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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, Español, Português, Italiano, Français, Ελληνικά, Русский, Română

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 18 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

Amy

(About local Jordi)

7 March 2025

Jordi was amazing! The tour was so well constructed, it was hard to believe how quickly it blew past! His knowledge and personality made the tour shine. We had the best time! Would highly recommend!Amazing Tour

Karri

(About local Federico)

3 March 2025

We had a fantastic time with Federico! He was so knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. He even provided a fantastic tip to my husband about an antique market for a future time. We really appreciated his friendliness and thought the couple of hours spent with him was a great intro to the city to then explore more on our own. Thank you, Federico!!!!Great exposure to Barcelona food & markets

Greg

(About local Gonzalo)

2 March 2025

Gonzalo did an amazing job customizing and tweaking the tour as it progressed, paying attention to what I found most interesting and adding more of that and less of other things. He’s patient, knowledgeable and passionate about his city. Overall - fantastic experience. I highly recommend him. Amazing historic tour

BRUCE

(About local Federico)

28 February 2025

We started our tour in Old Town, which is a wonderful part of Barcelona. We visited a number of unique restaurants where we tasted an interesting assortment of Tapas. Federico chose a wonderful and diverse menu based on our preferences. The evening ended with a visit to the Chocolate shop where we tasted terrific sweets dipped in chocolate. Federico provided us with a very informative tour and chose fun and interesting establishments to visit. He was knowledgeable and answered many of our questions about the history of the area. Barcelona Tapa Tour

Julie

(About local Elvira)

27 February 2025

Our tour with Elvira was a highlight of our trip! She is very knowledgeable, clever, fun, warm and very accommodating. Elvira is great!

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

Catrina

(About local Maria)

20 February 2025

Our family of four enjoyed spending the afternoon with Maria. She shared with us the history of Barcelona as we tried a few of the local delicacies. Great way to get a bit of culture and explore a new area. Awesome slice of Barcelona History

Unknown

(About local Federico)

20 February 2025

He was great, taking us to places, that many travelers don’t get to see. Excellent

Sean

(About local Federico)

18 February 2025

1

Federico was a great host, very knowledgeable on local food, history and culture alike. The food was great and Federico adapted the tour based on restaurants we hadn’t been to before. Excellent!!

Kristan

(About local Elvira)

17 February 2025

My wife and I enjoyed an amazing food tour around Barcelona with Elvira, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience that combined local knowledge with our own requests. There really is no constructive feedback I could give, as the tour was perfect; my wife and I are still talking and reminiscing about it! Elvira is personable, knowledgable, and brings her own experiences and understandings. We learned a huge amount, ate even more! Thanks, and we will return with the family!Amazing and personalized food tour

Ferdinando🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Federico)

16 February 2025

Three hours of history, art, economy and daily life notions. Time just flew in a blink of eyes. Federico was a very thoughtful pleasant guide, leading us through the treasuries of the narrow alleys of Barcelona. It was not our first time in Barcelona, but this time we could discover some hidden spots never seen before! Thanks Federico! See you next time! A pleasant and interesting stroll

Bern

(About local Elvira)

16 February 2025

Elvira was a great guide. Full of enthusiasm and very knowledgeable. Easy to listen to. Was happy to adapt tour to our needs, taking into consideration what we had already seen, ensuring we weren’t covering areas twice. E bikes were a great way of covering a lot of areas, a lot of fun! E Bike tour of Barcelona

Norman

(About local Gonzalo)

15 February 2025

Gonzalo is a friendly & knowledgeable guide who truly loves his hometown Barcelona and believes it is important to impart the historical context of the tour experience. We were completely satisfied and wholeheartedly recommended him.A great experience!

Eleanor🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tomas)

14 February 2025

We had a great tour with Tomas. Lots of good tips of things to do in Barcelona and history about the city.Great tour with Tomas!

