Receive a warm welcome to Barcelona on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 2 hours, a local guide will get you acquainted with Barcelona to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find main attractions like Cathedral of Barcelona and Santa Maria del Mar and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Withlocals City Kickstart Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $185.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:52 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
This Basilica is one of the most perfect examples of Gothic style.
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, also known as Barcelona Cathedral, is the Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The cathedral was constructed from the thirteenth to fifteenth centuries, with the principal work done in the fourteenth century
Depending on your host and the chosen route for this tour
Depending on your host and the chosen route for this tour
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private City Kickstart Tour: Barcelona lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $93 per person for this Barcelona experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $185. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 25 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Outside the main entrance of Gran Teatre del Liceu. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 142 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Withlocals.
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15 years of living in Barcelona has left Adi with a great knowledge of the city and a love for Barcelona that shines through. It was a pleasure to spend time in his company. A great sense of humour too. Book him, you won't regret your choice.
Amazing tour made possible by Alessandro’s great knowledge. As a guide, he really connects with his guests and shares a unique perspective. This is quite possibly the best tour I’ve ever done.
Adi was fabulous- so professional, knowledgeable and entertaining. He showed us and explained points of interest that we otherwise would never have even noticed. Highly recommend.
Awesome tour with Sebastian - Grounded history, engaging, started at Gran Teatre del Liceu, went into the Gothic quarter, into the Jewish quarter, sharing the historic significance of each section. He was a great sport as it was pouring and shared a super comprehensive restaurant list and his favorite rock and metal bar. Would definitely take another tour with him next time we're in Barcelona!
We booked a 1.5hr introduction to Barcelona tour. Having read such excellent reviews of With Locals we chose this company. How disappointing - I think we got a poor guide. We had Marina and it was a complete waste of money and time. She was pleasant but basically knew very little about the city. When does the cathedral date to? “I don’t know” For example Stunningly walked past a fresco/statue and she said “please don’t ask what this is, I have no clue” She repeatedly asked us what we wanted to know. We wanted an introductory tour of Barcelona. We didn’t know what there was to know which is why we wanted an introduction on our first day to get a general orientation. The idea was a good one but the execution was awful. We were actually bored! Later in our week in Barcelona we saw how much she could’ve shown us or suggested areas for us to visit. An introductory tour should be a perfect start to your visit but not this one.
Dear guest, Thank you for your detailed feedback, and we’re very sorry to hear that your introduction to Barcelona did not meet your expectations. Our goal with the City Kickstart Tour is to offer a welcoming and informative introduction to the city, helping guests discover highlights and gain local insights to make the most of their stay. We apologize if this wasn’t reflected in your experience. We will certainly share your comments with Marina to ensure improvements are made for future tours. Thank you for helping us enhance our service, and we hope we can offer you a better experience in the future. Best regards, Withlocals team
Tomas was attentive to my husbands reduced mobility but still able to show us a beautiful part of Barcelona. He was a wonderful guide who knows his history well but also knows the best Torrone shop in Spain.
Alessandro's knowledge of Barcelona's history (and of that of the Mediterranean) spans mediaeval through to present day. He expanded in more detail when asked about particular issues. We walked around the city and he described the past and current function of a variety of places and buildings. Where past infrastructure has been lost, he would describe where it had been, eg the Roman wall. Look 1.5hrs is just not enough. If you are considering a booking, try for a longer tour. A great guide, can't recommend him enough.
Guide was very helpful, knowledgeable, and provided a lot of insight of Spain’s history. You’ll enjoy.
Jordi was very flexible and knowledgeable in answering all our questions be it on historical, cultural or practical points. His English is impeccable. We warmly recommend his tour.
Jordi grew up in Barcelona. Is trained /schooled as an architect which added to his excellent knowledge of the city history and architecture - he was very friendly , timely , patient , and overall a very nice person. Our group of 6 were all very happy with the tour and even asked him to join us for lunch but he had more tours to give .
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private City Kickstart Tour: Barcelona | 2 hours | 4.9 (142) | $93 | |
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