El Born Neighborhood: Feel the Spirit of Catalonia with In-app Audio Tour

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Tour departs from

Barcelona

Duration

2 hours

Pick up / meeting point

Carrer de Montcada, 15-23,Carrer de Montcada 15,Barcelona,08003,ES

Languages

English

Overview

Explore the charming El Born Neighborhood guided by your own in-app audio tour. Stroll through medieval streets full of history and vibrant life bubbling in tapas bars and markets. Feel the spirit of the proud people of Catalonia.

What's included?

El Born Culture and Memory Center (free to enter)

Recommendations on further activities and places to visit

Downloadable multimedia tour with audio guide (in English)

Exciting stories from a local guide

Earphones not included - bring your own

Santa Maria Del Mar is free to enter except from 1 pm to 5 pm when entrance is 5 EUR

Food and drinks

Personal guide — you will get the tour on the mobile app

What to expect?

Set off on a journey around the most charming and artistic neighborhood of Barcelona known as El Born. Explore its rich and fascinating history and get to know centuries old traditions of Catalan people.The walk will cover El Born's must-visit sights and attractions. It will start at one of the centers of Barcelona’s cultural life – the Picasso Museum. Santa Maria del Mar Basilica will take you back in time through the period of the Roman Empire to the Spanish Civil War. Next, you will walk along the vibrant medieval avenue of Passeig del Born where you can enjoy tapas with a glass of cava.El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria will reveal the heritage behind the old town of Barcelona through its archaeological dig. You will learn about the courage and bravery of El Born people during the Siege of Barcelona in 1714 and discover the origins of the Catalan independence movement. After that, relax in the shades of Parc de la Ciutadella with its breath-taking Cascade Fountain.The tour ends at the Palau de la Música Catalana - a true masterpiece of Catalan modernism created by Lluís Domènech i Montaner.

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What to bring

Earphones
Charged Smartphone

Requirements

Earphones
Charged Smartphone

Travel notice

After booking, you will receive an email and SMS with a direct download link for the app and audio-guide.