Ola

(About local Liliia )

13 February 2025

I had a fantastic 3-hour city tour in Barcelona with Liliia! She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and ensured the experience was both informative and enjoyable. She shared great insights about the city’s history, architecture, and hidden gems that I wouldn’t have discovered on my own. The tour was well-paced, and she made sure to tailor it to my interests. I highly recommend booking with her if you want a personalized and engaging tour of Barcelona. Thank you, Liliia, for a wonderful experience!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing City Tour with Liliia!

caroniqu

(About local Elvira)

9 February 2025

We did the 10 tastings of Barcelona with Elvira. As a family of four ( 2 adults and 2 kids (10 and 13), we had very different preferences for food. She adjusted quickly and made sure we had a great tour. As it was our first day in Barcelona, and we were very jet-lagged, we were not as hungry as we should have been for such a tour, so she quickly pivoted and included some walking and historic tour of the City. She was very knowledgeable. She was very generous with her time, and made sure everyone had a good time. I highly recommend!Super flexible and great with kids!

Kevin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvira)

6 February 2025

Elvira was perfect very knowledgeable , friendly she knew her way around town took us to local markets and explained the true Catalon food and flavors and would definitely recommend. 10 stars is not enough for her or the amount of food you get. You better go hungry.

alice

(About local Sebastian)

5 February 2025

1

Sebastian was punctual and waiting for us with a big smile, that made us feel like old friends from the first moment we met. He guided us through delicious local tapas and patisseries at unique local spots that we would never had found without a Host :) Between spots he told interesting stories and fun facts about the city. The whole tour was a perfect balance between a laid back and well organized local experience. Thanks to his actor skills, he is a great communicator and sociable, which made our time together truly enjoyable! We learned that Saba also offers other tours from WithLocals, and we will definitely book him for future adventures next time we are in town. Gracias hermano <3Foodie Rock Star

Judy

(About local Liliia )

31 January 2025

Lilly’s was the best tour guide. We will be returning to Barcalone with family and we will be scheduling with her again. I felt like I spent the day with a friend. Thank you!!!Amazing Liliia

Judy

(About local Liliia )

27 January 2025

Liliia was amazing and fun. She made history interesting. She planned a great day excursion based on what I wanted. I get to spend another day with her this week. I’m so excited! Best day!

Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gonzalo)

26 January 2025

Gonzalo gave us a look inside Barcelona that we otherwise never would have been able to see. He was entertaining, fun Knowles le and really brought a lot of Barcelona's rich history to life. I highly recommend him for someone wanting to get an overview of the city and its deep history.Awesome Tour with Gonzalo

Heena🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tomas)

24 January 2025

Pablo

(About local Laura)

23 January 2025

Laura is the BEST you can get for an unforgettable experience in Barcelona. Totally recommended.

Jennifer

(About local Alan)

22 January 2025

1

What an amazing experience! I can't even just call it a tour, it was definitely an experience! Alan was amazing and really went above and beyond! We ate so much delicious food, trying things we hadn't yet as well. He picked great places to stop. Drink recommendations to pair with our food was great as well. Now comes the best part...Alan our guide, friend, host, teacher... He was AMAZING! So much knowledge shared in such a wonderful way! To say he went above and beyond is an understatement! He showed us so much. You could tell he loved being there sharing his knowledge of the beautiful city of Barcelona as much as we did! We highly recommend this experience with Alan!!!What an amazing experience!

Melissa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvira)

18 January 2025

Elvira created the perfect custom itinerary for us, 2 beautiful wineries plus a tour of Montserrat. Highly recommend reaching out to her for a customized tour! Don’t just do Montserrat, explore the area for a full day with Elvira!Fantastic Winery Day

MICHAEL🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

18 January 2025

Sebastian was a great guide. My first trip to Barcelona and he was able to condense 2200 years of history into a three hour tour. Very informative and entertaining. I would highly recommend him to anyone that wants a great experience.Awesome tour

Paula🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

17 January 2025

Sebastian was very knowledgeable and informative. We had booked the Treasures of Barcelona: Gaudi tour but had seen the Gaudi buildings the previous day. Sebastian pivoted to giving us a tour of the Gothic area which was phenomenal! We will book him again the next time we’re in Barcelona.

