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Step into the shadows of the Gothic Quarter on this after-dark walking tour filled with eerie legends, forgotten crimes, and spine-tingling ghost stories. Discover a side of Barcelona that only comes alive at night.

Destination

Barcelona, Spain

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Italiano, Ελληνικά

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Drink
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 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 entrance of the government office: Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya - 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. a Walk into the Unknown

   Meet your host at a central square in the Gothic Quarter. As daylight fades, step into the heart of the old city, where every stone tells a story

4. Hidden Corners & Legends

   Wander through the winding medieval streets, stopping at hauntingly beautiful landmarks and secret alleyways. Your host will share local legends, mysterious tales, and chilling accounts passed down through generations

5. Dark History & Local Lore

   From stories of ghostly figures and unsolved crimes to mysterious symbols and historical secrets, discover the hidden side of Barcelona most visitors never hear about

6. Final Stop in a Hauntingly Beautiful Square

   The tour ends at a picturesque yet moody square, perfect for reflecting on the city’s past—or grabbing a late-night drink with a spooky view

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

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

Eddie

(About local Federico)

7 September 2025

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

Nicole🇲🇹 Malta

(About local Alan)

25 August 2025

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

Korrie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vicky)

20 August 2025

Vicky was fantastic. She's extremely knowledgeable and personable. She shared the history of Barcelona while we walked through the city trying various favorites. She helped us get a metro card and provided additional must dos in Barcelona. We would highly recommend Vicky for any tour.Perfect Intro to Barcelona

Nicole🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Vicky)

11 August 2025

Vicki is a brilliant guide who put us at ease from the get go. Her communication is professional and super responsive. She is very knowledgeable and her passion for history, culture and sport are contagious! Vicki is a friendly, genuine and generous guide. Her four hour personalised walking tour was a highly worthwhile introductory experience of beautiful Barcelona. Thank you Vicky! Nicole (Australia) & Gerry (Northern Ireland)Fun, friendly and informative

Bernie

(About local Vicky)

7 August 2025

While on our cruise, we realized we had 3.5 hours after we disembarked in Barcelona before we needed to check in for our flight. After an awesome Barcelona pre-cruise food tour with Vicky, we decided we wanted her to pick us up at the Cruise Port, see some more of Barcelona and then drop us off at the airport. Vicky developed an itinerary with the cost, emailed it to me for approval and then she and the driver picked us up at the Cruise Port. Another awesome tour of a wonderful city with a rich history, culture and food. We stopped and toured around the Olympic Village and walked along the beach. We stopped at a noted Paella restaurant for a very tasteful lunch. After taking a post lunch walk and visiting two Chocolate stores, it was time to head to the airport. Highly recommend that you engage Vicky in any tour that she leads! She has become family and we can’t wait to visit Barcelona again to have her show us more highlights. Vicky made Barcelona memorable!Second Awesome Barcelona Tour with Vicky!

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

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

Bernie

(About local Vicky)

17 July 2025

Vicky was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. As I told her at our first food stop- her passion for Barcelona was very evident! That passion made my wife and I excited to be in Barcelona and pleased to have Vicky as our guide. Even though it was a food tour, with awesome food and drinks, Vicky shared her knowledge of Barcelona history along with an eye on multiple architectural perspectives. Vicky is easy to talk with and genuinely cared about our perspectives and questions. Imagine having your best friend who lives in Barcelona showing you all that is great in their city to include its food, drinks, history, culture, people and beautiful buildings. That best friend is Vicky! We look forward to returning to Barcelona and having Vicky show us more of this fabulous city. Vicky is Awesome!

Griselda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vicky)

15 July 2025

Vicky was super informative and very knowledgeable. She personalized our tour and pivoted when we got off schedule like a pro. It was so helpful that Vicky knew the ins and outs of the new and old city. We ate our favorite tapas and desserts all guided and preplanned by Vicky !! Those were our favorite from the entire trip and there always was plenty of cava. Vicky was the gem and gave us very unique experience that we will cherish always!! Thank you and cheers !!! Highly recommend a tour with Vicky Family, Vicky, tapas and history

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!

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.

