2-Hour Guided Raval Walking Tour: Barcelona's Dark History
Escape the tourist crowds on this walking tour in Raval, and discover the neighborhood's gritty past amidst street art and graffiti.
highlights
highlights
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Explore the vibrant streets and the edgy roots of local landmarks on this 3 km walk with a local guide.
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Hear the myths and legends of the Vampiress of the Raval and other eerie stories of the region's past.
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Pass the ancient Hospital of la Santa Creu and learn about the troubled past of the city’s 1000-year-old church, the Monastery of Sant Pau del Camp.
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Capture photos of the graffiti on the buildings and, hopefully, you'll catch street artists at work too.
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Fun Fact: 'El Gato del Raval', a statue of a cat with an exposed backside, created by Fernando Botero, is a popular attraction and is believed to bring good luck if you rub it.
inclusions
inclusions
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2-hr walking tour in Raval
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Local English-speaking guide
cancellation policy
cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
your experience
your experience
Sightsee Barcelona’s Raval Neighbourhood
Begin your walking tour outside the church of Sant Pere Nolasc Mercedaris, located right on the buzzing Plaça de Castella. Along with a guide, you’ll journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona’s grittiest neighborhood. As you stroll down Raval’s narrow medieval streets, you will pass by the Casa de la Misericordia, a house of both mercy and misery for 5 centuries of the city’s outcasts. Stroll down Raval's narrow medieval streets, which are home to an eclectic mix of shops and striking architecture.
Brace Yourself for Some Gritty Secrets
Your tour will take a spooky turn when you visit the former residence of the Vampire of Raval, one of Barcelona's most notorious serial killers. As you explore the former Hospital of la Santa Creu, wander through the gardens where macabre shows and spells once took place. Pass by La Rambla de Rava, the Church of Sant Pau del Camp, a Romanesque building that is over 1,000 years old with a troubled past.
Explore Raval's southern side where clubs, cabarets, and casinos used to be the main attractions over a century ago, and some have even survived to this day. You'll also have the opportunity to appreciate the constantly changing street art close to a former power factory, and if you're lucky, you might even see street artists in action!
Itinerary
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Casa de la Misericordia
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The House of the Vampiress of the Raval
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The Royal Academy of Medicine (formerly Hospital of la Santa Creu)
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Church of Sant Pau del Camp
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The former Chinese District
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Three Chimneys Park
know before you go
know before you go
Important Information
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This tour runs in any weather condition unless it's extreme weather.
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Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Baggage
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The following is allowed on this tour: Pets and guide dogs.
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It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
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Bring along your water bottle.
Timings
Jan to Jun
- Wed, Fri & Sun: 12pm
Jun to Sep
- Wed, Fri & Sun: 7pm
my tickets
my tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide outside the Church of Sant Pere Nolasc.
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Address: Pl. de Castella, 6, 08001 Barcelona, Spain.
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Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says "ExperienceFirst" outside the Church of Sant Pere Nolasc in Plaça de Castella.
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Getting There
By Bus
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The closest bus stop is Torres i Amat - Ptge St Bernat. It is a quick 1-min walk to the meeting point.
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Board bus #120 to get you there.
By Metro
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The closest metro station is Pl. Catalunya. It is a quick 6-min walk to the meeting point.
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Board metro lines L1, L3, L6 and more to get you there.
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