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Welcome to El Raval in Barcelona! Want to know the best places to eat? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Get the perfect introduction to the city on this private tour with a local and start your city trip on the right foot.

Destination

Barcelona, Spain

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

1 hour

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Русский, Italiano, Ελληνικά, Deutsch, Français, Română

Included

• Private Guide
• Local Tips & Tricks
• City Orientation
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 21 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 In front of Gran Teatre Liceu - 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. El Raval Exploring

   This Barcelona tour takes you to explore El Raval, where you can see another side of the city. Kickstart your trip in this fascinating area and get recommendations of what to do and where to go that will show you El Raval at its best!

4. City Highlights

   See El Raval, The Gran Teatre del Liceu and more landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect introduction to what makes Barcelona so special

5. Local Hot Spots

   Along the way, your host will point out hangout spots and hidden gems that only the locals know about and will help you get acquainted with the city in the most local way possible

6. Food Recommendations

   Receive tailored recommendations according to your taste and where to go and what to eat while visiting Barcelona. Avoid tourist traps thanks to your local host!

7. City Orientation

   Learn how to navigate the city, and get the answers to your Barcelona questions that will help you in the following days making your time in the city much easier

8. 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

Andrea🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Elvira)

31 October 2023

Ich habe bei Elvira gleich am Ankunftstag diese Tour gebucht und würde es wieder so machen. Sie hat mir gute Tipps gegeben und ist auf Fragen und Wünsche super eingegangen. Diese haben mir bereits einen Tag später, als ich eine eigene Tour zusammenstellte sehr geholfen. Man merkt sie liebt ihre Arbeit als Tour Guide. Toller Überblick

Dmitry🇦🇲 Armenia

(About local Liliia )

25 June 2023

Thank you to Liliia for a wonderful time! I can recommend this host and tour to everyone. I think it will be interesting for solo travelers like myself, as well as for families or small groups. It was a magical experience! I felt like a local. I felt like I knew these places and these people, knew their stories, and shared their emotions. Barcelona is a very vibrant and diverse city, and Liliia manages to convey this feeling and experience. Excellent storytelling and emotional connection with the place and the guest! I advise paying attention to details, listening to stories, and immersing yourself in the moment. And most importantly - enjoy yourself =)Great experience with Liliia!

Sandra🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Elvira)

5 August 2022

Had a great walking tour with Elvira, despite the heat! Elvira showed us some great places to eat and explore that we would not have otherwise found, away from the tourists traps, looking forward to investigating her recommendations.Little Gems

rmnktdz52g🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fiorella)

21 June 2022

We were hoping to explore lesser-known areas of Barcelona, and Fiorella provided us with precisely that. She is warm and friendly, and we would gladly book more tours with her.Far from the Madding Crowd

Inge🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Maria)

22 March 2022

Maria is very relaxed and friendly who knows immediately what your interests are. Not a readymade story to tell, but a tailor made tour with an open mind. She took her time and made us feel completely comfortable with her. We’d love to book her again next time we are in Barcelona! Very friendly, knowledgeable and charming!

Yuriy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tomas)

22 November 2021

Tomas provided a unique look into usually unexplored parts of the city. Comprehensive coverage of the off-the beaten paths

Amy

(About local Tomas)

24 February 2020

Tomas was absolutely amazing. Would defintely recommend :)Great experience!

jill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tomas)

28 October 2019

We are loyal “With Locals” users and Tomas did not disappoint! We traipsed down the non-touristy areas and he pointed out historical sites as well as great places to eat/drink. We returned to all his recommendations including seeing a concert in the Gòthic district in a cathedral ... it was great! I have already recommended Tomas to friends that are going to Barcelona next year! Kickstart was Perfecto!

