Barcelona Trip Overview
This Tour will give you a quick insight into the rich and complex history of Barcelona. On a relaxed walk through the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter and El Borne district we will follow the footsteps of its ancestors and learn more about different epochs and personalities that shaped the history of this heroic city over 2000 years.
Founded by the Romans in 1c.BC, Barcelona still embraces part of its origins inside the medieval buildings.
During prosperous times of Kingdom of Aragon, it was one of central ports of medieval Sea-trade with many merchant and diplomatic delegations established in the city.
The Jewish community, living in El Call, also helped in consolidation of culturally rich and cosmopolitan spirit over centuries until 1492, when Iberian Peninsula stopped being homeland for all 3 religions: Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
Eventually we will learn more about the political changes after the War of Spanish Succession (1702-1715), still echoing today.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Barcelona, Spain
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
This Tour will give you a quick insight into the rich and complex history of Barcelona. On a relaxed walk through the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter and El Borne district we will follow the footsteps of its ancestors and learn more about different epochs and personalities that shaped the history of this heroic city over 2000 years.
Founded by the Romans in 1c.BC, Barcelona still embraces part of its origins inside the medieval buildings.
During prosperous times of Kingdom of Aragon, it was one of central ports of medieval Sea-trade with many merchant and diplomatic delegations established in the city.
The Jewish community, living in El Call, also helped in consolidation of culturally rich and cosmopolitan spirit over centuries until 1492, when Iberian Peninsula stopped being homeland for all 3 religions: Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
Eventually we will learn more about the political changes after the War of Spanish Succession (1702-1715), still echoing today.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mercat de la Boqueria, La Rambla, 91, 08001 Barcelona Spain
Boqueria market is a paradise for all 5 senses. We will stop and taste some of the best local specialities
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Barcelona Cathedral, Pla de la Seu, S/N, 08002 Barcelona Spain
Built between XI and XX century the gothic catedral is the essential part of the history of Barcelona
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: MUHBA – El Call, Placeta de Manuel Ribe, 08002 Barcelona Spain
El Call – medieval jewish quarter with optional visit to former synagogue
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: MUHBA Temple d’August, c/ Paradis, 10, 08002 Barcelona Spain
Part of the Roman Temple to Augustus is hidden inside of medieval house behind the cathedral. We will stop on what used to be the center of Roman Barcelona decoding its 2000 years of history
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Placa del Rei, s/n, 08002 Barcelona Spain
Medieval Royal Palace where Columbus was received by Spanish Kings after the discovery of America in 1492
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, Plaça de Santa Maria, 1, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Santa Maria del Mar is another gothic jewel in the busy commercial sector El Borne close to the port. Since the middle ages it was the center of trade and transactions, gathering people from all around the world. The cosmopolitan Barcelona has its roots around this so called “Cathedral of the Sea”
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: El Born Centre de Cultura i Memoria, Plaza Comercial 12, 08003 Barcelona Spain
Arqueological Site El Born is an impressive open air museum where you will see the rest of the old houses and streets, destroyed in 1714 by French army after the War of Spanish Succession. You will learn more about the historical events of the city and optionally stop by some of the tapas bars in the area.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Palau De La Generalitat De Catalunya, Placa de Sant Jaume, 4, 08002 Barcelona Spain
Political center of the city with Parlament building and Town Hall will bring us back to the actual situation of Catalan social and political movements, very connected to the historical events in the past.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: La Rambla, La Rambla, Barcelona, Catalonia
La Rambla is the name of Arabic origin, when this street was still outside of the city walls. In later periods it became the heart of the city, and as locals say “If you haven´t been to La Rambla, you haven´t been in Barcelona”
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mirador de Colom, Placa Portal de la Pau, s/n, 08001 Barcelona Spain
Columbus statue is standing at the bottom of La Rambla since 1888. But this place was the entrance to Barcelona from the sea for centuries, when the city was surounded by medieval walls
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaça Reial, Pl. Reial, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Must stop in Barcelona for understanding its day and night life. Great options for lunch or refreshment stop. Save some location tips for the night hours.
Duration: 10 minutes
