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Traveling to Barcelona with kids? Step into the past and explore the Gothic Quarter through the eyes of a child! With fun stories, curious details, and a local sweet treat to top up the tour, this experience brings Barcelona’s history to life for the whole family.

Destination

Barcelona, Spain

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• Local drink or snack for the adults
• sweet treat for the kids
• All Withlocals tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 7 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 At the fountain - 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. For Your Kids

   Your local host is great with kids and has prepared a fun interactive tour to keep them entertained. Enjoy from fun facts, new words in the local language to many more ways to show your kids how fun Barcelona can be!

4. For the Grown Ups

   Every stop has a story to tell, and your host will tell you all about it. Get familiar with the Gothic Quarter and how to enjoy it best with your family. Plus, there’s no better way to experience Barcelona than to see it through your kid’s eyes

5. Fun City Tour

   This Barcelona tour is all about the best in town! Check out Placa de Sant Jaume, Cathedral of Barcelona, Plaça Reial, and other highlights and hidden gems through the knowledge of your local host. See the city from a different perspective, like a local family!

6. Family Recommendations

   Before saying goodbye to your local host, get more tips and tricks and recommendations on what to do in Barcelona with your family. From where to eat, how to navigate the city, and where to go with kids - your host has got you covered

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

Kim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria)

1 August 2025

Maria was the perfect tour guide for our introduction to Barcelona! She is kind, knowledgeable, and a local Catalan with a passion for the beautiful city and surrounding areas. She was generous with her time and patient with our questions. Book Maria and begin exploring!Introduction to Barcelona

Barbara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Octavio)

29 July 2025

Our original tour guide canceled on us but Octavio jumped right in and saved the day! We only had a few hours in Barcelona and wanted to see as much as we could. Octavio showed us so many sites and gave us history lessons that included a wide knowledge of architecture styles of buildings/homes and monuments/art pieces. He showed us some of his favorite things as well. The churros with chocolate dipping sauce were sooo good! We ended it all with a glass of champagne and a really good restaurant recommendation. It was a perfect tour with a friendly face. So glad we squeezed this tour in to our tight schedule. Perfect Walking Tour of Barcelona

linda🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Octavio)

28 July 2025

Octavio’s tour took us to places we would never have found on our own. We felt safe and comfortable riding through the streets with him. His knowledge of Barcelona was excellent and his commentary extremely interesting. Would thoroughly recommend him. Thanks for making my birthday special.

Morgan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Octavio)

28 July 2025

We toured Barcelona with Octavio in July ‘25. We did a 3 hour walking tour and it was great. He took us beyond the main sites and provided great insight and explanations. We had two teenage boys and the brief was to keep it high energy and entertaining. Octavio did this - interesting stories, food markets and a detour to the best Churros in town! He left us with a heap of restaurant, bar and ice cream recommendations, so we benefitted from his guiding for several days thereafter. A great experience, would highly recommend.Great interactive tour

Dorian🇲🇴 Macao

(About local Maria)

28 July 2025

Maria met us in La Rambla and took us on a lovely walking tour of the area, introducing the history of the area as well as some fun facts and finds along the way. We had lot of fun and learned some local knowledge, and got some great recommendations for places to visit and restaurants to try (awesome Paella!). Thanks Maria and would highly recommend!Lovely introduction to Barcelona

Carlota

(About local Gonzalo)

20 July 2025

Gonzalo was very accommodating with our picky group and took us to the market and some great authentic local spots. We tried a lot of different things that we wouldn’t have otherwise, and everything was delicious. He also told us about the history and architecture while walking from place to place. Gonzalo really made this tour a 10/10!Amazing food tour!

Alexandra

(About local Moisés)

18 July 2025

We had an absolutely incredible experience touring Barcelona, thanks to our amazing guide Moisés. From start to finish, he was the perfect combination of knowledgeable, patient, and kind. What truly set this tour apart was his deep understanding of Barcelona’s rich architectural and cultural history. While we were initially excited to learn about Gaudí, our guide went above and beyond by introducing us to other key figures in Catalan Modernism, including Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch. He gave us a deeper appreciation for the city’s architecture and helped us see Barcelona in a completely new light. Walking through the streets with him, we discovered hidden details and stories we completely missed on our own. His insights made the city come alive in ways we never expected. The highlight, of course, was the Sagrada Família — we were absolutely blown away not just by the grandeur of the building, but by the depth of knowledge he shared about the symbolism, structure, and design of its exterior. This tour was easily one of the most enriching and memorable parts of our trip. We left with a newfound appreciation for Barcelona and its incredible history. Highly, highly recommended!An Unforgettable Experience in

Ryan

(About local Octavio)

11 July 2025

We had the most wonderful morning with Octavio, he was kind and knowledgeable and just truly lovely! We learned so much and felt like we covered a lot of ground in not much time, the perfect sprinkle of discovery during our touristing around Barcelona!Fabulous gothic tour of BCN!

