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Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Barcelona, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Barcelona.

Destination

Barcelona, Spain

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

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

Included

• Private guide
• 1 Local snack or drink
• Public transport
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets

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 Hard Rock Cafè Barcelona - 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. City Highlights

   See La Sagrada Familia, La Rambla, Cathedral of Barcelona, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Barcelona so special

4. Hidden Gems

   long the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists get to experience

5. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

6. More Things to See

   With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan

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

Ash Cooper🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jordi)

17 May 2025

I couldn't believe how quickly the 5 hours went by! Jordi was engaging, passionate, and thoughtful during our entire time together. Walking through various areas of the city, he re-introduced me to Barcelona from a historical, cultural and architectural perspective. It was truly the best way to start my 2 weeks visit as I had a great grasp of the different areas and where I wanted to go back to spend more time. Couldn't recommend Jordi more highly!Best way to start my visit!

Ellen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tomas)

14 May 2025

Tomas was a wonderful host to his beautiful city! We had to crunch the time short on him but felt he didn’t skip any of the highlights. It’s evident from his enthusiasm how much he loves his city with its rich culture and history, and made us want to return again so we can fully enjoy its charms. Highly recommend you hire him as your guide should you find yourself in Barcelona!Barcelona Condensed

Oscar

(About local Tomas)

10 March 2025

Tomas was very knowledge about Barcelona, so he did and outstanding job with all the history during our full day tour. We got know so many cool places, that only well informed tour guides like Tomas, could know about them. Don't hesitate to book your tour next time you are in Barcelona.Great Barcelona Tours

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

Katrin🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Liliia )

4 July 2025

Liliia provided a great 3 hour tour of Barcelona and explanation of key sites allowing us to maximise our limited time in Barcelona. Fabulous Barcelona Tour

Erin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lars)

4 July 2025

Lars is a fantastic tour guide and I'd highly recommend a tour with him if you find yourself in Barcelona. He 100% customized the tour to the needs of our family of four, took into account our likes and dislikes, and took us to some fantastic lesser known spots. He's a wealth of information and the kids jut loved him (he created some creative interactive ways for them to learn about some of the landmarks). Do yourself a favor and book with Lars! Lars is a Fantastic Guide!

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

(About local Laura)

4 July 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 July 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

Jennifer

(About local Ilona)

1 July 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!

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

Nicolò🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Elvira)

30 June 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

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.

Frank🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ivanna)

29 June 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!

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

Rudy

(About local Liliia )

29 June 2025

Natasha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ilona)

28 June 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 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!!

Jenny🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lusi)

28 June 2025

Luis was incredibly kind, warm and accommodating to our needs! Her love for the city is very evident and made the tour so enjoyable! She took us to a lot of fun little shops that we ended up returning to in order to buy gifts to bring home! Thank you Lusi for a great tour! An amazing introduction to Barcelona

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

Adrienne

(About local Bianca)

27 June 2025

We had an unforgettable experience exploring Barcelona with our incredible guide, Bianca. From the outset, Bianca was exceptionally attentive, thoughtful, and intuitive. She took the time to truly understand our interests and customized every part of the tour to suit our pace and preferences perfectly. Bianca handled everything with professionalism and care. One of the highlights was our personalized tour of Gaudí’s masterpieces. Bianca brought each site to life with fascinating details, historical context, and cultural insight. Her knowledge of Gaudí’s architecture and vision was truly impressive, and we walked away with a much deeper appreciation for his work. Bianca also gave us a meaningful understanding of Catalan culture, sharing insights that brought the city to life in a way we never could have experienced on our own. Her knowledge and passion were evident, and we left full of memorable moments that we’ll cherish. What truly set Bianca apart was how adaptable she was and genuinely invested in making sure you have the best experience possible. Whether it was shifting plans on the go, seeking shade from the blazing sun(!), or offering spot-on suggestions, she made sure every moment was engaging and enjoyable. Thanks to her, our tour was not only smooth and stress-free, but she also added so much value to our trip. We can’t recommend Bianca highly enough! Barcelona at Its Best – Thanks to Bianca

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

Sabine🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lusi)

25 June 2025

Wir haben uns sehr kurzfristig für diese Tour entschieden, super, dass Lusi es ermöglicht hat. Die 3 Stunden sind wie im Flug vergangen. Es war von allem was dabei, Geschichte, Kultur, Insider Tipps zum Shoppen und Gastronomie sowie versteckte Orte und Gassen. Lusi hat eine herzliche, fröhliche und mitreißende Art, das war wunderbar. Tolle spontane Tour

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!

Dirk🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lusi)

23 June 2025

Lust hat viel Wissen, ist lustig und hat eine tolle Route wo das Wichtigste und viele Geheimtipps drinn sind. Wir haben die Stadtführung und Snacktour gebucht. Lust hat sie kombiniert. Es war das böBeste was man machen kann. Die Kombination ist genialTop Erlebnis - besser geht es micht

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!

