General Information
The Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) is one of the most popular sites of Barcelona. It has many interesting attractions and because of this, a lot of guided tours are offered in this area. Of course, you can also take a walk and enjoy the Quarter by yourself without a guided tour, but you might miss some interesting facts that only the tours would reveal.
Tourists can choose from different tours which provide general information about the city and Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, such as Barcelona Gothic Quarter Morning Walking Tour and Old Town and Gothic Quarter in Barcelona: Private Guided Walking Tour. In addition, the tourists that visit The Gothic Quarter can also participate in many special tours, as well. Below are some examples of such tours:
- Cultural tours – The Gothic Quarter is the cultural center of Barcelona, therefore a wide variety of cultural activities can be found here. The most popular one is taking place at Trentos Flamenco Club, which is located in the Real Square, and where tourists can embrace the Catalan culture. There are numerous fun, but cheap activities, suitable for most tourists.
- Historical tours – Because The Gothic Quarter is also considered the historical center of the city, these tours offer captivating insights to the tourists who are interested in the history of Barcelona. Daily, there are different tour options available to every visitor, which include guided or self-guided tours. In order to enjoy this experience, you can join Sinagoga Major de Barcelona (Ancient Synagogue of Barcelona) or Barcelona Guided Walking Tour: Secrets of the Gothic Quarter and History Museum.
- Architectural tours – Naturally, many of the tours available in The Gothic Quarter focus on architecture. In such case, tourists will get the chance to improve their knowledge in gothic construction and the style of modernist architecture, which can be explored in places like Palau de la Música Catalana and Real Square. Most of these tours do not stop in The Gothic Quarter, but continue with other sites. A few examples are Barcelona Medieval and Modernist Architecture Tour and Barcelona Art and Architecture: Half-Day Guided Walking Tour.
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Bicycle, e-bike and segway tours – These tours have become very popular in Barcelona, especially in The Gothic Quarter. For instance, both Barcelona 5-Neighborhood Guided E-Bike Tour and Barcelona Segway Tour: Barri Gòtic and La Barceloneta pass through The Gothic Quarter and will give any tourist the chance to explore the district. (In case you plan on booking a tour, please note the age restrictions.) Another recommended option is to rent a bicycle and create your own route in order to discover the best of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
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Beside these options, tourists can enjoy traveling by the tourist bus of Barcelona or visit some of the numerous restaurants and pubs of the quarter. Tourists who visit Barcelona Cathedral on Sunday at noon can enjoy an interesting Sardana danc, where they can also join the dancers (for additional information – Gothic Quarter on Sundays and Sundays in Barcelona). Lastly, we can assure you that the district is an attraction suitable for all ages. The streets of The Gothic Quarter are filled with various activities, including street shows provided by street artists, every tourist also having the opportunity to take a stroll through the historical district and admire the impressive sculptures and buildings.
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