Susan

(About local Vicky)

23 June 2025

We loved the walking food tour with our guide. We were a family of 4, with an 11-year-old child. She made it fun and interesting for all of us. We learned about the history of Barcelona and saw some interesting things along the way to the restaurants, like a folk festival with dancing and a band, and a parade as well. The tapas we got to pick out at the restaurant were enough to count as a meal. The dessert we had at the restaurant next door was heavenly!Great food tour in Barcelona!

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!

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

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!

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

Fiona🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Federico)

25 May 2025

Federico really knows his stuff and then some. Never thought getting to grips with the Habsburgs, Bourbons and thalassocratic Aragonese Empire could be fun but he managed to make all the historical influences comprehensible and vivid by referring to artefacts in the landscape. The tour moved at a manageable pace and Federico avoided predictably over-crowded areas by steering us towards lesser-known but no less impressive buildings, monuments and other works from Gaudi, Picasso etc. Venues for break stops were stylish, well-chosen and obscure: several would have been impossible to find without his guidance.Entertaining and educational

Kelli🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alan)

25 May 2025

Alan was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. I was surprised and delighted by the food offerings. Would do it again!Yummy Barcelona

Susan🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Alan)

25 May 2025

Our group of 4 senior women had a most wonderful tapas experience with Alan . Upon request he greeted us at our hotel as we had only just flown in that afternoon from Sydney ( a gruelling flight ) He gave us a patient and detailed experience of how to use the metro system, travelling alongside us. Alan entertained us with his vast knowledge of the history of Barcelona and Spain as we explored the streets and bars of this exciting city. Alan’s knowledge , enthusiasm ,kind approach and experience made our evening tapas tour one to remember .Tapas Tour of Barcelona

Ken and Melissa🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Vicky)

24 May 2025

Vicky was absolutely amazing! We felt so comfortable with her, like being out with a friend. Great local spots, generous portions, and some very interesting and delicious foods we may have missed if not on the tour. Food Tour Guide or Best Friend?

Alex🇺🇸 United States

(About local Octavio)

22 May 2025

I promise you Octavio is the best tour guide in the city. I’ve lived here for 6 months and have had over 20 tour guides, and he is by far the best. He gave me the best local recommendations along with the places to avoid, and never failed. Personable, respectful, and authentic. Highly recommend him! Octavio Rocks!!!

bruce

(About local Federico)

22 May 2025

My wife and I had a wonderful afternoon with Frederico. He took us on a 3 hour walk around the Gothic section of Barcelona, stopping at several restaurants to taste local cuisine, topped off by a delicious chocolate pastry desert. Frederico was knowledgeable, personable, and he spoke English very well. I highly recommend Frederico!Walking and eating with Frederico

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

13 May 2025

Was glad we paid for the experience. The cost seemed pricey to me compared to other experiences we had booked but the 3 hours did include our snacks at various spots. Was fun to have Fredrick’s opinions on where and what to eat. He took us to great places and offered some interesting facts along the way!! Happy we did the experience

Merrick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

8 May 2025

Unknown

(About local Federico)

8 May 2025

Very knowledgeable tour guide, brought us to some fantastic places for food and to learn about the city's history. Customized the experience so that it better aligns with what we're interested in. Overall a fantastic experience.Fantastic tour

Dale🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alan)

7 May 2025

Alan was amazing from the start to the finish. Such a history lesson on Barcelona!! Funny, engaging, entertaining, and knowledgeable!! Our 3 hour tour turned was kindly extended (by a LOT) to ensure that we saw EVERYTHING! We could not possibly recommend Alan highly enough!! The most enjoyable part of our 4 days in Barcelona!Tour with Alan

Robert

(About local Federico)

7 May 2025

Federico is very good! This guys really knows his stuff and presents it well. He doesn’t try to overwhelm you with detail but will give you as much as you care for. He is mature and a pleasure to spend the day with. I have used many guides and wish they were all as good as Federico!Montserrat

Michael 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

4 May 2025

Federico was our pleasant, friendly and accommodating Guide to Barcelona cuisine. A Food Celebration with Federico.

