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Culture & history in Barcelona

Gothic Quarter history, Palau de la Música, Sant Pau, castellers, sardana and Catalan identity.

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Barcelona: 2-hour Gothic Quarter walking tour

Barcelona: 2-hour Gothic Quarter walking tour

  • Free cancellation
⏱ 2 hours From €18
Barcelona: Palau de la Música guided tour

Barcelona: Palau de la Música guided tour

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⏱ 1 hour From €30
Barcelona: Sant Pau Recinte Modernista entry ticket

Barcelona: Sant Pau Recinte Modernista entry ticket

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⏱ 1.5 hours From €16
Barcelona: Gothic Quarter night walk – mysteries and legends

Barcelona: Gothic Quarter night walk – mysteries and legends

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⏱ 2 hours From €20
Barcelona: old town and Gothic Quarter walking tour

Barcelona: old town and Gothic Quarter walking tour

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⏱ 2.5 hours From €20
Barcelona: Modernist and Gothic Quarter guided walking tour

Barcelona: Modernist and Gothic Quarter guided walking tour

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⏱ 2.5 hours From €22

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Game Of Thrones Walking Tour in GironaViator

Game Of Thrones Walking Tour in Girona

2h · Free cancellation★ 4.9 (438)
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Girona History and Legends Tour Small Group from GironaViator

Girona History and Legends Tour Small Group from Girona

3h · Free cancellation★ 4.9 (328)
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Girona History, Legends, and Food Walking Tour with food tastingViator

Girona History, Legends, and Food Walking Tour with food tasting

2h · Free cancellation★ 4.8 (202)
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The Ultimate Old Town Tour in BarcelonaViator

The Ultimate Old Town Tour in Barcelona

3h · Free cancellation★ 5.0 (107)
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Private Tailored Barcelona Walking TourViator

Private Tailored Barcelona Walking Tour

Half day · Private★ 5.0 (81)
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Photo Walking Tour Sitges Experience Beaches and TownViator

Photo Walking Tour Sitges Experience Beaches and Town

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Read our in-depth guides

Barcelona's history: from Roman colony to Olympic city — From Roman Barcino to the 1992 Olympics — a chronological guide to Barcelona's h

Barcelona's history: from Roman colony to Olympic city

From Roman Barcino to the 1992 Olympics — a chronological guide to Barcelona's history with the exact streets and museums where you can see it today.
Castellers: how to see human towers in Barcelona — Castellers build human towers 7–10 floors tall at Catalan festivals. Where to se

Castellers: how to see human towers in Barcelona

Castellers build human towers 7–10 floors tall at Catalan festivals. Where to see them in Barcelona, how the towers work and what the UNESCO tradition
Catalan culture guide: identity, language, food and festivals in Barcelona — Catalonia has its own language, cuisine, architecture and festivals. What makes

Catalan culture guide: identity, language, food and festivals in Barcelona

Catalonia has its own language, cuisine, architecture and festivals. What makes Catalan culture unique and how to experience it respectfully in Barcelona.
Catalan language basics for Barcelona visitors — Catalan is a separate Romance language, not a Spanish dialect. Essential phrases

Catalan language basics for Barcelona visitors

Catalan is a separate Romance language, not a Spanish dialect. Essential phrases, pronunciation guide, menu vocabulary and cultural tips for Barcelona
Sardana dance: Catalonia's circle dance explained — The sardana is Catalonia's traditional circle dance — free, outdoors, open to an

Sardana dance: Catalonia's circle dance explained

The sardana is Catalonia's traditional circle dance — free, outdoors, open to anyone. Where to see it in Barcelona, how it works and what the cobla plays.