City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 5.0
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Kickstart your trip to Barcelona

Medieval streets, hip cafes and secret’s out on where to go for sunset.

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What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Choose your own pace as you get to know Barcelona’s charm and character
  • Feel at ease exploring the city with someone who knows it inside and out
  • Hear bite-sized history, practical tips, and everyday know-how as you explore
  • Go slow through the Gothic Quarter or focus on must-sees—it’s entirely up to you
  • Discover lesser-known spots that align with your vibe and spark curiosity

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized (you are the VIP)
3-hour experience
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

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

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

Step outside of your comfort zone in total comfort with your local Barcelona host by your side. Exploring a new city should never feel intimidating, and in this totally customized experience, it will feel like you’re exploring Barcelona with a close friend who totally gets you.

Discover a pocket of the city such as the charming Gothic Quarter where you can wander the narrow medieval streets flanked with the hippest cafes, trendiest clubs, and coziest Catalan restaurants and get acquainted with the ins and outs of the city.

Get the inside info on where the best places are to hang out, get food, shop, and obviously, where to go for the best sunset views! Get to know Barcelona's authentic culture while you orientate yourself and we guarantee you will be feeling at home in no time!

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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Philip Jun 2025

We had a fantastic afternoon with Pau. He is an incredible guide—deeply knowledgeable about the history of Barcelona and passionate about sharing it. He met us promptly at the cathedral and led us through the winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, highlighting both iconic landmarks and hidden gems we never would have found on our own. One of the most memorable stops was the peaceful Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, where Pau shared its moving history. We also loved visiting the historic café Els Quatre Gats, a favorite of Picasso’s, which gave us a real sense of the city’s artistic soul. Later, we took a break at a very local spot to enjoy rich coffee, thick hot chocolate, and freshly made churros. Pau made the city come alive for us, and this tour was the perfect way to begin our time in Barcelona. Highly recommended!

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Rosalie Feb 2025

Pau was incredibly knowledgable and friendly. We covered so much in 2 hours. We appreciated that Pau met us at our hotel with very little notice after something came up with our original guide.

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Lisa Dec 2024

Ellen is a warm, gracious, and knowledgeable host. The barrio we chose to tour is Sants where we had delicious bites throughout the neighborhood. The sampling covered traditional Catalon dishes. Ellen accommodated every food and destination request. We highly recommend this tour!

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M Sep 2024

Well paced and great historical information shared.

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M Sep 2024

Our tour guide brought us to many historical places during our tour. He has extensive knowledge and was very pleasant to talk too. I would highly recommend him.

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Angelika Sep 2024

Highlights von Barcelona. Gute Organisation, freundliche Reiseführer, gute Informationen.

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