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Probablemente hayas oído que Barcelona es conocida por Picasso, pero ¿conoces las historias y el origen detrás de él? ¿O cuánta influencia tiene en la vida cotidiana de los lugareños? ¡En este recorrido privado por la ciudad, te espera un placer cultural!

Destination

Barcelona, Spain

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Español, Русский, Polski, Svenska, Italiano, Română

Included

• Private Guide
• Tickets Picasso Museum
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Due to museum regulations your host will not join you in the museum but will provide you with the entrance tickets

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 11 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 Restaurant 7 Portes - 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. Cultura de la Ciudad

   En este tour privado experimentarás y descubrirás Barcelona a través de su cultura. Ya sea que se centre en una tradición, una parte especial de la ciudad con una historia que contar, creencias culturales o en torno a una actividad cultural que dio forma a la ciudad en lo que es, ¡este recorrido será un despertar cultural que no se puede perder!

4. picasso en barcelona

   Su recorrido se centrará en Picasso, un tema cultural muy importante en Barcelona. Gracias a tu anfitrión local, aprenderás y verás cómo Picasso tuvo un impacto en Barcelona, haciéndote experimentar la ciudad desde una perspectiva diferente.

5. Destacados culturales

   A medida que profundiza en el tema de su recorrido, hará paradas para visitar lugares únicos que le darán una imagen completa de la ciudad. Visite el Museo Picasso, el primer estudio de Picasso, el Colegio de Arquitectos de Cataluña, y más, y vea cómo estos aspectos culturales destacados son parte de la vida local pero tienen mucha historia detrás de ellos.

6. Viaje de narración

   A medida que descubras el lado cultural de Barcelona, podrás abrazarlo gracias a las increíbles historias y las habilidades narrativas de tu anfitrión local. Siéntase libre de hacer cualquier pregunta y sienta como si estuviera relevando la historia en el tiempo presente.

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

Vytas🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvira)

22 marzo 2025

Elvira was very nice and great with the kids. The tour was informative and the architecture on the way to the museum and the history behind it was wonderful. I would highly recommend Elvira. Perfecto

Patricia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Liliia )

28 noviembre 2024

We loved every minute of our tour with Liliia. She added a lot of additional not well known anecdotal information to our Picasso tour and also included more information about Barcelona and Guadi we had not received before. She was a delight!Fabulous tour with Liliia!

Irene Kanter🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Sebastian)

30 octubre 2024

Together with our teenage daughters we did a tour with a Picasso theme. Sebastian did a great job making it very engaging and bringing history to life. He adapted it to our interests, mixing in other interesting history of Barcelona, its artists and Spain in general. Good mix between walking around and taking stops at different landmarks. Great Picasso/history tour

arington🇺🇸 United States

(About local Liliia )

21 octubre 2023

Liliia was a wonderful guide who provided a very informative and entertaining tour of Picasso’s Barcelona. We saw “hidden” treasures of Picasso’s art as well as Miro, and other street artists. We got a good feel for Picasso’s time in Barcelona before seeing the Picasso Museum. If we had more time, we would do more tours with Liliia!Picasso and the Gothic Quarter

Tony🇺🇸 United States

(About local Liliia )

15 octubre 2023

Liliia is an engaging guide who showed me many interesting historical and art inspired sights I’d have never found on my own. She was an absolutely delightful guide. Many historical anecdotes

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Liliia )

25 septiembre 2023

We had a great time walking with our guide Liliia. She was very informative and friendly. We would definitely recommend her to anyone interested in Barcelona and it’s history Picasso walk

Sharone🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fiorella)

20 marzo 2023

We were a group of 5 ladies on the tour and everyone enjoyed it very much. Fiorella had a pleasant demeanor and shared a wealth of knowledge about Picasso’s life and art, as well as about local traditions, culture and history. Pleasant and informative tour

Elizabeth 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fiorella)

28 enero 2023

We had a lovely 3 hour tour. Fiorella was kind and informative 😊Lovely tour with Fiorella

RUSSELL🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fiorella)

22 octubre 2022

Fiorella was wonderful. Very personable and a vast amount of knowledge about Picasso and the city of Barcelona as well. Highly recommended!awesome tour

JoEllen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alan)

25 septiembre 2022

We weren’t not able to get tickets for the Picasso Museum. Alan was able to get us tickets. He gave us a wonderful walking tour full of fun facts and history. Easy to understand and a good listener as well. Money well spent :) Great afternoon eith Alan

Sandi🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Jose)

17 septiembre 2022

Jose was very personable and had alot of information about Barcelona. There were locations where Picasso lived and worked that we saw. The tour would be better if the Picasso museum was included to have more information about specific pieces of artPicasso walking tour

Jessica🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Jose)

26 abril 2022

My mom couldn't make it, so the tour was just me and Jose. He was a fountain of local knowledge and love of Barcelona and had no trouble finding sights that were very tailored to my personal tastes. I highly recommend this experience for getting an in-depth look at all the Barcelona you want to see! Highly personalized and personable!

