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Get ready for a day filled with history, culture, and unforgettable stories! This personalized private tour covers all the must-see highlights of Barcelona in one go. From the charming streets of the Gothic Quarter to the lively atmosphere of La Rambla, and the awe-inspiring view of the Sagrada Familia from the outside – this is the ultimate way to experience the city's magic. With your local host leading the way, you'll uncover hidden gems, hear fascinating tales, and dive deep into Barcelona's unique character. Tick off your travel bucket list in the most exciting way possible!

Destination

Barcelona, Spain

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Ελληνικά, English, Español, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, Русский, Português, Română, 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 22 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🇺🇸 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

Rebecca🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

17 September 2025

Alessandro was a wonderful tour guide! He was extremely knowledgeable as well as personable which made the tour fun! The knowledge he brought of the Sagrada Familia made the tour fun and interesting and we learned new things! Highly recommend Alessandro for anything you may want ti see! Rebecca

Maria (preferred Maree)🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Federico)

16 September 2025

My family had a great time with Federico. He was so knowledgeable and kept us all entertained- including 2 teenage boys! Highly recommend him. We had a great walking tour!

cissy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gonzalo)

16 September 2025

Gonzalo was a perfect Tour guide! We learned so much , had so much fun and would absolutely choose him as a guide in the future. He has so much knowledge and tells great stories. Don’t hesitate to book, you won’t be sorry! Perfect tour!

Mdooley

(About local Ilona)

16 September 2025

We had a private tour with Ilona. She was an excellent guide and demonstrated a vast knowledge of Gaudi's work. She tweeted our itinerary to make the most of our time. I would highly recommend her.Skilled, personable

chetan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Octavio)

16 September 2025

Octavio took me to great bars and restaurants in the old city. It was a great experience. Highly recommended himFoodie tour

chetan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lars)

16 September 2025

Lars was a joy to be with. His enthusiasm about Barcelona is infectious and he showed me around Gràcia area and one of the best concert theaters experience in the area. Took me to fantastic food joints. Great time and highly recommend Lars Amazing time

Charles

(About local Bianca)

15 September 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed the custom tour with Bianca. She was fun to be with and very informative about Barcelona and the region Great tour

Ho Jin🇰🇷 Korea, Republic of

(About local Tomas)

14 September 2025

Tuve la oportunidad de caminar las calles de Barcelona con un buen guía cómo Tomas. El es agradable, conocedor de historia, y sobre todo, te muestra lugares únicos que están totalmente escondidos. ¡Gracias por darme una excelente introducción de Barcelona! ¡Gran introducción de Barcelona!

Richard🇧🇲 Bermuda

(About local Elvira)

13 September 2025

Elvira provided us with a very informed and interesting tour, enabling us to immerse ourselves in the Catalan culture, history and cuisine that the city has to offer. With her extensive knowledge of Barcelona that Elvira was able to share with us, we got to really appreciate why this city is so special. Thank you Elvira. Barcelona’s Best

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lluis)

13 September 2025

Our guide was about an hour late which disrupted our plans and seemed to be a bit all over the place and disorganized. Late & all over the place

Richard

(About local Sebastian)

13 September 2025

We met Sebastian on our first day in Barcelona and we could not have asked for a better person to introduce us to the city and the culture. He was able to customize our tour to focus on the Gothic quarter, which exceeded our expectations!Fantastic Introduction To Barcelona

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

Elizabeth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ilona)

7 September 2025

We enjoyed our time with Ilona. She was very knowledgeable and took her responsibilities as a tour guide very seriously. Both in communicating ahead of time and day of our tour, Ilona took the time to discover what we were interested and incorporated that into her remarks. While our tour was the Gaudi tour, I appreciated that Ilona incorporated the history and background that led to Catalunyan Modernisme, as well as showed us and talked about architecture by others from that time period. Ilona gave us the right amount of information, not overwhelming us without too much detail yet making sure we understood the most important points. Our morning with Ilona was a morning well-spent.Great tour with knowlegeable guide

Roger🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jordi)

6 September 2025

Jordi led us on an excellent walking tour through Barcelona. It was interesting and kept our attention for over 3 hours. We learned a lot about the history of Barcelona and about the life of someone living there. We would definitely recommend Jordi and would use him again when we come back to Barcelona.Walking Tour with Lisa and Roger

Olek🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tomas)

4 September 2025

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

Chad🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

4 September 2025

I had the pleasure of having a tour with Alessandro on my recent trip to Barcelona. We walked all over the Gothic Quarter, the Jewish Quarter, La Rambla, the Roman Temple of Augustus, Cathedral of Barcelona, and so much more. He was so knowledgeable about the history of Barcelona, the culture, the people. He pointed out little things here and there that as a casual tourist you would never notice. He was also very kind and easy to talk to. I can't recommend Alessandro enough if you're looking for a tour of Barcelona. Wonderful Experience

Cornelia🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Pili)

4 September 2025

Myself and my husband spent the day with Pili. What a way to discover Gaudí from his first project to his work designing the Sagrada Familia. Pili’s knowledge on all things Gaudi is amazing and her explanations about Guadi’s use of light was fascinating. She was a fascinating and inspiring guide with a passion for her subject and we would highly recommend her. An amazing and facinating day!

Renee

(About local Liliia )

3 September 2025

Insightful, fascinating and knowledgable walking tour. The tour provided local hidden gems that are not found instagram. Unexpected insights with a great walking pace. Book this walking tour today!

