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Top 60 Things To Do In Barcelona

What to do in Barcelona: The Ultimate Guide

Ann Marie Brannigan 6 Comments

If you are reading this, maybe you have chosen to come to my city and are trying to decide what to do in Barcelona.

Or maybe you are just looking for your next holiday destination and Barcelona popped up as a very interesting option.

Whichever the case, I have written this comprehensive article to guide you through the best things to do in Barcelona. From the must-see attractions to cultural experiences, tours, museums, neighbourhoods and more. 

Go ahead, read through what to do in Barcelona, get some great tips and give this great city a whirl!

This post was updated in November 2023

INDEX

  • 1- Sagrada Familia
  • 2- Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
  • 3- Casa Batlló
  • 4- Park Güell
  • 5- Palau Güell
  • 6- More Gaudí works in Barcelona
  • 7- Block of Discord
  • 8- Palau de la Musica Catalana
  • 9- Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
  • 10- Casa de les Punxes
  • 11- The Gothic Quarter
  • 12- Gràcia neighbourhood
  • 13- Barceloneta neighbourhood
  • 14- El Born
  • 15- El Raval
  • 16- Catalonia’s National Art Museum (MNAC)
  • 17- Picasso Museum
  • 18- Joan Miró Foundation
  • 19- MACBA
  • 20- Opera at Liceu Theatre
  • 21- Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
  • 22- Flamenco show
  • 23- Music Festivals
  • 24- Santa Eulalia Festival (February)
  • 25- Festes de Gràcia (August)
  • 26- La Mercè Festival (September)
  • 27- Free Walking Tours
  • 28- Spanish Civil War Tour
  • 29- Tapas & Food Tours
  • 30- La Boqueria food market
  • 31- Other food markets
  • 32- Tapas indulgence
  • 33- Sweets & desserts galore
  • 34- Cooking classes
  • 35- Montjuïc Hill
  • 36- Tibidabo Hill & Amusement Park
  • 37- Turó de la Rovira
  • 38- City History Museum
  • 39- Catalonia’s History Museum
  • 40- Maritime Museum
  • 41- Frederic Marès Museum
  • 42- Camp Nou Stadium
  • 43- A soccer match
  • 44- Las Ramblas
  • 45- Ciutadella Park
  • 46- City beaches
  • 47- Labyrinth of Horta Park
  • 48- Botanical Gardens
  • 49- Poble Espanyol
  • 50- Els Encants Flea Market
  • 51- Palo Alto Market
  • 52- Vermouth culture
  • 53- Cava wineries
  • 54- Craft beer bars
  • 55- Montserrat
  • 56- Girona Medieval Town
  • 57- Cadaqués, Figueres & Dalí Museum
  • 58- Sitges Beach Town
  • 59- Tarragona Roman City

1- Sagrada Familia

A lot of visitor’s main reasons for coming to my city is to take in the weird and wacky creations of Antoni Gaudí, a radical, yet brilliant, artist from the turn of the 20th century.

Images of his creations headline blogs and guidebooks alike.

Let’s start with my favourite tour site: Sagrada Familia.

This is an amazing church with sandstone towers that stretch into the heavens.

It will be the tallest church in the world when it is finished. That’s right! It is still being built, which surrounding cranes give testimony to.

Sagrada Familia - Barcelona's main attraction
Marvel at the interior of Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia, Barcelona’s icon and main attraction.

For me, the interior can not be missed. The columns resemble a stone forest and the ceiling, their canopy.

The stained-glass windows are everywhere, bouncing a rainbow of colours off the stone interior.

My advice is to go in the afternoon to get the best effect.

If you are feeling fit and unafraid of heights, tag on a tower visit to your ticket. The views are definitely worth it.

MY LOCAL TIP: Sagrada Familia is, officially, the number 1 tourist attraction in Barcelona, and in high season it can sell out up to a week beforehand, so book ahead online to skip-the-lines and avoid disappointment.

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2- Casa Milà (La Pedrera)

Carved from pale limestone and decorated with mangled wrought-iron balconies, this building really stands out as an original.

I love giving private tours here because it was so revolutionary for its time.

Completed in 1912 and not appreciated by the general public, it is now considered a stroke of genius.

Gaudí's La Pedrera in Barcelona
The unforgettable roof terrace of Casa Milà also known as La Pedrera.

The jewel of this structure is the sculpted roof terrace.

Chimneys, water tanks and ventilation shafts are sculpted in a way that sets your imagination on fire.

A lovely bonus is the show apartment furnished from the era transporting you back through time. Look out for the wooden gramophone. It is my favourite decorative piece.

MY LOCAL TIP: There is a surcharge for tickets bought at the site so, to avoid this and the queues, book online. Pick a time slot an hour and a half before closing time as there are a lot fewer visitors.

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3- Casa Batlló

For all lovers of all that is Art Nouveau, do not miss this curvy masterpiece.

It has to be the most over-the-top apartment building that Gaudí ever designed.

From the shiny glass tiles to the iron skull balconies, topped with a ceramic dragon roof, this house is a photographer’s dream.

Want to explore inside? The interior is just as magical as the outside. Curvaceous walls, dripping ceilings, impossible carpentry and a sea-inspired patio.

Tire easily?  Halfway through, take a load off your feet with a drink in hand on their roof terrace which now has a swanky drink bar. Finish the visit inside a 360-degree experience room which dips into the curious mind of Gaudí!

MY LOCAL TIP: Buy your ticket online as it works out quite a bit cheaper. Be aware that the basic online ticket does not entitle you to skip the lines (which are long in high season).

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4- Park Güell

Curious to see where the great Gaudí lived? Then visit the amazing Park Güell that looks down onto the city of Barcelona.

The monumental zone (requires a ticket) contains a riot of colour and mosaic.

From the gingerbread houses (free entry with your pass) to the Grecian market, it is all quite breathtaking.

Park Güell by Gaudí in Barcelona
Lose yourself in the fairytale of Park Güell.

Climb the ceremonial stairs and get your photo taken with the iconic lizard (be prepared to queue).

Finish off by sitting on the world’s longest bench to drink in the views of Barcelona.

If you still have the energy you can explore the beautiful free zones afterwards.

MY LOCAL TIP:  Many bloggers will write that the monumental zone is free to enter before 9:30 am. However, this is only for locals, and proof that you are a resident here in Barcelona could be required. Please don’t get caught out with these outdated blog posts. 

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5- Palau Güell

Not to be confused with Park Güell above, this is a hidden jewel designed by Gaudí in his earlier years.

It was commissioned by his good friend Eusebi Güell who lived in the whole building with his family.

The bonus of this site is that it is less than half the price of other apartment buildings to visit and you rarely have to queue.

Palau Güell - Barcelona top attractions
Look up and gaze at the amazing starry night ceiling of Palau Güell. Photo by Tomàs Badia Navarro

With warm wooden and stone interiors, combined with colourful mosaic chimneys, we see the promise of a young architect.

My favourite room is the main salon, which displays a fold-out altarpiece and a starry sky at night ceiling. Trust me, your jaw will drop too as you cast your eyes upwards.

MY LOCAL TIP: Every first Sunday of the month it is free entry. The tickets will only be released on their booking system a week beforehand, so be ready with your fingers on the keyboard to avoid disappointment.

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6- More Gaudí works in Barcelona

Casa Vicens was the very first house Gaudí designed and is located in the very hip neighbourhood of Gràcia.

Smaller and quainter than the above Gaudí creations. It is easily spotted by its gorgeous geometrically designed tiles and wonderful wrought iron. 

Gaudí rooms have lovingly been restored and the old extension is now an interesting modern museum.

Torre Bellesguard is one of the latest additions to the Gaudí route in Barcelona.

Built over the ruins of the old king’s medieval palace, this is one of the very few Gaudí buildings that still has people residing inside!

MY LOCAL TIP: If you have a Barcelona card you can get a big discount on the entrance fee for Casa Vicens.

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7- Block of Discord

Gaudí was our shining star of architecture at the turn of the 20th century. People blindly flock to his work not realising there are many beautiful Art Nouveau buildings by his contemporaries which are just as fabulous!

A common question I get asked when showing my guests this amazing block of houses is “Which one is by Gaudí?”.

It is a fair question as all the buildings are beautiful and not to be overlooked.

We have already discussed Casa Batlló so let’s chat about the other ones.

Block of Discord at Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona
Casa Lleó i Morera, Casa Amatller and Casa Batlló are the most spectacular houses at the Block of Discord. Photo by ChristianSchd, Xavier Badia Castellà, Amadalvarez, Balou46 / CC BY-SA

At Casa Lleó Morera, by Lluis Domènech I Montaner, you can pick out the delicate white mulberry (“morera”) flowers decorating the outside.

It has a beautifully carved exterior but, unfortunately, is not open to visitors anymore.

I often ask the doorman if I can enter the hallway to show my clients the beautifully tiled entranceway with the original carved wooden lift.

Next door to Casa Batlló sits the amazingly decorative Casa Amatller, by Josep Puig i Cadafalch.

This is open to the public and is a must for lovers of fine art and craft.

They limit the tours and the number of people on them making it a super personal experience.

MY LOCAL TIP: Don’t miss the stained-glass skylight at the entranceway of Casa Amatller and the fab hot chocolate they serve inside their cafe. You do not need to buy a ticket to do these two things either!

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8- Palau de la Musica Catalana

This has to be one of my top picks in Barcelona.

It was commissioned by the choir company in 1905 so they could hold their concerts here.

The beautiful red bricks interlaced with stunning mosaics catch your eye from the outside.

However, the exterior can be considered quite plain compared to the interior.

Palau de la Musica in Barcelona
Modernisme galore at Palau de la Musica Catalana.

Imagine attending a concert surrounded by over-the-top sculptures, colourful tiles and wrought iron creations, topped with the most impressive stained-glass skylight.

Some purists say it is too distracting when listening to concerts here!

If you prefer, you can just book a sightseeing tour around instead.

MY LOCAL TIP: If attending a concert, arrive around half an hour early and go straight in. You can use this time to explore each floor as there are different sculptures, surprises and views to be discovered on each level.

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9- Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

Now, if I was sick, this is the hospital I wouldn’t mind going to!

Created by the great Domènech i Montaner, the design took into account all the discoveries made in health care during the 19th and 20th centuries.

It has lots of light, spaced-out dorms, therapeutic gardens and beautifully decorated features throughout.

Sant Pau is still a functioning hospital but in 2009 built more modern facilities for patients close by.

You can now tour some of the faithfully restored 20th-century pavilions and learn fascinating insights into design which complemented the healing process of its patients.

For me, it is just too gorgeously decorated actually to be an infirmary.

MY LOCAL TIP: Their sightseeing timetable is a little irregular so always check their website for times to visit.

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10- Casa de les Punxes

This is one of Barcelona’s landmark buildings. All the locals know the “House of Spikes”.

Inspired by the legend of Saint George and the dragon, it resembles a medieval castle with delicate spikes topping its numerous turrets.

I love pointing it out to guests on private chauffeured tours as it is so stunning

 

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Commissioned in 1903 for 3 sisters who could not bear to live far apart, this building is huge.

For a while, it was open to the public but nowadays the only way to get an inside peek is to be invited to one of the exclusive events they host!

MY LOCAL TIP: Booked on the Hop-on Hop-off bus?  Don’t worry they will point this stunner on route!

11- The Gothic Quarter

Fall hopelessly in love with the oldest and most charming neighbourhood of the city.

Wander through small winding streets full of character and 2,000 years of history.

Don’t miss the medieval Kings Square, the bombed church of Sant Felip Neri or the Roman columns of the Temple of Agustus tucked away in a hidden patio.

At the heart of this barrio is the magnificent old Cathedral. Go into light a candle or gaze at the 13 geese who reside in its Gothic cloister.

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Gargoyles and Gothic architecture at the beautiful Gothic Quarter of Barcelona.

Shopaholics can get their fix with the vast variety of shopping inside this zone, from mainstream to historical shops dripping with charm to hip designer stores to local workshops!

Wind down with a relaxing glass of wine while sampling delicious local treats in the many bars and eateries that dot this area.

