Barcelona Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Host, Icons & Hidden Gems including MUHBA
by City Unscripted
Overview
This private walking tour in Barcelona lasts between two and eight hours, depending on the duration selected at booking. After booking, the guest receives a questionnaire about their interests. A local guide then contacts the guest directly to plan a customized itinerary and provide recommendations based on their preferences. The tour starts at Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia, where the guide explains the architectural details and ongoing construction of the basilica. The walk continues through the Gothic Quarter, including visits to the Major Synagogue and nearby historic alleyways that reflect Barcelona’s Jewish heritage. The tour also includes a stop at the Temple of Augustus, a Roman ruin about 2,000 years old with free admission, located in the Gothic Quarter. The final stop is the Museu d'Historia de Barcelona (MUHBA), where visitors can see Roman ruins beneath the city streets and explore interactive exhibits about the city’s history. The tour covers approximately 24 sites or points of interest, with the exact route and timing adapted to the guest’s interests. The experience is primarily on foot, but public transportation or taxis may be used between stops if necessary. Food, drinks, and entrance fees to attractions are not included. The itinerary is flexible and tailored to the guest’s preferences, focusing on iconic landmarks, local culture, or other themes chosen by the guest.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Barcelona
Explore Barcelona with a local guide who shares lesser-known places and stories about the city. Before the tour, the guide will send a Personalization Form to tailor the itinerary to your interests, including famous landmarks and local favorites.
Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
Visit Gaudí’s famous basilica with your guide, who explains its detailed designs, stained-glass windows, and ongoing construction work.
Major Synagogue
Walk through the Gothic Quarter’s El Call neighborhood and visit the Major Synagogue, learning about Barcelona’s Jewish history and seeing historic streets, artisan shops, and traditional cafés.
Temple of Augustus
See the Temple of Augustus, a Roman ruin dating back 2,000 years located in the Gothic Quarter. Admission is free, and the guide will share historical details about the site.
Museu d'Historia de Barcelona - MUHBA
Explore the Roman ruins beneath Barcelona’s streets and visit exhibits at MUHBA that illustrate the city’s development through artifacts and displays.
Meeting point
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
End point
This is a private walking tour, no private vehicle is included. Hotel pick-up on foot can be arranged for guests staying at centrally located hotels in Barcelona. Alternatively, your host can meet you at the meeting point, Hard Rock Cafè,, which we recommend for the best experience.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Barcelona
- Montserrat Half-Day Bus Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines from Barcelona
- Private Priorat Wine Tour with Tastings and Lunch from Barcelona
- Park Güell and Sagrada Familia Private Tour in Barcelona
- Barcelona Dark History Night Walking Tour from Arc de Triomf to El Born
- Barcelona in One Day: Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and the Old Town - Walking Tour with Hotel Pick-up
- Barcelona Private Airport Transfer: Arrival or Departure