La Mercè 2025: the main highlights of the festival

Ann Marie Brannigan 41 Comments

This is the information for La Mercè 2024. We will update the events for this year as soon as the programme is released.

The weather is gorgeous, and there is a feeling of festivity in the air. From the 20th to the 24th of September we are celebrating La Mercè 2024, the festival of festivals in Barcelona. It is in honour of one of the patron saints of the city: Our Lady of Mercy. All of you lucky ones to be here, don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to experience some of the best Catalan traditions.

Each year, Barcelona invites a city to be part of the festivities. In 2024 it will be Casablanca, so expect plenty of activities and performances related to the Moroccan City.

Of course, our scheduled Barcelona Free Walking Tours will be running as usual and we will probably stumble across some of the celebrations, which makes it even more special. You can see now the Full programme of La Mercè 2024 to give you a taste of what you can do and see.

The programme for 2024 is huge though, so I have also selected the most traditional ones that I think you shouldn’t miss. Check them out!

This post was updated in September 2024.

INDEX

Human towers (“castells”)
- Guest “castellers” day
- Local “Castellers” day
Giants, dragons & beasts
Fire run (“correfoc”)
- Adult’s “correfoc”
- Children’s “correfoc”
Light shows & fireworks
- Piromusical (closing act)
- Drone light show at the beach

Human towers (“castells”)

Castells is the Catalan word for castles and Castellers are the people who form these incredible human towers up to 10 floors high. Like in architecture, there are many styles of towers: with 2, 3, or 5 people on each floor, as a single individual tower… The list goes on. Silently, listen out for the music during its construction. Its changing tune gives crucial information to the Castellers about what stage it is at. Once the child at the top raises a hand, then you can cheer out loud. The castle has been built! The next part is to deconstruct it floor by floor. Cheer louder!

Castellers at the Festival of La Merce — Castellers at Plaça de Sant Jaume in Barcelona during La Mercè. Photo by Steve

Guest “castellers” day

Without a doubt, the best day to experience human towers in Barcelona. The square will be crowded and hot (bring a sun hat) but the best groups from Catalonia will be performing. If you want to be in the middle of the action, arrive very early and stand on the side of the Town Hall as it will be shaded.

When: Sunday 22nd (12:00h)
Where: Plaça Sant Jaume

Local “Castellers” day

Barcelona, Poble Sec, Sants, Sarrià… Some of the local neighbourhoods have their own group and will be building their towers this day.

When: Tuesday 24th (13:00h)
Where: Plaça Sant Jaume

To give you a taste of what you can experience, check out this video of La Mercè Festival where the Terrassa Castellers group built (and unbuilt) an amazing 10-storey high human tower with 3 people on each floor.

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Giants, dragons & beasts

Don’t be surprised if you see some dragons and giants on the streets during the festival. This is one of the longest-standing traditions of the city. The giants sometimes measure higher than 4 metres, weighing up to 63 kilos. A hot and heavy job for the person carrying it underneath their skirt. You will see kings, queens and biblical figures alongside fishermen, thieves or butchers, all representing their local neighbourhoods. The beasts and dragons are also plentiful and varied and they come alive during the “correfoc” breathing live fire. A spectacle not to be missed.

Giants Parade at la Merce Festival — Giants ready to start the Parade of la Mercè. Photo by Procsilas Moscas

“Toc d’inici” (start of the festival)

The best way to introduce yourself to the typical dances of the giants and beasts while celebrating the start of La Mercè.

When: Friday 20th (19:00h)
Where: Plaça de Sant Jaume

“Xambanga”

A totally untraditional parade with fancy dresses for the giants and fun for everyone, including the people who carry the figures.

When: Monday 23rd (22:00h)
Where: From Plaça Sant Jaume (C/ del Bisbe, C/ de Ferran, C/ de Jaume I and C/ de la Ciutat)

International Meeting of Giants

A new event this year to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Giants of the city of Barcelona. Giants from different European and Latin American countries will be parading the streets in a great opportunity to enjoy these wonderful figures.

When: Saturday 21st (19:30h) and Sunday 22nd (10:00h)
Where: Plaça de Sant Jaume

Beasts and Dragons parade

To see them breathing fire, you have to go to the “correfoc” but if you prefer a quieter experience, this is the parade for you (not as many bangers or fire involved).

When: Friday 20th (22:00h)
Where: From Plaça Comercial (route: C/ del Comerç, C/ de la Princesa, C/ de Montcada, C/ dels Sombrerers, pl. de Santa Maria del Mar, C/ de Santa Maria, pg. del Born and pl. comercial)

Main giants parade

You just can’t miss the long parade of every single giant of Barcelona dancing down the medieval streets.

When: Tuesday 24th (18:00h)
Where: From Carrer Pelai to Plaça Sant Jaume (route: Carrer Pelai, pl. de Catalunya, la Rambla, Ferran, pl. de Sant Jaume)

In this video you can see the Giants Parade (Cavalçata de La Mercè) together with many of the traditional activities at Festes de La Mercè:

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Giants, dragons and beasts exhibitions

A wonderful display of the giants and beasts of the different neighbourhoods of the city at 3 different locations. Please be aware that sometimes the giants and beasts won’t be there as they will be parading on the streets.

Giants & Beasts of “Seguici Popular de Barcelona”:

When: From September 18th to September 24th (10:00h to 20:00h)
Where: Palau de la Virreina (Giants & Beasts of “Seguici Popular de Barcelona”)

Giants of the city:

When: From September 18th to September 23rd (10:00h to 20:00h)
Where: Pati Manning (Giants)

Dragons and Beasts:

When: From September 18th to September 22nd (10:00h to 20:00h)
Where: El Born CC (Dragons and Beasts)

Fire run (“correfoc”)

Although quite a modern tradition dating from 1979, this parade has become one of the landmarks of La Mercè 2024. I am sure it would be banned in any other European country but here in Barcelona we just love the fire. The spectacle of hundreds of people dressed as devils and pushing the beasts of the city down the street is something difficult to forget. Not for the faint-hearted but definitely for the adventurous. If you want to be in the front rows, remember to wear a cotton cap and long cotton sleeves as the devils will chase you with their giant whirling sparklers. It is all part of the fun.

Correfoc during La Merce Festival — Devils at the start of the correfoc of la Mercè. Photo by Steve

Adult’s “correfoc”

The main one. Full-on fire, bangers, devils, dragons and beasts. Don’t miss it!

When: Saturday 21st (20:30h)
Where: Passeig de Gràcia (from C/Consell de Cent to C/ Provença)

Children’s “correfoc”

A little tamer than the adult one and just because children want to have fun too.

When: Saturday 21st (18:00h)
Where: Passeig de Gràcia (from C/Provença to C/Consell de Cent)

Light shows & fireworks

Forget the cinema in La Mercè 2024. Gaze to the heavens to catch some pretty spectacular fireworks down at the Barceloneta beach while enjoying candy floss from the fair stands. The closing act of the festival also includes the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc with roaring music, competing against the sound of fireworks exploding in the air. You just can not get a more dramatic end to La Mercè 2024!

Piromusical fireworks at la Merce Festival — The Piromusical, final act of La Mercè Festival. Photo by Xavi

Piromusical (closing act)

You can come early to get a place in front of the fountain although there is plenty of space to accommodate everyone.

When: Tuesday 24th (22:00h)
Where: Av. Reina Maria Cristina

Drone light show at the beach

You will see them from everywhere on the beach. Sit on the sand and soak it all in.

When: Sunday 22nd & Monday 23rd (22:00h)
Where: Barceloneta Beach

There are many other activities you can participate in. Concerts, theatre, circus,… They all have a slot during La Mercè 2024 and the best part of it is that all of it is for free. To see a list of everything that is on offer you can visit the official website of La Mercè 2024 or download the La Mercè App on Google Play or App Store.

Also, if you are here for a few days, don’t forget to check our complete article with things to do in Barcelona. Go on, have the time of your life!

Main photograph by PhotographYeah!

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15:29 05 Jan 25

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11:10 05 Jan 25

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09:01 29 Dec 24

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08:51 26 Dec 24

We can't say enough about Runner Bean and Tati, our tour guide. We booked the walking tour of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter on trust (small booking fee, then pay what you want after??) and were way beyond pleasantly surprised by what we got. Tati was AWESOME! She was so friendly and energetic and was so obviously interested in what she was telling us about. As she walked us through the narrow streets and placas, she expertly blended explanations of the long and winding history of the area with story telling. She was extremely knowledgeable and genuinely appreciative of our questions. Honestly, the perfect tour guide and the perfect tour. We only wish we could have taken her with us for the rest of our vacation through other parts of Spain.

19:16 21 Dec 24

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22:22 10 Dec 24

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15:47 07 Dec 24

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04:33 05 Dec 24

Our guide Lisa gave a very informative and interesting tour of the gothic quarter. Great tip as well on where to have very authentic paella!

11:34 03 Dec 24

I would recommend this tour:)

19:36 01 Dec 24

Wonderful tour. We had really good time, both of us grandma and grandson of 15 years old. First moment when he heard the will be 2.5 hours long the boy said oh it's too long but finally we didn't even noticed how fast the time was over. So energetic, with a good sence of humor and a lot of info for any age. We had in our group kids of 3 and 5 years old and they were involved in discussions and all of us had wonderful time. All was just great!!

Joseph Guasconi

18:27 01 Dec 24

Kathryn was a wonderful guide: extremely knowledgeable, patient and very kind. She conducted the tour at a comfortable pace and helped prepare us for our tour of Sagrada Familia later that day. I highly recommend this tour

13:35 30 Nov 24

Outclass trip, it was worth it. The guide Tatyana was super nice and organised. Thanks to runner bean

13:03 29 Nov 24

Last November 2024 my Nursing Group reunion of 30 people had a tour of Barcelona using the Runner Bean Tours Barcelona.We had the best experience visiting Sagrada Familia and all the highlights in Barcelona.We had the best experience and a very knowledgeable guide! Everyone in the group was very happy with the tour that we had with this company.Dealing with Gorka the owner was wonderful. The booking process was easy, honest, open communication, with quick and easy updates.We had to shorten our tour due to our cruise schedule changes and he even gave us a refund for the shortened hours.We certainly will use Runner Bean Tour again and will recommend to our friends and Family.Zenaida Caro

17:22 28 Nov 24

Had a great time on our Gothic Quarter tour with Jarrod. He had a great manner of passing on interesting information in a laid back and humorous way. You won’t be disappointed. Plus her have use lots of tips on how we might explore the area after our tour for things that especially interested us.

19:42 22 Nov 24

An excellent and very informative tour of the Gothic Quarter with Alberto- can highly recommend

16:47 21 Nov 24

We attended 2 brilliant walking tours this week. The 1st The Gothic Quarter tour with Lisa was fantastic. She shared a love of Catalonia and Barcelona and the sights were great. The 2nd Gaudi Tour with Jarrod was also fabulous. So much knowledge shared in an easy to follow way - great spots identified for photos and tips on how to get the best from the Metro. Amazing introductions to Barcelona. Thank you so much.

12:53 20 Nov 24

David and Nikki Spencer

20:29 18 Nov 24

Lisa was brilliant - she presented a lot of information on our tour in a memorable and friendly manner. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour nand look forward to our next tour tomorrow.And our second Runner Bean tour about Gaudi was also fantastic. Lead by Jarrod we were expertly guided around Barcelona both on foot and by Metro ending at Sagrada Familia. Stunning. Thank you to Runner Bean tours and your amazing guides

jacqueline jackson

22:24 14 Nov 24

Great walking tour with Lisa. Do this tour first when you visit Barcelona, well worth it.

15:53 14 Nov 24

Our walk with Lisa was outstanding. Her love for history and culture, especially that of often ignored Catalonia, came through wonderfully. Her talks during our stops were so interesting. And it was just the right mix of walking and stopping. Even my husband who is not a big walker, said the time flew by.

Birthside Doulas

14:20 12 Nov 24

Albert was a wealth of knowledge and you can tell he really loves history! Thanks Albert!

14:09 12 Nov 24

We toured the Gothic Quarter with Albert, and it was one of the most interesting, informative tours we've done. We had a small group, so everyone could hear..and the pace was just right for all in the group! Albert, being a historian, was very detailed and could answer all of our questions! He has a charismatic personality and was personable to everyone! A great tour!! Thanks, Albert!!

13:03 12 Nov 24

15:56 10 Nov 24

You could not have a better tour guide. Lisa was great. She was extremely knowledgeable of the history of the Gothic Qtr, very personable and caring. This was our first trip to Barcelona and we found her tour to be informative and very enjoyable. Highly recommend!!

20:58 09 Nov 24

Great tour. Recommend

05:18 06 Nov 24

We had a wonderful tour of the Gothic quarter with Julie. I have an injured leg and had no problem keeping up with the pace of the tour. Julie shared lots of interesting information about the area and encouraged participation from the audience.

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00:31 06 Nov 24

Love love loved the Gaudi tour with Jarrod. Well worth our time and really appreciate having affordable options for things to do in Barcelona.

17:41 05 Nov 24

Absolutely wonderful experience. Well run and interesting. Katharyn was a wonderful guide who went above and beyond.

00:30 04 Nov 24

Jarrod was so kind and a very fun tour guide! My friends and I learned a lot about the city of Barcelona and visited all the niche spots. Highly recommend!

16:57 03 Nov 24

Jarrod was our tour guide. He was very attentive. We learned a lot of interesting facts and details about Barcelona. He also had great restaurant recommendations and good tips about using the metro. You can’t go wrong with this company- highly recommend!

Margaret Chamberlain

21:15 02 Nov 24

This is the best private tour I have ever taken! My husband and I booked a 6-hour private tour of the Gothic quarter, La Sagrada Familia Basilica, and Park Guell. Money and time well spent!!! Our guide, Dani, was so knowledgeable and friendly! I recommend this guide and this company whole heartedly!

21:02 28 Oct 24

The Gaudí Tour was really interesting and well organized. Jarrod was a great tour guide and made sure that everyone had a good experience, even though the weather wasn’t ideal.

18:18 27 Oct 24

Jarrod brought us for a walk at the gothic quarter and it was really informative and we really had an amazing time. We really enjoyed the walk and the recommendations

Алекси Синигерски

21:29 26 Oct 24

I went on two of the Runner Bean tours and both were amazing, after the second tour which was around the Gothic quarter, Jarrod the tour guide was very helpful with directions and even gave us a list of the restaurants in the area that he recommends. Definitely recommend it if you are visiting Barcelona.

10:37 26 Oct 24

We had the Gaudi trip with Jarrod . It was a rainy day but he made sure we complete the tour safely. He is knowledgeable, fun and a great caring guide. We visited the Gaudi marvels and got excellent trivia of each of the architectural masterpieces . Highly recommended.

Lucrezia Vaianisi

15:59 25 Oct 24

Jarrod was fantastic as our guide. When you see "free" you wonder about the quality of the tour, but let me assure you it was a five star all the way. Jarrod was very passionate and knowledgeable about the Gothic area.He made the tour very interesting and we were so happy we booked through Runner Bean........highly recommend this tour.....thank you Runner Bean

19:28 23 Oct 24

I did the Gaudi tour with Lisa and absolutely loved it! Lisa was an excellent tour guide, taught us so much, kept us engaged the whole time and gave us tips and tricks for the rest of the city. Would highly recommend!

16:21 23 Oct 24

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09:08 21 Oct 24

We had such a great tour of the Gothic Quarter with Jarrod. He was incredible knowledgeable and engaging. The time flew by and we received a ton of historical information about the area without be dry or a list of facts. His love for this city was apparent throughout. We even got to see the parade of giants! We cannot provide a higher review of this tour!!

19:00 20 Oct 24

Julie was an excellent guide! We visited Barcelona through the prism of Gaudì's buildings. Lots of cool anecdotes, a good pace of visit, thank you again for this experience ✨

17:16 18 Oct 24

I’ve done ‘free’ walking tours in many cities. This was the best I’ve ever been on. Noah was very knowledgeable, personable and engaging! Great overview of the Gothic Quarter for first time visitors! Highly recommend!

17:51 15 Oct 24

Anna took great of us. Patiently and professionally showed us all things Gaudi. Would recommend.

17:40 15 Oct 24

Highly recommend! My family with 3 and 5 year old had a great time exploring the gothic quieter with Tati the guide. She was fantastic and was able to keep the children entertained and involved thoroughout. It is rare to get an educational and historical tour with children this young but Tati was able to achieve this for almost three hours. The older and younger in the group all learnt some things and had a great time. Thank you!

Eva Besze-Rabay

13:43 14 Oct 24

We had a great experience eith Runner Bean Tours. They were very-very helpful, informative, responsive, and supportive in any ways.Fernando was a great, enthusiastic guide for us, telling literally everything what could have been told within 4 hours.We really recommend to everyone to utilize them.

19:29 13 Oct 24

Julia was a great guide for our Gaudi Tour in Barcelona. She managed to get us all through the subway system without losing anyone, and we had a fun time learning more about the art and interesting tidbits of Gaudi and his work.

13:14 13 Oct 24

Fantastic Gaudi tour with our guide Julie. Highly recommend

20:22 12 Oct 24

Thank you so much for a wonderful introduction to Barcelona. I've never thought that Gothic tour can uncover so many other sides of the city and country. Lisa effortlessly took us from the Romans and Franko to contemporary Catalonya making it personal while very educational.

19:37 12 Oct 24

Fascinating tour with Julie - very knowledgeable and interesting to learn more about Gaudí . Highly recommended.