Karin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Jose)

24 febrero 2022

José was already waiting for is when we arrived. He took us in in the old town and told stories about historie of the neighborhood, the shops/restaurants, the churches, Picasso, etc. He was very pleasant company, informative, and after the 2,5 hour we knew so much more. We had a coffee-break at a hidden cafe with a lovely garden. I would definitely recommend him. Lovely walk in the old town with local

Amani🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Elvira)

8 diciembre 2021

Elvira definitely made my trip to Barcelona a lot more worthwhile with her knowledge that is beyond art. The Picasso tour is so interesting as you get to picture Picasso’s upbringing and all the elements that made him who he is. Elvira also shares a lot about the history of Spain and Barcelona specifically, and other great artists like Gaudi. She also showed me a lot of great cafes and delicious bakeries. I definitely recommend this tour even if you’re not so interested in art. Remarkable

Sujit🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvira)

30 noviembre 2021

Elvira, loves what she does and very passionate about sharing her knowledge and insights during the tour. She is well informed and had us really soak in a lot of info during the tour. Engaging Barcelona day tour!

Gitte🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Hannah)

26 septiembre 2021

Hanna was a great guide. She is an expert not only in art history but also Barcelona, it’s people and it’s heritage. We loved exploring the city with her. Gitte Art and more.

Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hannah)

18 septiembre 2021

Hannah knows her art history

Janis🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jose)

17 septiembre 2021

Jose was excellent, prompt and knowledgeable guide for our tour of the Born neighborhood of Picasso in Barcelona. He showed us areas Picasso lived in and told stores of his family and their life in Barcelona and other places in Spain. With this orientation we were well prepared for our visit to the Picasso museum at the end of the tour. Jose is personable, easy to understand and communicates well through the Withlocals website. Our morning tour was enjoyable.Jose was an excellent host!

John🇬🇷 Greece

(About local Elvira)

22 julio 2021

Wonderful experience with my daughter.Extremely friendly

Nicole🇺🇸 United States

(About local Andrew)

7 marzo 2020

This tour was amazing! Andrew was really knowledgeable about the city and had so many great stories to tell. I felt a little sorry for all the huge group tours we passed by while we were having such a great and personalized tour ourselves.Amazing experience!

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fiorella)

1 enero 2020

Fiorella was unable to purchase tickets to the Picasso museum on two occasions. It was apparently one of those freak occurrences that was unforeseen and unavoidable. Fiorella was excellent in communicating with me and offering alternative suggestions. I am sure her tour would be a positive experience.Unable to obtain tickets to Picasso museum

Lynn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jose)

13 noviembre 2019

Three of my friends and I toured in the “footsteps” of Picasso with Jose. The tour route and his Picasso information was informative and was appreciated and we had a good time. Jose’s English required one-to-one attention which was difficult with 4 people. Tidbits of Picasso

Gail🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fiorella)

12 noviembre 2019

Fiorella was very accommodating after I realized I needed to book the tour earlier in the morning last minute since we were getting on the cruise ship in the afternoon. She met us promptly in the AM. She showed us around Barcelona where Picasso lived and frequented. This was a good tour prior to visiting the Picasso museum. She told us about the museum and the the different eras and paintings in the museum. This made our visit into the museum more meaningful.we enjoyed the tour and Fiorella was greatPicasso in Barcelona tour

Ritchelle🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Elvira)

10 noviembre 2019

I booked my guests for a tour with Elvira, and they greatly enjoyed their experience. It was also a pleasure working with her, and went out of her way to make alternative arrangements when her schedule coincided with an urgent appointment. The process and transition were smooth. Thank you, Elvira! :)Great experience

Doug 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Elvira)

27 octubre 2019

We very much enjoyed our walk with Elvira, ending with access to the Picasso museum. We found Elvira to be very engaging, bright and personable; exactly the personal introduction to Barcelona that we were hoping for!Barcelona walk with Elvira

Karl🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Fiorella)

