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Family Tour in the Gothic Quarter: The Guardians of Barcelona
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe
$41.40
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
A magical adventure full of mysteries, guardians, and hidden clues scattered throughout Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Children not only learn about history, legends, and Catalan culture, but also become true explorers—following maps, solving riddles, and uncovering the secrets hidden in the city’s most emblematic squares, fountains, and buildings.
This tour combines education, fun, and active participation. Each stop reveals magical guardians, historical characters, and surprising elements such as dragons, mystical animals, and the traces of legends that protect the city.
In addition, every child receives a small gift and a map to continue the adventure at home, creating memories that will last far beyond a simple sightseeing visit.
This tour combines education, fun, and active participation. Each stop reveals magical guardians, historical characters, and surprising elements such as dragons, mystical animals, and the traces of legends that protect the city.
In addition, every child receives a small gift and a map to continue the adventure at home, creating memories that will last far beyond a simple sightseeing visit.
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Family Tour of the Gothic Quarter: The Guardians of Barcelona
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Private Guide
- Maps for each child, and a small gift at the end of the adventure for every child.
Meeting point
The exact meeting point will be in the center of the square, where you will find a compass drawn on the ground with a white circle in the middle. That white circle will be our meeting point.
Return details
We will finish the tour in the most important square in the city, Plaça de Sant Jaume. This square is located in the heart of Barcelona’s old town and is very well connected by public transport; the nearest metro station is just a few minutes’ walk away.
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Plaza de CatalunyaEl tour comienza en Plaza Catalunya, donde cada niño recibirá su propio mapa y daremos inicio a la aventura en busca de los guardianes secretos de la ciudad.
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La RamblaWe will head towards Las Ramblas, where our first stop will be the famous Canaletas Fountain. There, we will discover its history and, of course, drink from its magical water, which—according to tradition—brings good luck to those who taste it!
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Fuente de la Maja MadrilenaAfter a brief stop to taste some magical nougat, we will head to Plaça de la Vila de Madrid, where we will meet the city’s first guardians. There, we will also explore a very special place: the Roman cemetery, where Barcelona’s ancient inhabitants rest.
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Col.legi d'Arquitectes de CatalunyaWe will leave Plaça de la Vila in search of the giant thermometer located on Portal de l’Àngel. Once we find it, it will show us the way to the College of Architects, where we can admire Picasso’s drawings. There, we will receive our next clue and meet more of the city’s guardians.
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Archivo Historico de la Ciudad de BarcelonaEl dibujo de Picasso nos indica el camino hacia el casco antiguo de la ciudad. Tras admirar el acueducto romano, nos dirigiremos a la Casa del Archivo de la Ciudad de Barcelona, donde descubriremos dos guardianes más que custodian secretos antiguos de la ciudad.
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Plaza de Ramon Berenguer el GranWith the help of the turtle, we will reach the square where the knight Ramón Berenguer stands. After learning about his history, we will follow the clues indicated by his horse, continuing our quest to find the city’s guardians.
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Placa Del ReiAfter meeting some important characters from Catalan culture, such as the Caganer, we will arrive at Plaça del Rei, in the old city of the Counts of Barcelona.
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Catedral de BarcelonaWe will continue our journey to Barcelona Cathedral, where we will discover some magical animals hiding in its corners. We will also be able to see stones marked with the claws of a famous dragon, a reminder of the legends that protect the city.
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MUHBA - El CallThe route will take us to one of Barcelona’s oldest neighborhoods, where we will explore its history and discover ancient manuscripts written on the walls in languages that are hard to understand. Then, we will continue our journey toward Las Ramblas in search of the famous dragon said to dwell there.
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La RamblaWe will return to Las Ramblas to search for the famous dragon hiding in the Casa China de los Paraguas. It will show us the way forward, leading us to the mosaic by Joan Miró, one of Catalonia’s most celebrated artists, located on the same Rambla.
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Placa ReialFollowing the path from Miró’s mosaic, we will walk down Las Ramblas, pass by the Liceu Theatre, and reach Plaça Reial, where we will discover the famous snakes that guard the lampposts designed by Gaudí—another set of guardians protecting the city.
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Placa Sant MiquelWe will be able to admire the famous Castellers sculpture, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO—an example of living heritage that continues to be an integral part of the city’s life.
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Placa de Sant JaumeWe will finish the tour in the city’s most important square, where we will meet Catalonia’s most famous and beloved guardian, Sant Jordi. At the end of the experience, each child will receive a small gift—a little lizard to take home as a souvenir. They will also be able to keep their map to color and continue enjoying the adventure whenever they like.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Family Tour in the Gothic Quarter: The Guardians of Barcelona
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe
$41.40
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!