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- Walk the Gothic Quarter from the Roman gate at Plaça Nova to La Rambla and the arcades of Plaça Reial.
- See the Cathedral, the Roman wall, Plaça del Rei, the Temple of Augustus, the Pont del Bisbe and Santa Maria del Pi.
- Find out which of the quarter's Gothic stones are medieval and which went up between 1887 and 1970.
- Stand between Gaudí's two lampposts in Plaça Reial, made as he was just qualifying as an architect.
- 12 stops over 1.8 km, about 75 minutes, with English audio you start whenever you like.
- Self-guided English audio tour, 12 stops, 1.8 km, 75 minutes
- Stops at Cathedral, Roman wall, Plaça del Rei
- Historic Gothic Quarter, Temple of Augustus, Plaça Reial, El Call
- GPS map in phone browser, no app needed
- Lifetime access, start any day, any hour, replay anytime
- Live guide
- Fixed start time
- Museum and monument tickets
- Food and drinks
- Tips or gratuities
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Barcelona began as a small Roman town, and its Gothic Quarter is three cities stacked in one: the Roman colony, the royal city of the Middle Ages, and a 20th-century remake that made the old town look even older.
Start at the Roman gate on Plaça Nova, stand before the Cathedral's front, see a royal chapel standing on a Roman tower, and step into the King's Square. Find four columns of the Temple of Augustus, free to see in a courtyard during opening hours, the two governments of Plaça de Sant Jaume, and the Pont del Bisbe, built in 1928. Pause at Sant Felip Neri, scarred by the 1938 bombing, walk the lanes of El Call, the medieval Jewish quarter, and reach Santa Maria del Pi, La Rambla and Plaça Reial with Gaudí's lampposts.
Twelve stops, about 1.8 km and 75 minutes, flat, at your own pace, in English. Entry to the Cathedral, Santa Maria del Pi and the city history museum is not included; the Temple of Augustus is free.
What to bring
- Ticket code: Enter your ticket code on the Roamer redemption page before you set off, while you still have signal.
- Phone and earphones: Bring a charged phone and earphones to listen to the self-guided audio.
- Mobile data: Use mobile data if possible, or open the tour on Wi-Fi before you start walking.
Accessibility
- Step-free route: The whole walk is flat and step-free, on stone paving and setts.
- Cathedral access: The Cathedral's step-free entrance is the Santa Eulàlia door on Carrer del Bisbe.
- Public transport: Plaça Nova is about 300 metres from Jaume I Metro, and the walk ends 235 metres from Liceu.
Additional information
- Public transport: There is public transportation nearby, including Jaume I and Liceu metro stations.
- Best time to visit: Aim for a weekday morning, Tuesday to Saturday, for a quieter experience.
- Quiet streets: Carrer del Bisbe and Pont del Bisbe are quietest before around 10am.
- MUHBA closures: MUHBA sites at Plaça del Rei and El Call are closed on Mondays.
- Temple of Augustus hours: On Mondays it opens 10am to 2pm, other days 10am to 7pm, and Sundays to 8pm.
- Free museum entries: MUHBA Plaça del Rei and El Call are free on the first Sunday of the month and on Sundays from 3pm.
- Government buildings: Palau de la Generalitat offers free guided visits on the second and fourth weekends, except in August.
- City hall visits: Barcelona City Hall has free Sunday visits, guided and self-guided, except on public holidays.
- Church tickets: The Cathedral and Santa Maria del Pi require tickets to enter.
- Temple of Augustus access: The Temple of Augustus offers free entry and has no staff on site.
- Route note: Plaça del Rei is a dead end, so you must leave by the same corner you entered.
- Restricted shortcut: Do not cut through the courtyard of the palace on the far side of Plaça del Rei.
- Residential etiquette: In El Call and Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, keep your voice down and avoid doorways or courtyards.
- Event disruptions: Plaça de Sant Jaume may close for events or demonstrations, so follow police directions and rejoin at Carrer del Bisbe.
- Street works: La Rambla is under works until early 2027, which may affect your walk.
- Shared streets: On some narrow streets, keep to the side as delivery vans may pass.
- Crowd safety: Pickpockets operate on La Rambla, at Plaça Nova, and by the Cathedral, so keep bags closed and in front.
- Plaça Reial vibe: Plaça Reial is liveliest in the evening and busy late at night, so keep belongings close.
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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