Helen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lars)

30 August 2025

Excellent 3 hour walking tour with children aged 9 and 6. Flexible to our needs. Good story telling and excellent recommendations for the rest of our stay.Walking tour with kids

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lusi)

30 August 2025

What an amazing afternoon exploring Barcelona with Lusi. Her love of life and positivity were contagious. She shared wonderful stories, history and tips. We loved sampling churros. When we got side tracked by cute shops she patiently gave us time - Lusi is an incredible guide and ambassador for Barcelona.

Clark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Liliia )

29 August 2025

We spent our first evening in Barcelona with Liliia for a quick introduction to Barcelona. In addition to walking through several of the city's neighborhoods and seeing a number of Barcelona's landmarks, Liliia "educated" us on the city's public transportation which we ended up using extensively.A quick introduction to Barcelona

Michelle🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Sebastian)

28 August 2025

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

Johannes 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lusi)

28 August 2025

Überaus abwechslungsreiche Führung mit nicht alltäglichen Einblicken in das innere Leben von Barcelona und Aufsuchen von Orten, die man sonst kaum zu sehen bekommen hätte.Barcelona abseits der Touristenströme

Peter🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Laura)

28 August 2025

We did a walking and food tour and we really enjoyed it. Laura was very knowledgeable and fun and lovely to be with.walking and food tour

Lee 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

28 August 2025

Alessandro has a great understanding of history and culture and presents it in an engaging manner. He is very personable. He tailored the tour to our needs. Superb understanding of the history.

David🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Fiorella)

25 August 2025

Thanks Fiorella, An excellent guided tour and you were able to accommodate our family and their demands extremely well! Also, lots of recommendations for what to do after the tour. Highly recommended.Excellent and child friendly

Emil🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ilona)

25 August 2025

Our secong booking with Ilona in three days. Both days were exceptional. Highly recommend.Just terrific!

Nicole🇲🇹 Malta

(About local Alan)

25 August 2025

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

Nina

(About local Lusi)

25 August 2025

Lusi war großartig und hat selbst unserer Kinder (12 und 15) über drei Stunden mitgerissen. Lusi kannte sehr viele Details der Stadt und mit ihrem Witz und Charm wurde es nie langweilig. Sie hat super flexibel auf die Hitze und damit verbundene zeitliche Verschiebung der Tour reagiert und hatte vor und nach der Tour immer super Tipps zum Essen oder Ausgehen parat. Wir können sie nur weiterempfehlen. Danke Lusi für die schönen Stunden!Mitreißende Stadtführung

Jan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lars)

24 August 2025

We took the family walking tour with Lars. He was great! We had just arrived in town that morning and he was able to keep all of our attention and show us an interesting side of Barcelona. We really enjoyed learning about the history and how that formed the current city. We appreciated the stops for sweets along the way. Lars is a wonderful guide and we would recommend his tour. Fun family walking tour

Emil🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ilona)

23 August 2025

Visit to Dali museum was terrific. Ilona was friendly, informative and responsive.A wonderful day

jeri🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Sebastian)

22 August 2025

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

Suzy

(About local Krisztina)

22 August 2025

We are a family of 4 (including a 10 and 13 year old) and we all loved our tour with Krisztina! We’d never booked anything like this before, but Krisztina immediately made us feel comfortable. She was warm, professional and engaged all of us. Her historical and political knowledge of Barcelona was incredible. We all felt like we saw lots of hidden parts of the city and gained insights we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Krisztina took us to a wonderful cafe for freshly made chocolate and churros - so delicious! We had also asked beforehand to go to the big food market and she made sure to build that in to our walk. If you’re wondering whether to book an experience like this we all highly recommend. Thank you Krisztina for sharing your amazing knowledge with us. We all really enjoyed our time with you :-)Just brilliant!

Diaa

(About local Sebastian)

22 August 2025

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

Valerie🇺🇾 Uruguay

(About local Maria)

21 August 2025

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

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

Phil & Ruth🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sebastian)

20 August 2025

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

Ralf🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lusi)

18 August 2025

Es war ein einmaliges Erlebnis mit vielen kulinarischen Erlebnissen und vielen Informationen zu Barcelona. Lusi hat uns auch noch viele Insider-Tipps für unseren weiteren Aufenthalt gegeben. Sehr zu empfehlen.Tolles Erlebnis mit der flotten Lusi

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gonzalo)

13 August 2025

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

Donna 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bianca)

12 August 2025

Bianca toured us for the day and she was amazing. She was very knowledgeable of the area and with her architectural background she had a lot of insight into the city. She was also courteous and asked us often if we needed a break. We would highly recommend her! Bianca is winderul!

JP

(About local Jordi)

11 August 2025

Jordi was an amazing tour guide! He had so many answers to our questions and seamlessly took us through the tour. It was such a great experience! We would do another tour with him again in a heartbeat. Friendly, fun and great conversation. Super Informative and knowledgeable

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

Paul

(About local Jordi)

11 August 2025

Jordi is a fun, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Definitely give him a try.Great experience

Christine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bianca)

11 August 2025

Thank you, Bianca! Our tour with Bianca was amazing. Bianca was incredibly kind and thoughtful about our groups needs and preferences! She was also funny and very knowledgable about the area. She guided us up and down streets we probably wouldn’t have seen or found otherwise! So glad we took the tour - one of the best experiences of our trip! 10/10