About this experience
The program includes the brightest highlights of the central districts of Barcelona. You will get acquainted with the principles of Catalan modernism on the example of the legendary Ballo House, hear stories about the counts and kings of Aragon, explore the past of shady alleys of outcasts, and learn about the relics of the brilliant Gothic cathedral.
What to expect
Elite Eixample
The walk will start in the luxurious district, where on the main street of Barcelona - Passeig de Gràcia - I will tell you about the aristocratic spirit that prevailed here and its material embodiment: houses, palaces, and restaurants where the richest and most influential people of the city lived. Here you will also learn about the features of Catalan modernism. You will explore the basics of the country's architectural pride through the example of Ballo House, a bright creation of the unparalleled Gaudi, hear the story of the project's creation, and learn about the symbolism of the elements used.
Scandalous Raval
In this controversial district, we will talk about the vibrant life that boiled here at the beginning of the last century, who settled on its streets, what establishments the district was famous for, and why it was considered the most dangerous in the city for a long time. And, of course, you will get to know its main symbol - the grotesque statue of Botero's Cat, near which, according to local tradition, you can make a wish.
Gothic Quarter - the medieval heart of Barcelona
On the famous street La Rambla, dividing Raval and the Gothic Quarter, you will feel the temperament of one of Spain's most vibrant arteries, with a riot of fruits, juicy plane trees, living statues, and souvenir shops. And being in the heart of medieval Barcelona, you will learn how many times the district changed its name, find the oldest stone in the city, get acquainted with the history of construction, architecture, and relics of St. Eulalia's Gothic Cathedral. And, in addition, near the Great Royal Palace, you will hear legends about the counts and rulers of Aragon.
Fashionable Born
The next item on the program is the refined district, where you will discover the origin of the name of the Citadel Park, the favorite resting place of the locals, learn where the ghost district is located, and whether it is true that the stained glass of one of Barcelona's temples depicts the crest of the Barcelona Football Club. Along the way, you will find the shortest and narrowest street in the city. And you will learn about the events that took place in this part of the Old Town in the Middle Ages.
Beach Barceloneta
The tour will end in a district that grew from an 18th-century fishing village into a modern entertainment segment of the city. During the walk along the promenade, I will tell you about the non-random principle of designing streets at a special angle and suggest excellent establishments where you can taste seafood dishes with a view of the endless expanses of the Mediterranean Sea.