MY LOCAL TIP: There is a lot of history and important buildings that can easily get overlooked while exploring on your own. For insider knowledge and a pleasant couple of hours, take a Free Walking Tour of the area.

12- Gràcia neighbourhood

This is the cool neighbourhood of Barcelona, full of charming squares and terraces.

Artists and hipsters flock to this part of town and it has a very edgy feel to it.

One-off shops, funky bars, great bakeries… Don’t expect the traditional Old Spanish style here.

Gracia festival in Barcelona (street decorations)
The streets of Gràcia come to life during their festival in August. Photo by Photogra Fer

My family and I never miss the Gràcia Festival in August.

The streets are transformed into fun-themed worlds as residents spend weeks drawing painting and modelling sculptures for their row.

This is all combined with free music concerts, local competitions and displays. It’s a great party atmosphere.

MY LOCAL TIP: Go on the first few days of the festival while the decorations are still fresh.

13- Barceloneta neighbourhood

If seafood is your passion, then check out the Barceloneta neighbourhood.

This is the old Fisherman’s Quarter of the city and is located on a little peninsula jutting out to sea.

In the past, it was a real working-class area with a boisterous lively vibe on the streets.

Nowadays, it is a very popular destination for tourists seeking out those great fish dishes while soaking in vistas of the sea.

Despite its fame, there is still that feeling of tight community here where traditions are upheld.

My favourite old-style bars are La Cova Fumada and La Bombeta, both of whom boast “La Bomba” as their tapa speciality.

MY LOCAL TIP: Avoid Passeig de Borbó with throngs of people and waiters trying to sell their menu. Head into the small interior streets here you get a more local flavour.

14- El Born

This was the very first neighbourhood that I lived in when I arrived in Barcelona.

Not unlike the Gothic Quarter, it has a lot of narrow winding streets and oozes with charm.

Full of bars and restaurants coupled with a lot of artisan shops, it’s a very pleasant way to while away a few hours.

 

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In medieval times, it was where a lot the guilds had business and the working class lived.

It doesn’t have as many monumental sites as the Gothic Quarter but my favourite church is located here: Santa Maria del Mar. It is a basilica not to be missed and just as beautiful as the Cathedral.

MY LOCAL TIP: Interested in the dark side of history? We run a historical night tour around El Born and La Ribera neighbourhood. Be prepared for the Spanish Inquisition, a bit of torture, executions and an old cemetery thrown in for good measure!

15- El Raval

El Raval is a great multicultural neighbourhood with a lively gritty vibe.

Myself and my partner head here when we need to buy spices and special ingredients for our Indian cooking.

Full of great bars and small international eateries, it is always easy to find affordable and tasty grub.

El Raval Barcelona neighbourhood
A beautiful building in El Raval neighbourhood. Photo by Fred Romero / CC BY

El Raval, although bang in the centre, has never quite been that gentrified.

There are pockets of drug selling and prostitution so do be aware of your surroundings when wandering around at night.

Don’t let this put you off too much and, if you like that noisy authentic bustle with a variety of local hip and not so hips establishments, give this barrio a go.

MY LOCAL TIP: Every Saturday and Sunday on Rambla del Raval there is a lovely small open market selling arts, crafts, clothes and accessories of local designers.

16- Catalonia’s National Art Museum (MNAC)

Stop the clock. This is the largest and most important Art Museum in Catalonia.

My jaw dropped the first time I saw it, perched on top of a huge monumental staircase full of statues and fountains. It is just stunning.

Once you climb those stairs (there are also escalators for the not-so-fit), at the top you get fabulous views of the city and surrounding hills.

Romanesque collection at MNAC Barcelona
Part of the impressive Romanesque collection at Catalonia’s National Art Museum. Photo by M.N.A.C.

Inside, it houses probably the best collection of Romanesque frescos in the world which are very cleverly displayed.

The Gothic section packs a punch with its beautiful gold altarpiece paintings.

The 19th and 20th-century highlight for me is the decorative Art Nouveau furniture.

MY LOCAL TIP: The museum is free to enter on Saturday afternoons after 3 p.m. and on the first Sunday of the month.

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17- Picasso Museum

Everyone knows the name, Picasso. But who was he really?

Explore this beautiful museum and discover the artist’s origins.

Picasso himself donated important works of his childhood and youth and they are chronologically displayed. You are taken step by step through his early years.

Be awed by his later childlike styles. My favourite room is his many interpretations of the famous Velazquez’s work Las Meninas.

In this video, Rick Steves gives you a taste of the Picasso Museum by bringing you on a magical tour through its corridors.

As if all this wasn’t enough, the museum is housed in a gorgeous Gothic palace.

It is one of the most popular sites in the city so queues and tickets selling out quickly are drawbacks to this attraction. My advice is to definitely book in advance. It is also included in the ArtTicket.

MY LOCAL TIP: The museum is free every Thursday from 6 pm to 9 pm and all day on the first Sunday of the month. Tickets are mandatory and they open for purchase online a few days before the date.

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18- Joan Miró Foundation

This is a favourite of mine and, if you like Joan Miró, you shouldn’t miss it.

Tucked away in the green of Montjuïc Hill, this grey cube-like building melds perfectly with its surroundings.

Miró had a hand in the design and it works wonderfully displaying his work.

Morning Star at Joan Miró's Foundation in Barcelona
You can find works by Miró like “Morning Star” at Joan Miró’s Foundation. Photo by Fundació Joan Miró

Inside, you are rewarded with a beautiful calm space and a massive collection of impressive Miró works.

From quirky phallic sculptures to carefully composed splashed compositions, it is a lovely overview of the artist and his range.

MY LOCAL TIP: Round off the visit by catching the cable car (or walking 15 minutes) to the top of Montjuïc Hill. The views are definitely worth it.

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19- MACBA

For lovers of modern and contemporary art, this is worth putting on your list.

They host a lot of travelling exhibitions with strong links to our social consciousness.

With continually changing works and artists, it is potluck whether the current show will appeal to you.

I love the spacey layout and modern design of the interior which serves as a great backdrop for the mixed media displays.

Expect every form of expression, from video to poetry, photography, sculpture and painting.

MY LOCAL TIP: This museum is included in the ArtTicket, a great way to enjoy six of the most important galleries in Barcelona at a big discounted price.

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20- Opera at Liceu Theatre

For lovers of opera, this is an institution of the city.

Located bang smack in the middle of Las Ramblas you can’t get more central than this.

The building is gorgeous, originally dating from 1847 though it has gone through a few fires and rebuilds.

Liceu Theatre - Things To Do In Barcelona
For Opera lovers, there is no better setting than the Liceu Theatre.

You can catch major productions here as it is one of the leading opera houses in Europe.

It also has the honour of being one of the biggest in the world seating 2,292 spectators.

Opera is not the only offering. You can catch ballet, symphonies and music concerts so it’s worth checking out the programme.

MY LOCAL TIP: The theatre has seats where you can’t see the stage but can take in the amazing sight of the interior. In the old times, it was more important to be seen attending this social affair. Nowadays, these seats are very reasonably priced so, if you can’t catch a tour, this could always be an option. Acoustics are great.

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21- Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

Imagine watching water bobbing in time to the music.

Throw in changing colours to suit the melody’s mood, mix it up with stunning location and views and you have the unmissable Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.

I always bring family and friends when they visit as it is quite breathtaking.

Montjuïc Magic Fountain Barcelona
Awe at the stunning colour and music show of Barcelona’s Magic Fountain.

This is a free attraction for everyone so expect crowds.

The fountain overlooks the immense Plaça d’Espanya which is well connected by public transport.

It is located on the grounds of the main pavilion of the 1929 World Fair so the backdrop is monumental, to say the least.

IMPORTANT: In times of drought and water shortages the magic fountain will not be running, so remember to check this out before planning it into your itinerary. 

MY LOCAL TIP: The main pavilion now houses Catalonia’s National Art Museum. On Saturday evening (after 3 pm) you can enter for free. Combine a free cultural art visit rounded off by a magical dancing fountain show afterwards!

22- Flamenco show

Not strictly from the north of Spain but you can still find premium quality shows here.

In the 1960s, many Andalusians flocked to Barcelona looking for work and with them came that passionate style: Flamenco.

From small bars to grand shows including food, you can pick what suits you.

These are some of the Flamenco venues I recommend for a good-quality show:

El Tablao de Carmen

El Tablao de Carmen was named after the world-famous “bailaora” Carmen Amaya, another one of Barcelona’s renowned citizens.

The venue opened in 1988 and it is located at Poble Espanyol, so you can take a look around this site before enjoying the show.

There is an option of a drink, shared tapas or a 3-course dinner if you want the full package.

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Tablao Flamenco Cordobés

Located in La Rambla since 1970, this is an institution in Barcelona where many famous singers and dancers have performed.

The interior is also quite beautiful. It was designed by the same people who restored La Alhambra in Granada so expect Arabic influence everywhere.

Like in most Flamenco venues, you have the option of adding dinner to your ticket.

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Tarantos

Another classic place in the centre.

Like the previous one, it is also a small venue so you can appreciate the performers a lot better.

This place doesn’t offer dining and their bar is quite dear so my advice is to have a drink somewhere else after the show while discussing the experience.

Performances last for about 30 minutes so it is a great option if you are looking for a more affordable introduction to Flamenco.

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Palau Dalmases

Set in the courtyard of a Baroque palace, this newer addition to the city is a small venue holding only 50 seats.

You couldn’t get a more atmospheric setting to enjoy a lovely Barcelona Summer evening.

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MY LOCAL TIP: Always make sure that for flamenco shows you are at the front or have booked into a layered seating venue. For the dancing, you need to see the fancy footwork at play which means seeing the full stage, not just the top part.

23- Music Festivals

I love going to live concerts, so it is a great bonus that this city hosts a lot of great music festivals.

From rock to electronic to jazz, there is something to suit everyone’s taste.

Please remember these are city music festivals so bringing your tent to a field is not an option!

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Sonar Festival is a must for fans of electronic music. Photo by Sonar

Two big names are the Primavera and the Sonar festivals.

I always know Sonar is happening when I see the hoards of cool hipsters heading towards the fair areas. If electronic music is your thing, this is a cutting-edge festival.

Primavera Sound is more my scene, with an array of different music styles and artists. Definitely, worth checking who is playing as it might just be your favourite band.

MY LOCAL TIP: Some of the festivals sell out quite quickly so don’t wait until you arrive to buy your ticket!

24- Santa Eulalia Festival (February)

My son is passionate about Catalan giants and fire-breathing dragons, so every year we attend this festival to see these and much more.

Based in the centre, there is a very local feel with surprisingly few spectators (probably due to the winter cold!).

Santa Eulalia Festival Barcelona Things To Do
The winter festival in Barcelona celebrates its patron saint: Santa Eulalia Festival. Photo by Alzinous, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Santa Eulalia is a beloved old patron saint of the city, a young girl from Roman times who was put to death for her Christian faith.

Her feast day is the 12th of February so, if you are here then, check the programme out.

The festivities are held over a few days, and, you never know, I might run into you there!

MY LOCAL TIP: Eulalia herself is entombed inside a beautifully carved sarcophagus located in the crypt of the Cathedral. It only opens to the public on her saint’s day so don’t miss this special opportunity.

25- Festes de Gràcia (August)

Gràcia is a fun and hip neighbourhood with a great arty vibe and its local festival is the most popular neighbourhood party in the city.

Various streets are decorated in themes with each avenue fighting out for the most creative look using recycled materials.

We make the pilgrimage here every August with our son to explore the borough.

Gracia Festival in Barcelona
Bangers and fire during the traditional correfoc at Gràcia Festival. Photo by Curimedia / CC BY

Nighttime festivities include lots of live music and bars selling takeaway mojitos on every corner.

The crazy partying goes on till all hours (I don’t think the residents get much sleep).

Daytime sees traditional dances, human castles, kids shows, jigsaw and cooking competitions.

Don’t miss it if you are around!

MY LOCAL TIP: Nighttime is pretty crowded and noisy and inevitably the decorations get damaged. Go early in the festival to see them in their full glory.