13:12 12 Oct 24

great tour, informative, our guide was Julie, well versed in the history of Gaudi. Enjoyed the tour.

14:51 11 Oct 24

Great Guide, very informative & fun walking tour of gothic.

22:56 10 Oct 24

I had a really fun & insightful Gaudi walking tour with Lisa. Lisa was very knowledgeable about Gaudi & his works but what I enjoyed most was that she also provided context about the world events & cultural norms of that time. This coupled with interesting lesser known facts, really brought the places to life. Lisa is a skilled story teller and patiently answered the many questions from our group. Would highly recommend.

16:44 08 Oct 24

What a well organised and fascinating tour. Julie was a brilliant tour guide. Knowledgeable, friendly, interesting and fun. Don’t miss the opportunity to go on this tour. You won’t regret it.

15:20 08 Oct 24

Interesting, entertaining and helpful!! Jarrod was a wonderful guide. Thoroughly enjoyed the Gothic tour & all the information shared. I would have missed so many interesting details wandering the streets on my own. Highly recommend this company!!

Marissa Buckanoff

14:40 07 Oct 24

A very informative and fun tour.

Andrew Hallmark

17:54 06 Oct 24

Our Gothic Quarter tour with Jarred was phenomenal! 10/10 must do when visiting Barcelona!

14:01 06 Oct 24

Noah was a phenomenal tour guide. He was humorous, engaging, and extremely informative. We had our 8 year old with us and he made the tour family friendly and fun. He made it a point to chat with every person in the group.

17:44 05 Oct 24

A great introduction to Gaudi and Barcelona . We had an excellent Irish guide Lisa who took us through Gaudi’s early life and on to his main career. We met in Placa Reial off La Rambla . Gaudi did the lampposts . Then to Palau Guell , Casa Batllo and El Pedrera . Finishing at Sagrada Familia . She showed us many features of these amazing buildings and had good pictures of their interiors. This tour does not take you inside buildings. We learnt about Barcelona history and the context of the Modernism movement in relation to the wider societal changes going on at the end of 19th and early 20 th centuries.The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining throughout.

13:48 05 Oct 24

We had Tati today and she was incredible! She is knowledgeable and personable and does a great job of interspersing the rich history with funny notes about Barcelona. She has 10+ years of experience and it shows

Filipa Landeiro

12:52 05 Oct 24

Loved, loved, loved the tour. Lisa was quite immersive in her storytelling, greatly knowledgeable, and with a nice rithm of walking

12:04 05 Oct 24

Lisa did a great job with the tour! Very informative and captivating. Loved learning more about Gaudi and his work.

11:53 05 Oct 24

Best tour ever!!! Lisa was amazing!

20:57 04 Oct 24

We had a blast with this free tour! Our 15 year old got very inspired and got out of her creative block. :) Albert was wonderful--passionate, authentic, and knowledgeable!

18:41 04 Oct 24

Thr tour was great and we learned a lot from the tour. We would have not seen the places had we not joined the tour. And Noah made the tour exceptional. Thank you Noah for a fun filled day. The recommended restaurant Elisabets was topnotch. Great food. Served to bottles of wine for 5 ppl. Gracias Noah and Runner Bean Tours

14:02 04 Oct 24

I recently attended a Gothic Quarter Tour of Barcelona, and while I had high hopes, my experience was disappointing. The guide focused more on humor than on providing substantive historical information, which detracted from the educational experience many participants were seeking. While a light-hearted approach can enhance a tour, the frequent mockery of historical events overshadowed the city's rich heritage. I believe a better balance between entertainment and informative content would greatly improve the experience. Thank you for considering my feedback.

04:32 03 Oct 24

Our guide, Jarrod, was clearly knowledgeable, experienced and entertaining. We found ourselves discussing new learnings post tour. Highly recommend this gothic tour

18:30 02 Oct 24

We toured the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona with Runner Bean-Julie was our guide and we enjoyed the entire walking tour! Julie was knowledgeable and full of facts and legends from the Gothic Quarter. Maps and audience participants made the experience more fun! Very much recommend any tours from this company!

18:42 01 Oct 24

Noah’s Runner Bean tour of the Gothic Quarter was a brilliant introduction to Barcelona. Not only did he share some of the fascinating History of the city, but the walk helped us navigate the area for the rest of our week. Noah’s presentation was interesting and funny. By the end, I felt he’d taken the trouble to engage with everyone in the group. It was a highlight of our holiday. Thanks Noah.

19:58 30 Sep 24

Really enjoyable 2.5 hour, walk through the gothic quarter of Barcelona. Lisa, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and articulated the historical and political facts with passion and a sense of real depth of understanding of the Catalan people.I thoroughly enjoyed the walk. It was flat. Lisa watched out for those with any mobility difficulties.I liked that when we met Lisa encouraged us to say a little something of where we were from etc. It was a great mix of Australian, German, Italian, American, Norwegian, English and Lisa brought the Irish element.100% worth going with this company. Highly recommend. Really relaxed pace. Informative and fun, whilst retaining respect for the locals, their neighbourhood and cultures.

12:17 29 Sep 24

My wife and I did the gothic tour with Jarrod. He was awesome. Super friendly knowledgeable and good energy. The tour covered a lot for interesting areas and Jarrod gave us a good historical background of the area. We are very happy that we did the tour and happy that we got Jarrod.

20:00 28 Sep 24

I had a great time on the walking tour with Jarrod as our guide. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the tour fun with interesting facts and stories about the city. Highly recommend this tour for a quick, insightful overview of the area! Thanks, Jarrod!

13:29 27 Sep 24

Jarrod was an amazing tour guide.I am strongly recomending Runner Bean Tours Barcelona to all tourists. good job! please dont come late, as the tours start punctually and the beggining is introduction, which makes the friendly atmosphere. Happy to join the trip and thankful for all the sights we were shown. I liked that he gave tips which places can be visited for free.

Katinka van der Spek

14:43 26 Sep 24

We could join on the spot and was a good and interesting tour with a great guide!

16:05 22 Sep 24

Really enjoyed the gothic quarter tour with guide Lisa an would recommend to anyone interested in history

19:16 21 Sep 24

Anne Marie did an excellent job guiding a group of 20 on this walking tour through gothic quarter. She is very knowledgeable and explained the history of Barcelona in an interactive manner. She engaged with our group by having some of us portray certain historical figures, which was fun. Highly recommend doing this when you visit BCN!

17:27 18 Sep 24

We took our tour with Noah, who was phenomenal! Our first event in Barcelona and it was the perfect way to start our trip. Very informational, super personable, highly recommend!

22:03 17 Sep 24

Jarrod was a wonderful guide with so much information about the Gaudi propteries. Great overview to help decide which options to make to view the inside of the houses.

Mike-AnnaLee Tesorero

11:15 16 Sep 24

Tt was a good walking tour for our visit in Barcelona. Jarrod was very knowledgeable of the Gothic Quarters. It actually rained during our tour but not hard enough to stop us from going. He actually showed us the beauty of the streets of the Gothic Quarters when it rains. We’ve joined other walking tours in different European cities and we see that people that joins this kind of tours are more interested and engaged. Highly recommend Runner Bean Tours Barcelona and hopefully you get Jarrod as your guide.

21:48 15 Sep 24

Jarrod was amazing at explaining the details of gothic quarters and the history. A very good 2.5 hrs visiting this historic part of Barcelona.

20:21 15 Sep 24

We had a great tour with Jarrod today of the gothic quarter. We saw many narrow mysterious streets and beautiful buildings and heard some great stories (some myths too) about Barcelona history. It's definitely worth booking. I'm wishing I'd also booked the Gaudi tour too now!

16:04 13 Sep 24

Lisa is enthusiastic and fun leading the Gothic tour with a encyclopedic knowledge of Spanish and Catalan culture and anecdotes of historical relevance. Educational and entertaining.

15:04 13 Sep 24

11:28 12 Sep 24

We took the dark history tour on our first night in Barcelona. Noah, our tour guide, was fantastic! It was a great introduction to the city and he gave us great recommendations for the rest of our trip!

22:44 11 Sep 24

I did the Gothic Quarter walking tour and learned so much. Our guide, Noah, was super knowledgeable, personable, and funny!! The tour was above and beyond what I thought it would be and highly recommend.

Deborah Guimond

17:19 10 Sep 24

Very thorough and enjoyable Gaudi tour. This was a repeat for me originally doing your tour in 2010. Same great experience!

17:41 09 Sep 24

This was the best tour we had in Barcelona. Albert is an exceptional historian who is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Catalonian. So helpful in how he broke down the city into 3 main areas, what to explore on our own, and then, of course, the amazing history of Gaudí along with showing us Gaudi’s out of this world architectural masterpieces. Stories behind these structures were fascinating. Loved every moment of this tour. Thank you Albert!

07:27 09 Sep 24

We thoroughly enjoyed our Runner Bean walking tour through the old city and the history that our guide Noah shared. Noah loves history and was more than happy to add additional context to the script. He added humour to the stories and encouraged us to get to know each other as well. We met a couple of other Canadians who live very close to us on the tour.

20:37 07 Sep 24

Jarrod was our tour guide for our walking tour of the Gothic District. He was awesome. I'm not a history buff and he was able to blend the history of the area with anecdotal stories to keep everyone's attention. The time just flew by. Highly recommend them.

17:24 07 Sep 24

Jarrod, the tour guide, did an excellent job educating our group on the Gaudi tour. He also went out of his way to help me with the ride on the Metro system. I would recommend Runner Bean Tours Barcelona to everyone.

Soumitra Burman

12:41 07 Sep 24

Kathryn is both knowledgeable and passionate about the topic and made it a great experience. It’s easy paced, informative and well recommended.

12:30 07 Sep 24

We ended up in Barcelona very last minute and for only 36 hours with my elderly parents. We woke up with no idea what to do- my father being a huge Gaudi fan- I googled and found this tour for FREE and after takingIt we gladly would have paid a fee. Katharyn was our tour guide- she was so entertaining, personable, packed with knowledge, and very engaging. Thank you for such a great day!A lot of walking which we loved- just make sure you wear comfy shoes :) wish we had one more day to do the gothic tour!

16:30 06 Sep 24

Great tour very informative JAROD did a fantastic job at looking after everyone and providing great info before during and after the tour.

13:25 04 Sep 24

Despite the weather, we thoroughly enjoyed the Gothic Quarter tour. Tati was our guide and she brought wonderful passion and energy to our experience. It is very obvious that she loves the city and its history and sharing it with visitors. We visited and learned about quite a few places and historical events throughout the Quarter that I’m sure we would have missed otherwise. I only hope what we gave her at the end was generous enough to reflect the quality of the tour.We would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Barcelona

05:51 04 Sep 24

Fantastic tour! Our guide Julie was extremely knowledgeable and an excellent story teller as she led us along the Gothic Quarter. Highly recommend!

Vivienne Forbes

20:02 03 Sep 24

Julie was fantastic the tour went for over 2 5 hours. She was fun, engaging and full of knowledge. Thank you for this service, it was an awesome way to see the area

Mercedes Zettlemoyer

13:43 02 Sep 24

We did the Gothic Quarter Walking Tour on our first day in Barcelona. It was a great introduction to the city! Our tour guide Noah was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the history and culture of region.

12:20 02 Sep 24

Noah was a great guide and shared the history of Barcelona with the group. The tour lasted 2.5 hours and was done at a very leisurely pace to allow all ages to participate.

20:01 01 Sep 24

Bradley Bodiford

17:35 01 Sep 24

Awesome tour with Jarrod!

12:57 31 Aug 24

Katherine was an A+ guide. Runner Beans tours exceeded all our expectations

08:44 31 Aug 24

Jarrod is a fantastic guide! We did the Gaudi tour one day and the Gothic tour the next. He's knowledgable and guides the flow of the group through time and space skillfully! We learned so much and can't wait to keep layering the learning as we explore through our trip!

17:08 30 Aug 24

Amazing tour of the Gothic neighborhood with Jarrod!

19:57 29 Aug 24

Jarrod was easily the best tour guide I've had on my whole trip!

19:31 29 Aug 24

10/10 experience. Highly recommend. Our tour guide Jarrod was outstanding and has a real passion for the history of Barcelona. The tour itself was nicely paced and kept everyone engaged.

17:02 29 Aug 24

Jarrod was wonderful. Highly recommended!

17:10 28 Aug 24

Julie was fantastic- we did our tour yesterday evening (to help us jet-lagged travellers stay awake) and we’ve been finding examples of her info all day! Very informative while entertaining- highly recommended!

Yuliia Plieshakova

11:24 27 Aug 24

I had an amazing tour of Gaudí’s architecture in Barcelona with Jarrod as my guide. He truly brought Gaudí’s genius to life with his insights and passion. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to explore the magic of Barcelona!

11:22 27 Aug 24

Jarrod was our travel guide. He is so friendly and nice

11:21 27 Aug 24

Jarrod was great!

11:40 25 Aug 24

Jarrod was phenomenal. And so incredibly knowledgeable about even the most obscure details we asked about on the tour. As a former tour guide I can’t recommend Runner Bean Tours and Jarrod enough.

Christine Benner

16:18 22 Aug 24

Melissa Horning

11:54 22 Aug 24

This tour was wonderfully informative and entertaining. A great way to spend a few hours learning of Gaudi's life and work. Highly recommend if you are visiting Barcelona.

11:52 22 Aug 24

Lisa was very lovely and informative the whole time ! Great energy

20:05 21 Aug 24

This tour was something else! It was only 4 of us, so it felt like a private tour (lucky me), my guide was Lisa e she is a star! Lisa is really really knowledgeable and she not only explains things about Gaudi’s buildings, but also Gaudi’s like, what really helps us make sense of everything in a deeper way. She was also always trying to keep us in comfortable spots, always in the shade, away from the cars, super thoughtful. I highly recommend it! Lisa inspired me to learn more about Gaudi and Spain and what are trips about if not to expand your knowledge on the world?!

06:22 21 Aug 24

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Noah. And we appreciated his understanding of historical events that put everything we saw in perspective. He was highly relational and acknowledged the diversity of mindset in the group. We only wish we would’ve taken this tour on the first day. It would have helped us understand the other things we visited. Highly recommend!

franz g j dr schmitt

21:28 19 Aug 24

Excellent gothic tour.We really enjoyed the two and a half hour walk; and at the same time learned a lot, as Noah, our tour guide, is very knowledgeable, and helped us understand the history of this beautiful city and all of Spain.Noah is not only a very nice person, he is in this kind of business a true professional.Thank you,franz and consuelo.

17:29 19 Aug 24

Had a wonderful tour with Noah today. Great locations to visit, walking through the back streets adds to it and Noah's history knowledge and delivery was perfect. Highly recommend

11:57 19 Aug 24

Lisa was amazing, highly recommended if you’re in Barcelona and want a fantastic and informational walking tour. Make sure to bring cash to tip at the end.

Lindsay Alexander

16:30 17 Aug 24

We loved Tati! We signed up for the free Gaudí tour, and she devoted more than 2 hours to showing us three sites including La Sagrada Família. This included two subway rides which was also fun to travel with a local. She is a ray of sunshine and an amazing storyteller. It was a great experience way to sightsee in Barcelona and we’d sign up again with Runner Beans without hesitation!

16:52 14 Aug 24

Jarrod was a wonderful tour guide. He was a great storyteller and had a rich knowledge of the area. Highly recommend if you’re interested in the city’s history

Massimo Nurisso

18:44 13 Aug 24

Very interesting and well organized guided tour. The Gothic Quarter is rich in history and hidden secrets. I was afraid that 2.5 hours might be too much but instead a little more time to see certain things more calmly and take photos would have been appreciated!Noah great guide! See you in Italy 😄🇮🇹🇮🇹

17:02 13 Aug 24

A great way to explore Barcelona, Jarrod was great!

19:28 12 Aug 24

We had a great experience. Our tour guide Noah provided great understanding on Catalonian history and was very engaging, would definitely recommend this experience.

elite88ventures

11:40 10 Aug 24

Jarrod was excellent and very informative! Took good care of us the whole way and really knows his history!

Francesca Vendargon

13:56 09 Aug 24

Jarrod was very impressive and clear. We did the Gaudi Tour. He showed responsibility for our group as we went from place to place. This free tour was much recommended and we too recommended it. So glad we took it. Concise and precise!! And short and sweet on a hot summer day

16:59 08 Aug 24

Really great tour and Jarrod has great energy and a good pace that keeps it interesting. He provides great local tips too.

16:58 08 Aug 24

Super great! I live in Barcelona and loved how Jarred show us the city :)

14:51 06 Aug 24

Noah gave a fantastic tour. He was funny, entertaining, and very knowledgeable!

Michelle Hudson

22:57 05 Aug 24

We had Noah as our tour guide who was engaging and friendly. The 2.5 hour tour was so interesting, the time flew in. He even took us to a fab local coffee shop for a Pitstop! We all learnt so much and he was great at keeping the kids interested throughout. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Barcelona.

00:04 05 Aug 24

Lisa, our tour guide is bursting with enthusiasm and her love for Spain's history is contagious. She's professional, fun and a treasure trove of knowledge. Way beyond expectations and highly recommended!

12:05 04 Aug 24

Our guide Julie was excellent, engaging, very informative. The tour was well worth it and took us to spots we would not have seen otherwise.

17:16 30 Jul 24

Thank you so much for our tour yesterday! Both of my daughters (ages 10 and 8) remarked today that "it was the best tour [they] have ever been on," and thought Lisa was really nice. I loved how fun and interesting it was.

14:48 30 Jul 24

Really interesting tour, would highly recommend it!

