Stories from the Gothic Quarter

Stories from the Gothic Quarter

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Barcelona, Spain
1 hour tour

Step into Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, where two thousand years of history unfold in its streets, walls, and squares. This walk reveals Roman fortifications, medieval cathedrals, and stories of monarchs, artists, and ordinary citizens. Along the way, you’ll find playful traditions like the Caganer figure, scars from Civil War bombings, Picasso’s defiant drawings, and the birthplace of Joan Miró. Designed for travelers, locals, and the simply curious, this tour gives you an intimate look at how Catalan identity has been shaped, challenged, and celebrated across centuries of change.

Clara Martínez

Created by Clara Martínez

Clara Martínez is a Barcelona-based architect and heritage specialist with a passion for Catalan modernism and Mediterranean urbanism. Born and raised in the Eixample district, she blends deep local knowledge with a love of storytelling, guiding others through the layered history of Barcelona’s built environment.

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What you'll walk and learn about

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Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran
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Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran

Start this tour in the square where it all started

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Caganer
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Caganer

Catalonia’s most mischievious tradition

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Plaça del Rei
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Plaça del Rei

Gaze at medieval Barcelona’s royal palace

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The Cathedral of Barcelona
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The Cathedral of Barcelona

Admire Barcelona’s gothic cathedral

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Picasso’s Facade
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Picasso’s Facade

Discover the hidden message in these epic drawings

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Plaça Sant Felip Neri
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Plaça Sant Felip Neri

Where Barcelona’s buildings fell — and rose again

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Monument to the Heroes of 1809
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Monument to the Heroes of 1809

A dictator’s nationalistic reframing of the past

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Barcelona City Hall
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Barcelona City Hall

The political heart of Barcelona

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Homage to "Els Castellers"
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Homage to "Els Castellers"

Antoni Llena’s tribute to a Catalan tradition

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Birthplace of Joan Miró
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Birthplace of Joan Miró

Catalonia’s most whimsical artist

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Plaça Reial
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Plaça Reial

Barcelona’s “royal square”

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La Rambla
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La Rambla

End this tour at Barcelona’s most famous street

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