26- La Mercè Festival (September)

This festival tops all other festivals in the city and has a huge and varied programme.

From concerts to projections, from parades of giants to fire runs, La Mercè is not one to miss!

There are activities all over the city and careful planning is needed if you want to get the most out of your time here.

La Mercè is the Virgin of Mercy who was made a patron saint of the city in the 17th century.

She replaced poor Saint Eulalia in popularity who cries her heart out every La Mercè Day, on the 24th of September.

Many locals believe this myth and will always bring an umbrella with them.

MY LOCAL TIP: The programme of events is huge and a little daunting to wade through. We have made a list of spectacular favourites that run every year to make planning easier.

27- Free Walking Tours

These walking tours have become all the rage throughout the world and Barcelona is no different.

It’s an amazingly fair system as you pay what you feel the tour is worth at the end!

If you feel the guide did a poor job you can just walk away with no obligation.

It has to be said, that the guide does their utmost on tour to make sure their guests have a great time.

Barcelona Free Tour with Runner Bean Tours
Runner Bean Tours offers two different Free Walking Tours in Barcelona, one in the Gothic Quarter and another one about Gaudí.

Gorka and I started Runner Bean Tours in 2010 when there was no other Free Tour in Barcelona.

I have to say that showing our city to visitors is still a dream job for us.

After more than 10 years, we are very proud to have an amazing group of local guides as part of the team.

There are two Free Tours on offer: one to discover the nooks and crannies of the Gothic Quarter and the other one focused on the architecture of Barcelona’s favourite son, Antoni Gaudí.

I work as a guide myself so don’t forget to say hi if you happen to join me on one of my walks.

MY LOCAL TIP: We can book out quickly so I recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.  Also, do the visit at the beginning of your stay as it will give you a very nice introduction to the city. 

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28- Spanish Civil War Tour

For those history buffs out there, this has to be one of the most complete tours I have ever been on.

Run by Nick Lloyd, this passionate guide will take you on a 4-5 hour experience you won’t forget in a hurry!

Spanish Civil War Tour Barcelona
Learn about the fascinating and tragic story of the Spanish Civil War on a walking tour with Nick Lloyd.

Wandering around the Gothic Quarter pointing out sights of relevance during the Civil War, he brings the story of this tragic era to life with photos and newspaper cuttings, cleverly building up the layers to give you a fascinating insight.

You can put your feet up halfway through the tour as the second half is discussion time and it’s absorbing, to say the least.

MY LOCAL TIP: Nick Lloyd has written an excellent book called “Forgotten places: Barcelona and the Spanish Civil War”, based on the Civil War and focused on Barcelona. Nick always has copies on hand and is worth buying if you want to explore and read more.

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29- Tapas & Food Tours

One fast-track way to get introduced to the food scene of the city is to take a food tour.

Not only do you get brought to local establishments but you also get the lowdown on the traditional dishes.

An added bonus is meeting other like-minded foodies for a bit of social life while on holiday.

Barcelona food tour with The Barcelona Taste
It’s all about delicious food and local places at The Barcelona Taste.

A lot of the food tours on offer are tapas orientated.

Tapas are small dishes of food shared by friends over a drink during the evening or over the weekend.

Because they are small portions, it is a great way to try a variety of dishes on a guided visit.

However, be aware it is usually a basic affair so if you are looking for something a bit more upscale, research companies that offer a more gourmet-style wander!

MY LOCAL TIP: My recommendation for a food tour company is definitely, The Barcelona Taste. They only work with small groups (6 tops) making it a very personal experience. Most importantly, they are a small family company based only in Barcelona so you would also help support the local economy. Vegetarians and people with gluten allergies are also welcome.

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30- La Boqueria food market

Great food and superb cooking are a huge part of Spanish life. Barcelona, being a cosmopolitan city, has an exciting and buzzing food scene.

That alone is a great excuse to visit us!

Welcome to the most famous food market in Barcelona!

Not to be missed by foodies and those of you interested in the culinary culture of Spain.

Gawk at sheep brains, skinned rabbits and bulls’ balls, some of the more exotic meats available on stands.

Buy fresh fruit salads for breakfast, feast on small cones of cured ham and top it off with a glass of wine.

La Boqueria Food Market in Barcelona
You can find anything at the colourful stalls of La Boqueria Food Market.

The heart of this establishment is in the centre. Just follow your nose to those fabulous fish stands.

Locals will make the pilgrimage here to browse and buy fish for those special occasions.

The variety, choice and freshness are hard to beat anywhere else in the city.

MY LOCAL TIP: To get the full experience of this market, go in the mornings, Tuesday to Saturday, as a lot of local stands close in the afternoon.

31- Other food markets

If you want to try out a less hectic local market in the centre, try out Santa Caterina or Sant Antoni.

Santa Caterina with its eye-catching colourful roof is difficult to miss. There is less of a selection but has a friendly atmosphere with a couple of great restaurants to choose from.

Sant Antoni Food Market in Barcelona
The beautifully restored Sant Antoni Food Market is a delight for the eyes and the senses. Photo by Enric / CC BY-SA

Sant Antoni (1882) is the pride of the neighbourhood, having been faithfully restored, and is just a gem to look at!

The food section goes hand in hand with clothes stands so you can combine shopping and food at this one!

MY LOCAL TIP: The food markets are closed on Sundays here in Barcelona. However, if you venture to Sant Antoni that day you will find a cool second-hand book fair which also includes comics, cards and miniature figures on sale. It’s a great atmosphere and worth checking out.

32- Tapas indulgence

What’s not to love about tapas? It’s my favourite way of eating.

Small plates of food are distributed in the centre of the table, shared with friends over a nice glass of wine or beer!

A great way of trying lots of different dishes in a fun and social way.

Tapas, while originally from the south of Spain, is a tradition that has been embraced by the people of Barcelona.

From cheap bars offering happy hour deals to expensive gourmet restaurants with tasting experiences, you won’t be short of choices in this city.

MY LOCAL TIP: If you would like to try making a classic tortilla yourself, check out our grandma’s Spanish omelette recipe, one of the most traditional tapas that you will find at every bar in Spain.

33- Sweets & desserts galore

I am a fan of rich sticky desserts and sometimes in traditional restaurants, the selection tends to be quite light and not very exciting.

However, one thing I can not fault here is the churros and chocolate tradition. A cup of thick rich hot chocolate served with fried batter sticks coated with sugar.

My advice is to go to an establishment that specialises in this treat to get the freshest and best quality.

Granja Viader and Granja Dulcinea are both great options.

Granja Dulcinea in Barcelona
Granja Dulcinea is one of the most traditional places in Barcelona to try chocolate and churros. Photo by Granja Dulcinea

Another joy of the city is the fabulous patisseries (in the centre, La Colmena is a great example).

Some mornings I buy freshly baked chocolate croissants and doughnuts for my family. Barcelona, being a big city, has a bakery on every corner.

The smell of freshly baked delights is difficult to resist and is a great option for an easy stress-free breakfast.

MY LOCAL TIP: You have to try a xuixo, at least once in your lifetime. This is a delicacy from Girona of sugar-coated fried batter filled with custard. 

34- Cooking classes

A cooking class is always on my bucket list when visiting an exciting food destination.

What better way to dig into a dish than making it yourself?

In Barcelona, you are not stuck for choice when it comes to cooking classes.

Barcelona cooking classes
All the secrets of Spanish cuisine are unveiled at the fantastic cooking classes of Barcelona Cooking.

Some classes include a market visit so you can learn about the ingredients and how the locals shop.

Paella as the main course and Crema Catalana as dessert seem to be the most offered on a lot of courses.

This is all paired with a nice wine that you can enjoy with other students while you gobble down all that you have made.

MY LOCAL TIP: I did a class with Candido at Barcelona cooking and it was excellent! They are a small local business and centrally located on Las Ramblas so their market visit is at the world-famous La Boqueria.

35- Montjuïc Hill

I love viewpoints when the climb is not too hard and the crowds are not too big. It gives you a more contemplative side to a city.

Montjuïc Hill rises from the sea and gives you a great vantage point for the port and central Barcelona.

It’s also huge with its back sloping down into Plaça d’Espanya affording fabulous views of different areas of the city.

Locals flock to the parks, gardens and green areas for walks at the weekend so it can be quite busy then.

Montjuïc Hill - Best viewpoints in Barcelona
The Castle of Montjuïc is a great spot to enjoy fabulous sunsets over Barcelona.

Mirador del Mar is my favourite platform and gives you lovely sights of the waterfront.

Take the Port cable car there if you are not scared of heights and finish with a glass of wine at the panoramic bar.

Another great view is from Montjuïc Castle which perches on top of this mass.

Again, a cable car ride (Teleferic de Montjuïc) will offer more spectacular vantages of Barcelona.

MY LOCAL TIP: Montjuïc Hill is also a haven for nature and wildlife lovers. If you are one, we highly recommend Monica’s Green Tour of Barcelona. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Mediterranean trees and flora while having a chance to see the local amphibians, reptiles, birds and maybe even a wild boar.

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36- Tibidabo Hill & Amusement Park

Looming high over Barcelona is the Hill of Tibidabo. You can’t miss it as a beautiful church crowns the very top.

Locals even use it to give directions towards the mountain or the sea.

At 512ft high, you can get an amazing panoramic of the urban landscape so bring your camera!

It’s a bit of a trek to get there and I always drive up.

Buses can be caught from Plaça Catalunya or you can take a more roundabout route involving metro, bus and cog-train.

Once at the top, you can visit the 19th-century church, have fun in the theme park or go for a hike or bike ride along the many trails of this reserve.

MY LOCAL TIP: This park is very exposed so in hotter months, have sun hats, sunscreen and water on hand. A classic ride for locals is the aeroplane that has limited seats so the queues move slowly. Not worth the wait with little ones in tow. It’s more of a sentimental must for the locals!

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37- Turó de la Rovira

This viewpoint, not only offers fantastic panoramic views but also fires the imagination.

Defence guns were installed here during the Spanish Civil War to defend the city from air raids.

The circular walls that enclosed these hunks of metal and their operators are still visible.

You can almost taste sitting there tensely waiting to hear the sirens for attacking planes approaching.

 

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After the Civil War, a shantytown was established here and the remains of abandoned houses are still visible.

Makeshift housing that went up for refugees, it was called the neighbourhood of the cannons.

Pulled down in the 1990s, it adds another layer of history to this site.

For sunset, it seems to be a mecca for backpackers with cans of beer seeing twilight into the city.

MY LOCAL TIP: On route from the metro is Bar Las Delicias, one of the best traditional tapas restaurants I have tried in Barcelona. Huge portions, cheap prices it is mobbed by locals so try and book ahead.

38- City History Museum

Fancy taking a trip through time? This fascinating museum takes you back over 2000 years to the time of the Romans.

I love the fact you start the tour underground and actually, get to walk through the excavated streets of the old city.

It’s beautifully lit and really interesting descriptions give you a sense of life in those times.

 

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You inevitably ascend and each floor above brings you nearer our timeline.

It’s great to see Barcelona slowly growing and changing over the centuries through maps, models and paintings.

Don’t miss the amazing 14th-century Royal Banqueting Hall although no food is on offer nowadays!

MY LOCAL TIP: Got the Barcelona card? Well, visit this museum without charge! Alternatively, you can go on the first Sunday of the month or Sunday afternoons after 3 pm, also for free.

39- Catalonia’s History Museum

This is one of my favourites for learning history. A beautiful old red brick building that faces onto, the old port.

It’s huge inside with different floors that take you on a journey through different eras.

Catalonia's History Museum in Barcelona
Learning all about Catalonia’s history at the MHCAT. Photo by MHCAT.

Don’t expect old dusty antiques on display. This is all about the narrative and interaction.

Pull a rope to see how much a knight’s armour weighed. Walkthrough a garden planted by the conquerors from Africa to learn how this revolutionised agriculture in Spain.

With models and scenes, these displays help bring the past to life.

MY LOCAL TIP: It is worth doing a little research on Catalonia’s history first to help the tour move fluidly.