09:01 29 Jul 24

I really enjoyed this tour! Noah was an amazing tour guide with so much knowledge. A really great way to learn about Barcelona. Would highly recommend - a great way to spend a morning or afternoon!

01:04 29 Jul 24

Lisa was an amazing guide! It is clear how much she loves Barcelona and the Catalonian culture. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the local history and took a lot of time to any the questions from everyone in the group. She also gave us so many awesome restaurant recommendations! Would highly recommend doing this tour early into your trip so you can get a good lay of the land.

veronique corrdin

05:57 28 Jul 24

This was easily one of the best tours we have ever taken. Julie, our guide, was informative, funny and deeply knowledgeable Highly recommend!

19:29 27 Jul 24

20:11 24 Jul 24

It was a great tour. The information that Jarrod provide was very thorough and very informative.

11:40 24 Jul 24

We did the Gaudi tour with Jarrod and cannot speak more highly of our experience! Jarrod was knowledgeable and charismatic. The anecdotes and facts he shared really elevated our appreciation of such amazing architecture. Would recommend for anyone wanting to learn more.

11:38 24 Jul 24

Jarryd was a great and very knowledgeable guide for our Gaudie tour. Would highly recommend!

19:21 22 Jul 24

A wonderful tour! Noah was very kind and the tour was so insightful. Would highly recommend!

09:00 22 Jul 24

Our walking tour was wonderful! Great way to experience Barcelona for the first time.

20:27 21 Jul 24

We had a brilliant tour from Lisa today, who is a passionate and inspiring woman. She brought an excellent vibe and made everyone feel included. My friend and I learnt loads of amazing facts and history. It felt like we were seeing the gothic quarter with fresh eyes despite having stayed here the past week. 10/10

22:36 20 Jul 24

We had an excellent Gaudi tour with Albert. He was superb. So knowledgeable and considerate and presented all the info in an interesting and engaging manner. Very highly recommended.

11:14 20 Jul 24

Rom gave us a wonderful walking tour of the gothic quarter. We learned so much! He was very kind and easy to talk to. Highly recommended!

22:41 19 Jul 24

Absolutely best decision we made was taking this tour of the Gothic Quarter with Runner Bean Tours.Our guide Tati was so well informed, she knew her stuff. She has great charisma, kept all 13 folks engaged and interested for 2.5 hours. I was worried that might be a long time but it flew by.Can't reccomend enough!Thanks so much,Kim & Johnny from California

Megan Harrngton

21:44 19 Jul 24

Best Walking tour in Barcelona!I went on the Gothic tour on the 19th of July with Jarrod. Before this tour I was unaware of Barcelona's intrinsic history behind its beautiful culture and interesting archetecture. Over the 2 hour tour (Jarrod made sure there was a break in the middle for ice cream) we learnt about this brilliant city and unlike other tours didnt feel tired bit instead invigerated. I could have gone on a 7 hour tour with This company!Strongly recommed for anyone wanting to learn about Barcelona- best part of my trip. MAKE SURE TO TIP well!!!

21:23 19 Jul 24

16:59 19 Jul 24

Jarrod was an awesome guide!!! Super friendly, enthusiastic, and very knowledgeable about the area. Had a lot of fun!

JOHN GIANNOPOULOS

16:59 19 Jul 24

The Australian guy highly recommended 🙏

Tiffany Lawrence

18:36 16 Jul 24

Noah gave us a great tour of Barcelona today! I wish we had done it the first day we were here. As a bonus he gave a great list of recommendations at the end—and we had delicious tapas right after the tour! Informative and engaging, even for our 13 year old son. Highly recommend.

11:40 16 Jul 24

Jarrod did a fantastic job of providing an entertaining tour. He kept our 10 and 12yo's engaged and had a lot of knowledge to share.

11:43 15 Jul 24

Jarred was an amazing tour guide and truly made it a magical experience and deserves all the praise I the world for his excellent knowledge and recommendations. Absolutely amazing

11:42 15 Jul 24

09:06 14 Jul 24

We had a wonderful tour of the Gothic Quarter with Rom. Gracias!

13:04 13 Jul 24

Fabulous tour of the Gothic Quarter with Noah as our guide! He was so knowledgeable, and entertaining, and the 2.5 hours just flew by. Loved it. Highly recommend!!

18:06 12 Jul 24

We really enjoyed our tour with Julie. It's really THE best way to discover the Gothic Quarter thanks to this guide who knew all kinds of legends and interesting stories about the neighborhood. Mom 15 year old boy also really liked it.

16:24 12 Jul 24

I had the pleasure of spending my first day in Barcelona with Jerrod, who was very knowledgeable and friendly. Not only did he take use through Gaudie’s incredible works but recommended some wonderful restaurants and activities. Thank for a wonderful experience ☺️

18:46 11 Jul 24

We had a great tour with Jarrod!! He showed us “off the beaten path” parts of the city as well as providing a great history of the city and region. He was very kind, knowledgeable and his passion for the city made it a great experience.

Deedra Deterville

16:36 11 Jul 24

Jarrod was great! Very accommodating and friendly! Informative tour :)

22:15 10 Jul 24

The Gaudi tour with Jarrod was great! He was very knowledge about Gaudi and his buildings. And the pace of the tour was just right. He also gave us insider tips about Barcelona that were very helpful. Very high quality tour and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Barcelona.

Vivian Robinson

20:21 10 Jul 24

The tour was a wonderful way to start our stay in Barcelona. We learned a lot about the Gothic district and the history of Barcelona! Our tour guide, Julie was informative, kind, and fun!

21:43 09 Jul 24

Noah was a great guide and gave an interesting tour in English.

12:38 09 Jul 24

We had amazing tour with a lot of interesting stories about Gaudi. Highly Recommend.

Stephen Aulsebrook

18:54 08 Jul 24

Excellent tours of key Gaudi locations and then following day in Gothic Quarter. Intelligence, great grasp of history and inspiration by guides brought whole city of Barcelona to life. Highly recommended.

20:53 07 Jul 24

What a fantastic tour! Our family of four (2 adults and kids 17 and 12) had a wonderful morning. Our guide, Ram, was informative, funny and considerate. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the history and culture of Barcelona.

20:08 07 Jul 24

Julie was the best walking tour guide I've ever had, and I've had a walking tour in over 25 countries. She was calm, informative, pleasant, inclusive, accommodative, professional and a wonderful speaker with great recommendations. She was not overbearing and was not trying "too hard"--she has a natural gift for this! Wonderful tour.

Surya Narayanan

19:22 06 Jul 24

I spent my last day in Barcelona by doing the gothic quarter walking tour with this company and especially with Julie as our guide. Julie was simply wonderful and one of the best guides I have had in my walking tours across Europe. Her style was unique. she involved the group, had anecdotes to share, and a way to make the group live through the period. She was also extremely patient and stayed back for a few mins to address any questions. She seemed very passionate about her work and it showed up when she was explaining things. I would definitely recommend Julie and the Runner Bean Tours as well for their unique style of training their employees to make our experiences memorable. I wish I took the other tours too, with this company.

19:11 06 Jul 24

Julie was an amazing guide, super knowledgeable, fun and clearly an experienced tour guide! Highly recommend even if you're jet lagged she'll keep your attention!

15:48 06 Jul 24

Chandra Carlson

19:10 05 Jul 24

The Gothic Quarter Tour with Lisa was wonderful. I learned a lot about the history of the area and it has sparked my interest to learn more! The pace of the tour was perfect and the 2.5 hours passed in a flash. I highly recommend.

12:15 05 Jul 24

Jarrod gave a great tour of the Gothic Quarter. You could tell he was a local.

11:30 05 Jul 24

Jarrod was a great guide, full of fantastic information and local tips.

Sebastian Toncu

11:28 05 Jul 24

10:19 05 Jul 24

My family and I thoroghly enjoyed our Gaudi tour with Julie. She had everyone introduce themselves, which made it easier to strike up conversations during the tour. She is very knowledgeable about the history of Barcelona, it's expansion, Gaudi and the changing political and economic views during his time. She explained how Gaudi got his start, has pictures of the interior of the buildings you see, explains the outside facades, etc. She was patient, answered all our questions and can speak French, German, Spanish and English. Truly a delightful tim. We highly recommend this tour. Thank you Julie and the Runner Beans Tour group! 🙂

14:55 04 Jul 24

Lisa was so friendly and knowledgeable, we had a lovely time on the Gothic/Old Town tour and got some great recommendations for how to spend the rest of our trip. 10/10 recommend to anyone.

13:45 04 Jul 24

Best Tour Guide ever. Julie on the Gaudí Free Tour.

Fredrick Davidson

05:57 04 Jul 24

We booked the Gaudi tour. Going with Runner Bean was a great decision. Mari was our guide and we thought she was excellent. Our only mistake was not also booking a tour of the Gothic area! We highly recommend Runner Bean.

19:31 03 Jul 24

Very relaxed and yet very informative. We’ve gained deeper appreciation for Gaudi’s life and works. Jarrod is such a gem.

15:15 03 Jul 24

Ram was a fantastic tour guide with an expansive knowledge and a great sense of humor. We really enjoyed this. Thank you!

15:04 03 Jul 24

We managed to get Jarred for both tours and found him to be a very knowledgeable and experience travel guide. His passion for Barcelona history shone, even though he’s an Aussie and we really appreciated his experience and understanding of the culture.

12:56 03 Jul 24

An excellent tour given by Noah. Intersting, informative and amusing! I enjoyed every minute of it, and can thoroughly recommend Runner Bean.

12:58 02 Jul 24

Great tour, very knowledgeable guide (Jordan), and a beautiful city - what more could you want

11:51 27 Jun 24

Absolutely incredible experience exploring the works of Gaudí! Highly recommend. Our tour guide Ram was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable.

16:07 26 Jun 24

Runner Bean is a fabulous tour company! Booking was efficient and smooth. Gorka was very communicative through the process. We did a private tour with Dani of the Gothic quarter and Sagrada Familia. It felt like spending the day with a local and he tailored the tour to us. Dani was very personable and full of knowledge. We highly recommend a private tour with Runner Bean and will use them again on our next visit to beautiful Barcelona!

07:45 26 Jun 24

As first time visitors of Barcelona, I was recommended this tour by family who are very familiar with Spain. My partner and I booked the Gaudi tour which was a fantastic experience. Our guide Lisa was amazing, very knowledgeable, friendly, and inclusive. Lisa had a great way of explaing the significance (history, politics, economics) of these sites and was amazing at creating positive energy and encouraging questions, sharing insights and interpretations amongst the group. The whole experience felt very genuine. If we had time, I wouldn't hesistate at the opportunity to book another runner bean tour anywhere in the world. Fantastic experience all around. Thank you Lisa!

Patricia Carvajal

16:14 25 Jun 24

This is a must. We were very pleased by the quality of the information and fun tour guide.

14:26 25 Jun 24

Our group of five had a phenomenal two days of tours with Diana. She was personable, knowledgeable and extremely friendly. She made all of Barcelona very relatable and told us personal anecdotes that made it even more authentic. We loved her stories and she even made lists of other places for us to visit outside of the tours during our remaining time in Barcelona. She made great food recommendations too! We had a blast and would recommend the tours with her to anyone.!

13:17 24 Jun 24

The Gothic Walking Tour with Jarrod was great! He was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, engaging and gave great recommendations. He was super accommodating and mindful of someone on our tour in a wheelchair, too. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour with him!

Debbie Donatelli

20:44 23 Jun 24

Julie did a fantastic job on the Guadi Tour. She was very knowledgable and took care of us by diverting a pick pocket on the metro. She took care of her pack. Thank you.

17:55 23 Jun 24

We had a great time on our Gaudi Architecture Tour! The guide was informative, flexible, and made the information funny and accessible.

11:41 23 Jun 24

Jarrod was our wonderful and informative guide. Highly recommended.

11:40 23 Jun 24

Jarrod was lovely. Great tour.

17:15 22 Jun 24

What an amazing tour !! The kids tour is a must have if you have children. They had so much fun and made roaming the gothic quarter very enjoyable for them.It was also great for the adults. We learned so much and got a lot of advice and our guide Katherine was so helpful in answering our questions.We will definitely be doing the other tours they offer when we come back !!Thank you! This was a highlight of our trip ☺️

16:44 22 Jun 24

Ram is amazing

Mary Ann McCulloch

11:34 22 Jun 24

Jarrod was very knowledgeable and helpful! Loved the tour!

13:42 21 Jun 24

Wonderful tour from Albert! He was full of knowledge and very kind to us tourists.

23:56 20 Jun 24

Great tour group that went above and beyond. I was in Barcelona for a two days and wanted to explore the Gothic Quarter w/o getting lost. Jarrod led our group and he gave a very informative and entertaining tour. I would recommend this group to anyone visiting BCN!

Christine Kessel

11:41 18 Jun 24

Jarrod was AMAZING! Very thorough and entertaining tour. I highly recommend!

Scarlett Frances

11:40 18 Jun 24

Jarrod was an amazing tour guide very thorough and entertaining I would highly recommend taking Jarrod’s tour is very entertaining and would definitely do it again coming back to Barcelona

Alexander Forghani

17:01 17 Jun 24

Took a tour with Jarrod through the Gothic Quarter, it was wonderful and highly informative. Jarrod is a kind and generous guide and infuses a lot of the dense, sometimes dark subject matter of the history of the Gothic quarter with a great sense of humor. Perfect for families, couples traveling, anyone traveling to Barcelona or just looking to learn more about it’s history.

17:00 17 Jun 24

I did 2 tours with Jarrod today and found them incredibly engaging and interactive. Jarrod was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic and caring for everyone on the tour. Highly recommend

16:58 17 Jun 24

Good and easy, cost efficient. Thanks for Jarred

11:24 17 Jun 24

Jarrod was excellent! Great tour and story telling!

11:23 17 Jun 24

We had a wonderful tour with Jarrod! Perfectly paced and lots of gaudi history. Would definitely recommend!!

Kevin Davies - Voiceover Talent

15:08 16 Jun 24

I really recommend booking a tour with Runner Bean! Our guide was Noah, and he was fantastic. Personable, funny, and very knowledgeable. Oh, and he likes to quiz the group as you go along!One of the main reasons I liked this tour is that it was the only one I could find before 6pm! Our tour lasted from 11am to almost 2pm... and our group was 19 people so it's not too big. There is a short break in the middle of the tour to grab some refreshments, or a coffee or a snack or sandwich.Be sure to ask Noah about his recommendations on places to eat and things to see. I can't remember the name of the restaurant he told us to check out but it was fantastic after the tour.10/10 would book again.

Vicky Vasserman

21:15 15 Jun 24

Wow, what an incredible tour! Lisa filled our minds not just with historical facts but with fantastic imagery of legends, making this tour so much more enjoyable and memorable! Highly recommended!

Lana Mihelčič

14:38 15 Jun 24

Great guide, very knowledgeable, very clear explanations. And a very interesting tour, have learnt quite a bit!

17:04 14 Jun 24

Jarrod was amazing. He took us to over 2 hours of tour of the gothic street and it was perfect! He had fun stories, gave us a break in the middle and even gave recommendations for food and drinks afterwards. Highly recommend runner beans tour.

17:03 14 Jun 24

We had tour with Jerrod, excellent tour guide…keep up the good work 😊

Suchitra Mishra

17:02 14 Jun 24

20:32 12 Jun 24

Great tour. Very informative

19:44 12 Jun 24

Highly recommend! Jarrod, our tour guide, was excellent. We have done several dozen tours across Europe (pay what you like, paid group and private) and this was one of the best. Jarrod was very engaging with the entire group including several children. He told many interesting stories covering the history of Barcelona showing us the historic buildings.

17:00 12 Jun 24

Jarrod gave us a fun and very informative tour of the Gothic Quarter and The Born! Highly recommend!

16:59 12 Jun 24

13:30 12 Jun 24

Runner bean does not disappoint. Jarrod, our guide was great. The tour covered so much and the metro is easy to access. Sagrada familia is breathtaking.

Richard Ramshaw

21:49 11 Jun 24

Great tour of the gothic quarter in Barcelona, very informative with a lot of history. Our guide was well informed and had great knowledge of the city. Shame about the rain, but that's life I guess 😄

17:24 11 Jun 24

Super interesting trip and a fantastic guide who shared his great knowledge about big and small. Can be highly recommended.

Vadym Pasichnyk

11:43 11 Jun 24

Thank you for the tour Jarrod!

15:32 10 Jun 24

Tour guide Noah in Barcelona was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable and funny!

07:05 10 Jun 24

We went to 2 tours with Ram,He's very knowledgeable, funny, responsible and helpful.He made sure we have the best tour possible, and gave a lot of tips for our time in Barcelona,Very recommended!

15:22 09 Jun 24

We really enjoyed the tour. It was a good mix of history and sightseeing and 2,5 hours is a good length of time. Definitely recommend it!

15:03 09 Jun 24

Ram was an amazing tour guide for Barcelona! He had a really fun sense of humor and had a deep knowledge of the city. The tour was super informative and well paced, and we got a great overview of the gothic quarter in just over 2 hours

16:56 08 Jun 24

Fantastic tour with Jarrad. Hugely insightful, lots of personality and insights!

11:49 06 Jun 24

Thank you Jarrod! Great gaudi tour 😎

16:41 04 Jun 24

The Gothic Quarter Free Walking Tour is an excellent tour of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. Our guide, Julie was so knowledgeable, pleasant & well spoken. She was also very concerned about all the people on the tour, that they could hear her & that everyone was able to follow her. She made the tour a very enjoyable experience!!

