Half a day in Barcelona with a local
Half a day in Barcelona with a local
Half a day in Barcelona with a local
Half a day in Barcelona with a local

What you'll do

This personalized experience with one of our super friendly hosts will be like spending the day with a close friend, exploring the narrow, winding streets of Barcelona. Imagine strolling through cobbled lanes flanked with cafes, tapas bars and galleries framed by a skyline punctuated with stunning cathedrals and colorful architecture.

Your local Barcelona host will take you on a journey to the heart of Barcelona, where you could visit the Jewish Quarter or step back 2000 years with a trip to the old Roman Temple.

After ticking off your must-see sights in the city, allow your host to lead you off the beaten track - we promise you won’t get lost - and offer a glimpse into authentic local life in Barcelona. Stop for a quick bite or coffee break at one of the local’s favorite cafés or street food markets before browsing the myriad of shops and galleries dotted throughout the city.

Hear stories from times old and take in the vibrant art, history and food of Barcelona. We know that a city is more than a place, but a feeling. And so that’s exactly what you’ll experience with your host, as you discover Barcelona your way.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Spend half a day with a host who will create an experience that's fully customized to your interests and what you'd most like to see
  • See Barcelona's iconic attractions as well as a few secret spots you won’t find in a guidebook
  • Discover the highlights of the area or neighborhood that you explore through the eyes of a local
  • See the authentic Barcelona, accessible only through the benefit of having a local host
  • Get to know your host (over a coffee, or perhaps some sangria) and chat to them about more potential places to visit in Barcelona. Exploit their savvy!

Things to know

What’s included

  • 4-hour experience
  • Completely private and personalized
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Transport costs
  • Transport costs Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Our tour guide Alan gave us a wonderful intro to the city. He clearly loves his city and appreciates its history--as well as its present. A thoughtful and sweet man, he accommodated our need for breaks (after our 24 hours of traveling the previous day!) and took us to interesting and fun areas, including his favorite plaza in the world!

    March 2023

    Kathleen S

    We enjoyed our time with our guide Allan, who so clearly loves his city and appreciates its history--as well as its present. We filled out a questionnaire prior to the tour so he had an idea of our interests. He was thoughtful and creative in our tour, sharing some off-the-beaten-path as well as traditional areas with us. He respected our stamina (or lack thereof, having flown in the day before) and accommodated our needs for brief breaks, charting courses to allow for that! By the end of the tour, we had a feeling for the city and its magnificence.

    March 2023

    Kathleen S

    We absolutely loved hanging out with Alan! He is a lot of fun to be around, and he is so knowledgeable about everything Barcelona — I feel like I know everything about Gaudi now after spending time with him. Alan was also really awesome about communicating with us before and even after our tour and was happy to offer us opinions and suggestions on places to go. I can’t recommend a tour with Alan enough — thank you so much!!

    March 2023

    Kathleen S

    Alan was amazing! He was energetic, knowledgeable and friendly. We saw all of the hidden gems in Barcelona, and he gave us tips and recommendations for the remainder of our stay. He was fabulous! Highly recommend!

    March 2023

    Andrea R

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Meet our local hosts in Barcelona. One of them will tailor this experience to your wishes!

We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.

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