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BCN Old Town Walk: Arc de Triomf & El Born Cultural Experience
$39.98
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This tour is led by a local visual artist and journalist with a deep connection to Barcelona’s urban culture. Beyond landmarks, you’ll gain a creative and well-researched perspective on the city—its history, atmosphere, and everyday life—along with practical local insights to help you experience Barcelona like a traveler, not just a tourist.
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Barcelona Walking Tour Arc de Triomf and El Born
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Small group walking tour
- Local recommendations at the end of the tour
- Professional in-person guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the main Arc de Triomf arch on Passeig de Lluís Companys. The guide will be waiting near the central arch entrance.
Return details
This tour ends at Santa Maria del Mar in El Born. From here, you’ll be in the heart of the neighborhood with easy access to restaurants, cafés, and public transport.
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We begin at Arc de Triomf, one of Barcelona’s most iconic landmarks. Here we’ll introduce the city’s 19th-century expansion and set the tone for the walk before heading toward the park.
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Passeig de Lluis CompanysWe walk along Passeig de Lluís Companys, a wide promenade connecting the arch with Ciutadella Park, perfect for photos and a relaxed introduction to local life.
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Parc de la CiutadellaInside Ciutadella Park, we explore its green spaces and the famous fountain. You’ll hear about the park’s transformation and its role in the city’s history while enjoying one of Barcelona’s most pleasant public spaces.
- From outside El Born Centre, we discuss the hidden ruins beneath the former market and the story of Barcelona in 1714. This stop offers historical context without entering the museum. (pass by)
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Passeig del BornWe walk through Passeig del Born, one of the liveliest areas in the city. This is where medieval streets meet contemporary culture, cafés, and local life.
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El Fossar de les MoreresNext to Santa Maria del Mar, we stop at Fossar de les Moreres, a historic memorial site linked to the events of 1714. Here we reflect on the symbolic flame that never goes out and its meaning in Catalan memory.
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Basilica de Santa Maria del MarWe end at Santa Maria del Mar, a masterpiece of Catalan Gothic architecture. Here we wrap up the tour and I’ll share recommendations for exploring El Born further.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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BCN Old Town Walk: Arc de Triomf & El Born Cultural Experience
$39.98
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!