Kyra Longchamps

08:28 04 Jun 24

Noah gave me the best tour I’ve had so far. His presentation style and entertaining energy really made a difference. He made it dynamic and interactive, perfect for families or if you find history boring. I booked the night one with him too. Great way to discover the city from a local point of view. Thanks Noah 🙏🏽

19:31 03 Jun 24

Ram was an incredible guide, really friendly and informative, super interesting. Would recommend the Gaudi tour to anyone!

18:58 03 Jun 24

Enjoyed a Runner Bean Gothic Quarter tour today. Julia was our guide, and I had a wonderful time and learned a lot. We saw Roman columns, heard stories of Medieval saints, kings, dragon slayers, and Catalan history. I saw so many interesting parts of this city that I would have never seen on my own. We had a small group and Julia was careful to be sure we could all see the sites and hear her narration. It was a 10 out of 10 experience!

11:22 03 Jun 24

Incredible, Ram is so amazing !Thanks again so much !!

20:39 02 Jun 24

Took the Gaudi Tour with Ram and Gothic Tour with Noah. Both were excellent. Really good information and the pace of the tour was exactly right. Both have great communication skills and made the tours funny, insightful and very enjoyable.

Eileen Thornton

21:10 01 Jun 24

Noah was so knowledgeable and entertaining … love the history and the beauty 💕

11:21 01 Jun 24

Albert was our guide! He was very knowledgeable, kept the tour moving and gave great information re: everything that we saw. Highly recommend!

Petra “Burizon”

11:16 01 Jun 24

14:14 31 May 24

We went on the Gothic Quarter tour - our guide Ram was great and the tour was very interesting!

14:02 30 May 24

We were recommended Runner Bean tours from friends and were not disappointed in the slightest. Julie was a brilliant and very knowledgable tour guide and despite a rain shower, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. It is however essential to prebook as people were turned away from our tour, having reached the maximum 20, and having only a short time in Barcelona, we would not have wanted to be disappointed. 10 out of 10 for the whole experience, from booking, meeting up and tour.

Rachael Karpman

04:15 30 May 24

Jarrod was a brilliant guide, with great pacing and balancing humour with history. It was a beautiful way to get to know the Catalonian and Jewish history.

20:06 29 May 24

Jared was factual, fun, and knowledgeable. An awesome guide. Great tour!!

18:03 29 May 24

This was my third visit to Barcelona but absolutely the best one due to the outstanding tour provided by Dani as guide and Alex as driver. Dani knew every detail about the city and was able to answer any obscure question asked. Alex whisked us around the city without any problems at all. Thank you for providing the 6 of us a wonderful experience!

12:11 29 May 24

Jarrod, our Australian tour guide was kind, considerate and knowledgeable!!! Our tour was exceptional!! Would HIGHLY recommend a tour with Jarrod when you’re in Barcelona!!!

Eneida Hernandez

11:45 29 May 24

Jared did a great job explaining everything. Recommend this tour !

23:43 28 May 24

Lisa was fantastic! She enthusiastically shared stories that helped make Gaudi and his clients come to life, while also managing our group, the crowd, and the metro with professionalism and care. She was able to answer all of our questions and truly made our introduction to Barcelona fantastic.

20:35 28 May 24

We had Noah as our tour guide for the Gothic Quarter tour in Barcelona today and he was incredible! Super knowledgable about everything and had a great sense of humor, very exciting and enjoyable to be around! Would absolutely tour again!

15:40 28 May 24

Loved the Gothic Tour we did with Ram. He was very knowledgeable and obviously enjoyed what he does. Would highly recommend!

13:47 28 May 24

Jarred was a great guide- knowledgeable, relaxed and very friendly. Attended with my 13 year old son and we both learned a lot and e hired ourselves. Highly recommended.

18:41 27 May 24

Robert Shankland

12:50 27 May 24

This tour is a must do. Jarrod was fun and informative. It did not feel like 2.5 hours. The tour covered a good amount of the El Born, Las Ramblas and Gothic sections of Barcelona. I learned a lot and got some light exercise while doing it.

11:32 27 May 24

Jarrod was amazing!!!! Well spoken, enthusiastic, and makes it a great experience. Highly recommend.

11:32 27 May 24

V informative and good pace loved it. jarrod is a great and interesting guide. No regrets.

Jennifer Claeys

16:53 26 May 24

Our family really enjoyed taking this tour and would highly recommend it! Lisa did a fabulous job and her love for Barcelona was very evident. She was very knowledgeable with history facts and local culture.

Anaii Lee-Ender

12:13 26 May 24

Jarrod, our guide, was the bomb! The tour was super informative and given at an easy pace, was interactive and energetic. We learned all sorts about the history, architecture, culture, and politics of the city. We even got a little bonus your of the Born neighborhood after where we got some local tips. Highly recommend. Really a great introduction for anyone visiting!!!

11:55 26 May 24

We had a wonderful time and Jarrod was absolutely entertaining, personable, and knowledgeable about the history of the Gothic Quarter and Barcelona!! This tour is a must when you are in Barcelona!!

Marília Almeida Santos

17:07 25 May 24

Amazing tour, with good explanation and always worried if the no natives are able to understand all words and expressions, thank you a lot Jarrod.

19:55 24 May 24

Amazing a passionate talk about Barcelona!

15:25 24 May 24

11:42 24 May 24

A wonderful tour of old Barcelona - Julie was an entertaining guide and we learned so much from her of the history here. I highly recommend this tour and Julie as well!!

05:55 21 May 24

Very informative tour. The guide was professional and knowledgeable.

17:21 20 May 24

We took the Gaudí tour with Ram and he was sooo knowledgeable and gave us the best overview. Literally booked another tour for tomorrow because of how great today was.

Karen Vandekerkhove

12:47 20 May 24

Amazing tour! Than you Jarrod 😊

11:41 20 May 24

Absolutely a fantastic tour, Jarrod our guide was very attentive and knowledgeable. We highly recommend him as a guide

19:17 19 May 24

Our tour guide Lisa was amazing! She went so above and beyond with recommendations and the history on the gothic quarter tour! Her skills are amazing! Sending love from 🇨🇦! Thank you for a wonderful tour in Barcelona

leticia vallecilo

11:32 19 May 24

Rpkelly1985 Kelly

17:09 18 May 24

Jarrod was our tour guide. He was awesome. The streets of the gothic quarter were amazing and Jarrod was super knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

17:08 18 May 24

Jarroed was awesome. I learned a lot about gothic square. I went to places I would never find and knew about it.

Malvina De La Canal

21:21 17 May 24

Our tour guide Katheryn was great! She took us at a pleasant pace through the major sights in Barrio Gotico, while giving us a brief and entertaining background on the history and significance of each place, some of which are easy to miss. We had a nice break in between where we stopped for coffee, and ended the tour at the Barcelona Cathedral. I highly recommend if you want to go for a nice stroll through Barrio Gotico and would like to know what you’re looking at.

20:38 17 May 24

I really enjoyed the gothic quarter walk.

17:45 17 May 24

Great tour, totally worth your time! Jarrod was a fantastic guide! Very kind, knowledgeable, and professional!

17:04 17 May 24

Jarred was so pleasant and informative. He is such a sympathic guide, I highly recommend him!

17:03 17 May 24

Jarrod was great!

Linda Slaughter

21:57 16 May 24

Great tour! Julie was informative; well versed about our tour stops. Gave a good introduction of some of the popular sights in the city. Really tried to make sure everyone had a good time. Pleasant personality. Recommend tour.

20:51 16 May 24

Wonderful tour of areas in Barcelona Old City that I would never have found by myself.

18:47 16 May 24

Throughly enjoyed the walking Gaudi tour with Albert. He is very knowledgeable about the history and his narrative explanations were very engaging. It is a tour which you shouldn’t miss especially if you are planning to visit the Sagrada Familia.

14:50 15 May 24

Jarrod was great! He gave us an amazing walk through of Gothic Quarter. Highly recommend if you have some time.

10:27 14 May 24

We had such a great private tour with our super guide Anna and our lovely driver Alex, such a great team, we would highly recommend Runner Beans tours!

18:42 13 May 24

We had a wonderful tour through the Gothic Quarter with Julie. She was an outstanding guide that made our tour full of fun and knowledge. Thank you for making our trip to Barcelona even more enjoyable!

22:45 12 May 24

Albert was fantastic!! His tour was a great combination of important historic facts and sites with fun, by one of the region’s proud & knowledgable locals. Highly recommend

14:55 12 May 24

The Gothic walking tour was great, the Guide, he was great ,he's a Historian,he Explains everything so well, I learn more about the Christians and the Jewish,Than I have in a while,in Barcelona, I would recommend the walking tour to anyone,thank you,Harry

14:03 11 May 24

We have a brilliant tour for our family of 4 with Ann-marie. It was designed really well to keep our 8 and 5 yr old really engaged with lots of fun games and learning activities. This as well as thoughtfully planned coffee stop and some treats for the kids meant we all had a great time exploring the gothic area of Barcelona. Highly recommended for families.

14:49 10 May 24

Great narrative walking tour. History lesson in a nutshell in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona.

22:36 09 May 24

Very nice tour with a warm personal touch. Our guide was British, married to a man from Spain, and contributed a few very interesting personal stories to the history of the Barri Gothic and in fact the history of the City of Barcelona. Many tours are cheesy, oe boring - this one is neither. Highly recommended.

19:40 09 May 24

15:27 09 May 24

I want to start and say that this review is for Ram. That's R-A-M in case there is any confusion. I'll now start off again by saying that, having done no other tour of the Gothic Quarter, I'm convinced there is no better guide, possibly person, in all of Barcelona.After briefly meeting and checking in with him 20 minutes before the tour, my first words to my girlfriend was "Oh my I love him so much!" If that tells you anything. Ram had a way, just by being himself, of making us feel very welcomed and safe. I saw a lot of people come out of their shell during the tour and I greatly attribute that to how genuinely caring and interested Ram was with us all.But alas, having a guide who is a beautiful inside and out is not enough, you say? "How was his actual guiding!?" I'm so pleased to report that the level of insight from Ram, both from his personal history and scholarly knowledge, felt unmatched. I listened every now and then to other guided groups around us and they all sounded so dull. Simply regurgitating facts and names and marriages and buildings.But Ram, he made me FEEL things throughout his tour. I learned and felt the struggles and triumphs of the Catalan people and I couldn't help but be immersed in the history presented us. I'd never been so enthralled with the story of a city like this before, home or abroad. And do yourself a favor and volunteer to be the hairy guy. "We laughed, we cried, it was better than Cats."

11:46 09 May 24

Jarrod gave clear explanationsHe really cared about usGreat tour!

Christianne Cox

11:46 09 May 24

Jarrod was an excellent guide. He took great care of our group, always looking out for us. Very knowledgeable and engaging with the best stories.

13:57 08 May 24

Of all the tours I did while in Barcelona this was by far the best! The info on Gaudi was exceptional and our guide was entertaining and fun and accommodating. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR!!It gave me so much more info about the architect than visiting the inside of 4 of his works that I went to!

11:32 08 May 24

Excellent! Jarrod was very dedicated in the explanations :) I recommend his tour!

20:58 07 May 24

Thoroughly enjoyed the Walking Tour through the Gothic Quarter with Jarrod.He was engaging and knowledgeable of important sights, history, legend and practical advice like dining! A great navigation of Barcelona's narrowest streets until coming into the open plazas and major touristic sights.

16:46 07 May 24

Jarrod was an excellent guide, it was a great start to our trip here in Barcelona! 10/10 recommend!!

14:13 06 May 24

Jerrod gave us a great tour!

14:13 06 May 24

Jerrod gave us a great tour!

14:13 06 May 24

Jerrod gave us a great tour!

13:31 06 May 24

Sheila Forsberg

06:43 06 May 24

Great for guide

Christopher Jordan

12:43 05 May 24

Ram was our tour guide and he was excellent! Very fun and informative 👍

12:28 05 May 24

Absolutely a must do !! Highly recommended! Just completed the tour with our guide Noah Levin - he’s a fountain of knowledge but more importantly ran a highly organised tour with snippets of information bringing to live the history of those times!! 😍

Frances Martin (elaine14)

11:59 04 May 24

The tour was excellent. The tour guide Ram was very charismatic and friendly. His passion for Gaudí's works is evident and he knew how to answer all our questions. Highly recommended.

21:05 03 May 24

The Gothic Quater tour with Jarrod was brilliant, super knowledgeable and engaging.Would highly recommend!

12:16 02 May 24

Jarrod was a fantastic guide, who gave us a fascinating tour of the Gothic quarter of Barcelona. We had a marvellous time and he gave lots of interesting information about the area and its history.

11:20 02 May 24

Excellent tour from Jarrod. Perfect mix of local history and legend. Also got lots of ideas of things to do while here. Thoroughly recommend

05:30 02 May 24

We did a private tour with Runner Bean Tours in Barcelona. It was a fantastic 4 hour tour and our guide Ann-Marie was superb. So knowledgeable and friendly. We highly recommend Runner Bean if you are visiting Barcelona.

16:12 01 May 24

Great way to start a visit to Barcelona. Lisa was engaging and well informed on Catalan history and culture, as well as the general history of Barcelona. We would highly recommend.

12:25 01 May 24

Highly recommend this tour and my guide Lisa was awesome 😎

11:01 01 May 24

We really enjoyed the Gothic walking tour with Noah. An affable host who engaged with the entire group and gave a really good overview of the history in an entertaining manner. The dark tour is on the list for our next trip. Recommended

21:00 30 Apr 24

Today we had the pleasure of meeting Ram on a Gaudi tour and we enjoyed the liveliness of the stories he told during the tour and the restaurant recommendations at the end of the tour. We are so enthusiastic about this tour that we also want to take the gotic tour, on wich we hope for the same kind of experience.Ram, dankjewel voor de geweldige tour. Je hebt onze dag een gouden randje gegeven met je prachtige verhalen. Tot ziens!

20:51 30 Apr 24

The tour given by our guide Ram was very enlightening and educational. The peace in Ram's voice and the humor he brings makes this tour truly fantastic. The end point at sacrada familia completed the tour. The recommendations for eating around the sacrada familia were really great! Ram we enjoyed your tour and the way you led us through Barcelona in the metro. I recommend everyone to book a free tour with Ram!Following the above, the next day we walked through the old city center of Barcelona. Our guide Jarrod told the most beautiful stories and led us through the narrowest streets and back streets where you normally don't go. A beautiful trip with beautiful sights and shops that can make custom things for you. At the end of the tour we were recommended some beautiful places to eat and had a delicious meal. Jarrod you were a super guide and we loved you're way of telling! You've let us see the otter side of Barcelona and we loved it. Thanks to both of you!

Tracey Petersen

13:25 29 Apr 24

Albert was an amazing guide, absolutely FULL of interesting information and really great at sharing his knowledge of Barcelona history. It was hard not to get caught up in his enthusiasm for the city, county and just plain history in general. We would definitely do another Runner Bean tour!

Alexandra Chavez

10:49 29 Apr 24

I highly recommend this tour of the Gothic Quarter. The guide was wonderful and full of energy. We can’t wait to visit again in the future with this company.

12:14 28 Apr 24

The tour of the Gothic quarter was great. Our guide Julie was brilliant. You have lots of options for walking tours in Barcelona. This one won’t disappoint.

Melissa Duquette

11:42 28 Apr 24

Amazing Gaudi & Sagrada familia tour today with Jarrod! Excellent info and engaging with all attendees! Highly recommend

11:41 28 Apr 24

Jarrod was a fab tour - super friendly and helpful!! Great tour!

11:41 28 Apr 24

06:31 27 Apr 24

Our Gaudi tour with Dani was absolutely fantastic! From start to finish, Dani's professionalism and expertise shone through, making for a wonderful experience exploring Barcelona's iconic landmarks.Dani effortlessly guided us through La Pedrera, Sagrada Familia, and Park Guell, providing fascinating insights and stories along the way. His passion for Gaudi's work and the rich history of Barcelona was evident, and his friendly demeanor and attention to detail made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable.Overall, if you're looking for a knowledgeable and personable guide to explore Barcelona's Gaudi landmarks, Dani is your guy. Thanks to him, our Gaudi tour was truly unforgettable!

18:30 24 Apr 24

We lost original company and he helped us to join with his with respected with our original company.

11:25 24 Apr 24

We had an amazing tour with Jarrod! He is such a good tour guide that explains everything very very thoroughly and really knows his stuff!! One of the best tours we’ve had! Would highly recommend! 👍🏽

11:24 24 Apr 24

Jarrod was great Friendly and informational with lots of great sights along the way.

19:40 22 Apr 24

Wow, this is an experience not to be missed!😍 We enjoyed our first tour of the gothic quarter with Lisa (Irish lady) so much that we booked the Gaudi tour with Jarrod (Australian man) for the next day. Both were absolutely incredible - insightful, and gave us an enhanced appreciation for the city, as well as information that will stay with us.❤️ Both Lisa and Jarrod are passionate and great at storytelling - they deserve all the tips! Don’t be a cheapskate, this is better than any paid tour that we have done. Thank you so much for making us fall in love with Barcelona even more. 😍

Anita Clearfield

16:26 22 Apr 24

Jarrod was a terrific guide— Just the right combination of providing lots of information and personable storyteller, so that the facts and his anecdotes engaged us the whole time. We would highly recommend this tour!

05:23 22 Apr 24

Excellent tour. Very funny. I highly recommend it.

