Plaça Catalunya
Plaça Catalunya is the large central square where Barcelona's old city meets the Eixample grid, the hub from which La Rambla, Passeig de Gracia, and the Gothic Quarter all radiate. Free.
Walking tour in Barcelona
Barcelona City Free Tour
The Free Walking Tours Barcelona City Tour starts at Placa Catalunya (look for the purple umbrella near the Apple Store) and walks through the Gothic Quarter and surrounding neighborhoods. Tours run daily in English and Spanish with a recommended tip of 10 euros per person. Budget travelers book this as their first Barcelona activity and let the guide show them the medieval alleys they would walk past on their own.
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Who runs it
- Operator
- Free Walking Tours Barcelona
The route
Where it stops
Each stop is free to stand in front of, whatever the tour costs.
Gothic Quarter
The Gothic Quarter is a labyrinth of medieval alleys, hidden squares, and Roman ruins in the oldest part of Barcelona. Free to wander.
La Rambla
La Rambla is the tree-lined boulevard running from Placa Catalunya to the Columbus Monument at the waterfront. Free to walk, always alive with street performers, flower stalls, and crowds.
Everything else Barcelona costs.
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