cooking

Gina

(About local Gonzalo)

10 June 2025

Gonzalo is knowledgeable and clearly loves Barcelona! We had a nice afternoon seeing the city with him.

Kim

(About local Maria)

9 June 2025

We had a great tour with Maria. She made adjustment so we could see some Castellers building human towers in a placa. That was a great Catalan experience. Marie was friendly and knowledgeable. I would do a tour again with Marie!Great Barcelona/Catalan experiy

Shawn

(About local Sebastian)

8 June 2025

Sebastian was a fabulous guide and host for our group. Very welcoming, easy to work with and very knowledgeable.  We would highly recommend him for your time in Barcelona!Great Experience!

Anna

(About local Emma)

5 June 2025

Really enjoyed my time cooking with Emma and the rest of the group! Emma was so warm, welcoming, and informative. Highly recommend!Food Tour and Paella cooking experience

Lisa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

3 June 2025

Sebastian was not only extremely informative, he was very entertaining and funny! We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Walking tour with Sebastian

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

3 June 2025

Frederico had in depth knowledge regarding both the art, architecture and history of Barcelona. It was a pleasure having him as my guide.

Naafia🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Federico)

3 June 2025

Federico hosted us on a lovely food tour of Barcelona's Gothic quarter in May. We found him personable, knowledgeable and accessible, especially since we had a lot of questions. I would recommend this for first time travelers to Barcelona, especially those who don't speak Spanish.Great introduction to Barcelona's food

Carmen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

3 June 2025

Frederico took us to some wonderful off the beaten path places. We tried all types of tasty tapas. He was awesome being sensitive to our food needs. He was as much of a foody as we were. It was fun spending the evening with him and walking through streets in the Gothic district to arrive at our next destination . Great way to enjoy foods of Barcelona!

Russell🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria)

31 May 2025

We had an incredible time on the 10 Tastings of Barcelona tour with Maria. She was warm, flexible (even rescheduling when our flights were delayed), and went out of her way to accommodate our vegetarian, non-alcoholic family—including our kids (ages 8, 14, and 16) and grandparents! The food was absolutely delicious—Spanish omelet, toasted tomato bread, and an unforgettable vegetarian paella at a place she brings her own family. Maria made the experience feel so personal, sharing not just food, but her love for her city and culture. We left full, happy, and with amazing memories. Highly recommend this tour—especially with Maria!A Delicious Taste of Barcelona!

Clarence🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria)

28 May 2025

Maria is a lovely young woman with a keen sense of humor. We started the tour with a churro and rich chocolate dipping sauce, and an illuminating description of the structure of contemporary Barcelona which we soon visited. We then went to a neighborhood restaurant where we ate 5 or 6 tapas and had two drinks common to Barcelona. The culinary tour ended at a bar where we each (wife and I) had a glass of wine and 2 pintxos, one of the exquisite finger foods in this world.Our time with the Catalan storyteller

Laura

(About local Octavio)

27 May 2025

We loved our local experience with Octavio! It felt like meeting up with an old friend for drinks and tapas. Octavio was very knowledgeable about the Barcelona, as well as the history of the city and Catalan culture. He also gave us several recommendations for the remainder of our trip -- late-night spots for drinks, brunch and cafe recs, and things to do in Tossa de Mar (where we were headed next). I highly recommend booking with Octavio early on in your trip so you can enjoy his recommendations throughout the remainder of your stay. Next time I'm in Barcelona, I know who I'll reach out to! 10/10 for Octavio.Perfect evening in Barcelona