El Born Neighborhood: Feel the Spirit of Catalonia

About this activity

Audio tour
Audio tour in English
Route length: 4 km
Instant confirmation
Duration 2h
Audio tours on your smartphone
After purchase, you will receive the link to download the app to take this tour
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With the in-app audio guide, you decide when to start, pause, and finish your tour
No internet is required
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Tour preview

Hosted by Ljubov
  • 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 through their ground-breaking architecture and art
  • Discover the magical architecture of Catalan modernism inspired by local nature and legends
  • Hear the story of the Cathedral by the Sea that stood from Middle Ages through the Civil War up till
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.

What's included

  • El Born Culture and Memory Center (free to enter)
  • Recommendations on further activities and places to visit
  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • 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
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide

Places you will visit

The route of the tour goes within circle
Picasso Museum
Carrer de Montcada, 15-23
Palau de la Música
C/ Palau de la Música, 4
Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
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