Overview
Discover Barcelona at the hands of a local friend at your own pace doing exactly what you want to do!
In this completely personalized tour, we will communicate beforehand to discuss your needs and interests to create a customized itinerary which will be a mash-up of your Barcelona bucket list and the top sights and suggestions. The details on this page are just suggestions!
When we meet, I'll be like a local friend, showing you around my city and telling you stories and anecdotes about the city, history, culture, and my local experience. Keep in mind that this is a private experience just for you and your travel party, so we'll go at your pace and anything that comes up during the day we can adjust or modify. Please message for inquiries and concerns!
My objective is to be the bridge to help you understand the local life and identity of Barcelona so that you can also see the magical feeling that attracts so many people to this beautiful city. Just follow me!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Friendly/Knowledgeable Guide
Snacks
Metro & Taxis - Any transport fees are the responsibility of the guest.
Entry fees - If you decide to enter anything along the route, you are more than welcome to!
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meeting at the cafe for churros and chocolate. Here we can get started with a yummy bite of the famous Spanish breakfast/snack and get to know each other before the day begins. We can go over the details of the day and see if any modifications in the plan need to be made.
End point
Honestly, the tour can end anywhere that you need it to end. This will be based on the itinerary that we set together.
What to expect
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Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
30 min
The famous work in progress from Antoni Gaudi and one of Barcelona's iconic landmarks. We will discuss it from the outside and if you have booked at ticket in advance (as we will discuss well in advance of your trip) then you can go inside for a visit (visits are approx. 1-3 hours).
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Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
2 hours
Take a journey through Barcelona's multiple layers of history learning about the Roman and medieval histories, cultural legends and traditions, and see how it fits in with the modern elements of present day. Depending on our determined itinerary, we can breeze through a few of the main sites in the Gothic quarter, or we can do an exclusive tour seeing all of the main points. Duration can range from 45 minutes to 3 hours.
All points are without entry fee. -
Barcelona Cathedral
10 min
This is part of the Gothic quarter. We will definitely stop in front of it, don't you worry! We will not go inside during the tour.
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Las Ramblas
10 min
This is also part of the Gothic quarter. Just marking so that you know we will be seeing and discussing it ;-)
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Port Vell Barcelone
15 min
Port of Barcelona. We can have a beautiful stroll along Barcelona's port which is one the most important elements of Barcelona's many "cities"
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Parc de la Ciutadella
30 min
The famous park in the center of Barcelona. We can have a stroll through the park and visit some of its famous landmarks inside such as the fountain, mamouth, and the Parlament. Learn about the origins of the park and its place in Barcelona's history.
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Arc de Triomf
10 min
Barcelona has its own Arc de Triumph. Learn about why it was constructed and what it stands for.
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Placa d'Espanya
20 min
See the famous plaza with many beautiful landmarks surrounding it. You will learn about the history of the various points and depending on the itinerary we will go to visit some of them up close.
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Parc de Montjuic
2 hours
Jump into nature without leaving the city! The famous hill at the side of the city hosts various famous landmarks such as the Castle of Montjuic, the Olympic stadium, and the Palace as well as many hidden gems. We can arrange an itinerary to view the top important spots or to explore it in further detail. Due to the distance from the rest of things, Montjuic usually takes up a bit of time from the day, so the "duration" could range from 1 hour to 4 hours if you want to walk around by foot to various points.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Madrid).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Barcelona Highlights with a Local Friend
Can I cancel Barcelona Highlights with a Local Friend for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1–10 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Friendly/Knowledgeable Guide
What's not included?
- Snacks
- Metro & Taxis - Any transport fees are the responsibility of the guest.
- Entry fees - If you decide to enter anything along the route, you are more than welcome to!
Which places does it visit?
It visits Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), Barcelona Cathedral, Las Ramblas, Port Vell Barcelone, Parc de la Ciutadella, Arc de Triomf, Placa d'Espanya.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by SigaMiga Barcelona
