Barcelona Gothic Quarter Old Town Private Tour
Description
From it´s humble beginnings 2000 years ago as an innocuous fishing port to it´s modern international standing explore the city´s growth from Roman consolidation, Christian and Jewish persecution, imperial expansion, industrial explosion, political identity, artistic flourishing.Meet the ghosts of martyred Christians, iconic painters, war combatants, religious legends, glory hunting kings, medieval hangmen and many more, all of whom have left a cultural and physical mark on the windy, close- quartered streets of this, the oldest part of Barcelona. A native English speaking guide living in the city for 13 years, with a Spanish wife with lots of long time Barcelona friends, I have lots of first hand information about what lies within the Catalan people, how what makes them "tick", and more importantly, why! And as a professional Actor I´ll bring to life the stories, humour, triumphs, disasters that go to the soul of the Catalan people. Oh yeah, we´ll also meet a VERY HAIRY CATALAN MAN!!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Las Ramblas, Roman Tombs, Plaza Santa Maria del Pí and church, Roman quarter, Jewish Quarter, Cathedral, Plaza del Rey
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
I do not pick up by car. We walk from pick up to the first stop.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(196)
This was a great tour if you want to get an up close and personal view of Barcelona’s old city. Patrick Taggart was a great guide as he had institutional knowledge of the Gothic Quarter and surrounding areas. He was personable and very knowledgeable.
Patrick was an awesome guide, very knowledgeable, answered all our questions, we couldn’t have had a better guide.
We loved our gothic quarter tour. Patrick gave us a great tour with lots of info. He knows his stuff and is a friendly, interesting guy. Highly recommended!
We had a fantastic tour with Patrick. Learned a ton, and he was very engaging with both us and our children.
Guide knew his info but was boring. He took a lot of words to explain what we were seeing. Lot of walking from our hotel.
Patrick was an outstanding tour guide! He took my kids and me on a 2.5-hour walking tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. He struck the perfect balance between being informative and entertaining, sharing fascinating historical stories with plenty of humor that kept both the adults and the kids engaged the entire time. Patrick chose the most interesting and worthwhile stops, making sure we saw the places that were most relevant and meaningful without ever feeling rushed. His knowledge, storytelling, and enthusiasm brought the history of the Gothic Quarter to life. If you’re looking for a guide who can make history fun for the whole family, I highly recommend Patrick!
Patrick was an excellent tour guide. He was knowledgeable about the history of the Gothic Quarter as well as the Catalan culture. He was very personable and gave us helpful tips to make our stay more enjoyable. I highly recommend Patrick as a tour guide.
Absolutely enjoyed our 2 1/2 hour private tour of the Old Gothic City with Patrick. His historical knowledge and stories were so fascinating. We came away knowing so much more about the history of Barcelona. Highly recommended.
My family had a really wonderful experience. Patrick Taggart, our guide, was knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. We learned an enormous amount about Barcelona’s history and culture. I highly recommend this tour and this tour guide.
Really great tour. We learned a lot about local culture and city history. Our guide, Patrick Taggart, was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and friendly. I highly recommend this tour.
