Are you looking for a free tour of Barcelona’s Raval? Here we will explain how to make the most of this neighborhood and all the secrets it hides.
The Raval is the most decadent neighborhood of the old city of Barcelona and has always been very controversial because of its links to mafias and illegal businesses. For a time, that was the reason why this area was known as the “Chinatown” or the “red-light district”, with all its words.with all the meaning of its words.
However, during the last few years, this old quarter of Barcelona has been one of the main targets of reforms by the City Council, making it an attractive place for visitors. attractive for visitors. of the Condal City. This forgotten area in the center of Barcelona has been transformed into the neighborhood with the most personality of the whole city.
The best way to get to know this characteristic neighborhood of Barcelona is through a free tour of the Raval. free tour of the Raval. Here, we explain all the information you need to know to enjoy its streets, locals, theaters, libraries and emblematic buildings in the most fun and enjoyable way.
Tour rating:
Duration 
: 1 :45hs
Languages available: Spanish 
Type of tour: Free walking tours in Barcelona
The free tour of the Raval in Barcelona is one of the most demanded by tourists who come to visit the Catalan capital. Through a quiet and totally free walk through its streets, you will enjoy the essence of Barcelona in all its aspects. You will learn about the past of the city, the present of its streets and what is projected for its future.
If you visit the area on your own, you may not realize half of the history hidden in its corners, so a guide can help you to understand much better the culture and customs of the Catalans living in this central area. Although this neighborhood is very much renovated, if you walk alone through its streets, you may find that you you get lost in alleys where it is better not to enter, especially if you have a camera with you.
As this free tour through the Raval progresses, you will be able to ask all your questions to the guide questions to the guide and he will be happy to answer them:
- Who founded Barcelona?
- What is the most special day for Catalans?
- Why is Catalan spoken?
- What are the new Raval reforms?
- Which are the best places to taste the typical Barcelona gastronomy?
The free tour of the Raval includes several stops where the history and culture of the Catalan people will be explained to you, through what the walls of this neighborhood explain. Some of the stops will simply be in curious places you didn’t know about, and others will be in some of the most interesting places in the world. most emblematic buildings of the city, such as:
- Plaça Catalunya
- The House of Mercy
- The Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona
- The story of the vampire woman of El Raval
- The Hospital of the Holy Cross
- Botero’s Cat
- The Palau Güell
- The Royal Square
The free walking tour of the Raval neighborhood departs every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the morning.
You will be able to cancel your reservation free tour until the moment before your departure and totally free of charge. Contact the Civitatis team as soon as you know you will not be able to attend, to give someone else the opportunity to reserve your place.
Tour language
We have a guide in Spanish for the tours.
Duration
The complete tour of the free tour in the Raval neighborhood has a duration of approximately 2 hoursbut depending on the speed of the group, it can be shortened or extended.
Price
The free tour is a concept that proposes to live a free experience free experience and then reward the professional for his or her work. When you finish the tour of El Raval, you can give the guide what you think his explanation deserves.
Until when is it possible to reserve?
You can make your reservation up to 12 hours before before the free tour starts, in case there are any vacancies. We recommend that you book well in advance to ensure a place on this tour through the center of Barcelona.
Accessibility
This tour has areas that are not are not adapted for wheelchair users.
Pets
Yes, you are allowed to take the tour accompanied by pets.
Meeting point:
We will start this guided tour through the Raval of Barcelona, from the following address: Corner of Plaza Catalunya and Bergara street.
How to find us?
To join the free tour group in the Raval, you will have to go to the corner of Plaza Catalunya and Bergara street: there you will find a Civitatis badge and a pink umbrella. You will have to approach the group of people waiting there and indicate your name so that the guide can find your reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The free tour of the Raval is one of the most booked by visitors to the city of Barcelona. This is the best way to discover the secrets of the city and get to know it better. dark part that it has always tried to hide from the world. You will be able to see the reforms that are being made to make Barcelona a much safer city than it was a few years ago.
The tour is totally free as the name suggests, but this is really the job of the guides. Once you have finished your experience you will be able to evaluate the quality of the guide and how your tour has been, in order to reward him/her for his/her work in an economic way.
If you want to continue getting to know Barcelona, you will have the opportunity to do so by complementing this free tour with other routes. Some of the most recommended by travelers are the free tour of Montjuïc, the free night tour of Barcelona, and the Free tour of Gaudí.