Nataliia 🇲🇺 Mauritius

(About local Moisés)

4 July 2025

Wonderful guide with deep knowledge about Barcelona. We enjoyed every moment of the tour.

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

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Moisés)

29 June 2025

We had the pleasure of Moises leading us on the culinary kickstart of Barcelona. Moises walked us around local markets and restaurants through the historical heart of Barcelona. Moises was engaging, sharing the history of Barcelona and its food. We would highly recommend doing a tour with him. Culinary Kickstart Kicked A$$

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

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

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

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!

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

Gina

(About local Gonzalo)

10 June 2025

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

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

Russell🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria)

31 May 2025

We had an incredible time on the 10 Tastings of Barcelona tour with Maria. She was warm, flexible (even rescheduling when our flights were delayed), and went out of her way to accommodate our vegetarian, non-alcoholic family—including our kids (ages 8, 14, and 16) and grandparents! The food was absolutely delicious—Spanish omelet, toasted tomato bread, and an unforgettable vegetarian paella at a place she brings her own family. Maria made the experience feel so personal, sharing not just food, but her love for her city and culture. We left full, happy, and with amazing memories. Highly recommend this tour—especially with Maria!A Delicious Taste of Barcelona!

Clarence🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria)

28 May 2025

Maria is a lovely young woman with a keen sense of humor. We started the tour with a churro and rich chocolate dipping sauce, and an illuminating description of the structure of contemporary Barcelona which we soon visited. We then went to a neighborhood restaurant where we ate 5 or 6 tapas and had two drinks common to Barcelona. The culinary tour ended at a bar where we each (wife and I) had a glass of wine and 2 pintxos, one of the exquisite finger foods in this world.Our time with the Catalan storyteller

Laura

(About local Octavio)

27 May 2025

We loved our local experience with Octavio! It felt like meeting up with an old friend for drinks and tapas. Octavio was very knowledgeable about the Barcelona, as well as the history of the city and Catalan culture. He also gave us several recommendations for the remainder of our trip -- late-night spots for drinks, brunch and cafe recs, and things to do in Tossa de Mar (where we were headed next). I highly recommend booking with Octavio early on in your trip so you can enjoy his recommendations throughout the remainder of your stay. Next time I'm in Barcelona, I know who I'll reach out to! 10/10 for Octavio.Perfect evening in Barcelona

Kelli🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alan)

25 May 2025

Alan was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. I was surprised and delighted by the food offerings. Would do it again!Yummy Barcelona

Susan🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Alan)

25 May 2025

Our group of 4 senior women had a most wonderful tapas experience with Alan . Upon request he greeted us at our hotel as we had only just flown in that afternoon from Sydney ( a gruelling flight ) He gave us a patient and detailed experience of how to use the metro system, travelling alongside us. Alan entertained us with his vast knowledge of the history of Barcelona and Spain as we explored the streets and bars of this exciting city. Alan’s knowledge , enthusiasm ,kind approach and experience made our evening tapas tour one to remember .Tapas Tour of Barcelona

Thera🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Tomas)

23 May 2025

Aardige gids met affiniteit voor de stad en haar gasten. Gastvrije gids!

Greg, Rachelle and Olive🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Maria)

23 May 2025

Thanks for showing us around the city you love. Exactly as expected

Alex🇺🇸 United States

(About local Octavio)

22 May 2025

I promise you Octavio is the best tour guide in the city. I’ve lived here for 6 months and have had over 20 tour guides, and he is by far the best. He gave me the best local recommendations along with the places to avoid, and never failed. Personable, respectful, and authentic. Highly recommend him! Octavio Rocks!!!

rhfwpx4tgv🇺🇸 United States

(About local Moisés)

21 May 2025

Our time with Moises was wonderful. He is so knowledgeable, responsive and charming, it is clear that he loves this city and what he does. We had so many tastings and loved touring the markets, but his true gift is his ability to make history and culture come to life. So much more!