40- Maritime Museum

What’s not to love about this place? Model boats, old maps, touchable screens… it all makes for a very pleasant afternoon.

Kids and adults love this museum as it is very approachable and the sea life is exciting.

It’s a great way to learn about an important part of Barcelona’s past and I can’t drag my son away from the miniature ships.

Maritime Museum Barcelona
The impressive galleon replica at Barcelona’s Maritime Museum. Photo by MMB.

The building is vast being an old ship-making yard with origins back as far as the 12th century.

You can even board a lifesize replica of a 16th-century galleon within this huge building.

I have to say, my favourite part is the display of old maps throughout the centuries. The world’s perimeters have certainly shifted from the olden times!

MY LOCAL TIP: This is one of those museums that are free on Sunday afternoons. Expect a lot of loud families visiting during this time.

41- Frederic Marès Museum

Quirky and endearing would be the words I use to describe this sweet little museum.

Frederic Marès was an artist and a fanatic collector!

When he died, he left his diverse collection to the people of Barcelona which is now housed in an old gorgeous Gothic Royal palace.

I have to say it is a very eclectic museum. From old Roman statues to medieval crucifixes to matchbox collections.

If travelling with kids, check out the top floor with old puppet theatres, comic books and more.

MY LOCAL TIP: It is free on the first Sunday of the month and every Sunday after 3 pm. Even during free times, this museum is never very busy!

42- Camp Nou Stadium

Football is huge in Barcelona and locals take great pride in the F.C. Barcelona team.

Some people say that the F.C. Barcelona football team is the best in the world.

Now, you can argue all you want but I have met fans who have travelled overseas at great expense just to see Barça play.

It ranks as the 3rd most visited tourist site in the city!

 

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The Camp Nou building is a big pull itself.

Immense in size, with a sea of seats surrounding the pristine pitch, it is the largest soccer stadium in Europe.

It comes equipped with a museum stocked with memorabilia, photos, trophies and a good insight into the history of the team.

There are a variety of tickets and tours available so check their website carefully to see what suits you.

For a nice soccer-filled splurge, you can book a private tour discovering all the locations in the old city related to Barcelona (and there are a lot!) while ending with a visit to where all the dreams are made: Camp Nou Stadium.

The guide is Dani Sánchez, a fan and expert in everything Barça. You can’t go wrong with him.

MY LOCAL TIP: The museum closes depending on the timetable of the matches being played at the stadium. Check times so as not to be disappointed.

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43- A soccer match

Seeing one of the biggest soccer stadiums in the world and all the trophies of a football team is always a treat.

But enjoying a live soccer match of the Spanish league can make the holiday of any football fan.

I am sure that you won’t forget in your lifetime the experience of Messi scoring an amazing goal.

Soccer Match in Barcelona
Attending a soccer match in Barcelona is one of the highlights for any football fan.

I strongly recommend booking the tickets in advance as they do sell out for the most popular games (who doesn’t want to see a Barça-Real Madrid or a European league match?).

In any case, be ready to pay big bucks if you decide to purchase them with one of the illegal vendors outside the stadium. I strongly advise against this.

MY LOCAL TIP: These types of tickets can be quite expensive so, if you are not a huge football fan but still want to enjoy the experience, try booking tickets for the R.C.D. Espanyol. This is the second team in Barcelona but they are also in the first league so you are definitely getting a first-class game.

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44- Las Ramblas

This is our famous boulevard that cuts through the old heart of the city.

It’s a beautiful ramble and crops up as one of the must-dos in all the guidebooks.

For an easy stroll downwards, start in Plaça Catalunya and end at the Columbus Statue by the sea’s edge.

Las Ramblas of Barcelona
Las Ramblas is the most popular boulevard in Barcelona. Photo by jrthibault.

Las Ramblas’ name derives from the dry riverbed that filled in over the years.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, it became the grand paseo that it is today.

Nowadays, Las Ramblas gets pretty crowded and is quite touristy. The restaurants can overcharge so my advice is to enjoy the walk but duck into a side street for lunch or a drink!

MY LOCAL TIP: If you want to explore La Rambla differently, check out these blog posts. It is a self-guided walking tour (divided into 3 parts) which points out the main sights as well as more hidden places.

45- Ciutadella Park

I’ve enjoyed many a lazy picnic in the green of this grand park.

Located on the fringes of El Born, locals head here for walks and general social outdoor gatherings.

Don’t be surprised to see musicians, Thai chi, ping-pong matches and dance practice all happening in this open space.

Ciutadella Park Fountain in Barcelona
The spectacular central fountain at Parc de la Ciutadella is always a delight for the eyes.

It was built on the grounds of the 1888 Universal Exhibition and still retains a lot of the fair’s 19th-century landmarks.

The central fountain is the crowning glory and is quite spectacular. Just look for the golden figure of Aurora driving her golden chariot across the sky and you’ll find your way there.

MY LOCAL TIP: The best way to experience this park is definitely by picnicking here. Pack a few sandwiches and towels and soak up the ambience of this green area for a few hours.

46- City beaches

One thing that makes Barcelona quite appealing is its beaches.

Families and sun-worshippers like to combine a cultural visit with some seaside fun.

You can laze in the heat on loungers with umbrellas that are for rent in high season.

For the more active, volleyball nets, ping-pong tables and exercise machines are scattered throughout the city’s shoreline.

What to do in Barcelona - Beaches
Barcelona’s beaches are a great place to sport, play or just relax soaking in the Mediterranean sun.

I love taking my son down to the beach during the summer. The beautiful calm waters of the Mediterranean make it perfect for taking a dip.

For those singletons out there, you can round off with a beer or a cocktail from the numerous xiringuitos (seaside bars) on each beach.

MY LOCAL TIP: My recommendation would be Bogatell Beach, next to the neighbourhood of Poble Nou. It is quieter and cleaner, and you can head up to Rambla of Poble Nou for some great tapas afterwards.

47- Labyrinth of Horta Park

This is a bit of a trek to get to, but worth it.

For a very small fee, you can enter the oldest conserved gardens of Barcelona.

They started in 1791 and are majestically beautiful. It feels like you are stepping back in time (with style and money).

The gardens are Neoclassical in design so expect lots of statues of Greek and Roman gods.

There are areas perfectly manicured and landscaped, the highlight being a 2-metre high hedge labyrinth.

It is great fun getting to its centre where you are greeted by Eros, the God of Love.

Other parts are wilder where you can stroll through forests of planted trees and admire the size of someone’s backyard!

MY LOCAL TIP: It only costs a couple of euros to enter but you can take advantage of the free entry days Wednesday and Sunday.

48- Botanical Gardens

For all those enthusiastic gardeners out there, this is another attraction to add to your list.

Here in Barcelona, our botanical gardens are in two locations (which causes endless confusion for visitors!).

The first, my favourite, is the Historical Botanical Gardens.

It’s super cool. Located in a depression, you wander downwards through lush vegetation and you can feel that the trees and plants are from an era gone by.

Barcelona Botanical Gardens
The cactus collection at Barcelona’s New Botanical Gardens

The modern bigger gardens have a more organised layout and lack the character of the old ones.

On the plus side, it’s easier to navigate with different zones representing different countries.

Both Gardens are located on Montjuïc mountain, the older park being a lot easier to get to by public transport.

MY LOCAL TIP: The Botanics in Barcelona don’t get many visitors except on the first Sunday of the month and Sunday afternoons after 3 pm when there is free entry.

49- Poble Espanyol

Think of that buzzing year 1929 when the International Exhibition was held in Barcelona.

This tiny little setting was built as an exhibit in its own right.

The little shops and houses reflect architecture from different Spanish regions and inside, handicrafts were displayed.

The massive main square hosted bullfights, traditional dances, and parties, and showed off Spanish culture to its fullest.

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Nowadays, it has recovered some of its former glory.

Artisans have been reinstalled and you can see them diligently working away.

Wander around the pristine streets to get a taste of the typical Spanish town.

Remember that no one lives here so it really is a tourist attraction full of curious visitors like yourself.

MY LOCAL TIP: Displays and activities are still hosted here, including the famous flamenco show Tablao de Carmen. Check out their website to see what events are happening so you can get the most out of your visit.

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50- Els Encants Flea Market

For those bargain hunters out there who love a nice market visit on their holiday, look no further.

Antiques, furniture, dodgy goods, material stands, cheap mass-produced tat… Els Encants has it all.

You can’t miss the structure! Just look for the amazing mirrored ceiling. It shines like sails on the horizon.

Once inside, you can look up to see every stand reflected so there is no way of getting lost!

Els Encants Flea Market in Barcelona
Find little treasures at Els Encants Flea Market. Photo by Encants Barcelona

Feeling hungry after all that shopping? There is a tiny buzzing food court located on the upper level.

Squeeze in on shared benches and chat with random people while taking in views of the city.

For those like myself with weak bladders, toilets are free and numerous within.

Encants traditionally runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, but it is always worth checking out their timetable in case of public holidays.

MY LOCAL TIP: While bargaining is not a custom in Spain, this is a flea market. Many nationalities are selling their goods and most vendors are open to a little bit of haggling. 

51- Palo Alto Market

This one is a more upscale affair, attracting hipsters and craft lovers with cash to buy something original.

It runs one weekend a month and I always end up in a queue to get in.

Once in, it’s a buzzy atmosphere with cool music, little bars to grab a drink and some great food stands.

Palo Alto Market Barcelona
Support local artisans at Palo Alto Market. Photo by Palo Market Fest

In general, it is an outdoor affair, although some of the stands are inside the old converted outhouses.

There is a cutting-edge contemporary design area, cool vintage stands and crafty artisan stands.

You will need a half-day and it is worth checking out their website to see what concerts or workshops are happening.

I love spending a lazy Sunday morning here and highly recommend a visit.

MY LOCAL TIP: There is a charge so I recommend pre-buying your tickets online to get a discount.

52- Vermouth culture

There is nothing like unwinding with an alcoholic beverage in hand while on holiday.

Picture a lazy Sunday morning, sitting on a nice terrace, a few olives on the table and a delicious sweet glass of vermouth in hand.

Before kids, this was a popular way of mine to spend a Sunday morning before heading out to lunch.

Traditionally it has always been an aperitif to build your appetite towards a big lunch. And trust me, it works!

Once considered an old man’s tipple, the vermouth drink has become trendy with many specialised bars cropping up all over the city.

The norm is a deep red colour, a wine that has been blended with spices and served from the barrel on tap.

Trusty vermouth establishments will blend their own and can get cult followers once you try it. You will see why!

MY LOCAL TIP: For a very traditional experience, I recommend trying Bodega Cal Pep, in Gràcia. Of course, they make their own blend. Order a small salty tapa (anchovies or olives) to help wash it down.

53- Cava wineries

If you like champagne, then I recommend you give cava a whirl during your holiday.

Inspired by the French bubbly beverage, the Catalans tried their hand at creating sparkling wine using the same methods in the 19th century.

By law, we were not allowed to call it champagne because it is produced in Spain so we gave it the name “cava” which derives from cave or cellar.

The good news is that we don’t charge as much as the French but the taste is just as great.

Codorníu cellars
The wonderful cellars at Codorníu. Photo by Codorníu

If you are to visit any cellar, I would recommend Cordorníu.

Firstly, it is stunning as Art Nouveau cellars were added in 1895 and designed by Puig i Cadafalch, a contemporary of Gaudí.

They were also the first ones to produce sparkling wine in Spain and have a long-standing reputation.

Freixenet is another mainstream name but, of course, there are many more producers, especially in the Penedès region.

MY LOCAL TIP: Hiring a car might get you to many more cellars. Plan a route in the Penedès region and pre-book the smaller cava producers as their timetable will be more to demand. We also provide private chauffeured tours of Montserrat and Cordorniu for those of you who prefer sightseeing without the headache of organising a route.

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54- Craft beer bars

Welcome to the latest drinking rage here in Barcelona.

Traditionally, the beer to order here is Estrella Damm, a light refreshing beer that slides down nicely on a hot day. You will still see this label on many of the bottles in outdoor terraces.