Farah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria)

28 August 2019

Maria has tremendous knowledge about Barcelona’s history particularly the Raval district and the surrounding area. It was a pleasure touring with Maria Farrah

Terri🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Bianca)

29 July 2019

We had an awesome tour with Bianca! She was super knowledgeable and very friendly. We ended our tour with the best Churros in Barcelona! TerriGreat Tour Guide

Emilie🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Karina)

25 January 2019

Karina was wonderful ! She showed me an area not very Known by the tourists and had very interesting knowledges about the culture, the neighborhood and Barcelona in general ! She has a lightfull personality, it was a real pleasure to spend time with her ! And..she can speak French as well very well !Me gusta Barcelona - Urban Kickstart Tour

Raymond🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Eugenia)

10 December 2018

My tour with Eugenia was amazing!!! We got to walk the streets of Barcelona, and she informed me the history and importance of each site as well as current events going on in Barcelona. She is very informative and she made the tour fun. She also was able to show me a rooftop view of Barcelona and recommended areas to visit. I truly appreciate her for the service she provided and will do another tour for my next visit to Barcelona!!! Raymond A. Carter Jr.Best Tour Ever!!!

Nelly🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Maria)

15 November 2018

Maria is een hele goede gids die je op een leuke manier Barcelona laat zien. Wij wilde graag het gebied El Gótic zien en dat was geen probleem zij paste zich aan onze wensen aan. Heel veel informatie en leuke kleine weetjes van het gebied El Gótic. Al met al Maria is een aanrader en als wij nog een keer in Barcelona zijn dan gaan wij zeker weer een beroep doen op Maria. Muchas gracias MariaLeuke en goede gids

Stacy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tomas)

14 October 2018

I have been in Barcelona now for about a month and one area I had not known anything about was Raval. It was the part of the city I was interested in because of its artsy feel that I had read about.......Also, a bit skeptical about touring it with my friend alone, also because of what I read about 😊 Tomas was great! He was very relaxed about the area, put us totally at ease and took away all preconceived ideas. We didn’t just walk through the area, We engaged with Tomas in many discussions....his wealth of knowledge and history of Spain and other countries as well, was very impressive. The tour seemed to have ended so quickly as we were having such a good time. The we I refer to is my friend and I. If you can take a tour with Tomas you will be very happy you did! Enjoy!!!Much More Than We Expected

Maren🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lars)

25 April 2025

Wir hatten mit Lars einen perfekten Einstieg in eine tolle Woche. Er spricht super Deutsch, so dass unser Sohn alles prima verstehen konnte. Neben den bekannten Sehenswürdigkeiten und Fakten wusste er auch viele „Fun Facts“ zu zeigen und zu berichten! Lars ist super zuvorkommend und ist auf unsere Wünsche total eingegangen und sich auch nach der Führung noch die Zeit genommen, uns mit Empfehlungen zu unterstützen! Vielen lieben Dank die Lars!!!! Maren, Matthias und Henri Ein perfekter Auftakt dank Lars

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

24 April 2025

Stephen

(About local Tomas)

24 April 2025

Tomas was a perfect guide. We liked the gentle pace of our tour and the great historical and cultural facts he shared with us. A great experience and we would certainly recommend Tomas. A great guide!

Joe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marina)

24 April 2025

Marina was professional, on time, aware of the city and interesting. She was very helpful our first day explaining where to go and went above and beyond walking us to purchase tickets for city tours

Stefanie

(About local Ramona)

22 April 2025

We did the family friendly tour of Barcelona with Ramona and it was great. My 10 year old daughter immediately felt comfortable with her and was practicing her Spanish and holding her hand. Even my hard to please husband had a good time and enjoyed the information Ramona provided and the tapas recommendations she suggested. It was very easy to get along with Ramona and she felt more like an old friend than a new tour guide we had just met - we cannot recommend Ramona enough. She was fantastic! Wonderful tour with Ramona

IsaBeall

(About local Alessandro)

