Which jealous king cooked and served his wife’s lover for dinner?
Why are there 13 white geese in the Cathedral of Barcelona?
Which church was funded by a bribe from a royal couple excommunicated by the Pope?
Where can you can make a wish by looking up and walking backwards?
Which house was cursed by a Jewish alchemist involved in his daughter’s murder?
Where you can find a unique statue of a pregnant Virgin Mary?
If you would like to learn the answers to these questions, come to this tour and unravel the miraculous, bizarre, romantic, funny and tragic tales behind Barcelona’s most emblematic buildings, monuments and squares.
This is a tour based on a mixture of factual history and local folklore and the most popular choice for first-time visitors to get acquainted with the old town. Highlights include:
• Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia
• Plaça del Rei (King’s Square)
• El Call (Jewish Quarter)
• Santa María del Pí church
• Roman and medieval walls
• Gaudi’s favourite church
• Many other incredible sights!
Please note: the minimum number of guests is two. There is no maximum number of guests. No guided inside visits are included. You should be relatively fit and able to walk for two hours.
Having lived in many different places in Europe and overseas I first came to Spain as an exchange student a few years ago and immediately fell in love with this fascinating and diverse country. After graduating from Oxford I moved to Barcelona to work in academic research but found the office environment too stifling and missing in human contact so I decided to pursue my passion for travel, languages, history, culture, and working with people by becoming a Local Guide and a freelance European Tour Director. My first occupation allows me to share my genuine enthusiasm for Barcelona and Catalonia and excellent knowledge of its art, history, architecture, current affairs, cuisine and culture with visitors from all over the world. In my second role I travel all around Europe on a regular basis so whether you are looking for the best classical music concert in Vienna, the strongest espresso in Sorrento, the most picturesque mountain view in Lucerne, or even just a way of avoiding queues to the Eiffel Tower - I am your local expert. Please feel free to contact me with any questions and let me help you create a Catalan, Spanish or European holiday of your dreams! Full profile
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