20:49 21 Apr 24

We took the Gaudi tour in Barcelona with Albert as our guide. He was fantastic and it was one of the best walking tours I have taken in 25+ years of traveling to Europe. Thank you, Albert, for describing history, architecture, and the life of Gaudi.

22:56 20 Apr 24

The Gothic Quarter Tour provided a great intro to our 4 days in Barcelona! Our guide Ram did a fantastic job. Perfect mix of historical, architectural and anecdotal information. Recommended!

Anna-Marie Freitag

11:20 20 Apr 24

Jarrod was a very good guide.

07:06 20 Apr 24

20:39 19 Apr 24

Amazing guide, very knowledgeable and funny. It was a very nice walking tour. I highly recommend it.

19:21 19 Apr 24

Had an informative tour with Noah around the Gothic Quarter when he explained the history of the area from Roman times onwards. Noah is friendly and welcoming.

15:35 18 Apr 24

We had a great Gaudi Tour today with Jarrod who was extremely knowledgeable with not only the tour stops but answering our many questions about Barcelona! Absolutely recommend doing early in your trip to Barcelona as we visited many spots and pointed out plenty of food spots that we’ll be returning to for a longer visit later in the trip.

11:48 18 Apr 24

Amazing!

11:43 18 Apr 24

Jarrod was great. Very informative on the tour and provided recommendations for after.

12:21 17 Apr 24

Excellent, informative tour,; charming, knowledgeable & humorous guide.

Jenn Vander Zalm

19:37 16 Apr 24

Great tour with Lisa in the old town. She share a great history of the region and lovely recommendations for food, drink and other places to explore.

16:22 16 Apr 24

The bean runner "free" Barcelona Guadi tour was PRICELESS.Ram our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate that he and his tour turned out to be the highlight of our entire trip. His love of Barcelona and its history was enlightening and contagious. Thank you Ram!

16:19 16 Apr 24

We did the Gothic Tour March 24. Our guide, Julie, was fantastic. Knowledgeable, interesting and fun. We were shocked at the end of the tour when she told us that it was her first solo tour without shadowing another guide.

12:40 16 Apr 24

The Gothic Quarter walking tour was superb, thoroughly enjoyed the informative insight

10:00 15 Apr 24

Jayanta Chowdhury

07:51 14 Apr 24

Gaudi tour in Barcelona organized by Runner Beans was really good. I learned a lot about Gaudi and his works. Our guide Ram was patient and make us understood all the minute details and mostly he did not said a word regarding tips. We were free to choose the amount we like. He even provided a list of places regarding the authentic places to eat and tourist spots. I will recommend everyone to book tours from Runner Beans.

06:30 12 Apr 24

Great walk we learnt alot about Gaudi and Ram was an guide. Would recommend this walk. Thanks

18:15 11 Apr 24

We had an amazing tour with Miguel! Highly recommend!!

Shraddha Praveen

20:25 10 Apr 24

Our tour guide Ram was absolutely incredible, and clearly so passionate about Gaudí! He helped us truly understand the thought process and symbolism to each design, and was patient and vigilant in guiding us through the metro. His restaurant recommendations at the end were also fabulous. Would highly recommend this tour :)

Marlene McCluskey

17:19 10 Apr 24

Albert was excellent. Very knowledgeable. Just ask less questions that people don’t know the answersFor example the year Gaudi was born or died. We are there to learn facts otherwise we wouldn’t take the tourNoah was excellent for gothic tour!

13:03 10 Apr 24

Albert on the Gaudi tour was very engaging and informative, and gave very good attention to each person in the group which included young kids and adults. Thank you!

Luana Parisotto

10:17 10 Apr 24

Special thank you to Albert for his wonderful tour of the “Gothic” quarter of Barcelona. He was fantastic and so open and welcoming to us. Answered all our questions and guided us through the city with ease. Thanks to him we found the best yet hidden gems in the Born area of the city and avoided the tourist traps. You are doing yourself a disservice by missing out on his tour. Many thanks from Matt and Luana.

21:21 09 Apr 24

Noah gave us a wonderful tour of the gothic quarter. He was friendly and knowledgeable with some fun thrown in too! He gave us the history of this part of town, and how many legends were born, from the flag to El caganer. Worthwhile 2+ hours that helped with orientation as well as appreciation for Catalonia.

20:28 09 Apr 24

Noah was fabulous - funny, extremely knowledgeable, perfectly paced tour given. Would recommend this great walk.

20:18 08 Apr 24

A great tour, Noah was really engaging and interesting and great to hear information we wouldn’t have otherwise heard. Would happily recommend!

06:39 08 Apr 24

The Gaudi tour was absolutely fascinating. Our tour guide had incredibly knowledge and engaged with all the group sharing lots of little details. The tour was our highlight of our visit and we left with lots of ideas for where to visit next time. Thank you.

14:56 07 Apr 24

Highly recommend free walking tours Gothic quarter & Gaudi, cannot fault our guide Jarrod, friendly, knowledgeable, engaging, nothing was too much trouble, highlight of our short trip.

17:15 06 Apr 24

Our tour guide Lisa was fabulous. She was thoughtful, helpful, incredibly enthusiastic about her adopted city of Barcelona, the pace was good, we learnt so much about the culture, the history, and the beautiful architecture. Although tired by the end, we all loved every moment. Thank you Lisa for a very enjoyable afternoon wondering around the old parts of town with you. 😊

14:10 06 Apr 24

Super fun and engaging! Just the right amount of history, art, and laughter!

19:39 05 Apr 24

Our tour guide, Ram, was friendly and clearly knew his stuff. I would definitely recommend booking this tour if you want to learn about Gaudi :)

19:38 05 Apr 24

Our tour quide was Ram and he was very informed and passionate about Gaudi. It was refreshing to hear all about things I didn't know whilst seeing the different buildings. Would recommend!

09:32 05 Apr 24

Jarrod was great! Not only knowledgeable but also very personable and had some great insight on Barcelona and Europe overall.

Phred Lane (fearphage)

09:24 05 Apr 24

Jarrod was friendly, fun, very knowledgeable, and full of fun facts and trivia. Cannot recommend enough!

19:52 04 Apr 24

Gothic Quarter Tour with Jarrod was an amazing experience, highly recommended to enrich your visit with historical references.

18:45 04 Apr 24

Highly Recommended: Gothic Quarter Walking TourWe thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter with the knowledgeable guide Noah. Being from the US originally but having lived in Spain for 12+ years, Noah offers a unique perspective that provides insight into both the local culture and history as well as tips for navigating the city as a visitor.The Gothic Quarter Walking Tour with Noah was extremely informative and engaging. He shared fascinating details about the architecture, legends, and events that shaped this ancient neighborhood. Noah's dual understanding of American and Spanish cultures allowed him to bridge any gaps and ensure we fully appreciated the rich heritage surrounding us.We learned so many captivating stories about the medieval buildings, romantic plazas, and winding streets that we would have completely missed exploring on our own. Noah's entertaining commentary made the two hours fly by.This tour is an absolute must for any first-time visitor to Barcelona Gothic Quarter. Hearing the multilayered backstories enriched our appreciation for the Gothic Quarter exponentially. We highly recommend setting out on this insightful walking journey with the brilliant guide Noah. His passion and expertise provide an unforgettable introduction to one of Barcelona's most iconic districts.

11:20 04 Apr 24

Ram was friendly, passionate and knowledgeable!

Andreia Rivas Gomes

17:16 03 Apr 24

Jarrod was the guide for the Gaudí walking tour and it was wonderful!

Aleksandra Brzechwa

15:41 03 Apr 24

Great tour!! Definitely worth choosing 🫶🏼

14:01 02 Apr 24

09:30 01 Apr 24

Highly recommend the Gothic Quarter walking tour with Lisa. She was engaging, knowledgeable, friendly and inclusive! Will definitely use Runner Bean Tours again.

18:06 30 Mar 24

Very good and informative

10:48 30 Mar 24

We had a first time tour guide, Julie who was GREAT! She led us through the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona and had tons of interesting history and facts about the city and the people. We walked with a family of 5 and it was perfect amount of time and pace to get a feel for the culture of Barcelona. Highly Recommend!

14:51 29 Mar 24

Jarrod was an excellent tour guide of the Gothic quarter. He effortlessly navigated the streets, informed us of the history and made the tour move smoothly.We stopped for a quick rest and bite to eat (if desired...).I'd recommend runner bean tours.

14:17 29 Mar 24

We just enjoyed a lovely walking tour though El Gotic. Our guide (Jarred) was really amazing and attentive of all the people and our surroundings. One of the best guides I’ve seen so far. Thank you!!

13:40 29 Mar 24

Jarrod did a great tour. Very educational. He walked at a good pace.

12:54 29 Mar 24

We took the Runnerbean tour of the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona yesterday. Enjoyed it immensely, and our guide Noah was fantastic. Really appreciated his knowledge of the history and architecture of the area. 2.5 hours went by in a flash. Thanks Noah!

Marina Muns Prats

12:33 29 Mar 24

Jarrod was all you need in a tour guide! Highly reccomended!

Teresa Welch Burke

19:39 28 Mar 24

Great walking tour and learned so much about the history of Barcelona. Lisa was a great guide and I feel I can go back out to some of the many places/ areas she walked us to. Kudos Lisa!

12:33 28 Mar 24

What an incredible tour with Ram! We learned so much about Gaudí and modernism. The tour is a nice walk (with two metro rides) full of history and art. Ram is really passionate, which makes for an incredible and truly memorable tour. This is a must do in Barcelona!

21:22 26 Mar 24

Jarrod was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and thorough. Happy to answer all questions we had and even kept our teens engaged! Highly recommend!

18:09 26 Mar 24

Highly recommend Runner Bean Tours. For our Barri Gótic tour, Jarrod was not only knowledgeable and witty and passionate about history and architecture but also thoughtful and attentive and helpful.

13:29 26 Mar 24

Fantastic. Jarrod was a great guy, and knew his stuff. He was very personable and informative. Pay what you think it's worth- and it is worth it. It's their living so treat them right. Highly recommended.

19:30 25 Mar 24

Today my wife and I took the walking tour of Barcelona's Gothic area with Katharyn and thoroughly enjoyed it. Despite the cloudy skies and light drizzle, Katharyn's sunny disposition, interesting, informative and entertaining narrative made the 2.5 hours we spent with her fly by. Thanks, Katharyn for making our brief time in Barcelona memorable.

18:43 25 Mar 24

We loved our Gaudi tour so much with Ram this morning that we came back for more this afternoon with Noah and the Gothic tour. Wonderful, highly recommend !

19:29 24 Mar 24

Fantastic 5-Star experience with Miguel today on the Gothic quarter tour! Very easy to find the tour at the designated place, bright green umbrella, clearly marked with the tour company. Excellent easy check-in, tour was split into two groups and kept at 11 to 12 people per group. Miguel was extremely engaging, funny, and full of knowledge. He was animated and kept all of our attention for close to three hours, including three kids between the age of 7 to 11 years old. Learned so much about the Gothic quarter, very easy walking pace, and experienced so much of the cultural activities that were happening on Palm Sunday. Miguel was extremely easy to understand and spoke English perfectly and at a good pace. Highly recommend this company, as well as Miguel, will use them for any future travel in Barcelona.

18:04 24 Mar 24

Miguel was fantastic!

17:32 24 Mar 24

Great tour, it was well run, informative, and fun

12:44 24 Mar 24

Miguel was an amazingguide! A great story teller weaving in facts and keeping everyone engaged.

21:28 23 Mar 24

Really enjoyed the Gothic tour today with Jarrod. Great tour. Have booked Gaudi tour for tomorrow!

19:01 23 Mar 24

Had a tour of the Gothic Quarter with Jarrod today & he was fantastic. Full of fascinating facts & so easy to talk to. We’re so pleased to be his first tour back after his illness and we’d easily recommend him to our friends & family. Good luck to Jarrod on his Gaudi tour tomorrow, I’m sure he’ll smash it. From the 6 English ladies or so they say 😉

13:53 23 Mar 24

Our Gothic Quarter walking tour was very informative and interesting. It highlighted the most important sights of interest, and our guide Lisa did a great job making the historical and cultural information engaging and memorable. Highly recommend!

14:41 22 Mar 24

Unlike other free walking tours that I have booked across Europe, this one required a booking fee. However, since we also planned to tip our guide anyway, you could consider it part this "cost". Our tour guide, Miguel, was really kind and fun and also very informative and helpful with all of our questions.

21:28 20 Mar 24

If you are in Barcelona, do yourself a huge favor DO THIS TOUR. Our guide for the Gothic quarter Tour was Lisa. She was excellent. She was both knowledgeable, engaging and possessed a healthy dose of energy that was palpable. It was a 2.5 hour tour that felt so much shorter. When you visit a city like Barcelona, there is so much history that you can walk by a building and ignore its wonderful story.

16:19 19 Mar 24

I signed myself and the kids on a kid-centric tour in Barcelona via Runner Bean Tours. The guide, Katharyn, was absolutely fantastic and made the whole tour an engaged experience for the kids. My kids learned a lot about the city, its history, etc. She made it very interactive with projects and activities and my kids were all smiles the entire time.I would highly recommend this tour to any family. Because of her, my kids went all in to exploring Barcelona for the rest of the day and very much set the stage for the rest of our time in Europe.

13:18 19 Mar 24

Great way to get to know Gaudis work. Great way to tell about history. It is useful to have metro ticket before trip

17:59 18 Mar 24

The tour by Lisa was really good, I learnt a lot about Barcelona and the buildings that I would never have known. If you are interested in history I thoroughly recommend doing this walking tour. Lisa was a great guide, friendly and informative. The group was small so it felt like it was a more personal experience.

00:26 15 Mar 24

Patricia was amazing

10:09 13 Mar 24

Ram was a very fantastic tourguide! The Gaudi tour was really nice, i learnt a lot. Thank you guys :)

14:39 12 Mar 24

Best Experience with Ram👍

17:30 11 Mar 24

This is my second time on the Gaudi tour. It is the perfect introduction to Barcelona, Gaudi and the Sagrada Familia. Do this tour first, then the Sagrada guided tour, then Casa Batllo. Guide Ram was excellent.

Mackenzie Allan

09:49 11 Mar 24

We had a fantastic Gaudi tour with Ram! He offered interesting information at each stop to help us interpret designs and was very knowledgeable about the history of Barcelona and Gaudi. His kindness and humor made a wonderful tour. Thank you!

12:40 10 Mar 24

Miguel was very entertaining and informative. Great tour!

Thomas Colthurst

22:34 09 Mar 24

Absolutely loved our Gothic Quarter tour from Runner Bean. Tour guide spoke great English and gave us real insight into the history of Barcelona. I especially appreciated his recommendations for things to see after the tour; both of which (Santa Maria Del Mar aka "The People's Cathedral" and the Barcelona History Museum) were excellent.

Hannah van Amen

16:40 09 Mar 24

We had such a wonderful tour with Ram! Ram also had pictures and other visuals that helped us see some of the details better since the homes are so large with so many components! It was beautiful walk around the city and sprinkles of humor made the tour memorable. At the end Ram had a QR code that had recommendations on it for the city. This was a great activity for the first day in Barcelona.

12:37 07 Mar 24

08:55 05 Mar 24

Anna is an angel! The best tour guide EVER! We were so impressed with her passion, knowledge, and kindness. She was detailed and thorough. Would highly recommend if you’re disabled or have any special accessibility needs (she was super patient and accommodating with my aunt, who required assistance ). AND, Anna takes fabulous photos! We can’t wait to book her again.

Paula Gutteridge

07:14 04 Mar 24

Very informative tour. Miguel is personable and delivered an excellent tour. We found out many details which we would have not known if we had just wandered the area on our own. His English was excellent and he spoke clearly without shouting. There was opportunity to ask for recommendations for places to eat or visit.All in all an excellent couple of hours.

12:22 03 Mar 24

Great tour! I learned so much

12:22 03 Mar 24

It was such a nice tour , thank you for the stories and the beautiful explanations.

21:12 02 Mar 24

What an excellent tour by Albert! Positive, knowledgeable, interesting, absorbing, funny, passionate about his subject, and just a generally nice bloke! An absolute pleasure to be guided by him. He answered all our questions and gave extra time for people to catch up. Thoroughly great time and wonderful experience. Highly recommended.

13:05 28 Feb 24

The tour with Miguel was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable and hilarious. We loved the tour thank you!!

Карина Чернышова

12:52 28 Feb 24

Fantastic!!!

Janet Humphries

21:10 27 Feb 24

Absolutely brilliant walking tour (and I have done a lot over the last 40 years!) Albert was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting. He was interested in the group too and the time went really quickly, he also helped people with general questions at the end and we followed his advice about choosing where to eat so thank you!

09:12 25 Feb 24

Albert, our guide was extremely jolly! Right from beginning to end, he was happy to answer any questions we had. He showed us around and told us many interesting things about Barcelona! It's a must do, hopefully on the first day itself if you can. You'll have a better perspective on the city!

21:19 24 Feb 24

Albert was wonderful.I had a very good day.His English is so clear.All the stories were incredible.I had Gothic tour and loved it so much.Duration is enough. Albert was very knowledgeable.I will try runnerbeans again if i came a second time to Barcelona.Thanks...

15:39 23 Feb 24

Our walking tour of the Gothic Quarter was excellent. Albert was extremely knowledgeable and very engaging. His love of the city and its history was obvious, and it contributed to an informative and enjoyable tour.

Charlotta Jonsson

22:51 21 Feb 24

I had a lovely tour. Liza gave a sort of ”introduction to Barcelona”, which was very amazing and also practically helpful.

