Welcome to Barcelona: Old Town and Modernism

Basic Information

• Total time

  2h 30m

• Language

  English (check the calendar for availability)

• Price

  Our “Pay What You Wish” tours don’t have a fixed price — you decide how much the experience was worth. At the end of the tour, please make a fair contribution that reflects your satisfaction and appreciation for your guide’s work. Most guests give between €10 and €50 per person.

Meeting point

Behind the City Hall of Barcelona, Placa de Sant Miquel Nearest public transport: Metro Jaume I (L4 – Yellow Line), Metro Liceu (L3 – Green Line)

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• Ending point

  Sitting directly on the elegant Passeig de Gràcia, facing the iconic wavy facade and colorful mosaics of Gaudí's Casa Batlló, the area is a vibrant hub of Modernist architecture and high-end commerce in the heart of the Eixample district. It is easily accessible via the nearby transit stops Pg de Gràcia - Consell de Cent and Pg de Gràcia - Aragó.

• Additional info

  ☂︎ This tour is organised by Walkative Barcelona guides. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
  
  ❗Our tours run in all weather conditions. High or low temperatures, rain, or snow are never a reason for us to cancel. We’re always here for you! The only reasons for cancellation are extreme weather conditions (such as heavy storms), a guide’s sudden illness, or if there are fewer than 5 registered participants. In such cases, we will always notify you using the contact information you provided when booking the tour.

• Booking rules

  Booking is obligatory. Our "Pay What You Wish" tours are meant for individual travellers and small groups. Large groups (8 or more people) cannot join these tours, as they significantly affect the experience for others and the guide. For school trips, organised tours, or groups of friends, please book our paid option (20€ per person) or arrange a 👉 Private Tour. For more information or to schedule a group visit, please contact us directly.

About the tour

Highlights

1. 1

   Plaça de Sant Miquel

   A quieter square to the side of the Town Hall where we can begin our tour. Look out for the giant sculpture reaching for the sky!

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2. 2

   Sant Jaume Square

   The political heart of Catalonia, framed by City Hall and the Palau de la Generalitat — where past and present meet in debate.

3. 3

   Palau de la Generalitat

   Seat of the Catalan government since the Middle Ages, an architectural treasure symbolizing Catalonia’s enduring identity.

4. 4

   Gothic Quarter

   A maze of narrow streets, Roman ruins, and medieval charm that tells the city’s 2,000-year-old story

5. 5

   Bishop's Bridge

   A neo-Gothic bridge connecting two historic buildings — mysterious, photogenic, and wrapped in urban legend.

6. 6

   King's Square

   A perfectly preserved medieval square that once hosted royal audiences and echoes with tales of the Crown of Aragon.

7. 7

   Barcelona Cathedral

   A stunning Gothic cathedral dedicated to Saint Eulalia, crowned with spires and filled with light, legends, and singing geese.

8. 8

   Placa Nova

   An ancient square by the Roman gates of Barcino, where centuries of history converge with lively modern culture.

9. 9

   Placa Catalunya

   The heart of the city — a lively square connecting old and new Barcelona, always buzzing with people, pigeons, and energy.

10. 10

    Casa Amatller

    A Modernist gem by Josep Puig i Cadafalch, blending neo-Gothic detail with the elegance of early 20th-century bourgeois Barcelona.

11. 11

    Casa Batlló

    Gaudí’s colorful masterpiece, inspired by nature and myth, where bones, scales, and light dance together in a unique architectural symphony.

12. 12

    Passeig de Gràcia

    The Champs Elysée of Barcelona, where some of the most important houses of the city are located.

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