Barcelona Walking Tours & Private Tours

Creating wonderful Barcelona memories since 2010

Runner Bean Tours - Free Walking Tours Barcelona
“I like Runner Bean Tours. Run by Gorka, Ann-Marie and a handful of local guides”

Rick Steves

Runner Bean Tours
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Rick Steves

“I like Runner Bean Tours. Run by Gorka, Ann-Marie and a handful of local guides”
“Thanks to the guides for helping our family make life long memories”

Tim Grable

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Tim Grable

“Thanks to the guides for helping our family make life long memories”
“Professional, engaging, very informative and fun!”

Ginger450

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Ginger450

“Professional, engaging, very informative and fun!”
“It is the best tour you'll have in Barcelona. We highly recommend it”

Paul M

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2017-03-22T11:21:10+01:00

Paul M

“It is the best tour you'll have in Barcelona. We highly recommend it”
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WALKING TOURS AND PRIVATE TOURS IN BARCELONA

GOTHIC QUARTER FREE WALKING TOUR

FREE TOUR

A sightseeing stroll around the narrow streets and charming squares of the Barri Gòtic unveiling 2,000 years of Barcelona’s history.

Gothic Quarter Free Walking Tour BarcelonaFREE
Time: 11am & 4.30pm (Apr-Oct), 11am (Nov-Feb). Daily
Duration: 2.5 hours
Meeting Point: Plaça Reial
Language: English

Highlights

Old Roman city

Charming narrow streets

Gothic basilicas

Jewish Quarter / El Call

Barcelona’s Cathedral cloister

Government buildings

Medieval king’s square

GAUDI FREE TOUR

FREE TOUR

An introduction to Gaudí’s modernisme and his most famous buildings in the Eixample ending at his unfinished basilica: Sagrada Familia.

Free Gaudi Tour BarcelonaFREE
Time: 11am Daily
Duration: 2.5 hours
Meeting point: Plaça Reial
Language: English

Highlights

Plaça Reial

Palau Güell (exterior)

Block of Discord

Casa Batlló (exterior)

Passeig de Gràcia

Eixample architecture

La Pedrera (exterior)

Sagrada Familia (exterior)

THE DARK PAST NIGHT WALKING TOUR

FIXED PRICE TOUR

A historical twilight walk around El Born following the footsteps of the Spanish Inquisition, medieval punishments and executioners.

Dark Past Night Walking Tour Barcelona€19
Time: 9pm (7pm in winter)
Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: Arc de Triomf
Language: English

Highlights

The Spanish Inquisition

Methods of execution

Legends of Barcelona

Medieval punishments

Executioner of the city

History of cemeteries

HIGHLIGHTS CHAUFFEURED TOUR

PRIVATE TOUR

A Chauffeured private tour to cover the main sites in Barcelona. Half-Day and Full-Day experiences available.

Barcelona in a day - Highlights Private Tour€595 / €1,075
Time: On request
Duration: 4-8 hours
Meeting point: On request
Language: On request

Highlights

La Rambla

Gothic Quarter

Passeig de Gràcia

Block of Discord

Casa Batlló (exterior)

La Pedrera (interior)

Sagrada Familia (interior)

Arch de Triomf

Ciutadella Park

Columbus Monument

Port Vell

Plaça d’Espanya

Montjuïc Hill

Park Güell (monumental zone)

THE GAUDI EXPERIENCE

PRIVATE TOUR

A skip-the-line sightseeing tour that includes three of the architect’s masterpieces in Barcelona. A must for Catalan Modernism and Art lovers.

Sagrada Familia Private Tour in Barcelona€295
Time: On request
Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Casa Batlló or on request
Language: On request

Highlights

Casa Batlló (exterior)

Block of discord

Passeig de Gràcia

Idelfons Cerdà’s Eixample

Casa Milà (interior)

Sagrada Familia (interior)

MONTSERRAT MOUNTAIN FROM BARCELONA

PRIVATE TOUR

A half-day chauffeured Montserrat private tour from Barcelona to visit the stunning Montserrat mountain.

Montserrat Tour from Barcelona€750 / €900
Time: On request
Duration: 5-6 hours
Meeting point: On request
Language: On request

Highlights

Montserrat Monastery

Holy grotto

Black Madonna shrine

Art Museum

Boys’ Choir (“escolania”)

Nature walks

A SMALL FAMILY-RUN COMPANY

Hi, this is Gorka & Ann-Marie here, a Spanish-Irish couple who started this walking tour project in 2010 inspired by our passion and love for everything with Barcelona’s name on it. We have since teamed with other like-minded guides to help you discover our fabulous city in a fun and friendly manner.
We try to offer some of the best walking tours in Barcelona and only in here as we feel it is important not to lose touch with your city and your people.
Welcome to Barcelona. We really wish you a great time here!
read more…The Runner Bean team

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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

Amazing Barcelona Walking Tours

“Thank Runner Bean tours for the great experience and memories they gave: these guys are just amazing, very knowledgeable, well organized and super passionate about their work.”

The guides are Fun and Knowledgeable

“We went on three tours provided by Runner Bean Tours; the Gothic Quarter Tour (with Gorka), the Dark Past Night Tour (with Lowri) and the Gaudi Tour (with Miguel) and all three were absolutely brilliant. Our guides were all very knowledgeable and showed us all the sights and answered every question we had.”

Fantastic. Highly Recommended for Families

“We did 2 private tours and both were just fantastic, a Modernisme tour with Ann Marie and a streets tour with Tati and our 4 children loved both. It really made Barcelona come alive for them and we learnt so much about the history and the art that we would have otherwise have missed.”

Interesting and Fun Tour

“Miguel was just right. He was informative, light-hearted and joked along with us with his excellent English. He made the tour entertaining and he was flexible in what we wanted to do. Highly recommended.”

A must do in Barcelona!

“The 11:00 free walking tour Barcelona of the Gothic Quarter was amazingly informative and no amount of research of mine could have compared to the constant flow of interesting narration by Gorka. It is a must do!”

What a fabulous experience!!!

“We did the tour with Marc today. He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and friendly. We were enchanted by tales of Gaudi. It is the best tour you’ll have in Barcelona.”

RUNNER BEAN TOURS IN GUIDEBOOKS & MEDIA

“I like Runner Bean Tours. Run by Gorka, Ann-Marie and a handful of local guides. They offer 2.5-hour, English-only walks covering the Old City and Gaudí”

“The Gothic Quarter Free Walking Tour by Runner Bean Tours was another treat. Our guide led us on a cheerful foray into the narrow, winding alleys of Barcelona’s oldest neighborhoods, including the Jewish Quarter and the ancient Roman City, while helping us to spot the historical gems that would have gone unnoticed without her”

“It’s wise to book ahead as tour numbers are limited. Check the website for departure times and to book a spot”

“Spanish-Irish couple Gorka and Ann-Marie, along with their team of passionate, well-versed guides offer free tours (donations accepted)”

“Surprisingly good free tours are offered daily by Runner Bean Tours on two itineraries: the Gothic Quarter and a tour of Gaudí’s greatest hits”

“Time to look around. Runner Bean Tours has a free daily walking tour around the winding alleys of the Gothic Quarter”

“Follow the great man’s vision via Runner Bean Tours, which offers a free walking tour (guides are paid by donations) departing daily”

“Founded by a Spanish-Irish couple in 2010, Runner Bean Tours has expanded to a team of enthusiastic guides. Gaudí and the Gothic Quarter are the themes of their two free walking tours Barcelona”