However, for those looking for something more adventurous, the craft beer scene has taken a stronghold over the city.

Craft Beer in Barcelona
Enjoying a beer tasting at one of the local breweries. Photo by Edge Brewing.

From microbreweries to brewpubs to bars specialising in artisan beers, you won’t be lacking here in Barcelona.

I have been to a few open-door parties here myself and loved the hip vibe and fantastic beer.

A recommended brewpub is the BlackLab which offers an Asian-influenced menu and has a great open-door space, sometimes with live music.

MY LOCAL TIP: If serious about craft beer, check out the annual Barcelona Beer Festival (BBF). It is held outside the centre in an exhibition area. They organise talks, pairings, and traditional beer games, and there is even a Kids’ Zone where you can leave the children with monitors as you wander around.

55- Montserrat

While there are so many wonderful things to do in Barcelona, it is always nice to get out for a day trip to take in some of our gorgeous surroundings.

Montserrat translates to English as “serrated mountain” and when you first see it you will understand why!

Shooting upwards out of the landscape, it takes your breath away with rounded forms and the jagged top.

Over the years, I have done a few treks through this rocky range and it’s not unusual to see rock climbers tackling the vertical walls.

Montserrat excursion Barcelona
The imposing Hill of Montserrat is a paradise for nature and history lovers.

For many, another huge draw of this mountain is its religious importance.

The beautiful Benedictine Monastery houses the sacred Black Madonna whom people flock to with prayers and requests.

You can view the gifts and written prayers on display to the virgin and expect queues to get a glimpse of this famous statue.

Don’t miss visiting the great Art collection and listening to the unmissable Boys’ Choir that performs most days.

MY LOCAL TIP: Nowadays, the different attractions at Montserrat have a fee, so it is worth checking out the timings and ticket availability on their website. If you want a hassle-free visit with a private guide and chauffeured transport, you can check out our private Montserrat tours

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56- Girona Medieval Town

I love Girona. The old centre is just stunning, like stepping back to medieval times.

Beautiful churches and palaces, narrow cobbled streets, beautiful Arabic baths… it sets your imagination on fire.

This is probably why Game of Thrones chose it as one of the destinations to film scenes for their epic series.

The centre is small enough to take in for a day trip while the river that runs through the centre helps you keep your bearings.

The channelled water gives an almost Venetian feel and makes for a very pretty photo op on its many bridges.

Take a break from exploring by having lunch at one of the local restaurants in the centre. All in all a great day out.

MY LOCAL TIP: Girona is quite local and Spanish people eat their main meal midday. Restaurants offer a menu of the day (3 courses and a drink) at a great price during the week so take advantage.

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57- Cadaqués, Figueres & Dalí Museum

This day trip is a must for all those Salvador Dalí fans out there and for those who would like to find out about this artist.

Cadaqués is a pretty seaside town where Dalí’s spent his summers.

It still retains much of its charm, with pebble-cobbled streets, gorgeous whitewashed houses and the smell of the salty seawater.

Dalí’s own house is just outside Cadaqués, in Portlligat and well worth a visit.

Don’t forget to explore the wild Cap de Creus Natural Park and marvel at its wild landscapes and wind-shaped rocks. These were the inspiration for many a Dalí painting.

Salvador Dalí Museum in Figueres
The Salvador Dalí Museum is an extravagant piece of art in itself. Photo by Museu Salvador Dalí.

Round off with a visit to the Dalí Museum in Figueres and have fun with the playful layout.

Dalí bought the destroyed theatre and converted it into a journey of surrealism.

And guess where the artist is buried? That’s right, you can pay your respects to the man himself.

MY LOCAL TIP: This is a very full day. If you are making your own way there, get a very early start to make the most of your visit. Distances are deceptive as the roads bend and curve a lot in this area and can take a while to navigate. 

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58- Sitges Beach Town

Sticky ice creams, sandy beaches and pretty Art Nouveau architecture all come to mind when I think of Sitges.

It’s a popular seaside town which gets flooded with day-trippers during summer holidays and weekends.

If you like seafood, there is plenty on offer in the restaurants here and if you still have energy, a lively night scene round off.

 

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Many Barcelonans will head to Sitges for the carnival as it is a bigger and better party than in Barcelona.

It is also a popular hub for the LGBTI community with plenty on offer.

The internationally renowned Fantasy (horror & sci-fi) Film Festival is also hosted here. If you are around and a fan, don’t miss it. You can even join the zombie parade!

MY LOCAL TIP: There is no need to hire a car for this one. It is very well connected by train with the stop being quite central. Only takes about 30-40 minutes from Barcelona’s central stations.

59- Tarragona Roman City

One of my favourite day trips is to bundle the family together and head an hour south to Tarragona.

Once the Roman capital of Northern Iberia, it sets the imagination on fire.

The centre is a mish-mash of grand Roman structures and modern architecture.

Add a splash of green with trees and parks and it makes for a really pleasant city getaway.

Tarragona Roman amphitheatre
Tarragona’s Roman Amphitheatre is one of the highlights of a visit to the Roman city.

There is plenty to see, from the Roman Amphitheatre to the old Roman Circus, with plenty of museums to keep you informed.

My recommendation is to get a map from the tourist office and a general ticket that allows access to all the key sights.

MY LOCAL TIP: If getting there by car, don’t miss the two-storey aqueduct (Pont del Diable) just before reaching the town. It’s only 4km outside Tarragona and you can even walk across it! To get there from Tarragona, take the N-240 towards Lleida.

Phew! That’s me rounding off my recommendations of things to do in Barcelona while on holiday. I hope it helps you with planning.

I am certain you will love Barcelona just as much as I do. We might even cross paths on tour or on the street!