Rebecca🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

15 January 2025

Sebastian was an amazing guide—warm, friendly, funny. He seemed to have a bottomless source of facts, pictures, and stories about Barcelona and its rich history and beautiful architecture that really brought it all to life for my daughter and myself. And when we find our way back here, we certainly hope to work with him again! Do not miss!Enthusiastic and a wealth of knowledge!

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvira)

14 January 2025

Elvira was patient as we got lost and were running behind and greatly appreciate her flexibility! We had a fun walk around the gothic quarter with our family of 3 adults and 3 kids, all under the age of 4. some of the topics felt a bit confusing and unfinished / where we would jump around and didn’t feel like a natural flow of details but not a deal breaker. Family friendly tour with toddlers

Ahmad🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

(About local Elvira)

14 January 2025

Our tour of Montserrat cave and the farmhouse with Elvira was incredible. She was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive, making every effort to ensure we had an exceptional experience.

Robert

(About local Irina)

14 January 2025

Irina is enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. She gave us many facts, especially re Gaudi's life and his creations as well as the history of Catalonia. We are happy she was our guide for Barcelona.Thank you

Nicholas🇭🇺 Hungary

(About local Maria)

13 January 2025

Maria was super friendly and accomodating with a difficult group! She introduced us to several exciting parts of Barcelona and helped us get our orientation for the next few days. Thank you!:)Lovely guide

Robin🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Sebastian)

9 January 2025

1

Sebastian gave us an amazing tour. A very friendly person that knows a lot about the history of the city, brought us to places we'd never go to ourselves and told us many unknown facts about Barcelona. The food we got was a lot, very tasteful, local and fresh. Definitely recommend!Amazing tour

Elaine🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Alessandro)

8 January 2025

Alessandro gave us a great tour. His English explanations were clear and fulsome. He has a great knowledge of not only Barcelona but of Spain’s history. We would highly recommend his services.Gaudi

Sherri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

8 January 2025

Alessandro was a stellar guide. He has the rare ability to be both approachable and knowledgeable while also reading just how much information you want conveyed. We'll be booking him again when we return to Barcelona. Wonderful tour with the ideal guide

Audrey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jordi)

8 January 2025

We learned so much about the history of the city and the architecture. We also were able to ask him anything we wanted to know about the Spanish lifestyle, traditions, politics, etc. No subject was off limits. He's a real pro at this and his enthusiasm is contagious. We also discovered Jorid and I attended the same university in Texas - where he did his semester abroad. What are the odds!!!We love Jordi!

Patricia🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Sebastian)

7 January 2025

Sebastian is an excellent tour guide. We would definitely book a tour with him again! He has excellent energy and was flexible with us when we needed to feed the teenagers. He shared lots of interesting stories about how history and architecture connect powerfully in Barcelona. Sebastian is great at his craft - despite our having visited Barcelona several times, and one of us having lived here in childhood, we each learned inspiring new facts and stories about Barcelona. Thank you Sebastian!

Whitney🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

6 January 2025

Alessandro was amazing! Catered the tour to our likes and was a wealth of knowledge on the history of the buildings and Spain itself. We learned so much history and even learned about and got to taste authentic local food and he took us to the oldest hat shop when he heard hats were a thing with us! I couldn’t have been happier with our experience! Totally recommend him! He was even patient with our jet lag!Awesome guide through Barcelona!

