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The 15 Historical Tours in Barcelona Travellers Rate Highest

30 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Here are 15 historical tours, each with what it costs, how long it takes and who it suits. The first one is the safest booking; the rest earn their place for different reasons.

Barcelona: Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History - What the food and drinks add
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Barcelona: Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History

1.Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,261 reviews · 3 hours · from $78Our pick

Walk Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with an English-speaking local guide, stopping for tapas and drinks such as wine, sangria, or vermouth. The route usually includes four food stops, though the venues can vary. Guides such as Juan Carlos, Andrew, Santiago, and Francesco have led lively tours that pair Catalan food with stories about the city.

“The food was exceptional, the guide was informative and gave just the right amount of information. The other people in the tour were a delight. A fun night was had by all!”

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Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History - What the $66.51 price buys you
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Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

2.Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,928 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about three hours with an English-speaking local guide, visiting four food and drink stops in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Tapas come with wine, sangria, vermouth or cava, and you’ll hear some city history along the way. Guides have included Santiago, Ewan, Lila, Leila, Juan Carlos and Andrew, though the guide for your date may differ.

“This was a fabulous food tour. Santiago was a wonderful guide and the food abs tasting experiences were the best I've experienced”

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Barcelona: 2.5-Hour Bike or E-Bike Historical Tour - El Born, the Market and the Old City
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Barcelona: 2.5-Hour Bike or E-Bike Historical Tour

3.2.5-Hour Bike or E-Bike Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,262 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $28

Ride a regular or electric bike from Arc de Triomf through El Born and Gràcia to the Sagrada Família. Your guide points out Gaudí landmarks, including Casa Calvet, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera and Casa Vicens. Small groups have 2 to 15 people, and guides speak eight languages. E-bikes help with the uphill stretches.

“A great way to see Barcelona! Our tour guide Liuba was very fun and informative : )”

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Barcelona Erotic Museum – Explore Art, History & Fun - Move through art, objects, and changing ideas
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Barcelona Erotic Museum – Explore Art, History & Fun

4.Barcelona Erotic Museum – Explore Art, History & Fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 450 reviews · 1 day · from $17

At Barcelona’s only erotic museum, explore more than 800 artworks, photographs, objects, and inventions tracing sexuality across cultures and eras. The audio guide is available in five languages, and your ticket includes cava, orange juice, or water. Allow about an hour, then finish in the museum’s erotic garden.

“My friend came to stay with me for the weekend and this was one of our fav things we did!! Definitely recommend having a few drinks at brunch before hand to make it all the more fun! It only took us an hour or so to get through the whole museum, they give you a free glass of Champagne at the door, and we actually learned stuff while there! La Boqueria is directly across from it as well so we walked over there after. Totally recommend!”

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Andorra Original History and Sightseeing Tour (Private, Pickup) - A passport stamp and a medieval bridge
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Andorra Original History and Sightseeing Tour (Private, Pickup)

5.Andorra Original History and Sightseeing Tour (Private, Pickup)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240Top rated

Travel from Barcelona through Spain, Andorra, and France in a private Mercedes van with a guide-driver, commonly named Adrian. Expect mountain viewpoints, a walking tour of Andorra la Vella, medieval landmarks, and an optional Andorra passport stamp. Pickup and drop-off are included; food, drinks, and Casa de la Vall admission are not.

“Our guide Adrian crafted the perfect day—breathtaking Pyrenees views, hidden local spots, fascinating history, and a stress-free ride from Barcelona. Couldn’t recommend this private tour more!”

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Barcelona: Dark History Night Walking Tour - Reading El Born and La Ribera after dark
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Barcelona: Dark History Night Walking Tour

6.Dark History Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 344 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Follow an English-speaking guide through El Born and La Ribera, where real stories of the Spanish Inquisition, executions and Barcelona’s former executioner meet medieval streets. Visual aids, props and headsets help bring the history into focus. The two-hour walk starts at the Arc de Triomf and costs $24 per person.

“From the moment the tour commenced, it was clear this was not your average historical jaunt. Elena was a masterful storyteller with an evident passion for the subject, immediately drew us in. We weren't just told facts and dates; we were transported to the era of the Spanish Inquisition, where whispers of heresy could lead to a grim fate. We heard tales of supposed witches and their trials, the grim realities of life in medieval Barcelona, and the echoes of a violent past that still resonate in the names of streets and the architecture of ancient buildings. Elena's ability to bring these stories to life, to paint vivid pictures of…”

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Tarragona and Sitges Small Group Tour - Roman History & Culture - Tarragona: Roman remains in a living city
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Tarragona and Sitges Small Group Tour – Roman History & Culture

7.Tarragona and Sitges Small Group Tour – Roman History & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 339 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Ride from central Barcelona in a small, air-conditioned minivan to Tarragona, where you can walk across a nearly 2,000-year-old aqueduct and explore Roman sites with a guide. Pause at seaside Roc de Sant Gaieta, then spend about three hours in Sitges for lunch, shops, or a swim. Food and monument entry fees are extra.

“Small group of guests with Sergi as our guide. We got along quite well. Sergi knew his history. Lots of good info on the sites we visited. Answered our questions and offered suggestions on where to go with our limited free time. Downer was Sitges where restaurant stay took 2 hours. Sunday crowd made Sitges super busy.”

