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Want to see the best of Barcelona? It’s all waiting in El Born & Gothic Quarter! And as in every Withlocals experience, the real excitement is the hidden gems of this area. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour in El Born & Gothic Quarter, so you can say: I experienced the real Barcelona!

Destination

Barcelona, Spain

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

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

Included

• Private guide
• 1 Local snack or drink
• Entrance to Jaciment del Born
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets to other attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 26 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 Panna Gelati - 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 Born & Gothic Quarter Exploring

   This Barcelona tour takes you to explore El Born & Gothic Quarter, where you can see another area of the city. Check out its highlights and hidden gems and its many interesting insights that will show you El Born & Gothic Quarter at its best!

4. Area Highlights

   See from Placa de Sant Jaume, Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, Jaciment del Born, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Barcelona so unique

5. Hidden Gems

   Along 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 experience

6. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

7. 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

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

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.

Gina

(About local Gonzalo)

10 June 2025

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

Wendy

(About local Maria)

15 May 2025

Maria was extremely adaptable & geared the tour to our request: we have been to Barcelona many times before so wanted to learn about the history of the city, how it developed, how people lived in earlier times, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience & learnt a lot. Thanks, Maria.Fascinating tour

Dirk 🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Lars)

9 May 2025

Wir haben mit Lars einen tollen Nachmittag verbracht . Er hat sich viel Mühe gemacht und ist auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen. Es war eine sehr entspannte Atmosphäre und wir haben viel über die Geschichte von Barcelona und Katalonien erfahren.

Unknown

(About local Federico)

8 May 2025

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

Unknown

(About local Gonzalo)

30 March 2025

Great tour. Appreciate the flexibility he showed. 10 out of 10

Valarie

(About local Alessandro)

18 March 2025

Very detail oriented overview and history of Barcelona/Old Town/Gothic Quarter - Alessandro was very engaging and made 2.5 hours pass so quickly, we didn’t want the tour to end! Alessandro was fantastic!

Kiely

(About local Fiorella)

18 March 2025

Firorella was a great tour guide! She arrived on time and gave us a great overview of the Gothic Quarter and El Born areas. She was super informative and knowledgeable and just a lovely person to spend a few hours with. She also pointed out some of her favorite places to eat and shop and took us to the best churros spot in Barcelona. Would recommend her highly!Lovely morning with Fiorella

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.

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

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!!

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

Gennady🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Muriel)

27 June 2025

Muriel is an incredible guide with a tremendous amount of knowledge. We booked her for two seperate tours and were thrilled with each one. I would highly recommend Muriel as a guide. She helped us see and learn about places we would not have found on our own and it made our Barcelona experience even more memorable. Amazing tour guide! Highly recommend.

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

Susan

(About local Vicky)

23 June 2025

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

merrittown

(About local Federico)

23 June 2025

He was knowledgeable and provided a great experience for us!Fun with Frederico

Jeff

(About local Octavio)

23 June 2025

If you’re heading to Barcelona and want more than a cookie-cutter experience, Octavio is your guy. He worked closely with us to create a truly bespoke tour that hit all the right notes—exploring both the charm of the Old Town and the vibrant energy of El Born. What made the experience special wasn’t just the sights—it was how thoughtfully curated every stop felt, tailored perfectly to our interests and vibe. Octavio comes armed with what can only be described as the ultimate insider’s list—a massive collection of everything you didn’t know you needed but absolutely do: hidden tapas gems, rooftops with unforgettable views (don’t miss this), stylish restaurants, the best paella spots, wine havens, artisan gelato, cozy cafés, buzzing bars, and even top-tier brunch recs. Every suggestion felt like a local secret shared with a friend. And just when we thought the trip couldn’t get better, Octavio gave us incredible advice for a beach day in Sitges. It ended up being the highlight of our trip—a perfect, sun-soaked finale we’ll never forget. We truly can’t recommend Octavio highly enough. He’s knowledgeable, caring, and a ton of fun to be around. Whether you’re a first-timer or a returning visitor, he’ll make you fall in love with Barcelona in a whole new way.Outstanding local guide with secrets!

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!

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

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

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

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!

Mehret🇺🇸 United States

(About local Muriel)

11 June 2025

Muriel is a Barcelona native with tremendous knowledge of the city's culture and hidden gems. She was friendly, kind, very accommodating, and great with our kids. We did a fantastic walking tour through the old parts of the city, and ended up at the Maremagnum mall, where Muriel helped us to arrange for a portside lunch reservation. Her love for her city really shines through. One thing that I really appreciated is how flexible she is-- as we were brand new to the city, we asked her to meet us at our hotel, which she did. She also helped us to figure out the train system, which we've since been using to navigate Barcelona. We truly appreciated our time with Muriel!Wonderful tour with Muriel

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

4g4r5p726d

(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

Shawn

(About local Lars)

8 June 2025

Lars was a fantastic guide and host for our group. We went with him 2 days, including a private tour with small children. He was unflappable and so knowledgeable. He made everyone feel very welcome, quoted a very fair price and was easy to work with to organize our limited time. We also enjoyed his great insight. Lars is highly recommend Lars for an amazing Barcelona experience!Fantastic Guide & Barcelona Experience!

Shawn

(About local Jordi)

8 June 2025

Jordi was a great guide and host for our group. Very welcoming, easy to work with and very knowledgeable.  We would highly recommend him for your time in Barcelona!Great experience.

Shawn

(About local Allison )

8 June 2025

Allison was an amazing guide and host for our group. Very welcoming, easy to work with and very knowledgeable. As a native English speaker, she had true insight and input for us. We would highly recommend her to help organize the best spots in Barcelona!Amazing Guide for Barcelona!

Shawn

(About local Liliia )

8 June 2025

Liliia was a fabulous guide and host for our group. Very welcoming, easy to work with and very knowledgeable. She really helped organize our time and suggest great spots. She's beautiful and entertaining! We would highly recommend her for your time in Barcelona! Fantastic Tour!

Shawn

(About local Sebastian)

8 June 2025

Sebastian was a fabulous guide and host for our group. Very welcoming, easy to work with and very knowledgeable.  We would highly recommend him for your time in Barcelona!Great Experience!

Chari🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Fiorella)

6 June 2025

We met our guide, Fiorella, on our first full day in Barcelona. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to show us some of her favourite spots in the city. We really appreciated her recommendations for other things to do and NOT do while we were in Barcelona. I was especially thankful for her recommendations to visit Palau Guell and Montjuïc. I also found my new favourite beverage - Clara. All in all, a great experience. Great mix of fun and information.

Lisa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

3 June 2025

Sebastian was not only extremely informative, he was very entertaining and funny! We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Walking tour with Sebastian

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

3 June 2025

Frederico had in depth knowledge regarding both the art, architecture and history of Barcelona. It was a pleasure having him as my guide.

Naafia🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Federico)

3 June 2025

Federico hosted us on a lovely food tour of Barcelona's Gothic quarter in May. We found him personable, knowledgeable and accessible, especially since we had a lot of questions. I would recommend this for first time travelers to Barcelona, especially those who don't speak Spanish.Great introduction to Barcelona's food