07:58 19 Feb 24

We took the both tours (gaudi tour and gothic centre tour) the tour guides were excellent! I would recommend the tour to anyone! Thank you guys!

20:55 17 Feb 24

My partner and I had two fabulous tours with Runner Bean. First tour was the Gothic area followed by Sagrada Familia by Dani. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. We enjoyed our four hour tour immensely. We then booked a tour of Girona and Figueres; Figueres to experience the Salvador Dali Museum. First, we were picked up at our hotel in Barcelona and met with our guide, Maria, when we arrived in Figueres. Maria was very knowledgeable about Salvador Dali which enchanced our tour of the museum! We enjoyed having lunch with her and talking about life in Girona, where she resides. We enjoyed seeing Girona and had the unusual experience of an impromptu street concert while we walked around the Gothic area. It was so much fun.Runner Bean Tours took care of every detail and communicated promptly to our reservation and requests. I had recommended lunch at a famous restaurant in Girona and they secured the reservations. We didn't have to do anything except meet our driver in Barcelona, who also returned us to our hotel at the end of the day. It was the perfect way to spend a day touring a lovely area outside of Barcelona. I highly recommend Runner Bean Tours!

01:14 15 Feb 24

18:29 14 Feb 24

Our advice: don’t hesitate and just book!!! Lisa managed to keep our young children (both under 6) occupied and interested for a full afternoon. We had the rare opportunity to learn about BCN as a family with happily occupied children. Wish we could do this in every city we travel to. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon

13:18 11 Feb 24

We’ve done multiple tours in Barcelona over the last few days, Lisa was the best tour guide of them all. She took us on a Gaudi tour where her passion and knowledge shone through. Thank you Lisa!

Valerie Burelle

10:17 11 Feb 24

We had the chance to travel to the heart of the Gothic district with Albert. With his incredible historical knowledge and unique charm, he allowed us to learn a host of interesting facts about his hometown while providing us with an immersive experience.

Sarah Kawaschová

17:38 08 Feb 24

Really great experience! The tour guide was so sweet. She answered all of our questions, gave us a lot of tips for places to go and the tour itself was very very interesting. Highly recommend!

12:33 07 Feb 24

It was really good

Roseann Nardoni

14:25 05 Feb 24

We took the Gothic walking tour with Lisa. Lisa is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. We learned a lot of history and thoroughly enjoyed the tour.

23:16 04 Feb 24

Thank you Miguel ? It was an amazing fun tour around gotic area,

13:17 04 Feb 24

Kostis Triantafyllou

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Oleksandra Korovnichenko

13:22 03 Feb 24

Just finished Gótico tour with Miguel. I enjoyed it a lot. Tour was full of interesting facts, and Migues shared with secret spots of Bcn, and answered all questions. Highly recommend

12:25 03 Feb 24

12:21 03 Feb 24

Had a great tour with Miguel - highly recommend!

12:20 03 Feb 24

Miguel was an amazing guide ! Very fun and lively :)

12:19 03 Feb 24

06:30 28 Jan 24

Thanks to Albert we had a very interesting and enjoyable Gaudí tour. Would definitely recommend 10/10

20:44 22 Jan 24

Runner Bean Tours are a professional organisation and their communication and their guides are of the highest standard. We chose the Gaudi tour as this was the only one which fitted into our schedule and I'm so sorry we were not able to book more tours. Albert was our guide and his passion for history was instantly apparent. He was very attentive and informative. I would highly recommend this tour and company.

12:25 20 Jan 24

Lisa our tour guide was excellent on our gaudi walking tour. She took us around, related a lot of information in an entertaining way. She gave us tips for further gaudi exploration and generally on Barcelona. We highly recommend a runner bean walking tour to orient yourself in Barcelona.

16:07 18 Jan 24

We did the Gothic Quarter tour with Lisa (Leesa?) She was incredibly knowledgeable- from Dublin but has lived in Spain for a significant period of time and spoke with a lot of passion about the area and history. The pace was steady and easy to keep up for a variety of ages. Lisa did offer us a break halfway through if we felt it was needed. We were fortunate to be a family of 4 in a group that totalled 6. Tours can have up to 20 I believe. Payment is always tricky to work out when it is your own choice, but we had been on an hour long tour in Lyon that was €9 so thought €25 per person seemed fair as our gothic quarter walk was 2.5 hours (and the time flew by, it was so interesting!) Would highly recommend the Gothic Quarter tour through Runner Bean.

12:34 18 Jan 24

Amazing tour, very informative and fun

12:49 12 Jan 24

We joined the Old Town Gothic quarter tour with Miguel. He is a fantastic, enthusiastic and experienced guide - recommend 10/10

Megan Provenzano

12:49 12 Jan 24

Miguel was a fantastic guide! The tour was so interesting and entertaining.

Francesca Legname

14:52 11 Jan 24

We took the gothic quarter tour and the Gaudi tour, absolutely amazing. The guides are kind and super friendly- not to mention very well versed and knowledgeable about the history of Barcelona and the architecture of Gaudí.

17:44 10 Jan 24

We booked the Ghotic Quarter tour, and it was extremely pleasant. Lisa was our guide, and she was absolutely amazing. She was knowledgeable and kept the historical facts fun and filled with information we had never heard before. I feel as though we got a good grasp of the area. We visited many interesting spots! I would definitely recommend booking one of their tours!

20:43 05 Jan 24

Albert was fantastic. Super enthusiastic and great knowledge. Both fascinating and entertaining!

12:38 03 Jan 24

Miguel was very knowledgeable..Loved the details and interest he takes ..

Andrew Putschoegl

11:50 01 Jan 24

After friends recommended Runner Bean, we opted for a full day tour of Barcelona with Díana, who was outstanding. I imagine that giving tours of the same places must get a bit old after a while, but you would never know it. Díana is so passionate about Gaudí and her enthusiasm was infectious. There is something quite special about having a personal guide in a place so filled with other tourists - being able to ask any questions, and getting insights that aren't part of any audio tour.It may seem like an extravagance, but if you value experiences over things, I can't recommend it enough.

Lorenzo Mazzini

13:28 31 Dec 23

Very interesting visit to the Old City, recommended because it allows you to discover particularities of the city that are not explained in the guides and that you wouldn't miss on your own. Miguel, our guide, was very engaging and clear, as well as charismatic, there was no getting bored. He was also very helpful in answering all our questions both about the history of the city and about fun moments/activities to do in Barcelona. To redo!!! Score 10 L

03:05 31 Dec 23

This tour was superb! We were about 20 people and our guide, Miguel, gave us a most informative and interesting tour in flawless English. His descriptions were often rounded out with fascinating anecdotes which gave us a well-rounded and balanced view of the history of the Gothic Quarter of the city.

13:35 30 Dec 23

Lisa did an absolutely INCREDIBLE job with our Gothic tour, and clearly has a passion for the incredibly complex history of Cataluña!!!! 10/10 highly recommend.

Marko Stojiljkovic

21:14 29 Dec 23

Lisa is amazing! :)

19:11 28 Dec 23

I did the Gaudi tour this morning. Our tour guide was Lisa who is absolutely amazing! She is personable, knowledgeable and passionate about the topic i.e. Gaudi and his architecture! I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone visiting Barcelona!

Nathalie Rochel

12:50 28 Dec 23

Loved our Gothic Quarter tour with Miguel, he was wonderful!! Absolutely recommend :)

12:27 28 Dec 23

Miguel was so engaging and fun. Loved our tour and a great way to start a visit to Barcelona!

14:03 23 Dec 23

Had a really great tour of the Gothic Quarter with Lisa today. She was amazing, very engaging and passionate about Barcelona's history ? Thank you!

17:43 21 Dec 23

Lisa was incredibly knowledgeable about the history, art, and politics of Barcelona and her friendliness and attitude made for a delightful 2.5 hours.

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20:31 20 Dec 23

omg it is so useful and perfect. thank you so much for sharing this guide with us♥

19:03 20 Dec 23

Albert wad our tour guide on the Gaudi. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made the tour very interesting and fun.

14:21 17 Dec 23

Miguel was fantastic! He made Gaudi come alive in the most informative and entertaining way.

13:33 17 Dec 23

Had a great time learning about the works and life of Guadi from Miguel! He shared details with us we would missed without him! Highly recommend even if you’ve seen some of the sights before.

23:43 15 Dec 23

I went on a tour with Albert he is a local. The best tour I did in Barcelona highly recommended.

12:27 12 Dec 23

Very good tour

12:26 12 Dec 23

The tour guide is very knowledgeable and engaging!

17:02 10 Dec 23

Had a lovely walking tour with Albert. Unfortunately we had already walked around all the Gaudi buildings a day before, however, it was still great to hear some information we did not know about and as the visitor number are capped at 20 is was very easy to mover around. I would have liked to just walk around one area. However, would definitely recommend.

15:52 09 Dec 23

I had a tour Gothic quarter with Lisa. I would call it an alternative and sensitive point of view. Lisa's stories let me understand what is it Catalunya and the spirit of the locals.

15:29 08 Dec 23

We were unsure what to do when Runner Beans Tours says "Pay at the end what you think it's worth." But Albert was very knowledgeable about everything we saw, and from a Catalan perspective. He spoke excellent English, and was a historian, which meant he could tell us a lot more than most. We paid willingly at the end. We still didn't know how much was appropriate, but we think we were generous enough.I would recommend this tour, and tour guide, to anyone.

12:29 05 Dec 23

14:55 03 Dec 23

We had a wonderful private tour to Montserrat and Girona with our guide Diana and driver Hugo. Gorka helped us plan the trip to fit into our schedule. I highly recommend Runner Bean tours.

Mariacristina Mona

22:01 30 Nov 23

Very nice Ana Maria, highly recommended

06:47 27 Nov 23

Miguel was a brilliant guide. Really engaging, fun and knowledgeable. Couldn’t ask for a better introduction to the area. Would just be good to have bit more guidance on how much is appropriate to pay. Definitely well worthwhile.

12:19 26 Nov 23

Miguel, our tour guide was awesome! One of the best tour we have over the past week.

07:37 26 Nov 23

09:27 24 Nov 23

We had an amazing private tour with Alberto! He had a large knowledge of the Gothic Quater with fabulous historical facts. Highly recommend!

12:29 23 Nov 23

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Marina Antonova

12:28 23 Nov 23

It was great!! Thank you so much !!

13:04 22 Nov 23

Extremely enjoyable.2.5 hours of emersion into Gaudi's amazing architecture with a background on historical catalunya at that time.Our guide Lisa was amazing. She's knowledgeable, humorous and she made that tour worth while. I never thought a tour about buildings would be that much fun.

12:58 21 Nov 23

Jason Cabbiness

12:31 21 Nov 23

18:14 20 Nov 23

We had a wonderful tour with Miguel today! We was very knowledgeable and kept our whole family entertained all day long. We learned so much and got so much more out of every site we visited than we ever could have on our own. Highly recommend this great tour and tour guide!

14:11 20 Nov 23

This is my third time doing this tour. Every time I bring a new group of friends to experience the wonderful hospitality of your tour guides. Miguel was a wonderful host and I learned more than I had in the past. Thanks, Miguel, for your wonderful narration and for showing my friends a beautiful part of Barcelona.

12:46 19 Nov 23

Miguel was excellent. Very expressive, provided great details and overviews of Gaudi buildings. Highly recommend

00:20 18 Nov 23

15:59 17 Nov 23

Lisa was amazing! She knew so many details about Gaudi, his life, his work that you would think she had lived in Barcelona during the time that he was actively building. I'd do this tour again in a heartbeat. A must do for anyone visiting Barcelona!

21:47 16 Nov 23

Our guide was Albert. He is very good. He is knowledgeable and explains things very clearly with a lot of insights. We enjoyed the tour very much.

Amanda Westerling

18:04 16 Nov 23

This is an excellent walking tour. Our guide took us through the highlights of the gothic quarter in Barcelona and really took the time to give us a feel for the culture and history of the area. She kept us all engaged throughout the tour. I left with a much better understanding of Barcelona and how the city has evolved over time. I highly recommend it!

13:22 16 Nov 23

Super fun & detailed Gaudi Tour with our guide Albert. Thankful for historical details of each place Gaudi made. His life, belief, and strong faith was very much expressed in our tour. Thank you for thus

Shirley Mallette

13:27 12 Nov 23

A must do !

15:13 06 Nov 23

Katharyn our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. The Gaudi tour was informative and enjoyable. The tour was well run and manageable. We’ll do another!

16:24 04 Nov 23

Our tour guide Miguel (sp?) Was fantastic. Highly recommend!

Mladen Janjetovic

13:23 04 Nov 23

08:24 03 Nov 23

The tour is as incredible as Goudy's works. It puts his masterpieces onto the citywide landscape and historical context, which deepens the impression and understanding. I highly advise you to go on the Gothic City tour before this one as well. Special thanks to our tour guide Lisa.

13:08 01 Nov 23

Great tour from Katherine today on the Gaudi tour. Highly recommended it to discover details about Gaudi and his fabulous building. Tip: don't forget your met card, although Katherine kindly sorted us all out today and kept the tour moving. ?

16:14 31 Oct 23

We had a great time on our tour. Shira was very knowledgeable, kind and entertaining! We saw so much of Barcelona that we would not have discovered without her and we are very grateful. Now that we have done your Gothic quarter tour, we will definitely be booking the Gaudi tour for our next visit. Highly recommend as a way of exploring a new city!

17:08 30 Oct 23

We took 3 tours with this company while in Barcelona - the Dark Past tour, the Gaudi tour & the Gothic Quarter tour. All were excellent. The tour guided were all friendly, personable, knowledgeable, passionate about there subjects. Each tour added to the quality of our stay. I highly recommend this company and will look to use them again when we return to Barcelona in the future.

12:39 30 Oct 23

Miguel is a fantastic tour guide. We accidentally booked “the original Gothic Barcelona walking tour” that no longer operates, but he kindly took us on as there were open spots as the company we booked incorrectly guided us to this tour. The tour was easy to follow as Miguel gave very detailed descriptions of the history behind the buildings we see and the quirky nature of Catalonia culture.

12:35 30 Oct 23

Miguel was engaging and so knowledgeable. We had such a great time and would book with him again!

12:34 30 Oct 23

Best tour experiences!

Ірина Миронова

18:53 29 Oct 23

Highly recommend! The tour offers a perfect balance of sightseeing, history and culture, fun facts, and myth-busters.

20:38 28 Oct 23

Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave an interesting tour. She was able and very willing to answer additional questions, giving a thorough explanation of the history.

Christina Johnson

20:18 28 Oct 23

I really enjoyed my Runner Bean Gaudi walking tour. We got to see a lot of Gaudi's works all in one go, which was my goal with picking this tour. (There are so many, I wasn't sure which to choose or how to see them in an efficient way!) I feel like I got a good understanding of who Gaudi was as a person and learned a lot about his works as well. The tour itself was well organized -- it was a nice mix of stopping to look and learn about each building/work, walking, and taking the subway for farther away destinations. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, even when we asked questions outside of what she was originally planning to explain. Would definitely recommend!

18:00 27 Oct 23

Shira was an outstanding guide. She was so familiar with the historic aspects of Barcelona and the sites that we visited. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour!! And at the end she gave us excellent referrals for places to go for lunch. We would highly recommend her and Runnerbean Tours!

19:06 26 Oct 23

Highly recommended. Miguel was a great guide. Very informative, recommend you book the Sagrada Familia visit back to back with this tour.

Natalie Carragher-Reed

06:53 26 Oct 23

Good fun and very interesting. Highly recommend

Dennis Richard Teng

16:44 25 Oct 23

Miguel is very good and engaging. Highly recommended!

Aimee Flordeliza

16:44 25 Oct 23

Amazing tour with Miguel in the Gothic quarter. Good pace. :)

Julia Widdowson

16:43 25 Oct 23

Miguel was really great

16:32 23 Oct 23

The tour was a great way to explore the old town in a short time frame. Our tour guide, Miguel, was super intriguing and made the tour interactive. Would absolutely recommend!!

16:31 23 Oct 23

Brilliant

Camila Salviano

15:21 23 Oct 23

The tour was all we could have asked for, the tour guide was great and kind. We were able to learn so much without being boring. I was so sad when the tour was over. The tour is very complete and easy to follow. If you visit Barcelona this is a MUST DO!

Samantha DeBack

18:10 22 Oct 23

15:02 22 Oct 23

Great way to see the city via both tours - Goudi and Gothic Quarter.Tour guides Anne-Marie and Miguel both great characters and know their subject. Thank you.

18:27 21 Oct 23

Dori Hoffman-Latter

12:08 19 Oct 23

Lisa was an amazing guide. Her enthusiasm and knowledge made the tour memorable

Arend Dubbelboer

07:22 18 Oct 23

20:45 15 Oct 23

Well structured, informative and interactive. Good for first time visitor with limited time.

Mary Steinbrecher

11:48 13 Oct 23

The Gothic Quarter Tour in Barcelona was fabulous. Our tour guide, Shira, made it very intriguing and educational at the same time. I would highly recommend this experience!

SandraR Stewart

09:31 13 Oct 23

My family joined Albert for his passionate descriptions of Gaudi! We enjoyed his explanations and appreciated the care he took in leading our group through the metro to the different sites. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and recommend it!

07:09 13 Oct 23

Our group of 16 people did two tours with Runner Beans during our weekend in Barcelona, everyone was happy with them. Our guide Dani did a fantastic job, he is knowledgeable, easy-going and entertaining. We enjoyed the tours a lot and will definitely recommend them to friends.