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Ravitej Bhagavathi
10:36 20 Apr 25
Jarrod's guided tour was fun and informative. A gentle intro to Gaudi. Would highly recommend.
Max Griffith
15:27 19 Apr 25
Andriy was our guide and he was thorough, knowledgeable and friendly. We learnt a lot during our 2 1/2 hours under his tutelage. If you’re looking to learn more on the history of Barcelona and Catalonia, do yourself a favour and book this walking tour!
Agnieszka Kowalczyk
08:01 19 Apr 25
Noah was great tour guide.Really knowledgeable. We found out about many interesting factsWe enjoyed interesting time in the Gothic Quarters of Barcelona
Debra Huser
17:06 18 Apr 25
Jarrod was a fantastic guide through the Gothic Quarter and El Born.Highly recommend this tour.
Christopher Jue
08:05 15 Apr 25
A very informative tour of the Gothic quarter and Barcelona in general. Ivan was very knowledgeable about Catalonia and Spanish history. Had great food recommendations too!
Vince Wu
23:07 14 Apr 25
Our group of 10 did an 8-hr private tour of Barcelona highlights in April 2025. Our guide Diana was wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable. Time was well managed. We never felt rushed. Gorka was great setting us up, very responsive. Highly recommended.
Jennifer Monroe
09:00 07 Apr 25
We went on a customized private tour with Dani from Runner Bean and it was an absolute delight! We had only one full day to explore Barcelona so we wanted to maximize it with someone who was knowledgeable and Dani was it! His passion, pride, and love for his country and Gaudi’s art shone brightly throughout the tour as he shared all the private and personal stories of Gaudi and his extraordinary life. We were thrilled to be able to effortlessly move from place to place with Josep chauffeuring us and skip all the lines. The perfect sunny weather added to the beauty of the city. Thank you, Runner Bean, for helping us fall in love with Barcelona and Gaudi!
Christina Coste
07:20 07 Apr 25
Thoroughly enjoyed this tour thanks to our knowledgeable guide Andriy. It was our sixth time in Barcelona, but first time taking a tour. So glad we did as we came away with a much better understanding of the history of both Barcelona and Catalogne. Would definitely recommend this!
Traci Elder
19:07 06 Apr 25
Very cool experience. Pay what you feel it is worth at the end… and our tour guide was very experienced and so clearly loved what she was doing. We would do this again — although ended up being more like 3.5 hours—which was a long time for our kids
jonathan hyman
16:22 06 Apr 25
We had Tao who was fantastic so enthusiastic and knowledgeableI would highly recommend this companyTop marks to them
Alan Montes
22:45 02 Apr 25
We did the GothicTour and Jarrod was amazing! Very knowledgeable in our tour! He was amazing! Thanks Jarrod!
Lara Heberlein
14:49 31 Mar 25
Wonderful tour guide! Tati was well informed, so friendly and such a great storyteller about the history of the Gothic Quarter. I highly recommend this tour!
Vesna Dracic
16:46 30 Mar 25
We enjoyed spending time with Albert.He is a very professional and dedicated guide.He gave us a lot of interesting information and was happy to answer all our new questions.He has a perfect command of the English language, which greatly facilitates the whole tour.It's great!Thank you.
Susanne Karcher
16:42 30 Mar 25
This is THE way to explore Barcelona with all your senses! Noah is a brilliant coach as he engages with u all the time. He is positively "engraving" his vast historical knowledge into you by making sure that YOU apply your mind to solve the background question based on what is in front of you in real life. What a great educational teaching style. Any yawn inducing school history teacher should take a leaf out of Noah's book of teaching tricks and fables coming to live before your eyes...
Maya Wu
23:28 27 Mar 25
Issabella Hope
22:28 27 Mar 25
While in Barcelona, my family took two tours with Runner Bean - the free Gaudi one and a private tour in Montserrat. Runner Bean staff has been amazing at all times. Gorka was really helpful in assisting me in booking the Montserrat tour. She had several suggestions which made for a great visit. Julie and Lisa, our tour guides, were awesome. Both had so much knowledge about Barcelona, from historical facts to humorous anecdotes. Lisa, our Montserrat guide, gave our varied group (from ages 21 to 60) options to fit each person's abilities. Half of our group took a hike and the other half opted for the art museum visit (which in itself was incredible). We had a six hour tour with the Black Madonna and Boys Choir and couldn't be happier. It's difficult making reservations with tour companies via email when you are in a completely different country and have no way of really vetting the company. I can't recommend Runner Bean highly enough. I'll definitely book another tour with them when I return to Barcelona.
Carla Jaber
12:42 27 Mar 25
We had the pleasure of touring the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona with Jarrod as our guide, and it was an unforgettable experience. Jarrod's depth of knowledge about the area's history was astounding, and the way he narrated the stories made it so interesting. His passion and engaging storytelling truly captivated us. This tour is highly recommended for anyone looking to dive into the rich history and charm of Barcelona. Thank you, Jarrod, for an epic and memorable experience!
Michael Coburn
10:34 27 Mar 25
We had an excellent tour with Diana in Barcelona. We went with the half day tour as we're traveling with an 11 year old and thought a full day tour might have been a bit too much. We covered a lot of territory for a half day and really gained a lot of insights into the city. Diana is a local and brought that perspective to the tour which was great. We would highly recommend her and Runner Beans and if we find ourselves back in Barcelona we'll definitely book another tour with Diana.
Felice and John
07:30 25 Mar 25
So glad we took the Gothic Tour. A great intro to Barcelona and its history in this beautiful area. Julia was the best tour guide- knowledgeable,helpful and fun.This tour is a must!
Miriam Paffen
22:48 24 Mar 25
Extremly nice tour guide with a lot of knowledge. I enjoyed a lot the Gaudi Tour of Julie and learned a lot. Highly recommend doing a tour with these guys!!
Lauren El Hajj
19:38 24 Mar 25
I honestly did not think that I will enjoy the free tour with Runner Bean Tours this much. I booked the Gaudi tour and the Gothic Quarter Tour with my friends, and we were a group of 4 in total. First, finding the guides in the shared meeting point was very easy. The “check in” process went seamlessly. For the Gaudi Tour, our guide Lisa took the time to introduce herself and get us accustomed to each other. We were a small group (9 people in total), which made us feel like we were taking a private tour. Lisa shared her knowledge of the different locations she took us to, and she helped us get our metro cards. She even gave us so many tips and tricks to enjoy our whole stay. The overall experience was amazing, and this did not feel like free tour at all.For the Gothic Quarter Tour, our guide Jarrod was very passionate about sharing insights and places in Barcelona that are not very touristic. He made sure to make the experience as local as possible, taking us through the narrow streets of the Gothic quarter. The history details that he shared were mesmerizing. In addition, he made sure that everyone is comfortable and provided us with a 15 minutes break with recommendations. Finally, he shared his own list of recommended places for the rest of our stay.I highly recommend the Runner Bean Tours.
Jonathan Velazquez
13:12 24 Mar 25
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12:42 24 Mar 25
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Chad Seifert
16:41 22 Mar 25
Julie was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating even though our group size of 18 was larger than expected.
Clara Tan
20:11 19 Mar 25
Amazing tour of both the gothic quarters and general introduction to Gaudi's architectural contributions to Barcelona by Julie! She went in depth and is an amazing storyteller that really did a great job introducing me to a city I knew next to nothing about. I am so impressed by how familiar she is with the city and the multiple languages spoken in the city despite not being a native. 100% recommend :D
Kate T
20:23 16 Mar 25
Really enjoyed our Gaudi trip with Jarrod. He was super knowledgeable and very competent at guiding the mixed group around Barcelona. Very friendly too, with helpful tips for other potential trips/sights/tours. Nothing beats seeing the sights with someone who has background information. Thanks Jarrod.
Nick
10:14 15 Mar 25
My kids (6 and 4) and I recently did a private tour kids walking tour with Katharyn and it was fantastic. She kept them engaged for the full 3 hours, telling stories, using props, puzzles and games. She worked in history and facts for both kids and adults..highly recommend!
Terry Chiasson
18:10 14 Mar 25
Wonderful tour with Julia. She was informative friendly and had a great sense of humour. Thanks 🙏
Noor Haghighi
22:28 07 Mar 25
Julie was a lovely tour guide. She’s super friendly, fun and knowledgeable about all things Catalonian history. I felt informed but also comfortable on my tour and it was easy to ask questions.
C Allen
18:44 07 Mar 25
I flew into Barcelona this morning and joined the 11 o’clock tour! Julie was friendly and knowledgeable. She shared the history of the city and also some fun anecdotes. She set a positive vibe from the get-go, getting to know everyone and made me welcome even though I was solo. Great tour! Highly recommend!
Michelle Eicholtz
14:59 07 Mar 25
Had an amazing private tour of the Gothic Quarter and La Sagrada Familia! Our guide, Ann Marie, was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating historical details and hidden stories that really brought the city to life. Even though we had rainy weather, Ann Marie's cheerful spirit and deep knowledge of the area kept us moving. Walking through the Gothic Quarter was like stepping back in time, and the intricate details of La Sagrada Familia were absolutely breathtaking! Highly recommend this tour if you want a deeper appreciation of Barcelona’s history and architecture! Thanks Ann Marie!
Erica Consoli
08:59 04 Mar 25
Thank you Runner Beans and thank you Tati for the great tour! We were a family of 5, with three kids, and took a private tour with Tati and oh my, she was just the perfect person to spend a whole morning in Barcelona! Fun tour, great stories, engaging and super nice. Can't recommend enough the joy, happiness and kindness of Tati, a great tour guide with a positive personality, happy and smiley, and contagious with love for her own city. Everyone loved her, and each of us came home with great stories about a gorgeous city that we will never forget.
Joshua Wolfsohn
14:36 03 Mar 25
Excellent tour from Tati! Really enjoyed learning about the different buildings of the Gothic Quarter and Catalan history!
Sharon Gabriel
20:33 25 Feb 25
I was very happy with my Runner Bean Tour experience. Tati was a wonderfully informative, friendly, personable guide. On our Gaudi Tour she added much more information than I would have expected...historical information regarding Barcelona, the context within which Gaudi lived and worked, up to present day perspectives on his work. It was wonderful. As a result I'm considering also taking their Gothic Tour of Barcelona. I highly recommend them.
Cliff Galitz
20:43 24 Feb 25
Had a very informative tour with Tati, would highly recommend this service.
R T
09:39 11 Feb 25
The guided tour was very pleasant with Albert. He was friendly, dynamic and conveyed stories and anecdotes about the life and architecture of Antonio Gaudi in a very pleasant way. I highly recommend!
Carla Greenfield & Kevin Cavanagh
14:38 04 Feb 25
Albert provided us wonderful tour of the Gothic Quarter. He was personable and very knowledgeable about the history of the area. The walk was at a comfortable pace and would enjoy other tours with him.
Mario Valle Canales
15:49 02 Feb 25
Sultan Uğur Şenoğlu
20:13 31 Jan 25
Lisa offered incredible guidance to my daughters and me. I thank him very much. I booked the Runner Bean Tour from Turkey. I'm glad I did. He explained it perfectly. He gave great information to my daughters. My daughters and I loved Lisa. She is so cute, warm and knowledgeable. Those who do not come to Barcelona and tour Barcelona with Runner Bean will lose a lot. Thank you Lisa, thank you Runner Bean.Sultan U.
Ankit Khurana (Dr Ankit Khurana)
18:16 25 Jan 25
Great trip with Tati. Amazing explanations. Fun throughout
Amanda Camilleri
13:58 20 Jan 25
Julia. Thank you for reminding me of the diverse and extensive history of Barcelona.You definitely reminded me of things that I learned on my previous tour with the Runnerbean company. I also learned new and interesting facts.Thank youAmanda Camilleri
Linda Perlin
15:37 19 Jan 25
Katharyn provided a wonderful tour of the Old Gothic quarter of Barcelona. She introduced us to streets and areas we never would have discovered on our own- with lots of history facts- both sobering and comical. Her delivery was packed with information but tailored to our entire group. Highly recommend this experience to see Barcelona’s past and present
Betty Fourlou
14:07 15 Jan 25
We attended the Gaudi tour today with Tati. It was excellent. She gave us lots of interesting information during the tour and was very knowledgeable and friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the tour very much and would recommend Runner bean tours.
Bob
23:59 13 Jan 25
Wonderful walking tour of the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona. Julie was a fantastic tour guide and showed us many hidden sights in the area. She was super knowledgeable
Paul Hardy
19:29 13 Jan 25
Excellent tour around the old city of Barcelona. Kathryn was friendly and engaging as a guide and took us around all of the key sites at a pleasant, steady pace, providing a constant stream of relevant information and giving plenty of time for photos and questions over the 2+ hours we spent together. She also gave us the confidence to go off and explore more on our own later. Very good free walking tour. I would definitely recommend Runner Bean tours.
Nathan Spande
20:51 07 Jan 25
We had a fantastic tour with Julie, walking the Gothic quarter and learning about both the architecture and the history of Barcelona. She was both knowledgeable and engaging, and we would absolutely encourage doing the tour with her. Tellingly, there was a group on the tour with us who had previously done the Gaudi tour with her, so clearly we aren't the only ones who found it worthwhile!
LL Z
15:29 05 Jan 25
We had an amazing time with Tati around the Gothic Quarter! She made the experience so much fun and engaging. We loved visiting some of the most popular bakery shops. The grand finale with the giant amusement attraction was the cherry on top, especially for our kids—they couldn’t stop talking about it! Highly recommend this tour for families and anyone who wants to explore the Gothic Quarter with a fun, knowledgeable guide.
Marley McCauley
11:10 05 Jan 25
I went on the Gaudí Tour with Lisa and I thought it was absolutely lovely. Lisa was super enthusiastic the whole time and very knowledgeable about not only the architecture, but Gaudí himself. She made sure all of our questions were answered and the tour never felt rushed at all. Highly recommend this tour to anyone on the fence!
aditya Misra
09:01 29 Dec 24
Did the Gaudi Tour with Julie, and the Gothic Tour with Lisa; completely loved it. The tours were so detailed and comprehensive, and both Julie and Lisa were amazing guides. I'll certainly recommend both the tours to anyone visiting Barcelona for the first time, or even someone who wants to know more about the background, Gaudi's Works, the history of the Gothic Quarter/Barcelona etc.
Felice Shore
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.
Chrissy Smith
19:16 21 Dec 24
Did the Gaudi tour with Julie, absolutely fantastic. Julie was great at working with our small group, answering our questions and letting us take photos. The information was so well delivered equally informative and humorous. Awesome tour, thanks Julie!
Kelly DeLany
22:22 10 Dec 24
We had a wonderful Gaudi walking tour with Katharyn! She was super knowledgeable and very personable; we had an amazing experience! Highly recommend this tour.
Mick
15:47 07 Dec 24
Did a 2.5 hour tour of the gothic quarter. I cant praise the tour highly enough. The guide was very friendly knowledgeable and professional. I learned a lot. I will use them again!
LH Ng
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!
Lou Wen
11:34 03 Dec 24
I would recommend this tour:)
Elizabeth
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
Shafiq Ahmad
13:35 30 Nov 24
Outclass trip, it was worth it. The guide Tatyana was super nice and organised. Thanks to runner bean
Zenaida Caro
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
Kurt Schulte
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.
Sharon Hunink
19:42 22 Nov 24
An excellent and very informative tour of the Gothic Quarter with Alberto- can highly recommend
Nikki Spencer
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.
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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.
Janice Zorn
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!
Terrie Fisher
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!!
Adrián Sipos
13:03 12 Nov 24
Stacy Harmon
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!!
Ann Chaitovitz
20:58 09 Nov 24
Great tour. Recommend
Dawn Manning
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.
Navneet Hans Al-Ashkar
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.
Claire McClean
17:41 05 Nov 24
Absolutely wonderful experience. Well run and interesting. Katharyn was a wonderful guide who went above and beyond.
Romina Dadkhah
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!
CJ
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!
Elli
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.
NAWA
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.
Priyanka Saha
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
Jess Dean
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!
MFG
16:21 23 Oct 24
Barbara Allen
15:22 23 Oct 24
Jackie Granger
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!!
Lova R (LovaR)
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 ✨
Ina Bresner
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!
rosscorp 1969
17:51 15 Oct 24
Anna took great of us. Patiently and professionally showed us all things Gaudi. Would recommend.
nick akland
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.
Penny Leptick
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.
H B
13:14 13 Oct 24
Fantastic Gaudi tour with our guide Julie. Highly recommend
Maria Smirnova
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.
Lucy Fisher
19:37 12 Oct 24
Fascinating tour with Julie - very knowledgeable and interesting to learn more about Gaudí . Highly recommended.
Lee Butcher
13:12 12 Oct 24
great tour, informative, our guide was Julie, well versed in the history of Gaudi. Enjoyed the tour.
Gabby Rossouw
14:51 11 Oct 24
Great Guide, very informative & fun walking tour of gothic.
grace tham
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.
Julie Morsley
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.
Suzanne Doig
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!
Xiaolu Jiang
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.
David Lawrence
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.
Olivia Benda
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
Mike R.
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.
Farah Kamel
11:53 05 Oct 24
Best tour ever!!! Lisa was amazing!
Yulia B.
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!
Jeanette Paul
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
Aboli Barhate
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.
Tome Boe
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
Patti Laken
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!
Brenda Coulson
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.
Jude .0
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.
Austin Roach
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.
Yukti Madaan
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!
Pamela
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!
Mark Sladden
16:05 22 Sep 24
Really enjoyed the gothic quarter tour with guide Lisa an would recommend to anyone interested in history
Joanne
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!
Omri Maor
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!
Meryl Hoffman
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.
Utsav Joshi
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.
Nighty Kins
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!
James Wickens
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.
Hoda Ali
15:04 13 Sep 24
Bridget
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!
Melissa Chan
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!
Mary Lamoureux
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!
Bill Kennedy
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.
Richard Weber
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.
David Schwartz
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.
Raquel Viksten
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!
Paul
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.
Ken Symns
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
Al Lew
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.
Steven Lorik
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.
Tony Dyckman
20:01 01 Sep 24
Bradley Bodiford
17:35 01 Sep 24
Awesome tour with Jarrod!
Roy Weeks
12:57 31 Aug 24
Katherine was an A+ guide. Runner Beans tours exceeded all our expectations
Danielle Emmet
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!
Diane Athaide
17:08 30 Aug 24
Amazing tour of the Gothic neighborhood with Jarrod!
allyn lyons
19:57 29 Aug 24
Jarrod was easily the best tour guide I've had on my whole trip!
Rory O'Flynn
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.
Wayne Baldwin
17:02 29 Aug 24
Jarrod was wonderful. Highly recommended!
Theresa Zip
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!
Vivi Kim
11:22 27 Aug 24
Jarrod was our travel guide. He is so friendly and nice
Tavia Zepeda
11:21 27 Aug 24
Jarrod was great!
Sarah Eckstat
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.
Orion Jennings
11:52 22 Aug 24
Lisa was very lovely and informative the whole time ! Great energy
Malu Sampaio
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?!
Kevin Mannoia
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.
Jenny Shelton
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
Chris alaniz
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!
Vanessa Lanuza
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 😄🇮🇹🇮🇹
Zachery Coffey
17:02 13 Aug 24
A great way to explore Barcelona, Jarrod was great!
Emma Moulds
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
Chad Couper
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.
Duda Faria
16:58 08 Aug 24
Super great! I live in Barcelona and loved how Jarred show us the city :)
Alex B
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.
Paul Xing
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!
Tien
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.
Keri Hamberg
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.
alex Simmer
14:48 30 Jul 24
Really interesting tour, would highly recommend it!
Laura McMahon
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!
Emily Cauduro
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!
Homes by Zury
19:29 27 Jul 24
emily hart
20:11 24 Jul 24
It was a great tour. The information that Jarrod provide was very thorough and very informative.
Liliana E
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.
Patrick Bourke
11:38 24 Jul 24
Jarryd was a great and very knowledgeable guide for our Gaudie tour. Would highly recommend!
M M
19:21 22 Jul 24
A wonderful tour! Noah was very kind and the tour was so insightful. Would highly recommend!
Matt Vojvoda
09:00 22 Jul 24
Our walking tour was wonderful! Great way to experience Barcelona for the first time.
Emilia
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
Maureen Lewis
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.
Lesley Swift
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!
Kimberly Ott
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!!!
May Dagsi
21:23 19 Jul 24
Owen Shultz
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.
Alright Geeza
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.
Leo Matthews
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
louiss_Matt
11:42 15 Jul 24
Julie Colanero
09:06 14 Jul 24
We had a wonderful tour of the Gothic Quarter with Rom. Gracias!
Rhonda Daly
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!!