21 April 2025

I booked a tour of Sagrada Familia with Alessandro as a way to celebrate my husband's 65th birthday. It was his first time in Spain and I wanted to do something really special on the big day. I had never before scheduled a private tour without going through a hotel concierge so I wasn't sure what to expect, but am SO glad that I went this route and will definitely do so again in the future! Alessandro is kind, knowledgable, and passionate about history, art and culture. He made our time fun, interesting and incredibly memorable. I made a few requests in advance of our time together, and Alessandro was more than happy to oblige. He responded promptly to chat messages, we met him right on time, he got us past all the lines, handled the purchasing of our tickets in advance, and gave us tons of insight and information we would not have otherwise had. The process was smooth and everything was easy, which is just what you want when you're on vacation. The whole experience added such a lovely depth and richness to our visit to Sagrada Familia, and Barcelona overall, and made my husband's birthday all the more special and unique. If you are going to Barcelona and want a more in-depth experience, don't hesitate to schedule a tour with Alessandro, you will be SO glad that you did! Thank you, Alessandro, for such a wonderful experience - it was far beyond my hopes and expectations, and my husband was totally blown away as well. Muchas gracias and πολλά ευχαριστώ!Alessandro is a true gem!

Yakov🇺🇸 United States

(About local Laura)

21 April 2025

We liked our time with Laura. She was punctual and pleasant. We appreciated her flexibility during the planning stage and she was quick to respond and suggest tweaks to the plan. The actual “tour” was ok - she provided high level overview of various Gaudí buildings however the depth was lacking - we had higher expectations given her architectural background however she only provided very high level information which was somewhat disappointing. Overall if you are looking for a nice walk through Barcelona and high level overview of Gaudí and his creations Laura works be a good choice. If you are looking for an in depth dive into the architecture and architect - looks elsewhere. Good high level overview of Gaudi and city

Brooke🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

21 April 2025

Sebastian was a great guide and catered the day for us. We will be back and book him again!Fantastic Experiemce

Leidy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Liliia )

20 April 2025

Liliia was flexible with our schedule when a last minute change came up. We wanted a unique tour away from the typical touristic areas and she delivered beyond our expectations. We recommend Liliia for tours in Barcelona.Fun and unique tour

ANDREA🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Alessandro)

20 April 2025

Very competent and passionate guide. We had a wonderful tour at La Sagrada Familia with Alessandro ! Enjoyable !

irma🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

20 April 2025

Please do yourself a favor and book a tour with Sebastian if you can get one. His tour thru Barcelona for our family of four was the best thing we did in Barcelona. Sebastian was patient, kind and extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his city. He can tell you all about history and take you places you never knew existed and he would do it in perfect artistic manner. His English is impeccable and places he recommended are wonderful. Thank you, Sebastian for our lovely time together!Sebastian is a hidden gem himsefl

Barbara🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Lars)

17 April 2025

Lars is a great child and adult friendly guide who is warmly welcoming you and finding a perfect mixture of information and stories about the city & tradition and friendship customizing his tour completely to your needs. He was even sending us tipps about many things like markets, ongoing events, public transports and recommendable restaurants for locals before and after our tour. Lars is the best guide we could wish for, just like a good friend we got to know. Thanks for the stunning experience 🤩Great guide experience with Lars

Lori🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jordi)

17 April 2025

Loved our short tour with Jordi. He is very knowledgeable. Since he is an architect, we appreciated the information related to this. He is very easy to communicate with. Highly recommendPerfect start to Barcelona!

Jessica

(About local Liliia )

16 April 2025

Having a tour that was fully customizable to our group made for a fantastic night and something that was well worth the fee. Lilia was able to share all kinds of information about local hotspots, places to go, and amazing food. She took the time to get to know us and share Barcelona’s long history with us. The food and drinks were great, we will absolutely book another tour with Lilia when we return. Knoweldgeable, personable, and friendly

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 !!

Cathy

(About local Alessandro)

16 April 2025

Alessandro communicated well with me prior to the private tour for the eight of us. He was on time for the tour and navigated through the crowded lines to enter Sagrada Familia. He was so knowledgeable and provided valuable information throughout the tour. He took his time. His expertise led to such a personal experience for all of us. If you are planning a trip to Sagrada Familia, you MUST book with him! You will have the experience of a lifetime! Tour experience of a lifetime!

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

15 April 2025

Alessandro was a knowledgeable tour guide. We enjoyed our time and choice of food/drinking experience.

