Gothic Quarter Tour for Kids: The Guardians of Barcelona

Destaques

Itinerário

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   Plaça de Catalunya

   El tour comienza en Plaza Catalunya, donde cada niño recibirá su propio mapa y daremos inicio a la aventura en busca de los guardianes secretos de la ciudad.

   10 minutos•Entrada gratuita•Ver no mapa

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   We will head towards Las Ramblas, where our first stop will be the famous Canaletas Fountain. There, we will discover its history and, of course, drink from its magical water, which—according to tradition—brings good luck to those who taste it!

   10 minutos•Entrada gratuita

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   After a brief stop to taste some magical nougat, we will head to Plaça de la Vila de Madrid, where we will meet the city’s first guardians. There, we will also explore a very special place: the Roman cemetery, where Barcelona’s ancient inhabitants rest.

   10 minutos•Entrada gratuita

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   We will leave Plaça de la Vila in search of the giant thermometer located on Portal de l’Àngel. Once we find it, it will show us the way to the College of Architects, where we can admire Picasso’s drawings. There, we will receive our next clue and meet more of the city’s guardians.

   10 minutos•Entrada gratuita

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   El dibujo de Picasso nos indica el camino hacia el casco antiguo de la ciudad. Tras admirar el acueducto romano, nos dirigiremos a la Casa del Archivo de la Ciudad de Barcelona, donde descubriremos dos guardianes más que custodian secretos antiguos de la ciudad.

   10 minutos•Entrada gratuita

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   With the help of the turtle, we will reach the square where the knight Ramón Berenguer stands. After learning about his history, we will follow the clues indicated by his horse, continuing our quest to find the city’s guardians.

   5 minutos•Entrada gratuita

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   Plaça del Rei

   After meeting some important characters from Catalan culture, such as the Caganer, we will arrive at Plaça del Rei, in the old city of the Counts of Barcelona.

   10 minutos•Entrada gratuita•Ver no mapa

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   Barcelona Cathedral

   We will continue our journey to Barcelona Cathedral, where we will discover some magical animals hiding in its corners. We will also be able to see stones marked with the claws of a famous dragon, a reminder of the legends that protect the city.

   5 minutos•Entrada gratuita•Ver no mapa

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   Barcelona City History Museum

   The route will take us to one of Barcelona’s oldest neighborhoods, where we will explore its history and discover ancient manuscripts written on the walls in languages that are hard to understand. Then, we will continue our journey toward Las Ramblas in search of the famous dragon said to dwell there.

   10 minutos•Entrada gratuita•Ver no mapa

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    We will return to Las Ramblas to search for the famous dragon hiding in the Casa China de los Paraguas. It will show us the way forward, leading us to the mosaic by Joan Miró, one of Catalonia’s most celebrated artists, located on the same Rambla.

    10 minutos•Entrada gratuita

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    Plaça del Rei

    Following the path from Miró’s mosaic, we will walk down Las Ramblas, pass by the Liceu Theatre, and reach Plaça Reial, where we will discover the famous snakes that guard the lampposts designed by Gaudí—another set of guardians protecting the city.

    10 minutos•Entrada gratuita•Ver no mapa

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    We will be able to admire the famous Castellers sculpture, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO—an example of living heritage that continues to be an integral part of the city’s life.

    5 minutos•Entrada gratuita

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    St. James Square

    We will finish the tour in the city’s most important square, where we will meet Catalonia’s most famous and beloved guardian, Sant Jordi. At the end of the experience, each child will receive a small gift—a little lizard to take home as a souvenir. They will also be able to keep their map to color and continue enjoying the adventure whenever they like.

    10 minutos•Entrada gratuita•Ver no mapa

Ponto de encontro

Meeting Point The meeting point is in the center of Plaça de Catalunya. You can copy and paste these coordinates into your preferred map application: 41.386998, 2.170044 Your guide will be wearing a white cap and carrying a green folder.

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Recolha

• Todos se encontram no ponto de partida

O que saber antes de ir

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancelamento e reembolso

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

• Cancelado e totalmente reembolsado se o tempo não permitir