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Tour of Poble Sec

Are you looking for a tour of the Poble Sec district, to get to know Barcelona better?

The neighbourhood of Poble Sec is a safe, calm part of Barcelona, which at the same time offers a wide range of entertainment for all visitors: down-to-earth bars, theatres, night clubs and so on. This is the perfect place if you want to get to know the centre of Barcelona, but away from the throngs of tourists on La Rambla and Plaza de Cataluña.

The main street in Poble Sec is Avinguda Paral·lel. This axis of the city is covered, on both sides, with restaurants and cafes, as well as a few emblematic buildings. This makes the street a good choice for travellers visiting Barcelona, either for the first time or returning.

Visiting this neighborhood in the company of a local guide will allow you not only to see the outer charm of the Poble Sec district, but also find out all the history and secrets hidden in its streets.

Tour rating:

5/5

Duration ⌛:2h

Available languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, German, Chinese, Russian, Arabic

The district of Poble Sec is located between the old town of Barcelona and the hill of Montjuïc, and the character of its streets is largely leisurely. As we have mentioned, in the streets of this quiet district you will get to know all the entertainment on offer in this city and enjoy the best cooking here.

This neighbourhood has also been one of the main pillars in the history of Barcelona, offering a home to many newcomers to the city, especially after the Spanish Civil War.

The final price will depend on the number of participants in the group. The guides who lead the tours are accredited professionals with the necessary training to answer any questions you may have on the tour.

*Dollar prices are approximate depending on fluctuation

Adults Low Season (from October 1st to April 30th)

PeopleTotal Price(Price x person)
1 person199€/213$199€/213$ person
2 people178€/190$89€/95$ person
3 people267€/295$89€/95$ person
4 people or more70€/75$ person

Adults High Season (from May 1st to September 30th)

PersonesTotal Price(Price x person)
1 person330€/354$330€/354$person
2 people300€/320$150€/160$person
3 people330€/354$110€/118$person
4 people or more90€/96$ person

Children (up to 11 years old)

  • Free

The itinerary on our Poble Sec tour includes several pre-established stops, where the guide will give you some interesting explanations so you can better understand the city of Barcelona.

The main stops on this route are:

  • Santa Madrona gate
  • Plaça de les Tres Xemeneies
  • Miramar Gardens
  • Civil War shelter
  • Carrer de Blai
  • Greek theatre
  • Avinguda del Paral·lel
  • And much more…

The tour schedules are carried out in two time slots:

  • Morning: 10.30 a.m.
  • Afternoon: 4.30 p.m.

If you are unable to attend the Poble Sec tour, you can cancel up to 48 hours in advance and receive a full refund of the tour price. If you cancel later than this but more than 1 hour in advance, you will be refunded 50% of your booking, but if you cancel even later or do not show up, you will not be refunded.

Tour language

We have guides who can take tours in Spanish, English, Italian, French, Portuguese, German, Chinese, Russian and Arabic.

What does the tour include?

The price of the tour includes a 2-hour tour of Barcelona’s Poble Sec district, led by a local expert.

Duration

The tour lasts 2 hours.

How late can I book?

You can book your tour of Poble Sec up to 24 hours before it starts, if there are still places available. We recommend that you book a little further in advance to ensure your place in this experience.

Accessibility

This tour is accessible for people with reduced mobility. However, we recommend that you notify us when you make your booking so that we can be 100% sure that the tour is fully accessible.

Pets

The tour is pet-friendly.

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Meeting point:

The meeting point will be right at the exit to Drassanes metro station (on the L3 line) on Las Ramblas.

How to find us

You can find us at the exit to Drassanes metro station on Las Ramblas. To get there, get off at Drassanes metro station (on the L3 line) on and go out of the Las Ramblas exit. The guide will have already contacted you with more details if necessary. We will provide them with your phone number and name, so that they can contact you in the event you cannot find each other.

Marta L.
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Incredible tour! A really fascinating and entertaining guided tour.
Leo
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Visit to the Poble Sec area, very fun and entertaining.
Neus Mrtz
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Very nice visit to Poble Sec, enjoyed the guide's explanations.
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FAQ

If you’re looking for a touch of culture, fun and entertainment on your holiday to Barcelona, our tour of the Poble Sec district may be the thing for you. You can also ask your guide to recommend a good place to eat and they’ll be happy to help you.

You will not have to tip the guide, as the price you will pay for the tour already includes their work.

A tour of the Poble Sec neighbourhood is an essential way to get to know the city, but Barcelona is not a city you can get to know in one day, so let us recommend you some more tours to take on your holiday: Gràcia’s tour in Barcelona, Barceloneta’s tour, El Raval tour, etc.

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