Barceloneta Unfiltered: An Audio Tour

Points forts

Itinéraire

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   Pass through this lively neighbourhood market where locals shop for fresh produce, seafood, and everyday essentials. It sits at the heart of Barceloneta's daily life, offering a glimpse into the working-class rhythms that still define the barrio.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

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   Step inside this legendary family-run tavern, unchanged for decades and still serving the dish it gave to the world. This is the birthplace of the Bomba, the iconic fried potato croquette that became one of Barcelona's most beloved street foods.

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   Pause at this artisan bakery where sourdough loaves are baked fresh each day in a traditional oak-fired oven. The warm, smoky aroma drifting onto the street is as much a part of Barceloneta's identity as the sea itself.

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   Marvel at this striking bronze sculpture rising from the seafront, its fractured form both beautiful and quietly sorrowful. It was created to commemorate the barraquetes, the humble beach shacks that were demolished to make way for the 1992 Olympic Games.

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   Stroll through this unexpected green space built on the site of a former gasworks that once powered the city. Beneath the trees and pathways lie the industrial foundations of Barcelona's 19th-century energy infrastructure.

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   Explore the skeletal remains of a vast 19th-century gas storage tank, now standing open to the sky like an industrial cathedral. This structure is one of the few surviving reminders of the heavy industry that once defined Barceloneta's waterfront.

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   Walk along one of Europe's most famous urban beaches, stretching for over a kilometre along the city's Mediterranean coastline. Beyond the sunbathers and beach bars, this shoreline carries the layered history of a neighbourhood that has always lived facing the sea.

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   Admire this beautifully restored Modernista building, its ornate brick facade a striking contrast to the industrial district surrounding it. Originally a gasworks, it now serves as a community centre dedicated to sustainability and environmental education.

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   Find this modest but meaningful fountain tucked into the neighbourhood, marking the birthplace of one of flamenco's greatest legends. Carmen Amaya grew up in the fishing community of Barceloneta before becoming a globally celebrated performer whose passionate style transformed the art form.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

Point de rendez-vous

This tour starts at Barceloneta Metro - The Gateway. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

La carte montre Barcelone. Le point de rendez-vous exact est l'adresse ci-dessus.Ouvrir une carte plus grande

Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• VOICEMAP CODE Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight-character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app Create an account Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.