Petra🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lusi)

22 June 2025

Lusi hat uns mit viel Leidenschaft die Stadt gezeigt. Es war eine tolle Tour mit Ihr. Wir würden es jederzeit wiederholen. Vielen DankSuper Stadtführung mit Insidertipps

danijela.struewer

(About local Jordi)

21 June 2025

We were super happy with our city tour and Jordi did a great job to make it interesting for our teenage girls - a great experience! Great guide

Wayne

(About local Lars)

21 June 2025

So glad my time traversing Barcelona solo started off with Lars! He was very helpful in acquainting me with the subway system and the different areas of town. I felt deeply enriched by the history of the city he shared. I found him friendly, accommodating & generous. I highly recommend Lars!Great tour guide!

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

Alyssa🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Lusi)

18 June 2025

Lusi is hands down the best tour guide you could ask for! We did our tour with her on the very first day we arrived in Barcelona, and it was the perfect way to kick off the trip. She curated the experience beautifully, giving us a solid introduction to the history of Spain and Barcelona, along with insider tips on where locals eat, drink, and hang out. Thanks to Lusi, we felt oriented and confident exploring the city—without her, we would’ve been a bit lost. She shared insights and stories that didn’t come up in any of the more traditional tours we took, and we’ve honestly been raving about the experience ever since. Her energy is infectious, her knowledge is impressive, and her recommendations were spot-on. We can’t recommend Lusi enough. If you can, try to book this tour for your first day—it makes navigating and appreciating the city so much easier for the rest of your stay!The best experience!

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

Jelle🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Ivanna)

18 June 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

Thomas

(About local Lusi)

17 June 2025

Lusi ist eine quirlige Person, die hervorragend auf die Wünsche der Gäste eingeht. Sie zeigt einem Orte, die so versteckt sind, dass man jedes mal überrascht ist was sich hinter mancher Ecke verstecken kann. Wir waren mit Kindern unterwegs und es war sehr schön und kurzweilig. Wir können Lusi als Guide nur wärmstens empfehlen. So macht Sightseeing richtig Spaß.Sensationelles Erlebnis

Sabrina🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Lars)

16 June 2025

Lars war sehr freundlich, flexibel und hat uns viele interessante geschichtliche Aspekte über Barcelona erzählt. Die beiden Tapas - Lokale, die wir besuchten, waren total gemütlich und keine typischen Touristen-"Attraktionen", sondern seit Jahren familiengeführt und authentisch. Die Auswahl an Speisen war sehr lecker und ebenfalls nicht nur die typisch- bekannten Tapas.Absolut empfehlenswert!

Elizabeth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Irina)

16 June 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 June 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

Nina🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lars)

14 June 2025

Lars is an outstanding host—well-prepared, genuinely passionate about what he does, and incredibly flexible. He went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed every part of the experience. The Barcelona tour was fantastic! We saw everything we wanted, and he kept it fun and engaging—even for our impatient, easily bored (and tired!) kids. We’d absolutely book with him again!Book Lars - great with children

Lucas🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

(About local Elvira)

13 June 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

Silke🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lusi)

12 June 2025

*OMG* super

April 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lusi)

12 June 2025

This was my first Withlocals walking tour and I will now now be doing walking tours for all my future travels to new cities! We had the best experience, it was one of the highlights of our trip! Lusi is great - she has such good energy, she is so welcoming and goes above and beyond to accomodate any needs you may have! She is extremly knowledabe of the city and it's history and knows all the hidden gems! Lusi also gave us several recommendations for our trip to Madrid and even made dinner reservations for us. She speaks 7 different languages, I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to explore Barcelona! Lusi knows Barcelona inside and out!

Unknown

(About local Jordi)

12 June 2025

What a great introduction to Barcelona! Jordi guided us away from the main drag pointing out significant sites and explaining the history of the city particularly from an architectural perspective. Jordi was friendly and outgoing and his introduction to Barcelona was the perfect launching point for our 5-nights in Barcelona recommending point of interest including day trips. Jordi’s style was easy going and relaxed. He knows his stuff and shared an enormous amount of info during our morning walk. Great introduction to Barcelona and Gaudi!

Alain

(About local Lusi)

12 June 2025

Lusi:great guide, wonderful person. Great experience

sascha.beck

(About local Lars)

11 June 2025

Lars did a great job. Individual, family-friendly, charming. We would book again at any time Great tour

Gina

(About local Gonzalo)

10 June 2025

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

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(About local Irina)

10 June 2025

Irina is very knowledgeable, kind and friendly; she was quite accommodating with our schedule and itinerary changes and always had additional information to share about places of interest we passed by. Totally recommend.A perfect way to explore Barcelona

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

Kolja🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lusi)

8 June 2025

Eine gute und sehr lebhafte Führung durch Barcelona, wie vielen Hintergründen spannende Führung mit netten Details und guten Stopps durch BarcelonaUnterhaltsame Tour durBarcelona