Ksenia

(About local Muriel)

15 April 2025

It was an excellent trip. Muriel is a fantastic guide - very knowledgeable, positive and helpful! We had a great time!!! Thanks a lot!Excellent Montserrat trip

Lorraine🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Maria)

14 April 2025

Maria was friendly, really engaging and interesting. She gave us a huge insight into Barcelona and it's history and showed us things we would definitely not have discovered without her! Definitely recommend booking with her and we will book again when we return.Amazing Maria!!

Kate🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

14 April 2025

My family and I had an incredible evening with Sebastian showing us around Barcelona and trying all of the delicious foods the city has to offer. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Would recommend this tour with Sebastian to anyone visiting. Great evening with Sebastian!

David

(About local Muriel)

14 April 2025

Muriel is an amazing guide. She has tons of great knowledge about the city and was very kind and welcoming! Highly recommend!Awesome tour

Chelsea🇺🇸 United States

(About local Liliia )

8 April 2025

Liliia was lovely in answering my many questions about the trip beforehand and my partner and I really liked our 3 hour tour with her. We walked and learned about things we otherwise wouldn’t have and it was a highlight of our Spain trip.

Andrea

(About local Muriel)

6 April 2025

Excellent tour, our guide Muriel was amazing, so warm and friendly, took the time to get to know and chat to everyone in the group. she was informative about the food, restaurants, local area and history, it felt like she was taking a group of friends out. Thanks for an awesome tour. I would highly recommendAwesome

Romy

(About local Maria)

6 April 2025

Spent a wonderful afternoon with Maria exploring the Gothic Quarter. She shared the rich history of the area, made sure we experienced the must see attractions, and showed us many hidden gems most do not see. Maria was very communicative prior to trip and flexible when our travels plans changed. Highly recommend.Wonderful afternoon

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!

María Teresa

(About local Elvira)

4 April 2025

Elvira es una guía excelente, tiene mucho conocimiento de Barcelona y es encantadora.Excelente guía

Unknown

(About local Bianca)

4 April 2025

Bianca was very friendly and knowledgeable. As a History teacher I loved all of the fascinating facts about Barcelona and its architecture. The tastings and establishments were an authentic visit to old Barcelona. We loved every second of it. I highly recommend!Off the beaten path

stewie3624🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvira)

3 April 2025

Elvira exceeded our expectations. Not only were the restaurants awesome, she provided stories about her culture. Food choices were amazing. Real local spots a tourist would not know about. Highly recommend Elvira, talented, interesting, in love with her Barcelona and willing to share with us. Just a perfect night either the most perfect person. Barcelona Tapas Tour

Thomas

(About local Sebastian)

2 April 2025

Sebastian was very personable and adaptable with extensive knowledge of the area history. We had a misunderstanding about the visiting Sagrada Familia but Sebastián adapted and we had an entertaining tour Very adaptable

Laurel

(About local Maria)

1 April 2025

We booked with Maria because she is a native of the city. She came prepared with maps, etc. to help us understand the ways Barcelona has grown and changed through its history. Maria had so much to share, but welcomed our questions. Our tour moved at a comfortable pace, and Maria gave us ideas to explore on our own later. This was a great way for us to be introduced to Barcelona!Great intro to the city; friendly guide!!

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!

Marina🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Moisés)

1 April 2025

We had a wonderfull time seeing the different architecture in the old center of Barcelona and its surroundings. One of the main highlights of this tour was the Sagrada Familia made by Gaudi. Many thanks towards the tour guide Moises, who helped to enhance the tour experience by keeping it interactive and fun while still historically intresting. Overall, this was a great experience which me and my family enjoyed completely!Amazing tour of Barcelona wonders!

Allison

(About local Maria)

1 April 2025

Maria gave us a warm welcome to Barcelona and an excellent tour. She provided lots of local insight for the adults and kept our kids engaged as well. Highly recommend!Highly recommend!

Allison

(About local Elvira)

1 April 2025

We had a fantastic experience with Elvira. We loved the day she planned for us to visit the caves, learn of their fascinating history and share a traditional meal in the most picturesque setting. My daughters have been talking about Elvira fondly since our time together. Highly recommend!Best day with Elvira!

Anneliese

(About local Irina)

31 March 2025

Irina was a wonderful guide! Extremely knowledgeable and perfect for us. Fabtastic Guide