Nancy Illick
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.
Janine B
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 ☺️
Jim Dickman
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 :)
Funmi Haastrup
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!
Leslie Tucker
21:43 09 Jul 24
Noah was a great guide and gave an interesting tour in English.
Lisa Maconni
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.
Andrea Yz
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.
Aida
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.
Austin White
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!
Susan Soffer
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.
Jon Block
12:15 05 Jul 24
Jarrod gave a great tour of the Gothic Quarter. You could tell he was a local.
Graham Odds
11:30 05 Jul 24
Jarrod was a great guide, full of fantastic information and local tips.
Sebastian Toncu
11:28 05 Jul 24
Erin Fitzner
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! 🙂
Chase LaPlante
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.
Christian S
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.
RCoreGames
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.
Callie Bottero
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!
Matthew Hassan
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.
Janet Saunders
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.
Dan Hassan
12:58 02 Jul 24
Great tour, very knowledgeable guide (Jordan), and a beautiful city - what more could you want
Laura Jack
11:51 27 Jun 24
Absolutely incredible experience exploring the works of Gaudí! Highly recommend. Our tour guide Ram was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable.
Mandy Lindberg
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!
Daniel Frey
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.
Chris Casto
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.!
Lauren Zyber
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.
Lauren Winters
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.
Peter Wong
11:41 23 Jun 24
Jarrod was our wonderful and informative guide. Highly recommended.
Abby Roedel
11:40 23 Jun 24
Jarrod was lovely. Great tour.
Lucy Ferradas
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 ☺️
Jan Drozdecki
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!
Emily Chien
13:42 21 Jun 24
Wonderful tour from Albert! He was full of knowledge and very kind to us tourists.
Rumman Hossain
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.
Finn Sisson
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
poppingfan
16:58 17 Jun 24
Good and easy, cost efficient. Thanks for Jarred
Alex Han
11:24 17 Jun 24
Jarrod was excellent! Great tour and story telling!
Juhi Parikh
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!
Asanti Kumssa
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.
Darshana S
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
Sid A
20:32 12 Jun 24
Great tour. Very informative
Ethan Franklin
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.
Susanne Muhly
17:00 12 Jun 24
Jarrod gave us a fun and very informative tour of the Gothic Quarter and The Born! Highly recommend!
Marty McFly
16:59 12 Jun 24
T M
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 😄
Malene Aagaard
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!
Leo Elieson
15:32 10 Jun 24
Tour guide Noah in Barcelona was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable and funny!
Shay Meiri
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!
Helen C
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!
Andrew Pham
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
Lucy D
16:56 08 Jun 24
Fantastic tour with Jarrad. Hugely insightful, lots of personality and insights!
Erik Wagler
11:49 06 Jun 24
Thank you Jarrod! Great gaudi tour 😎
Wayne Merkel
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 🙏🏽
Chiara
19:31 03 Jun 24
Ram was an incredible guide, really friendly and informative, super interesting. Would recommend the Gaudi tour to anyone!
Cheri Hansen
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!
Lucas Alba
11:22 03 Jun 24
Incredible, Ram is so amazing !Thanks again so much !!
Vince C
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 💕
karen deutsch
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
Dénes Tóth
14:14 31 May 24
We went on the Gothic Quarter tour - our guide Ram was great and the tour was very interesting!
Paul Secker
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.
Linda Binder
20:06 29 May 24
Jared was factual, fun, and knowledgeable. An awesome guide. Great tour!!
Cindy Busch
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!
Kit Smith
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 !
Kelly Chang
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.
Kelly Fry
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!
Chloe Smith
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!
Naami Padi
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.
Rachel Bleach
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.
Jeremy Disher
11:32 27 May 24
Jarrod was amazing!!!! Well spoken, enthusiastic, and makes it a great experience. Highly recommend.
Bryan Tan
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!!!
T Lim
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.
Jeysson Ariza
19:55 24 May 24
Amazing a passionate talk about Barcelona!
Beth Shanklin
15:25 24 May 24
Nancy Speck
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!!
A B
05:55 21 May 24
Very informative tour. The guide was professional and knowledgeable.
Abby Alonzo
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 😊
Penny Moir
11:41 20 May 24
Absolutely a fantastic tour, Jarrod our guide was very attentive and knowledgeable. We highly recommend him as a guide
Olivia Howard
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.
Ayham Bataineh
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.
Hos Geli
20:38 17 May 24
I really enjoyed the gothic quarter walk.
Jonas Gutschke
17:45 17 May 24
Great tour, totally worth your time! Jarrod was a fantastic guide! Very kind, knowledgeable, and professional!
Maxi Pieske
17:04 17 May 24
Jarred was so pleasant and informative. He is such a sympathic guide, I highly recommend him!
Arjun Jhasti
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.
Janet Drewes
20:51 16 May 24
Wonderful tour of areas in Barcelona Old City that I would never have found by myself.
Aurobind Ramu
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.
Nicole Lee
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.
Henry Daubeney
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!
Daniel L
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!
Tsoline K
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
Harry Thompson
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
Tom Powell
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.
Gina Hutchison
14:49 10 May 24
Great narrative walking tour. History lesson in a nutshell in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona.
Jonas Viering
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.
Swa Ve
19:40 09 May 24
Chase Cupp
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."
Kim LVS
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.
Molly Troop
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!
Jimena Cabrera
11:32 08 May 24
Excellent! Jarrod was very dedicated in the explanations :) I recommend his tour!
Victor Marino
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.
Timothy Harder
16:46 07 May 24
Jarrod was an excellent guide, it was a great start to our trip here in Barcelona! 10/10 recommend!!
Marc Beisler
14:13 06 May 24
Jerrod gave us a great tour!
Marc Beisler
14:13 06 May 24
Jerrod gave us a great tour!
Marc Beisler
14:13 06 May 24
Jerrod gave us a great tour!
Adina Lupu
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 👍
Llinn
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.
Megan Roden
21:05 03 May 24
The Gothic Quater tour with Jarrod was brilliant, super knowledgeable and engaging.Would highly recommend!
Nadia Cole
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.
sarah tolliday
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
Linda Edelman
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.
Peter Doig
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.
Steve Capen
12:25 01 May 24
Highly recommend this tour and my guide Lisa was awesome 😎
John Healy
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
Linda Duin
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!
Sander E
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.
Nick Carenza
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
Peter Elphick
11:41 28 Apr 24
Jarrod was a fab tour - super friendly and helpful!! Great tour!
Giulia Parolin
11:41 28 Apr 24
Brock Brett
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!
Atsuko F
18:30 24 Apr 24
We lost original company and he helped us to join with his with respected with our original company.
Ali Sair
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! 👍🏽
Cor F
11:24 24 Apr 24
Jarrod was great Friendly and informational with lots of great sights along the way.
Isabella Bedi
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!
Joanie Nieves
05:23 22 Apr 24
Excellent tour. Very funny. I highly recommend it.
Susan Caldwell
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.
Kasha G.
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.
Cindy Weisbart
07:06 20 Apr 24
Jay Solanki
20:39 19 Apr 24
Amazing guide, very knowledgeable and funny. It was a very nice walking tour. I highly recommend it.
JANE COOK
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.
Jeremy Svenson
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.
Annias Bailey
11:48 18 Apr 24
Amazing!
julia grose
11:43 18 Apr 24
Jarrod was great. Very informative on the tour and provided recommendations for after.
Richard Miles
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.
darya folsom
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!
Jan Kleinle
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.
Judith Dodson
12:40 16 Apr 24
The Gothic Quarter walking tour was superb, thoroughly enjoyed the informative insight
Rory Gahagan
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.
Geoff Steward
06:30 12 Apr 24
Great walk we learnt alot about Gaudi and Ram was an guide. Would recommend this walk. Thanks
Limor Cohen
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!
Ashley Shields
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.
Nancy Hulme
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.
barb ford
20:28 09 Apr 24
Noah was fabulous - funny, extremely knowledgeable, perfectly paced tour given. Would recommend this great walk.
Amy D'Hooghe
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!
Rhona Brownlie
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.
Joanne Durrer
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.
Lara P
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. 😊
Blythe Ford
14:10 06 Apr 24
Super fun and engaging! Just the right amount of history, art, and laughter!
Lili Lyons
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 :)
hannah
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!
Madelline G
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!
Lincoln 6echo
19:52 04 Apr 24
Gothic Quarter Tour with Jarrod was an amazing experience, highly recommended to enrich your visit with historical references.
YoYo
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.
Marcie Neal
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 🫶🏼
Kate Mason
14:01 02 Apr 24
Rebecca Green
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.
Deidre Scott
18:06 30 Mar 24
Very good and informative
William Nordby
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!
josh davidson
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.
Natasha Koning
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!!
Josie Rikard
13:40 29 Mar 24
Jarrod did a great tour. Very educational. He walked at a good pace.
Willa Klyne
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!
Sofia Barradas
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!
Renee Arnold
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!
Anne Barnhart
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.
Jason Hunter
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.
Roch Pelletier
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.
J Wilkes
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 !
Maya Kommineni
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.
Owen Albrecht
18:04 24 Mar 24
Miguel was fantastic!
Mike Lackey
17:32 24 Mar 24
Great tour, it was well run, informative, and fun
Michael Arnold
12:44 24 Mar 24
Miguel was an amazingguide! A great story teller weaving in facts and keeping everyone engaged.
Tracy Poulton
21:28 23 Mar 24
Really enjoyed the Gothic tour today with Jarrod. Great tour. Have booked Gaudi tour for tomorrow!
Sara Parry
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 😉
Mariya Chokova
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!
Elina Ntozi
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.
Octavio Saenz
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.
Nimesh Shah
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.
Kamila Ch
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
Ros Jarrett
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.
Rukham Khan
00:26 15 Mar 24
Patricia was amazing
Niki
10:09 13 Mar 24
Ram was a very fantastic tourguide! The Gaudi tour was really nice, i learnt a lot. Thank you guys :)
Miru Choi
14:39 12 Mar 24
Best Experience with Ram👍
M Bergstrom
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!
Stefan Horvath
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.
Peter Wedlund
12:37 07 Mar 24
Mary Ann Saenz
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.
Eve K
12:22 03 Mar 24
Great tour! I learned so much
Rituja Bakshi
12:22 03 Mar 24
It was such a nice tour , thank you for the stories and the beautiful explanations.
Mark w
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.
Tuya Elwy
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!
Vighnesh Pai
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!
YILDIZ OZTAS
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...
Dan
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.
nick moutz
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!
Liz Button
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!
Carissa Bilske
01:14 15 Feb 24
Aarti Boussier
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
Steven Carroll
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!
Vanessa Prinz
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.
Aylin Enginsoy
23:16 04 Feb 24
Thank you Miguel ? It was an amazing fun tour around gotic area,
Jeong Park
13:17 04 Feb 24
Kostis Triantafyllou
12:50 04 Feb 24
D Park
12:34 04 Feb 24
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
huiboon ang
12:25 03 Feb 24
Lina
12:21 03 Feb 24
Had a great tour with Miguel - highly recommend!
Talita Botana
12:20 03 Feb 24
Miguel was an amazing guide ! Very fun and lively :)
Caelan Crerar
12:19 03 Feb 24
Val Sab
06:30 28 Jan 24
Thanks to Albert we had a very interesting and enjoyable Gaudí tour. Would definitely recommend 10/10
Vera Boardman
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.
anne conlon
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.
Dee Tuckwell
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.
Oleksii Barhan
12:34 18 Jan 24
Amazing tour, very informative and fun
Alexandra M
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.
Monika Balint
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!
Aimee Lowe
20:43 05 Jan 24
Albert was fantastic. Super enthusiastic and great knowledge. Both fascinating and entertaining!
Vikas Malhotra
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
Brett Cane
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.
Joanna Richt
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! :)
Hibah Rahmani
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 :)
Colin Wright
12:27 28 Dec 23
Miguel was so engaging and fun. Loved our tour and a great way to start a visit to Barcelona!
Iulia Stanciu
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!
Matt Harris
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.
Nükleer Başlıklı Kedi
20:31 20 Dec 23
omg it is so useful and perfect. thank you so much for sharing this guide with us♥
DeAnn Phillips
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.
Minaxis Sarkar
14:21 17 Dec 23
Miguel was fantastic! He made Gaudi come alive in the most informative and entertaining way.
Adam Lynch
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.
Shirley Fass
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.
Paulo Mazzetti
12:27 12 Dec 23
Very good tour
Lewis Lee
12:26 12 Dec 23
The tour guide is very knowledgeable and engaging!
Sisko Wood
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.
Inga Zinga
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.
Bryan Higgs
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.
Aises Minoza
12:29 05 Dec 23
K. K.
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
Tim Badham
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.
Yvonne Chai
12:19 26 Nov 23
Miguel, our tour guide was awesome! One of the best tour we have over the past week.
Carla Tippets
07:37 26 Nov 23
Alex Higginson
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!
Sw1tch
12:29 23 Nov 23
Mika Galushko
12:28 23 Nov 23
Marina Antonova
12:28 23 Nov 23
It was great!! Thank you so much !!
karim iskarous
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.
Nick Moro
12:58 21 Nov 23
Jason Cabbiness
12:31 21 Nov 23
Karli Edholm
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!
Joan Sabino
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.
Janet Lannon
12:46 19 Nov 23
Miguel was excellent. Very expressive, provided great details and overviews of Gaudi buildings. Highly recommend
Jaume
00:20 18 Nov 23
Cindy Grabow
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!
Simon Tam
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!
Steffin Chris
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 !
Michele Kenton
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!
kris shan
16:24 04 Nov 23
Our tour guide Miguel (sp?) Was fantastic. Highly recommend!
Mladen Janjetovic
13:23 04 Nov 23
Iryna Myronova
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.
Mary
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. ?
Lucy Hartley
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!
Scott Harris
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.
Meiya Chang
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.
Han Tran
12:35 30 Oct 23
Miguel was engaging and so knowledgeable. We had such a great time and would book with him again!
John Tubbs
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.
sally wall
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!
Tina Hobbs
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!
Jim Van Kovics
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
Saif Andani
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!!
Sunita
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
Red Bob
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.
Neelie S.
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
Tiffany Chen
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!
Silvia Torres
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.
Flavia Blanco
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.
Manuel Avila
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
Lisa Chieffo
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
Orna S
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!
Léa Kimpe
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!
Ray B
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
Junior Jones
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.
Geoff Kimber
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!
Udai Panicker
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.
Mandee Young
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!
Monica Sharf
05:41 28 Sep 23
Albert our guide was amazing. Extraordinarily informative and energetic. It was a wonderful tour. Highly recommend it and him.
christine lee
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!
Janet Grant
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!
Katie R
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.
Sandy Roberts
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!
Jenny Luo
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.
Tami Cumings
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!
Bonnie Doan
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.
Julia Pearce
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.
Nicola Edwards
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.
Bob Mangrum
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
sanja
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 ??
Dani Stock
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.
Chris Novak
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.
Shay Saranga
17:31 07 Sep 23
A great tour in the Gothic Quarter with Shira - a great guide that made all the difference. Highly recommended!
Glenda Brown
07:43 06 Sep 23
A great tour we so enjoyed
Rachel Moore
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.
Sohaib Haddad
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.
Pierre-Marc
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.
Josipa Parić
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.
Kevin Houlihan
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.
Shelley
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.
James Millar
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.
K T
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.
Kristi Wilson
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!!
Neil P
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
Alpha Alex
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. ?
Natasha Soares
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 .
Evelyn H
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!
Maria Sultana
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. :)
Markus Hayden
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.
Dejan Rizvan
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!
R K
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
Meghan Magee
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!
Alexandra Pode
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!
Katie Pennick
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!)
Rita Murray
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
Shay Gilad
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.
Andrea Hill
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!
Janette Pena
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.
Michele Gordon
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!
Ben Duvall
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.
Natalie B
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!!
W L
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!
Sue Pupo
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.
Nick Williams
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!!!
Maria Fonseca
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!!
Lisa Gill
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!
rhonda caplan
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 ? ?
Aoife Leddy
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 ♥️?
Sophie Nadal
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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Discovering Barcelona's marvels with Dani on one o Discovering Barcelona's marvels with Dani on one of our private chauffeured tours 👍😄
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🇪🇺 We have been shortlisted in the 2025 Euro 🇪🇺 We have been shortlisted in the 2025 European Arival TourReview Spotlight Awards, recognizing the in-destination companies that go above and beyond for their customers. It includes the top 10 operators in each of the 5 categories based on pure, unfiltered data from seven leading review platforms.
🏆 Last year, we won 1st prize as the top operator for sightseeing tours in Europe, and we are hoping to do it again this year 🤞. In any case, just being in the top 10 is amazing! 😃
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Yesterday, celebrating the Festival of Sant Josep Yesterday, celebrating the Festival of Sant Josep Oriol with the family. Plenty of chocolate for everyone! 🍫😋
#barcelonatradition #barcelonalife
Today is our 15th birthday!!! 🎉🥳 Thank you s Today is our 15th birthday!!! 🎉🥳
Thank you so much to everyone who has joined our small local company for the past 15 years. It has been an unforgettable journey.
Let's toast to another successful 15 years 🥂
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🏛️ We recently visited the latest addition to 🏛️ We recently visited the latest addition to the museum scene in Barcelona: White Rabbit Off Museum.

