Are you looking for a free tour of Barcelona’s Born district? You have come to the right place.
El Born is one of the liveliest neighborhoods in Barcelona and also one of the most historic. This neighborhood is characterized by having narrow medieval streets with designer boutiques and cafes during the day and cocktail bars and dancing at night. This is why it has become one of the best areas, both for tourists and for the inhabitants of Barcelona.
Strolling through its streets you might pass by some of the city’s best kept secrets, without knowing it. It is therefore advisable to hire a free walking tour of the Born, to know through a guide all the curiosities of the area.
Tour rating:
Duration 
: 1 :45 hs
Languages available: Spanish 
Type of tour: Free walking tours in Barcelona
This free tour through the Born will start at the most emblematic monument of the area: the Triumphal Arch of Barcelona. The guide will tell us about all the curiosities hidden behind the stone of this arch and we will continue our route to enter the heart of the Born district.
The guide will give you the explanation of most of the places we pass by, but surely questions will come to your mind. questions will surely come to your mind. Don’t be shy to ask them, because thanks to you, maybe the group can learn a new fact about the city you are visiting:
- When is Barcelona built?
- What is the oldest neighborhood in the city?
- What are the traditions of the Catalans?
- Why is this neighborhood called Born?
- What are the best places in the area to go out for a drink?
Throughout this free tour of Barcelona’s Born district, the guide will take you to different stops where you can learn a little more about this wonderful Mediterranean city. Some of the stops will simply be curious sights, but others will be some of the most interesting and interesting Barcelona’s most emblematic buildings:
- The Arc de Triomphe in Barcelona.
- Sant Pere de les Puelles square.
- The Palau de la Música Catalana.
- The convent of Sant Agustí Vell.
- Las Carassas.
- The old El Born Market.
The free walking tour of the Born starts on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11 am. in the morning.
You can cancel the free tour up to the moment of departure, free of charge. free of charge. If you will not be able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible out of respect for the guide and the group that will be waiting for you.
Tour language
We have a guide in Spanish for the tours.
Duration
The tour has an approximate duration of about 2 hoursalthough the time may vary depending on the speed and curiosity of the group.
Price
This is a free tour, so the entrance to it is totally free. free. At the end of your tour of the Born you will be able to reward the guide for the work done in an economic way, taking into account that this is his job.
Until when is it possible to reserve?
You can book the free tour of the Born up to 12 hours before, subject to availability. We recommend that you purchase your ticket as soon as possible, so as not to miss this explanation of one of the most important neighborhoods for the Catalan people.
In order to reserve one of the limited number of places on the excursion, you must select the date you are interested in and fill in the following information fill in the information to complete the application. You will immediately receive a confirmation by e-mail.
Accessibility
Most areas of this tour are accessible. are accessible. Persons with reduced mobility must be accompanied. If at any time we come across an area of the city that is not accessible, the guide will change the route to make it accessible to the whole group.
Pets
Yes, you are allowed to take the tour accompanied by pets.
Meeting point:
We will start this guided tour from the following address: Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona.
How to find us?
You can find us at the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona with a Civitatis badge. Civitatis y 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 walking tour through the Born is one of the most demanded excursions by tourists, because it shows the real it shows the real Barcelona, that its inhabitants experience on a day-to-day basis. Its walls speak of history, but its establishments speak of current affairs, diversity, entertainment, gastronomy, culture, art, etc.
The tour is free of charge, as mentioned above. At the end of your tour of the Born, you should evaluate the explanation given by the guide (taking into account whether it has been interesting, but also if it has been enjoyable), in order to reward you financially with the amount you believe their work deserves.
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 tour of Gaudí and Modernism, and the Free night tour of Barcelona city.