19:56 12 Oct 23

Amazing tour and tour guide. Miguel our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He made our whole experience very welcoming.

17:07 12 Oct 23

Yeah, we had an excellent experience from Miguel

HARSHA JAHAGIRDHAR

17:07 12 Oct 23

Very detailed and well conducted tour

14:03 12 Oct 23

Very knowledgeable and friendly guide (Shira) who answered all of our (many) questions. Highly recommended!

Lawrence Wilson

08:24 12 Oct 23

Amazing tour of Barcelona and well worth it to appreciate the area you're walking around. The Tour guide had great knowledge of the buildings and their history.

Ahmet Tarık Torun

17:23 10 Oct 23

17:02 10 Oct 23

Miguel was great. Very informative and a great way to see this area. I really recommend the tour!

Gloria Fernandes

11:11 09 Oct 23

Went on the Gothic quarter tour with our wonderful tour guide Lisa. It was absolutely excellent. Lisa had a way of revealing the history of Barcelona as though it was a fairy tale - very engaging and informative. This tour is perfect for those who are interested in history and culture. She shared with us the cultural backdrop that we would have never known as a casual tourist. She had a way of captivating our interest. 10/10 recommend!

11:30 07 Oct 23

20/20! Very good guide and informative tour! Thank you so much!

Debi Sementelli

06:21 07 Oct 23

Loved the Gaudí tour with Albert! He was very engaging and shared so many details about Gaudí during the walk.This really gave meaning to what you were seeing. He lso shared photos that were very helpful.He spoke English beautifully and made sure to speak loudly enough so that we didn't miss anything. I have a hearing issue so this was especially important for me. Another older man had a slight problem walking (hip replacement) and he took that into account when setting the pace. Highly recommend this company and Albert!

07:15 05 Oct 23

Miguel was a great guide. Knowledgeable, friendly and kept a good pace. Just the right amount of everything!

Julia Schregelmann

16:44 04 Oct 23

20:48 03 Oct 23

Less of a tour and more of a ramble with a friend. Engaging, warm, funny and knowledgeable who can slip in a few Star Wars references. An absolute must for visiting Barcelona.

10:59 03 Oct 23

This was a superb tour! Lisa is so knowledgeable about Gaudi and his work. She is very engaging and enthusiastic on the subject. Excellent!

13:35 02 Oct 23

If you are new to Barcelona, do this tour first before you get on the Hop On Hop Off Bus tours. Lisa is an amazing guide and will give you a fun history lesson while taking you through the very interesting streets of (old) Barcelona.

16:26 01 Oct 23

While in Barcelona, I took both the Gaudi and Gothic Quarter tours. Both were very informative, interesting and well-paced. While I have come to prefer local native tour guides, the two long-time transplants who were our guides were very knowledgable and had a clear passion for Barcelona.

Andrew Conforti

14:24 30 Sep 23

Runner Bean Tours was so fantastic! We booked a kids and family tour of the Gothic Quarter and we had Kathryn all to ourselves in October. The games and story telling kept our kids entertained the entire tour, and mom and dad learned a ton too!

05:41 28 Sep 23

Albert our guide was amazing. Extraordinarily informative and energetic. It was a wonderful tour. Highly recommend it and him.

07:34 27 Sep 23

Our tour was thoughtful and very well researched by Lisa. We learned a lot about the Gothic Quarter- a history we could never have known about Barcelona with out her insights and love of Catalan culture. Runner Bean Tours is a great introduction to this fabulous city. Our group highly recommends!

07:18 27 Sep 23

Really interesting - our guide Lisa was excellent.

Tigran Aleksanyan

19:05 26 Sep 23

Very knowledgeable guide and interesting tour. Very much recommended!

08:46 26 Sep 23

The guide was great but content was not very in-depth for the Dark Past Night tour. Like she said at the beginning, it’s not a sightseeing tour but informative. Wish I would have known that before.

07:54 24 Sep 23

Tati was a brilliant guide. So knowledgeable and very entertaining. Her enthusiasm for her city was wonderful. She was so approachable about the best places to eat, drink and visit. I highly recommend this tour.

Cathy Seynhaeve

20:33 21 Sep 23

Very fun, educational tour through Barcelona. Lisa really charmed us with her Catalan facts.

Marie Bergbauer

19:38 21 Sep 23

Extremely interesting and very informative. Lisa was a terrific guide!

22:29 19 Sep 23

Michael D'Addario

17:38 17 Sep 23

My wife and I did the 1/2 day Barcelona tour with lunch. Anna was a fantastic guide! She was knowledgeable, interesting and had very good energy. The restaurant she chose for lunch was excellent. I highly recommend this company and Anna.

23:30 16 Sep 23

We booked the private tour of LaSagrada and Barcelona and it was amazing. Our tour guide knew so many details about Gaudi and the basilica. We thoroughly enjoyed it!

18:52 16 Sep 23

Lisa did an amazing job- very knowledgeable and great spirit telling history of Spain and Catalon!

Svetlana Furman

08:50 16 Sep 23

Very well organized company, they communicated well in advance, and then sent timely reminders. The tour itself was well timed, we saw all we wanted to see, no problems or delays, the guide, Ann-Mary, suggested stops, and breaks, that were appreciated. All in all we are very satisfied with the tour and the company. I think it is very suitable for families and mixed abilities groups. One suggestion, although the guide was very nice, friendly and we felt very comfortable with her, some of us were expecting a little more knowledge and more in depth explanation and conversation.

21:09 15 Sep 23

The Tour was very interesting and enjoyable. Lisa was fantastic in her knowledge and presentation. There is so much to see in the Gothic area, it is difficult to cover it all plus the history in 2.5 hours but it is definitely worth a try.

12:59 13 Sep 23

Thanks to Jarrod…the “Aussie”!!We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, it wouldn’t have been anywhere near the same experience if we had found the buildings ourselves, your knowledge and input was invaluable! Fantastic experience.

14:54 12 Sep 23

Our guide, Miguel, was very knowledgeable and made the tour a fun, interactive experience. Most of us gave him 20 Euros and considering the information imparted for a 2+ hour walking tour, I think that's very reasonable (particularly when you compare prices to other tours).

אורי סדובסקי

12:46 12 Sep 23

Professional and nice guide, it was a fun and educational tour

Charlie Metcalfe

12:27 12 Sep 23

Interesting and enjoyable! Albert was very knowledgeable and the well-planned flow of the tour added to the experience

11:24 12 Sep 23

Fantastic tour ! Our guide knew a lot of things and he was very enthusiastic about everything. I now know so much more and o appreciate the time of 2,5 hours walking trough the gothic streets. A lot of history is here and it is interesting ??

06:18 12 Sep 23

Really enjoyed our guided tour of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter! Shira was a fun and knowledgeable guide. Two hours well spent.

21:27 07 Sep 23

We throughly enjoyed the bari Gothic tour. Shira was wonderfully knowledgeable about all aspects of the history and architecture of the area. She paced the tour so it never felt overwhelming or too slow. We would highly recommend the tour, our tour guide, Shira, and the company.

17:31 07 Sep 23

A great tour in the Gothic Quarter with Shira - a great guide that made all the difference. Highly recommended!

07:43 06 Sep 23

A great tour we so enjoyed

19:57 03 Sep 23

Had a tour of Gaudi buildings with Jarrad that was good fun and very informative.

Donatella Di Candia

19:16 03 Sep 23

We went on the Gothic Quarter tour with Tati yesterday. Our guide was fantastic: prepared, engaging, funny and nice. I highly recommend the experience.

17:41 03 Sep 23

The tour guide (Miguel, I am sorry if I am butchering your name hh) was wonderful, very enthusiastic and welcoming , I learned a lot about barcelonna history, I recommend the tour

Annette Mitchell

17:17 03 Sep 23

Our tour guide, Miguel, was awesome. We did a tour if the Gothic area of Barcelona. He was incredibly knowledgeable and pretty entertaining also. Highly recommend Runner Bean tours.

11:03 03 Sep 23

Jarrod was amazing

Trevor Chauvin-DeCaro

20:11 28 Aug 23

This tour was wonderful. I learned so much and we saw so much of Gaudi's iconic designs. This was a really great way to see the city, ride the metro, and learn some history. I highly recommend pairing this with a visit to the Sagrada Familia, it gives you the perfect context for a visit. The stories told on the tour are fascinating and the tour guides are through.

18:33 14 Aug 23

Our Tour Guide was Tatiana (Tati) and she explained and shown us the most beautiful parts of Gothic Barcelona in such a way that it felt as if we were part of it many Century's ago. You could feel the love that she has for this city and it's history. She showed us parts of Barcelona that you don't usually get to see as "just a Tourist". I highly recommend for everyone who truly wants to get to know Barcelona to take part in this.Thank you once again Tati for the wonderful experience!Much love from Croatia ?

Natalie Kirkpatrick

12:22 02 Aug 23

We had a small group of 11 who done the Gothic Quarter tour led by Tati. The tour lasted around 3 hours although it didn't feel it, we could have walked and listened all day. Tati was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and kept the tour interesting. I would recommend this tour.

14:53 31 Jul 23

We did the Gothic Tour one day and the Gaudi tour the next.We had Jarrod as our Gaudi Guide. He was great! Super personality and he was conscious of telling us the fun tidbits so that we learn a few things but without going crazy with the facts. He also took the time to chat with us and gave us some great advice about the area. He even had a list of restaurants he personally recommends to tourists so they have a good experience. We definitely recommend this tour.We had Shira for the Gothic tour. She was fantastic. Very personable and gave us a lot of great info while winding us through the narrow streets.

15:46 29 Jul 23

Absolutely wonderful tour and would highly recommend to anyone. Our guide Tatty told us so much about not only Gaudi (that’s the tour we took) but also the history of Barcelona and other architecture there, as well as practical tips when it came to the subway. She was incredibly knowledgeable and took a good amount of time for pictures etc… we never felt rushed and had a wonderful tour. Would definitely use again for a different tour.

18:46 09 Jul 23

Lisa’s tour of the Gothic quarter was really informative with plenty of history and cultural insights! The kids learnt a lot and so did I. An absolute pleasure.

02:38 22 Jun 23

Arrived in Barcelona and hit the ground running. We joined Miguel on the Gothic Quarter Tour and found it to be very informative. It’s a great welcome to the city and really helps with orientation. Miguel’s passion and enthusiasm is evident in every detail shared. We really appreciated the local tips for beaches, coffee and dining spots.

14:01 12 Jun 23

This tour was great and very informative. Our leader, Tatiana, was born and raised in Barcelona and was delightful. I'm very glad we de idea to use Runner Bean. There is a 2.50 Euro booking fee per person but then donations at end as you feel appropriate. Very fair and worth it!!

10:26 29 May 23

Great tour, Alberto shared the history of old and new Barcelona, Gaudi’s amazing life works as an architect and artisan orchestrator. He was friendly and extremely informative, and accommodating to all in the varied party. Alberto entertained us while keeping us safe on the walking/metro tour. Thankyou, Alberto

13:01 06 May 23

Our tour guide Albert had such enthusiasm and knowledge of everything he was telling us it was impossible not to get immersed in the history of the city getting to know not only the culture and history of the gothic sector and the surrounding area we gained an understanding of the identity of the city. If you are considering this tour I implore you to do so I can only imagine I will do so again when I return to the city with others so they can experience this tour as well.

Peter Korn-Morris

14:10 12 Feb 23

Lisa the tour host was very lovely and made us all feel at home. She was extremely knowledgeable about not only Gaudi but also the city in general. She speaks good Catalan and Spanish and we felt very safe with her. The tour was just the right length and was interesting and worthwhile. I would definitely recommend Runner Bean tours and in fact we are planning to do the Gothic tour on Tuesday. ?

A Google User

14:10 12 Feb 23

Lisa the tour host was very lovely and made us all feel at home. She was extremely knowledgeable about not only Gaudi but also the city in general. She speaks good Catalan and Spanish and we felt very safe with her. The tour was just the right length and was interesting and worthwhile. I would definitely recommend Runner Bean tours and in fact we are planning to do the Gothic tour on Tuesday. ?

05:35 01 Nov 22

Extremely Professional and well conducted Tour . Our Guide Alberto was extremely knowledgeable and insightful. Even though I was with a child of 10 years of age he engaged with her and kept her engrossed and attentive to all the information about Gaudi. We really enjoyed the tour with him and did not know how quickly the 2.5 hrs passed. We are looking forward to the next tour with Runner Bean today the Gothic Quarters . Definitely when in Barcelona this is the company to look up .

19:22 27 Sep 22

Had a great time with Miguel for the Gothic quarter tour. Interesting stories and at the end recommendations around the city. We had a wonderful time!

12:29 22 Sep 22

We just finished a tour of the Gothic old part of the city with Jarrod and what a great way to get to know the city. Jarrod was super nice and knowledgeable, kept great pace and made sure to find spots for us to sit and keep in the shade. He was also very generous with recommendations of places to see,eat and how to get around. Two and a half hours flew by quickly and we got to see so many interesting spots. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to explore Barcelona. :)

17:59 08 Sep 22

I did both of the free walking tours on two consecutive days. Both are very interesting and you learn a lot. Personally, I liked the Gothic Tour with Ann-Marie even a bit more.What is important to know? Well: first of all, you should be able to understand English ;) furthermore, you should wear sunscreen (as everywhere in Barcelona) and you should wear comfortable shoes, since you will both walk and stand a lot.

17:52 04 Sep 22

I was always little skeptical about organized waking tours. But Jarrod changed my mind completely. Excellent tour of Gothic Square with a lot of city history facts and some legends that you don’t expect. We highly recommend this tour and Jarrod especially. See you next time.

Paulina Mikuła

20:50 19 Jul 22

We were lucky enough to have Lisa as our guide for the Gothic Quarter tour! An excellent option when seeking an enthusiastic and passionate tour guide who enables you to learn so much about the history of this beautiful part of the city.Highly enjoyable, educational and insightful! Couldn’t recommend enough!

11:41 14 Jul 22

Thank you Miguel! Brilliant tour, good humour, easy to understand and follow. Good history info, Miguel had great advice for the rest of our stay. I would recommend doing this on the first day of your trip. We did the Gothic quarter tour

Christopher Walsh

23:32 16 Jun 22

Touring the "old quarter" with Albert was the highlight of my Barcelona visit. It truly felt as if I were reconnecting with a friend strolling through his hometown. Albert brought generations of knowledge and an historians perspective to a most informative presentation. Thank you for making that happen. Christopher Walsh

23:18 16 Jun 22

We did the Gothic Quarter tour with Miguel, and it was the perfect way to spend our first day in Barcelona. Miguel was so personable, informative, and told great stories. He led an amazing tour!

18:16 09 Jun 22

We joined the family guided tour through the Gothic Quarters with our 10 yr old. Lisa is a fantastic guide, excellent storytelling that was captivating for all ages and with a big heart for Barcelona and Catalunya which helps both big and small appreciate the history, heritage and beauty of the place. We took the tour on our first day which served as a great introduction for the next days. We also came back to some of the places we discovered on the way in the tour for eating and shopping. Lisa - warm regards from our family and thank you for hosting us!

11:52 07 Jun 22

A simply perfect start to our trip. I recommend wholeheartedly!Jarrod our tour guide was absolutely fantastic! His enthusiasm and love for the city was infectious and he did a marvellous job of talking us through the history and culture of Barcelona. He was full of practical tips and advice and went out of his way to accommodate us.I use a wheelchair - the tour was wheelchair accessible (we stopped for a break half way through and there is a starbucks that has an accessible toilet!)

20:13 01 Jun 22

Albert was our tour guide. He was attentive, very knowledgeable and provided an entertaining walk through Barcelona. He was happy to respond to questions and provided many historical details throughout the tour. I’d highly recommend his tour. However, I think tourists need to understand that this tour is just over 2 hours long.We enjoyed Albert’s passion for history. We ourselves enjoyed it. But others may have found it a bit long.Thanks Albert

12:44 31 May 22

We had a wonderful Gothic Quarter tour with Miguel! He was full of knowledge about the sites as well as places to visit and eat at in the city. Miguel was friendly, chatty, and very helpful. We would highly recommend this walking tour. The pace was excellent and we were able to go to all the beautiful sites ?

Marisol Mosquera

09:45 25 May 22

Great tours! The guides are friendly, fun and knowledgeable. You can see how much they enjoy doing these tours. I did two tours: The Gothic Quarter and Dark Past Night walking tours. Loved them both.

20:10 21 May 22

Incredible experience in Barcelona! We were traveling with our 5 year old daughter and it is hard to find activities that would keep the whole family engaged. This tour did just that. We learned so much about the city and our daughter had a blast making new friends and completing activities. Highly recommend and wish every city offered this type of family activity. Ann-Marie was a wonderful tour guide and so great with the kids. By far our best day in Barcelona!

17:38 19 May 22

We had an amazing time during the Gothic tour with Albert! He was extremely knowledgeable and kept the tour interesting! There is not a ton of walking involved and my grandma and I had a great time! Would definitely recommend.

21:15 15 May 22

We spent a delightful afternoon with Jarrod in the Gothic Quarter on a small group tour. We enjoyed the descriptions, history, commentary & pace. Jarrod is very knowledgeable about BCN & very approachable. We would highly recommend the tour. Also, Jarrod gave us some great restaurant recommendations. Thank you!

16:55 11 May 22

We had a wonderful tour of the Gothic Quarter led by Ann-Marie. She was very knowledgeable and engaging. This tour was ideal way to start our first visit to Barcelona. I can't recommend this tour enough.

