About this free tour
This free tour starts in front of Barcelona Cathedral and takes you through the Barcelona that, between the 11th and 15th centuries, became the centre of a major maritime empire. A historian guide will take you through the streets that saw the great Catalan merchants rise, the Gothic churches that still stand tall, and the corners where craft guilds gave life to the city. You'll discover the Cathedral and its Gothic Seu, the Palau Reial Major and the Ribera district, where the merchant bourgeoisie left an indelible mark.
Route highlights
- Barcelona Cathedral (Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia)
- Palau Reial Major and the Saló del Tinell
- Pont del Bisbe – medieval architecture at street level
- Carrer Montcada and its medieval palaces
- Santa Maria del Mar – the people's cathedral
The itinerary, step by step
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Barcelona Cathedral
The spiritual heart of the medieval city.
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Plaça del Rei
The palace complex of the counts and kings of Aragon.
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El Call – the old Jewish Quarter
The centre of Barcelona's medieval Jewish community.
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Carrer Montcada
The street of the great medieval merchants.
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Santa Maria del Mar
The Gothic basilica built by the people of the Ribera.
Meeting point
In front of the main portal of Barcelona Cathedral, Gothic Quarter
Available on 2, 3 and 4 October, at 11am and 6pm
Prefer to go at your own pace?
This same route is also available as a self-guided audio tour: listen whenever you like, with no schedule or group, with unlimited access for 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does this route take?
- This route lasts approximately 2 hours and covers 3 km through Gothic Quarter. The difficulty level is easy, suitable for most visitors.
- Where is the meeting point?
- The meeting point is at Plaça de la Catedral (In front of the main portal of Barcelona Cathedral, Gothic Quarter). Available on 2, 3 and 4 October, at 11am and 6pm.
- How much does this free tour cost?
- This free tour is pay-what-you-want: there's nothing to pay to book, and at the end of the route you leave whatever tip you consider fair based on your experience. If you'd rather pay a fixed price, this route is also available as a self-guided audio tour for €7.99. Check our pricing guide.
- What languages is the route available in?
- This route runs in Català, Castellà, English.