Berna, Michael and Wes🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alan)

25 April 2025

Spending 3 hours with Alan was pure delight. From the moment we met him we could see his passion and enthusiasm. We were touring with our 13 yr old grandson and he related perfectly to him and to us. He had lots of great anecdotes, tremendous command of Barcelona's history and a great sense of humor. He went out of his way to help us secure Park Guell tickets when there were none available. He's an extremely nice guy and a top class guide. So lucky to have chosen Alan!Alan is a wealth of knowledge

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

24 April 2025

FOTINI

(About local Vicky)

16 April 2025

I travelled to Barcelona with my husband and my 10-years son and I was looking for a tour guide who speaks Greek so that my son will understand better. I chose Vicky and she was very welcome to plan together a tour that would be interesting also for our son. I appreciated that a lot. The communication before we travel was easy and frequent and even when we met together, we were so happy that Vicky shared with us so much information about the history, the culture, the best places to visit and also the events. We are so happy we had this experience with Vicky because she knows so much about the city and its history. Very interesting experience!

Nigel🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Federico)

16 April 2025

Recently visited Barcelona and booked a food tour through 'Withlocals', specifically with Federico. I can honestly say it was a highlight of our visit ! Federico was engaging, knowledgeable and full of interesting facts about Barcelona, Catalunya and Spain. He covered everything from local landmarks and history through to economics and politics, a great range of discussion that extended our knowledge of this wonderful city. But ... The best bit was that he took us to some wonderful places to eat and drink that we wouldn't have visited otherwise. The quality of food and wine we experienced was excellent, all in establishments that were truly 'local'. We ended up going back to a couple of these during the remainder of our stay for our evening meals. I would highly recommend booking this experience and if you're lucky enough to pair up with Federico you will have a fantastic time !! Great experience with a great guide !!

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

4 April 2025

Frederico was wonderful. He’s extremely knowledgeable and personable. We had a great time with him and his selections for our food and the walking tour were perfect. I highly recommend you take this tour and take it with Frederico.Great introduction to Barcelona!

Natalie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alan)

1 April 2025

Our group absolutely loved their tour with Alan. He was so accommodating and did a wonderful job showing us around the Gothic Quarter. Would 100% recommend!! Wonderful Tour!

Katherine🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Federico)

26 March 2025

This was a good tour choice as Federico was happy to adjust the tour to our preferences. Federico was very friendly and knowledgeable. My husband and I enjoyed our time with him. Good coffee stop choice too. Good tour choice.

Alyce

(About local Alan)

24 March 2025

Alan was fabulous! We did a food tour with him and left with full bellies and minds full knowledge. Alan's passion for food is equal to his passion for history. He also went above and beyond showing us nooks and crannies of the Gothic area on the way back to our metro station.Awesome!

Leila🇺🇸 United States

(About local Octavio)

24 March 2025

4 of us spent a great evening with Octavio in El Born and Bari Gotic. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and fun to be with. He introduced us to many different tapas and drinks, while imparting interesting facts about the areas we toured. Thank you Octavio for a fun night out! Great Evening With Octavio

Kaye

(About local Federico)

20 March 2025

We had a great time in our food tour, everything was so delicious! Frederick was knowledgeable and so friendly, it was a great family experience!Great food tour!

Emily🇺🇸 United States

(About local Octavio)

17 March 2025

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We had a great tour with Octavio- he was knowledgeable, what he talked about was interesting, and our kids (14, 13 &12) were interested in what he had to say. Would definitely book another tour with Octavio! Fantastic time

c5ryjphqgw🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alan)

9 March 2025

Exceeded expetations

Karri

(About local Federico)

3 March 2025

We had a fantastic time with Federico! He was so knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. He even provided a fantastic tip to my husband about an antique market for a future time. We really appreciated his friendliness and thought the couple of hours spent with him was a great intro to the city to then explore more on our own. Thank you, Federico!!!!Great exposure to Barcelona food & markets

BRUCE

(About local Federico)

28 February 2025

We started our tour in Old Town, which is a wonderful part of Barcelona. We visited a number of unique restaurants where we tasted an interesting assortment of Tapas. Federico chose a wonderful and diverse menu based on our preferences. The evening ended with a visit to the Chocolate shop where we tasted terrific sweets dipped in chocolate. Federico provided us with a very informative tour and chose fun and interesting establishments to visit. He was knowledgeable and answered many of our questions about the history of the area. Barcelona Tapa Tour

jim

(About local Federico)

26 February 2025

Fredrico was very accommodating. He took us around all the great sites and we went to a few restaurants with him. It was great talking to him and he was very knowledgeable of all that we seen.Great adventure with Frederico

Unknown

(About local Federico)

20 February 2025

He was great, taking us to places, that many travelers don’t get to see. Excellent