Kait🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Maria)

21 May 2025

Maria was an absolute pleasure to have as a guide. She is easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. All the tastes were amazing! Thank you Maria for an unforgettable night in Barcelona. Fabulous evening with Maria!

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

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

Tricia

(About local Gonzalo)

11 May 2025

Gonzalo is full of information and secrets of Barcelona. Highly recommend. So much info it can be overwhelming but we would have never found half these places on our own and certainly would not have known their history.Great Tour

Catherine🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Maria)

10 May 2025

After a last minute cancellation from another tour host we were really happy that Maria could accommodate us. Communication was excellent. Meeting was easy. We had a wonderful fun and interesting 3 hours. Great choice of location for drink & amazing "snack" - best patatas bravas ever! The cafe was itself a hidden gem. Maria was really knowledgeable and very pleasant. We would recommend her to everyone!Barcelona with Maria

Kanwar🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Maria)

9 May 2025

Amazing tour with Maria! She was able to accommodate my parents mobility issues and still show us everything we wanted to see. She suggested some great places to eat, and provided some wonderful local tips for my brother and I who are huge FC Barcelona fans Great tour!

Marisa🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Maria)

7 May 2025

Maria was exceptional. She really conveys the history and culture of Barcelona in such a way that it is fascinating and easy to understand - her passion is obvious. She tailored the tour to my interests and covered a wide scope of experience so well. The small details were the most important: the local library, the old hospital, the not so trodden paths and the incredible vermout and patatas bravas at a local bar. I would strongly recommend at least one tour with her.

Dale🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alan)

7 May 2025

Alan was amazing from the start to the finish. Such a history lesson on Barcelona!! Funny, engaging, entertaining, and knowledgeable!! Our 3 hour tour turned was kindly extended (by a LOT) to ensure that we saw EVERYTHING! We could not possibly recommend Alan highly enough!! The most enjoyable part of our 4 days in Barcelona!Tour with Alan

Melissa

(About local Moisés)

27 April 2025

Berna, Michael and Wes🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alan)

25 April 2025

Spending 3 hours with Alan was pure delight. From the moment we met him we could see his passion and enthusiasm. We were touring with our 13 yr old grandson and he related perfectly to him and to us. He had lots of great anecdotes, tremendous command of Barcelona's history and a great sense of humor. He went out of his way to help us secure Park Guell tickets when there were none available. He's an extremely nice guy and a top class guide. So lucky to have chosen Alan!Alan is a wealth of knowledge

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!

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!!

Alessia

(About local Emma)

12 April 2025

Las mejores anécdotas y recorridos turísticos por la ciudad de Barcelona. Fuimos a sitios locales a probar la gastronomía, paella y tapasFood Tour

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

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!

Unknown

(About local Gonzalo)

30 March 2025

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

Alyce

(About local Alan)

24 March 2025

Alan was fabulous! We did a food tour with him and left with full bellies and minds full knowledge. Alan's passion for food is equal to his passion for history. He also went above and beyond showing us nooks and crannies of the Gothic area on the way back to our metro station.Awesome!

Leila🇺🇸 United States

(About local Octavio)

24 March 2025

4 of us spent a great evening with Octavio in El Born and Bari Gotic. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and fun to be with. He introduced us to many different tapas and drinks, while imparting interesting facts about the areas we toured. Thank you Octavio for a fun night out! Great Evening With Octavio

Cristina

(About local Emma)

19 March 2025

My husband and I took this incredible City Tour , we couldn’t be more pleased🙏 it was fun and very interesting to get to learn so much about local culture, traditions and history and have fun all along the way. The staff are professional and highly qualified and were very friendly and great with all our questions and requests during the whole tour. Don't miss it if you are in Barcelona for a short couple of days!Medieval Legends Tour

Emily🇺🇸 United States

(About local Octavio)

17 March 2025

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We had a great tour with Octavio- he was knowledgeable, what he talked about was interesting, and our kids (14, 13 &12) were interested in what he had to say. Would definitely book another tour with Octavio! Fantastic time