Monic

(About local Sebastian)

6 January 2025

Sebastian is a kind and open minded person and he makes you feel very welcome from the first moments. He is sufficiently knowledgeable about Barcelona's history, but for our taste the tour was not well structured. It was meant to be a Gaudì tour but in the end it was more like a general explanation of the many things that happened in Barcelona throughout history enriched with some anecdotes from Gaudì's life. Overall it left us with some interesting impressions but we were not satisfied, especially given the high price we paid for this. At this cost we would not recommend it. By means of constructive feedback: a few days later we decided to join a free tour organized by Civitatis and it had quite a few parallels but everything was explained in a more in-depth and structured manner. Regardless of the price (here you donate whatever you feel adequate, ca. €10-20pp) we preferred this tour.Gaudì tour

Szilvia🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Maria)

5 January 2025

Maria was an excellent host. She was very knowledgeable, kind and easy to talk to. She showed us parts of Barcelona we wouldn’t have visited otherwise and also gave us good tips for the rest of our holiday. We can highly recommend her tour! Fantastic food & company

Rachel

(About local Sebastian)

5 January 2025

We spent the afternoon on a tour with Sebastian. Aside from the delicious food that he showed us - which we wouldn’t have found on our own - the tour was filled with amazing history and information about the city! In addition, he gave detailed answers to all of our questions. Sebastian was conversational, easy to get along with, and was genuinely interested in making sure that we enjoyed our experience. We would do another tour with him in a heartbeat and highly recommend booking with Sebastian!Best Birthday in Barcelona

Mariana 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

5 January 2025

Sebastian es un crack, sabe muchísimo: conoce la ciudad, su cultura, su historia con absoluta profundidad. Profesional, cálido, un placer recorrer la ciudad escuchando a Sebastián! Altamente recomendable! Gracias Sebastián! Sabe muchisimo, un apasionado!

Olga

(About local Maria)

5 January 2025

Maria was an excellent guide! Very kind and patient, interesting historic overview and lots of facts about the city. Absolutely recommend her as your city guide! Best way to meet a new city!

Paul🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Elvira)

4 January 2025

Elvira provided our family (2 teenagers and 2 adults) with a great tour of the Gothic Quarter and El Born. She provided lots of information that educated us on the history of Barcelona, Catalunya and Spain whilst taking us to many parts of these locations we may not have seen. She is passionate about the city and our boys love the information and the sights. She was very flexible on the start time, location and things to see which suited us perfectly. We recommend her highly.Insightful tour from a passionate host

Maria camila🇨🇴 Colombia

(About local Federico)

4 January 2025

Federico llegó muy puntual al punto de encuentro. Nos explicó muchas cosas de manera interesante! Visitamos los puntos de interés y pasamos un lindo día. Además nos recomendó unos buenos restaurantes. Muy bueno todo!Excelente

Pamela🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandro)

3 January 2025

Our family loved our afternoon with Alessandro! He gave us a great understanding of Barcelona history and current day and tailored our time together to our personal interests. Alessandro is friendly, kind, and entertaining. He added tremendous value to our time in Barcelona. We say do a tour with him if you can!Excellent tour, wonderful guide!

Mohammad🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

(About local Liliia )

2 January 2025

Thank you, Liliia, for the wonderful tour! I wouldn't have explored these amazing places on my own. Your in-depth historical knowledge and insightful guidance made exploring Barcelona truly awesome. I highly recommend this trip to everyone who wants to discover the hidden gems of this cityAwesome experience

Michaela

(About local Denis)

1 January 2025

Seeing so many hidden gems we never would have known about . Dennis was very knowledgeable about all the history Amazing

Laura

(About local Denis)

30 December 2024

Denis was awesome. Very knowledgeable and we covered a lot ground. Would definitely recommend especially when you just get there to get acclimated and see what you want to spend d more time doing.Wonderful

Angela

(About local Federico)

30 December 2024

Io e mio marito, siamo rimasti davvero molto soddisfatti della visita guidata con Federico, oltre ad essere stato molto professionale è stato molto disponibile, ci ha proposto diverse soluzioni con il tempo che avevamo a disposizione, ci ha raccontato un pò di storia sulle nascita della città di Barcellona e ci ha raccontato aneddoti che non avremmo mai imparato, è un’esperienza che ripeterei , e se tornerò a Barcellona, riprenderò questa guida per visitare quello che non sono riuscita a vedere in questa occasione, Grazie ancora Federico!!Un’esperienza supe positiva!!!!