14:43 12 Apr 22

Lisa was spectacular. She was very knowledgeable, kind and she went at a great pace. She gave us so much information that helped us understand the history of Catalonia but she went further to help us connect to the culture of Catalonia today. Lisa took the time to answer questions and gave us great tips to make the most of our trip. She also has great recommendations for restaurants, places to see and how to get around. The tour was great and Lisa was really terrific.

Lorraine Ogilby

16:24 31 Mar 22

We took a 2 1/2 hour walking tour of the Gothic quarter with Anne-Marie from Runner Bean tours. She was incredibly knowledgeable and obviously passionate about both the city where she lives and the history! Full of information and details about every site we visited and we heard so much that’s not included in any other trip. Very interactive with the group and put every single person at ease. She was an absolute mine of local information and recommendations at the end - which we personally used for meals and other sites to visit. These guys work on a donation system and be prepared to give them every euro that you feel they are worth. We took two of their tours and they were the highlight of our trip to Barcelona!!

08:57 30 Mar 22

I showed up on an earlier day for my city tour and Lisa was nice enough to let me join anyway. Her presentation was both enlightening and fun. She had personal stories and on the spot observations to share which made it feel fresh. Her diction was very easy to understand and she was pleasant to listen to. Believe me I have been on some tours where the guides had annoying pet phrases like 'alright?' 'um' etc.. that can be tiresome to listen to for 2.5 hours. Lisa took personal interest in her guests and made the effort to talk to us individually whenever possible. Her food suggestions were great. I highly recommend going on her tour!

Helena Loremikan

23:40 22 Feb 22

I went on both the Gothic quarter tour and the Gaudi tour and both of them were brilliant. Miguel was a brilliant guide and is so funny yet so informative. My friends and I enjoyed our tour so much we came back the very next day. I would highly recommend booking a walking tour with them you would not regret it at all!

18:21 03 Dec 21

We had a very informative, well researched and extremely interesting tour with Miguel today of Runner Bean Tours. He pointed out interesting facts we would never discovered on our own, not to mention little known facts. It was highly informative. Do yourself a favor, and sign up for one of the tours. We have been on two now, and we’ll worth the time! You will enjoy Miguel, a very personable person and a great guide. He will make you fall in love with Barcelona.

15:54 18 Aug 21

I did the Gaudí walking tour. We saw Palau Güell, Casa Batlló, Casa Milà/La Pedrera and Sagrada Família. There are more Gaudi things to see but this is an excellent introduction to Gaudí.Miguel was the guide and he was brilliant. I also did the official Sagrada Família tour and the things Miguel told us were far more interesting than the official tour!!!I highly recommend this tour and I’m sure the other tours they offer are just as good!!!

21:04 31 Dec 20

Was a pleasant experience to have Lisa as tour guide.Full of details her explanation and very focus on what she was saying.A touch of british humour was very much appreciated ;)Thank you

Brigitte Gneissl

12:47 09 Dec 20

I booked the group tour for the Gothic quarter but obviously due to the current circumstances I was the only one on the tour. Hence, my fantastic tour guide Lisa gave me a private tour and it was super interesting. I really learned a lot and it's a great way of discovering Barcelona. Highly recommended for anyone who comes to BCN! It's so important to also learn about the history and culture. A fantastic tour. Greetings to Lisa.

Satyajeet Sarang

15:56 17 Oct 20

We did the Gothic Quarter tour with Miguel. We were lucky that the other party on the tour had cancelled so we had a private tour!! Miguel was extremely knowledgable and gave us lot of detail and information on each place and also bits and pieces of the in-between that tied the places together into a whole story!Miguel spent a good amount of time with us and also gave us good local tips for food, shops and such.We would highly recommend Runner Bean Tours!!

11:17 14 Oct 20

We had a fantastic tour led by Lisa and due to COVID it was just the three of us. We've been to Barcelona many times and so it was wonderful to learn more about the history of the city and the buildings we love so much. Lisa was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

03:03 13 Oct 20

We were so impressed with our tour. It was fun, and extremely informative. They go by donation and they are worth every penny .My friend and I have been on tours in a lot of cities and this tour ranked amongst our favorite. We were encouraged to ask questions, and if I ever have an opportunity I would take as many tours from them as they offer. Thank you ? ?

13:56 12 Oct 20

We had a very short time in Barcelona so to make the most of the time we had, we decided to do a walking tour. I'm so glad we chose Runner Bean Tours. We did the Antoni Gaudí tour with Lisa and thoroughly enjoyed it. Even our children were engaged throughout thanks to Lisa's gift for storytelling and bringing you on a journey with her tour. Given the current climate in Spain with few foreign tourists visiting, we were in a unique position to enjoy an almost private tour in a very quiet city...an experience we will probably never have the opportunity to have ever again. We enjoyed the Gaudí tour so much that we booked the Gothic tour the very next day and were lucky enough to have Lisa as a guide once more. Again, a wonderful tour delivered in an engaging and really entertaining way. Lisa's knowledge of the history of Barcelona shines through and her passion for this wonderful city is absolutely contagious. Highly recommended for the whole family ♥️?

13:46 08 Sep 20

I really appreciated the visit with Ali, who payed attention to us, asking if we add any questions regularly. She loved introducing the city to us and we can feel it, it was a real pleasure. I recommend it !

Elizabeth Skelton

14:14 03 Sep 20

We had an awesome time on the Barcelona gothic quarter tour with Miguel! Miguel was an amazing guide. He was full of interesting information, and his passion and love for the city and his job made the tour extra enjoyable. He also gave us lots of recommendations for places to eat and drink in the city, and even helped us mark them on google maps. He also took some great pictures for us. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend runner bean tours. Thank you Miguel for giving us such an insightful experience!

Katie Mckitting

17:06 01 Sep 20

We have done a lot of walking tours all over the world and this was by far our favourite. Miguel was very knowledgeable and funny and made this an enjoyable experience. It is clear that Miguel loves what he does and made sure that we had fun too. There were only 2 others on the tour with us and he made sure we were safe and distanced and everyone wore their masks to make sure we all felt safe and comfortable. I 100% recommend doing this tour - especially if with Miguel if possible! Gracias for a lovely few hours in Barca!! :)

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Dan Veltri says

September 19, 2013 at 4:33 pm

Thanks for easily summarizing everything for us!

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- Runner Bean Tours says
  
  September 20, 2013 at 9:39 am
  
  No problem Dan. I hope you will enjoy the festival.
  
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Chuck says

May 4, 2014 at 5:04 pm

I’m confused about dates for Le Merce 2014. One website says the dates are unknown another says 20/9/14-24/9/14. I understand individual events will not be scheduled until 2 weeks before the date. We would like to book our accommodations soon. We plan to be in the BCN for Le Merce and travel to Costa Brava before or after the festival. I would appreciate your guidance!

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- Runner Bean Tours says
  
  May 6, 2014 at 7:44 am
  
  Hi Chuck,
  
  This year La Mercè Day (24th of September) falls on a Wednesday so the confirmed dates for 2014 are Friday 19th to Wednesday 24th. The programme is never available until a few days before the festival though.
  
  I hope this helps 🙂
  
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  - Chuck says
    
    May 8, 2014 at 1:42 pm
    
    Thank you for your quick reply! We are so excited. I stumbled upon La Merce about 1998. We happened to be visiting BCN and found ourselves right in the middle of all the festivities. Im looking forward to returning!
    
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    - Runner Bean Tours says
      
      May 9, 2014 at 8:03 am
      
      I hope you will enjoy it as much this year Chuck. Keep posted for the activities when the City Council announces the programme (usually a few days before the date).
      
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Juliet says

August 7, 2014 at 7:00 am

I am wondering where the La Merce festival takes place? I am trying to book accommodations to be near the festival. Any info would be very helpful. 🙂

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Ann Marie Brannigan says

August 7, 2014 at 5:24 pm

Hi Juliet,

La Mercè is the main festival of Barcelona city so it happens everywhere, really. Probably there are more concentration of old traditions in the old town (Ciutat Vella) but the festival extends to very different locations.

You will have a great time 🙂

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Liliya says

September 10, 2014 at 2:46 am

Здравствуйте)
Подскажите, пожалуйста какие музеи будут бесплатные?
¿Como museos gratuito?
¡Gracias!

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- Ann Marie Brannigan says
  
  September 10, 2014 at 1:31 pm
  
  Hi Liliya,
  
  It all depends on the day. Best thing to do is check the whole programme of activities on this link: La Mercè 2014 programme. You can choose to see the activities by place, day or subject. Also, don’t forget that most public museums have a free entrance every Sunday after 3pm.
  
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Dare Skinner says

September 10, 2014 at 1:14 pm

Dear Runner Beans – we arrive in Barcelona on Friday 19 September in the evening. I would love to do a walk with you but need some advice please. Sadly we are only there Saturday and Sunday. I would like to do the Gaudi walking tour but see that all the tickets for the afternoon entry to La Sagrada Familia on Saturday AND Sunday are sold out.
Should we do a tour with you Saturday and then try to visit La Sagrada Sunday? Is it worth it to see inside the building when there are so many other things to see – especially as La Merce is happening.
Thanks. I look forward to your reply.

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- Ann Marie Brannigan says
  
  September 10, 2014 at 1:42 pm
  
  Hi Dare,
  
  I think that a visit to the interior of Sagrada Familia is one the highlights of Barcelona. If you don’t want to be waiting in the long lines my advice is to book the tickets directly through their website here: Sagrada Familia tickets online. La Mercè Festival is wonderful and you will have plenty of time to enjoy some of the activities as well as a visit to the church and our tour, of course. Maybe, as you suggest, do the tour on Saturday as a nice introduction to Gaudí and visit Sagrada Familia on Sunday. Most of the festival activities are in the afternoon or at night so that will fit with your schedule.
  
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- Dare Skinner says
  
  September 11, 2014 at 11:56 am
  
  Thanks so much for your thoughts Ann Marie. Much appreciated!
  Dare
  
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Liliya says

October 16, 2014 at 3:08 pm

Gracias, Ann Marie))

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Jools says

August 18, 2015 at 10:52 pm

Are there any dates for La Mercè for 2015 or any kind of approximate dates so I can look at flights and accommodation?

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- Ann Marie Brannigan says
  
  August 19, 2015 at 11:44 am
  
  The post is completely updated for 2015 and all the activities, dates and times are for this year’s festival. The dates are from the 19th to the 24th of September. You will have a great time :-).
  
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Pete B says

August 23, 2015 at 5:48 pm

Hi there.

Is the neighbourhood festival in Barcenoleta this year? It used to follow la merce, but that weekend is the Catalan Independence referendum, so it might be nixed. I found a website about it a few months ago, but can’t find it now. Were arriving late to Barcelona (22/09), and are going to miss the carrefoc. I’ve seen it before, but my girlfriend never has. I know the barceloneta event had one too, as well as some traditional activities.

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- Ann Marie Brannigan says
  
  August 23, 2015 at 7:27 pm
  
  Hi Pete,
  
  The Barceloneta festival this year is from the September 25th to October 4th. The elections to the Catalan Parliament are on September 27th but the festival activities won’t be affected. Of course, you will find be all the traditional correfocs, castells, etc. The programme hasn’t been announced yet but you can search “Festa major de la Barceloneta” online nearer the time.
  
  Hope it helps.
  
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- Pete B says
  
  August 23, 2015 at 7:59 pm
  
  Thanks for the super fast reply, and on a Sunday too! After writing I did eventually find some references after changing my search terms. It seems that the Barcenoleta carrefoc will occur on the Saturday, so it will give us some time to relax after all the madness on 23rd and 24th. Its been a good few years since my last visit, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the city has changed.
  
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  - Ann Marie Brannigan says
    
    August 23, 2015 at 8:16 pm
    
    No problem Pete. I hope you’ll enjoy Barcelona once again.
    
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Paul Johnston says

August 27, 2015 at 3:29 pm

Hi Ann Marie, we’re travelling over to Barcelona ( again, love the place ) from the home turf on 7th Sept. & would like to know if there are any festivals asking place in the following 8 days,
Thanks in advance,
Paul

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- Ann Marie Brannigan says
  
  August 27, 2015 at 3:39 pm
  
  Hi Paul. From the 10th to the 20th of September you have the main festival of my neighbourhood: Poble Nou. It is only a 10 minute metro ride from the city centre and you will have the usual display of Catalan traditions as well as a lovely atmosphere, day and night :-). Here is the official website including the programme (in Catalan only): festamajorpoblenou.org. Hope it helps.
  
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riki says

September 15, 2015 at 4:03 pm

Hi Ann

thanks for ur information. I am very interested to go to the fire run (correfoc), but what would you suggest me to dress especially for that day for safety? how will the locals dress normally (of coz i dun wanna get burnt 😉 )

thanks
Riki

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- Ann Marie Brannigan says
  
  September 15, 2015 at 6:57 pm
  
  It all depends on how much you want to get into the action. You can see the “correfoc” from a distance. In this case, I would recommend staying at Plaça de la Cathedral or Plaça de l’Angel, 2 or 3 rows behind so you have space to walk back when the devils chase the viewers. If you want to be in the front rows, wear long cotton sleeves and a cap. Of course, you can always run with them. If you go for this, wear jeans, strong jacket and shoes, a hood and scarf for wrapping around your face and fire goggles are not a bad idea for eye protection. Don’t be too attached to these clothes either, just in case 😉
  
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Caroline says

September 22, 2015 at 6:06 pm

We have booked onto the gothic quarter tour on the 24th. Cant wait! Will we see any festival events along the way I wonder…..

Looking forward to it!

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- Ann Marie Brannigan says
  
  September 23, 2015 at 8:42 am
  
  Hi Caroline,
  
  It is not uncommon that we see some of the traditional activities during the tour but you can also wander around after the tour is finished. Ask your guide for help on what to see and do.
  
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Kelly Ratliff says

September 12, 2017 at 6:10 am

Is there somewhere we can find the 2017 schedule yet?

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- Ann Marie Brannigan says
  
  September 18, 2017 at 8:50 pm
  
  Hi Kelly. We updated the post yesterday straight after the programme was released. Hope it helps 🙂
  
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Tj says

September 13, 2018 at 4:56 am

Thank you, this was very informative. Will use this guide when I will be traveling to Barcelona from 22 – 25 September 🙂

Tj
India

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- Ann Marie Brannigan says
  
  September 13, 2018 at 9:07 am
  
  Glad it was helpful. Have a fantastic time during La Mercè!
  
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catherine giorlando says

February 19, 2019 at 10:30 pm

so you can see the fireworks sept 24 on the beach???

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- Ann Marie Brannigan says
  
  February 19, 2019 at 11:03 pm
  
  As I mention at the beginning of the post, these timetables are for La Mercè 2018. I will be updating the information for La Mercè 2019 as soon as the new programme is published but the City Council only does it a couple of weeks before the festival.
  In any case, the festival’s last day will definitely be September 24th (Tuesday) as this is La Mercè’s fest day. Based on previous years it is very unlikely that there will be fireworks on the beach that day as it is when the Piromusical takes place at Plaça d’Espanya. If you want to see fireworks at the beach it will probably happen on Saturday and Friday or Sunday. But if you are here on the night of the 24th and love fireworks you shouldn’t miss the Piromusical.
  
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  - Russell says
    
    May 9, 2019 at 2:58 pm
    
    Hi Ann Marie,
    
    Can you please clarify something for me. I have read a couple of places that the Correfoc in Barcelona during La Merce is not open for individuals to run but instead only to spectate. Your post from a previous year says that anyone can run. I hope I read this correctly because I am really excited about running in the event. Let me know how it works, if I can participate, do I need to sign up for it or just show up and go?
    
    Thanks, Russell
    
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    - Ann Marie Brannigan says
      
      May 9, 2019 at 7:18 pm
      
      Anyone is welcomed to join the correfoc. It is a parade on the streets without any barriers so you can join in and get out whenever you want. No need to sign up either.
      I recommend you watch some videos beforehand to see what to expect. The very centre of a correfoc is quite an intense experience so be sure that you dress accordingly and don’t take unnecessary risks.
      Enjoy it!
      
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      - Russell says
        
        June 21, 2019 at 4:01 am
        
        Thanks for the information Ann Marie, I have been watching some of the videos as you suggested and it looks like a hole lot of fun, can’t wait!
        
        Russell
      - Ann Marie Brannigan says
        
        June 21, 2019 at 8:06 am
        
        No problem. I am sure you will have a fantastic time in La Mercè.
Rebecca says

September 20, 2022 at 2:42 pm

Which events are pushchair friendly?

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- Ann Marie Brannigan says
  
  September 20, 2022 at 4:15 pm
  
  All the events of La Mercè 2022 published on this article are pushchair friendly. Just bear in mind that there will be big crowds in most of them.
  I wouldn’t recommend going inside Plaça Sant Jaume with a pushchair to see castells, for example, although you can see them from a distance from Ferran street of Jaume I street.
  The parades can be easily done with a pushchair and, in fact, are one of the highlights for kids.
  I hope it helps.
  
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D Jones says

September 22, 2023 at 2:42 pm

Your dates for 2023 are wrong. The correfoc is not Friday night, it’s Saturday. https://www.barcelona.cat/lamerce/en/programme#

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- Ann Marie Brannigan says
  
  September 22, 2023 at 2:46 pm
  
  It was a typo mistake on the day (Saturday 23rd, not Friday 23rd). I have just fixed it. Thanks a million for noticing and enjoy La Mercè!
  
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