24 octubre 2019

Fiorella hat es verstanden, uns auf der gut strukturierten Tour das Leben, die Werke des grossen Malers authentisch und leicht verständlich vorzustellen. Neben Details über den Meister selbst haben wir auch sehr vielWissenswertes über seine Familie, seine Weggefährten und -gefährtinnen, das soziale und politische Umfeld erfahren dürfen, das Ganze natürlich abgerundet durch die Hinweise unserer Führerin, wo was wann stattgefunden hat, sobald wir auf unserem Rundgang an einem im Leben Picassos wichtigen Ort vorbeikamen. So war denn der Audioguide beim Besuch des Picasso-Museums am Schluss schon fast überflüssig, denn vieles war schon in der Tour vornweggenommen und wir konnten uns deshalb umso mehr den rein visuellen Eindrücken des Werkes widmen. Picasso à la Carte

Melody

(About local Elvira)

11 octubre 2019

Elvira was a very accommodating tour guide. Our tapas tour was supposed to start at 5.30. Our plane was delayed by 3 hours. When Elvira saw we could not make it she called us and suggested to reschedule the tour. Elvira communicated with our taxi driver so we could meet her at another location a way more easy to reach since the streets were closed because of a festival. During our time together she showed all the interesting spots in Barcelona. e were able to experience La Merce which is a local festival. We tried and enjoyed many tapas at local restaurants. I especially enjoyed the Spanish potatoes and the local ham. I would recommend Elvira as a tour guide again and again.

Anita🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Hannah)

29 septiembre 2019

Hanna was knowledgeable, friendly and did not rush you. She had lots of interesting info about Picasso’s live and times. Answered our questions and has a good sense of humour. Excellent

Jason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Andrew)

26 septiembre 2019

Our walking trip with Andrew prior to entering the Picasso museum was so informative and enjoyable. Getting a glimpse into Picasso’s time in Barcelona, against the backdrop of real life locations frequented by the artist made the museum all the more meaningful. Andrew is knowledge, personable, and I felt sorry for all the large, impersonal tour groups we passed along the journey. Highly recommend!Educational, relaxed and fun!

Chantal🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Hannah)

29 agosto 2019

We enjoyed very much our tour with Hannah. She was very knowledgeable about Picasso’s life and with a charming personality! Being a painter herself, that brought a different light to the subject! Unfortunately in this tour the guide cannot accompany us inside the museum... That was disappointing at first, but we sat down over coffee and Hannah explained to us the exposition and the specific painting we would see from a book she had, which was very helpful! We could then enjoy the museum with the audioguide. We were surprised to discover the multiple sides to Picasso. We loved our visit, in great part due to Hannah!Picasso tour with Hannah

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fiorella)

26 agosto 2019

Fiorella is fun and a wealth of information. Young and energetic, a perfect start for our first trip to Barcelona. Fun and informative!

Anja🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Hannah)

7 agosto 2019

We all met Hannah at the Picasso Museum. We enjoyed a very detailed and informative tour. Her artistic knowledge was incredible and we were all happy with all the insights she gave us about Picasso on our walking tour in Barcelona. Since we had not so much time it was the right decision for us focusing on the arts when visiting Barcelona. We would highly recommend Hannah to anyone visiting Barcelona especially with an interest in Art! Following the footsteps of Picasso together with Hannah in Barcelona!

El-Hajj Malik 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hannah)

16 junio 2019

Hannah was amazing! She gave a very detailed, highly informative, and more importantly fun tour. Her artistic knowledge was incredible and she gave us great recommendations for tons of different activities throughout Barcelona. We really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Barcelona especially with an interest in art. Great Experience!

Neldji🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Hannah)

12 junio 2019

Hannah was a charm and my son found her tour very informative and exciting. He now knows everything about Picasso that only few people know. Picasso does require introduction and explanation, after all he is a "genius". I am thankful to Hannah for her punctuality, her dedication and her expertise. I recommend her warmly.What a sweet and cultured young lady

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

(About local Laura)

4 julio 2025

We had an amazing private tapas tour in Barcelona with Laura! From the start, she was incredibly accommodating—even adjusting our itinerary with no hassle, which made everything so easy and relaxed. Laura was not just a guide but felt like a good friend showing us around her city. Her friendly, down-to-earth personality made the evening so enjoyable, and we had such a great time exploring different spots and tasting incredible pinchos. Highly recommend booking a tour with her! Delicious, Easygoing — Thanks, Laura!

