Tours with locals in Barcelona

Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city

Tourists exploring Barcelona with a local guide

Top Barcelona tours & experiences

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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Barcelona Must see Barcelona with a local

The Sagrada Família, vibrant food markets and Barrio Gòtico.

$182.52 per person

8 hours

(41)

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Barcelona Half a day in Barcelona with a local

Roman temples, Gaudí’s masterpieces and some churros.

$98.28 per person

4 hours

(92)

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Barcelona Ultimate Barcelona tapas experience

Pimientos de Padron, ice-cold cañas and chorizo topped montaditos in a standing bar.

$141.57 per person

3 hours

(78)

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Barcelona A night in Barcelona with a local

Secret sunsets, late night tapas and quirky cocktail bars under the stars.

$94.77 per person

3 hours

(37)

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Barcelona Kickstart your trip to Barcelona

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

$77.22 per person

3 hours

(61)

Explore El Born, Barcelona’s boho neighborhood

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Barcelona Explore El Born, Barcelona’s boho neighborhood

Creative spirits, bohemian sensibilities and an effortlessly arty character.

$77.22 per person

3 hours

(44)

Discover Gràcia, Barcelona's artistic hillside neighborhood

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Barcelona Discover Gràcia, Barcelona's artistic hillside neighborhood

Colorful places, people and stories

$77.22 per person

3 hours

(36)

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Barcelona Day trip to charming Girona

An ancient city of Arabic baths, colourful houses and soul-feeding Catalonian cuisine.

$252.72 per person

8 hours

(32)

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The best Barcelona private tours & experiences with locals

With breathtaking natural beauty, architectural treasures spanning two millennia, and a food scene to rival culinary capitals across the globe, Barcelona is a treat for any type of traveler. Our Barcelona tours with locals let you experience Spain’s most colorful city beyond must-sees like the Sagrada Familia and the gorgeous Gothic Quarter. Experience the spirit and soul of Barcelona on our exciting tours with locals who can show you exactly what makes their home special. Discover the charismatic neighborhoods in the heart of the city, visit hole-in-the-wall haunts, grab a bite at a traditional tapas bar – and explore the Barcelona only locals get to see.

Meet some of our local hosts in Barcelona

Alan

Barcelona

Historical storyteller and tapas lover with deep insights into Barcelona’s past and culture!

Nico

Barcelona

City explorer with 8 years uncovering Barcelona’s best streets and hidden gems.

Pau

Barcelona

Street food seeker and cityscape lover with insider knowledge of Barcelona’s soul.

Alf

Barcelona

Come as a tourist and return as a friend

Julio

Barcelona

Local life lover and neighborhood explorer with insider knowledge of Barcelona’s hidden gems.

Vanessa

Barcelona

Art lover and culture sharer with insider access to Barcelona’s creative heart.

Anna

Barcelona

Architecture lover and foodie with insider tips on Barcelona’s hidden gems and views.

Federico

Barcelona

Food lover and market explorer with insider tips on Barcelona’s best bodegas and bites.

Jonathan

Barcelona

Gaudí lover and local host with insider tips on Barcelona’s must-see neighborhoods.

Isabel

Barcelona

A true Gaudi-fan and a Barcelona-lover with interesting stories of the city to tell

Tourist admiring the architecture of a building in the Gothic Quarter

Discover the best of Barcelona

The best experiences in Barcelona are so much more varied than what you’d find on a top-10 travel list. From boisterous backstreet cava bars to brassy jazz basements to happy hour cocktails on a sprawling terrace, the things that make the city great are all simple snapshots of the local lifestyle. While it’s easy to get caught up in the tourist traps and miss out on the city’s authenticity, the most memorable experiences are the ones that reveal Barcelona’s unique culture. Our City Unscripted tours with locals playing the role of GPS, guidebook, and Google Translate, no experience is off-limits.

