Free Tour of Barcelona

Barcelona has an irresistible energy: you feel it on the bustling streets and market squares; you see it in the incredible architecture and museums; you taste it in the fabulous food; you live it in the legendary nightlife. Step into the lifestyle of the most exciting city on the Mediterranean with this 3 hour walking tour. We will bring to life the incredible rich history and culture of Barcelona, brought to you by enthusiastic and knowledgeable independent local guides.

From Hercules and Christopher Columbus to Wilfred the Hairy and Picasso, Barcelona’s history is full of great adventurers, merchants, artists and warriors. The DNA of the city is made up of most of the great seafaring civilisations of the Mediterranean – the cradle of European culture. The sense of commerce, creativity and reaching for the horizon is what makes Barcelona different from the rest of Spain.

Catalonia is a country that hasn’t freely existed since the 15th century but still inspires patriotism today. It has a national identity, flag, language, anthem and even a football team. We explore all these symbols and their origins and take a look at the contemporary struggle for independence, its supporters and critics. Despite two millennia of proud history, for Barcelona the past is not enough. This is a city that is constantly reinventing itself to embrace the future – join the tour to see how!