Allie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Laura)

2 julio 2025

Laura was wonderful! She customized our Tapas tour to include a bit of a history tour as we only had a day in Barcelona. She kept our 2 teenagers focused as we learned about the history of Barcelona and tried many amazing dishes. I would highly recommend Laura! Wonderful tapas and history tour

y_ariane

(About local Carla)

1 julio 2025

What an informative tour!! Carla had so much passion about what we saw and knew so much! I have 4 boys that accompanied us, and they were so interested in the tour! I asked them if they enjoyed it and they all thought it was SO SO cool! Thank you Carla for a great time while learning all about the Sagrada de Familia!!! Absolutely amazing!!

Jennifer

(About local Ilona)

1 julio 2025

We are a group of 8 moms/daughters from the US, and we had the most excellent experience with Ilona! Great food, so many places we never would have ventured to without our guide, beautiful small streets, wonderful history. We finished with full hearts and full bellies! Ilona was a great communicator, very flexible to meet our needs, and very focused on ensuring we had a great experience. Fully recommend!!Excellent experience!

Nicolò🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Elvira)

30 junio 2025

We had the pleasure and luck to meet Elvira last weekend in Barcelona. The experience was great! Even if we were a group of eight, she was able to provide us the best experience. We were able to visit the REAL markets and bars, and taste what for local people "Tapas" means. Everything was well explained, interesting and we could even get insights on how Barcelona's people live. We can only suggest Elvira to everyone, and for sure not only for Tapas experience. She is great!Great experience towards the real Tapas

Frank🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ivanna)

29 junio 2025

My wife and I were in Barcelona for three days following a 2-week Mediterranean cruise, and we had no plans in place. I found Ivanna on the "With Locals" website... it was somewhat last-minute, but thankfully she was available. Our 4-hour personal tour was excellent. She started by showing us (and teaching us about) the sights and architecture around La Rambla. She even showed us a "hidden" Roman wall that most people - including many who live in Barcelona - were unaware of. As she learned more about our interest in the culture, people, and history, she walked us through the old, and new, sections of the city. She pointed out architectural points, even explaining that one of the most famous churches in the Gothic district wasn't actually original to that time, even though it looks like it should be - and she had photos to prove it! She gave us history lessons, told us stories, and helped us to "feel" the city we were visiting. We stopped for a drink at one of her favorite locations - Els 4 Cats - where Picasso used to meet with his friends... and then she was kind enough to introduce us to the owner and surprised us with reservations for dinner there the next night. Bottom line, Ivanna offered us not only the best private tour we've ever experienced, she shared herself and her love of the city with us... she was wonderful. If you're looking for a personal approach, look no further. Hire Ivanna without reservation - you'll be very glad you did.Best personal tour we've ever had!

Rudy

(About local Liliia )

29 junio 2025

Natasha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ilona)

28 junio 2025

Ilona was very knowledgeable about Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, and she definitely pointed out things we wouldn't have seen without her. She introduced us to Patisserie Hafmann which was incredible! Ilona worked hard to accommodate our schedule after I made a mistake initially, and she responded nicely to all my communications.

Rachel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

28 junio 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!!

Jeff

(About local Octavio)

23 junio 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 junio 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!

Wayne

(About local Carla)

22 junio 2025

As a native Barcelonin, Carla has a unique love & appreciation for what she shares in her tours. This was evident as we toured Park Güell & Sagrada Familia. These places are visual wonders on their own, but with Carla’s knowledge & passion they became sumptuous feasts! I highly recommend Carla!Great tour guide!

Jelle🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Ivanna)

18 junio 2025

We had an excellent tour with Ivanna, It was a private tour. We discussed our wishes and Ivanne gave her suggestions. We really liked it was a non-rushed tour, we had time for everything. Ivanna was a great person to spend the day with. Great tour

Elizabeth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Irina)

16 junio 2025

Irina was fabulous! She knows the Gothic Quarter like the back of her hand! We learned so much about the history of this area, as well as, Barcelona in general. She was so pleasant to spend time with as well. We highly recommend her to anyone coming to Barcelona! WONDERFUL!!

Sebastian🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Elvira)

15 junio 2025

Elvira hat uns in einem für uns unbekannten Stadtteil von Barcelona durchgeführt. Tolle kleine Lokale, in die wir nie alleine gegangen wären und Gerichte bestellt, die wir nicht kannten. Toll. Tolle tour

Lucas🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

(About local Elvira)

13 junio 2025

Elvira was very attentive and took the tone to keep our pre- teen daughter involved in the activity. The monastery is a soul fulfilling experience. While the winery tour was fun and personalize. Highly recommend Elvira, she personalizes and customizes the tour. 10 stars !!!!!Wonderful experience