Local guide showing tourists different architectural features of a building in Barcelona

From highlights to hidden gems

Want to squeeze in as many of the city’s top sights as possible? Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours, our tours by locals in Barcelona will help you make the most of your time. See Barcelona’s most impressive attractions on a whirlwind experience of its must-sees – or get a glimpse into the city’s secret side. Uncover hidden gems on our tours with locals: the humble tapas bars that serve the best of Barcelonian cuisine; the unfamiliar neighborhoods with the coolest characters; and the viewpoints that show the city’s landmarks from an entirely new perspective

Tourist admiring the beautiful statue at Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona

Travel to suit your style

Everyone’s Barcelona bucket list looks a little different: maybe you’re ready to soak up centuries of beautiful buildings, or maybe you’re a bonafide foodie who wants to taste all the flavors of Barcelona at its restaurants and markets. Perhaps you’re most excited about learning fascinating stories of the city’s colorful past. Whatever it is that brings you to Barcelona, our tours with locals will be fully customized to you. Our likable guides come from all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives – between them, we’ll find the person who shares your passions and suits your travel style.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Frederick was knowledgeable and easy to be with. The day felt like we were with a friend who was sharing his city with us.

17 September 2026

Jamie E
Frederick was knowledgeable and easy to be with. The day felt like we were with a friend who was sharing his city with us.

17 September 2026

Jamie E
Anna is a fantastic person and an exceptional guide. She was able to construct a two day itinerary enabling us to see so many amazing sites all around Barcelona! We had prepurchased Passion Tower tickets and Gaudi House Museum tickets that she seamlessly worked into our adventure. My wife and I believe we got our monies worth and then some. Anna has a great personality and really knows Barcelona well. She researches the sites to be visited and has on hand unique facts and addendums to what we visited. After 20 miles of touring we are extremely happy with what we saw and learned. If you are lucky enough to have Anna assigned as your guide, know that you are in for an informative and exciting visit.

14 September 2026

Paul C
Anna is a fantastic person and an exceptional guide. She was able to construct a two day itinerary enabling us to see so many amazing sites all around Barcelona! We had prepurchased Passion Tower tickets and Gaudi House Museum tickets that she seamlessly worked into our adventure. My wife and I believe we got our monies worth and then some. Anna has a great personality and really knows Barcelona well. She researches the sites to be visited and has on hand unique facts and addendums to what we visited. After 20 miles of touring we are extremely happy with what we saw and learned. If you are lucky enough to have Anna assigned as your guide, know that you are in for an informative and exciting visit.

14 September 2026

Paul C

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17 September 2026

This trip was wonderful! Giuseppe was knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant. Five stars. Gracie

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12 September 2026

We had an absolutely wonderful tour in Japan with Kay. It was the perfect mix of everything we had hoped for. Step by step, we learned about Japan’s history while visiting different places around the city. We wandered through local markets and tried all kinds of little local specialties. We definitely wouldn’t have noticed or tried many of them on our own, so it was great that Kay introduced us to them. It gave us a much deeper insight into the local culture and everyday life. The whole experience felt like visiting a good friend who was showing us around their city. We visited not only shrines, temples, and markets, but also some beautiful traditional gardens. The tour was very relaxed, so we were able to learn a lot while also simply enjoying the atmosphere and taking everything in. It was a very interactive tour and the perfect combination of interesting historical information and authentic cultural experiences — from trying delicious local food to learning about traditions and getting little glimpses into everyday Japanese life. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Japan!

Anna-Karin

21 September 2026

George is a wonderful guy who took me on a GREAT tour of Anafiotika, Plaka, Psyrri and Kypseli! He is VERY knowledgeable and my impression is that he really loves what he's doing, He doesn't just rattle facts off but really shares Athens with people like me. We laughed a lot, shared ideas and views on architecture, history and social politics. Before the tour I thought "how will I manage to walk around with a total stranger for a couple of hours?" But I immediately got the feeling that we weren't total strangers, but connected through our interests. I really recommend George as a guide and hope to take part in one of his walks again!