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Girona History and Legends Tour Small Group from Girona - The cathedral and monuments are viewed from outside
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Girona History and Legends Tour Small Group from Girona

8.Girona History and Legends Tour Small Group from Girona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Spend about two and a half hours walking Girona’s medieval and Jewish quarters, old walls, main monuments, and the Onyar River bridges with a local English-speaking guide. Groups are capped at 15, and morning or afternoon starts are available. Guides including Pau, Carolina, Quim, and Ona have shared local history, legends, and practical tips along the way.

“Great way to see the old town of Girona and hear about its history. Kimuu was a brilliant guide and was able to answer the many questions the group asked. The tour is advertised as 3 hours but is only 2 hours long”

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Historical and Modernist Bike Tour Barcelona - Picasso, then the Sagrada Família
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Historical and Modernist Bike Tour Barcelona

9.Historical and Modernist Bike Tour Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $43

Ride through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born, then see landmark works by Gaudí, including the Sagrada Família, Casa Milà and Casa Batlló. This three-hour tour includes a local guide, bicycle, helmet and water. Guides named in past feedback include Morgane, Ernesto and Thomas, though your guide may differ.

“Originele toer door Barcelona waar wat minder bekende en mooie plekjes met een stukje geschiedenis gezien worden”

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Tarragona: Roman Heritage Guided Walking Tour - Read the Roman city in today’s streets
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Tarragona: Roman Heritage Guided Walking Tour

10.Tarragona: Roman Heritage Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 261 reviews · 2 hours · from $17

Walk Tarragona’s Roman center with an official city guide, from walls described as the oldest Roman walls outside Italy to the Circus vaults and the seaside Amphitheater. A city model and 3D audiovisual exhibit help make the ancient city easier to picture. Tours run in Catalan or Spanish, and recent groups have been led by Adrià.

“Tenint en compte que el tour a estat sota una pluja intensa, a sigut correcte.”

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Barcelona: The Spanish Civil War Historical Walking Tour - Make Sense of the Factions Before the Fighting
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Barcelona: The Spanish Civil War Historical Walking Tour

11.The Spanish Civil War Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 239 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $46

Walk Barcelona’s old town with an English-speaking guide who connects street-level sites to the Spanish Civil War, Franco’s dictatorship and Spain’s ongoing debate over memory. Guides including Javier, Chrisa, Yannis, Filipa and Henrieta use photographs and clear explanations to make a tangled history easier to follow. The 2.5-hour walk ends near Barcelona city hall.

“The tour with Filipa was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable about the history and was able to share everything in a compelling way. I'm so grateful I went on this tour-- it really offered important context for my time in Barcelona. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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Barcelona Historical 3-Hour Bike Tour - Ciutadella Park and the Arc de Triomf
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Barcelona Historical 3-Hour Bike Tour

12.Barcelona Historical 3-Hour Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 222 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Ride from El Born through Barcelona’s old streets, parks, waterfront, and Gaudí landmarks with a live guide. The three-hour route includes a bike, helmet, drink, and optional child seat. Guides have included Mady, Coco, Danny, and Thomas. Expect plenty of photo stops, but see major landmarks from the bike rather than visiting their interiors.

“We went on city bikes around the old city walls already submerged in today's Barcelona, passing by the principal building and monuments through the Gotic and Borne areas, and then also passed by the Sagrada familia. The guide was nice and showed us various curiosities and gived us an entertaining tour”

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Barcelona Historical Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter and El Born - Finish at Santa Maria del Mar
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Barcelona Historical Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter and El Born

13.Barcelona Historical Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter and El Born

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk from Plaça del Vuit de Març through the Gothic Quarter to Santa Maria del Mar, with stops at Roman remains, medieval squares, and places linked to Picasso and Gaudí. The English-language tour lasts about two hours, costs $30.25 per person, and caps groups at 20. Guide assignments vary; Juan, Lidia, Vanesa, and others have led it.

“Great knowledgeable guide. Spent extra time to explain while dodging the downpours of rain. Gargoyles working overtime!”

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Barcelona in 2 Hours: Guided Walk Through History and Sights - El Call and the politics of Plaça de Sant Jaume
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Barcelona in 2 Hours: Guided Walk Through History and Sights

14.Barcelona in 2 Hours: Guided Walk Through History and Sights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 203 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Walk from Plaça del Vuit de Març through the Gothic Quarter to Santa Maria del Mar, stopping at Els 4 Gats, Barcelona Cathedral, the old Jewish quarter and more. The two-hour English tour costs $22.99, includes a local guide and caps groups at 20. Cathedral and basilica admission is not included.

“Petra, our guide, was outstanding. This was the perfect walking tour of Gothic Quarter and El Born - filled with fascinating history. Catalan culture really came to life with Petra's insights. Highly recommend.”

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Girona History, Legends, and Food Walking Tour with food tasting - Crossing the Pont de Pedra for river views
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Girona History, Legends, and Food Walking Tour with food tasting

15.Girona History, Legends, and Food Walking Tour with food tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38

Walk Girona’s Old Town with a local guide, from the Jewish quarter and cathedral to the city’s iron bridge. Hear local stories, see the lanes where *Game of Thrones* was filmed, and taste xuixo pastry with ratafia. The walk lasts about two hours, starts at Plaça de la Independència, and is limited to 15 people.

“Good to see Girona and taste some good patisseries from Girona. Jean Martin knew very well the history of his city and was really passionate when he was speaking about the legends of Girona!”

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