😄 Bang in Passeig de Gràcia and very near Casa Batlló, it is a lovely interactive experience to get an introduction to some of the Catalan traditions.

📷 Take a peek at the photographs. We had lots of fun.

🎟️ But there's more. Use the promo code RUNNERBEAN10 and you'll get a 10% discount on the price of the ticket!

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We want to finish 2024 with a photo of the last to We want to finish 2024 with a photo of the last tour of the year! A lovely group that explored the Gothic Quarter and Sagrada Familia with Caterina.
Have a wonderful 2025 full of health, love and nice surprises 🎉🥂🥳
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#happynewyear #runnerbeantours #2025
Remember that we are closed for Christmas on the 2 Remember that we are closed for Christmas on the 24th, 25th and 26th of December and there are no tours on these dates.
See you back on the 27th and have a wonderful Christmas! 🌲🧑‍🎄😊
The Runner Bean team
A great night visit to Casa Vicens. This is Gaudí A great night visit to Casa Vicens. This is Gaudí's first house and a delight for the eyes. An unmissable place that should be in your must-do list if you are a fan of the architect.
Yes, we do offer private tours there if you want to get away from the crowds.
Thank you @casavicens for the fantastic evening and food 😊
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Another beautiful private tour with Caterina and a Another beautiful private tour with Caterina and a lovely group of friends. The light in Sagrada Familia is just stunning at this time of the year ⛪😮
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For the 14th year in a row, we have received the T For the 14th year in a row, we have received the TA Traveller's Choice Award that places us in the top 10% of attractions and tour companies worldwide.
Thank you all for making it possible year after year 🙏😄😄😄
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⛪ The Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor (or Church ⛪ The Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor (or Church of the Sacred Heart) is one of the landmarks of Barcelona.

✨ You can see it lit at night whenever you look up Collserola Mountain.

📐 Designed by Enric Sagnier and built between 1902 and 1961, it is located just beside Tibidabo's Amusement Park.

😱 This photo was taken from the highest attraction of the park: the iconic "Atalaya".
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📋💡 We just had another guides' meeting so ev 📋💡 We just had another guides' meeting so everything runs smoothly for our scheduled group tours and we can continue sharing our love for Barcelona in the best possible way.

📷 From left to right: 
Top: Gorka, Noah, Lisa, Ram & Katharyn.
Bottom: Ann-Marie, Albert, Julie & Jarrod.

📝 Please let us know in the comments if you have taken a tour with any of us and how you enjoyed it 😄
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🥚We enjoyed watching the egg dancing on top of 🥚We enjoyed watching the egg dancing on top of Barcelona's fountains last weekend. 

💧This year, only a few of them were running due to the severe draught.

⛲ But we caught it at the cloister of Barcelona's Cathedral, where the tradition of the "Ou com balla" started as a celebration for Corpus Christi.
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🏆 We are delighted to announce that we have won 🏆 We are delighted to announce that we have won the 2024 European Arival Tour Review Spotlight Awards in the sightseeing tours section.

🥇 This award is given only to the highest-rated tours, activities and attractions in Europe and North America.

💪 Here we are posing with the award in front of another one the winners, in the Visitors Attractions section: Sagrada Familia! Only 15 European tour companies and sites have been awarded, 3 of them in Spain.

🙏 By aggregating customer data from various platforms, TourReview identified the tour operators consistently wowing customers. And we won... all thanks to you!! 😄

#tourreview #2024spotlightawards #runnerbeantours #tourcompanies #barcelonatours #barcelonguides #onlinereputation #sagradafamilia #1stplace #winners @tourreviewofficial
Happy Sant Jordi everyone!! Don't forget to read t Happy Sant Jordi everyone!!
Don't forget to read the books you get 📖🤓
#santjordi2024
All ready for the feast of Sant Jordi on Tuesday!! All ready for the feast of Sant Jordi on Tuesday!! 🐲🌹📖
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Today is our birthday and we turn 14!!! 🥳 Thank Today is our birthday and we turn 14!!! 🥳
Thank you everyone for these wonderful years. Looking forward to continue having fun for many more years.
#runnerbeantours #WeAre14
⛪Visiting Sagrada Familia on a private tour with ⛪Visiting Sagrada Familia on a private tour with Jill and Mario. 
👩🏼 Glad you enjoyed your time with Anna.
📝 We have plenty of private tours on our profile to help you discover Barcelona.
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