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Free Tour of Barcelona
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Darkside Free Tour of Barcelona
Discover Barcelona’s darkest history on this 2-hour walking tour
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Half Day Trip to Girona from Barcelona
Discover one of the most beautiful mediaeval cities in Catalonia on this 6. 5-hour tour from Barcelon …
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Half Day Trip to Montserrat from Barcelona
Discover the stunning Montserrat on this 5.5-hour tour departing and returning to Barcelona
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Barcelona: 1.5-hour Catamaran Cruise with Audio Guide
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Barcelona: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Live Music
See the sunset over Barcelona on this 1.5-hour eco-friendly catamaran cruise with live music
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2-hour Barcelona Highlights Private Tour
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3-hour Barcelona Private City Tour
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Barcelona Gaudí & Modernism Private Tour
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Free Tour – Tips-based
Free Tour of Barcelona
Book the original Barcelona free walking tour and visit many of the city’s highlights with a local g .
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Info & Booking Free
Free Tour – Tips-based
Darkside Free Tour of Barcelona
Discover Barcelona’s darkest history on this 2-hour walking tour
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Third Party Activity
Half Day Trip to Girona from Barcelona
Discover one of the most beautiful mediaeval cities in Catalonia on this 6.5-hour tour from Barcelon …
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Temporarily suspended
Third Party Activity
Half Day Trip to Montserrat from Barcelona
Discover the stunning Montserrat on this 5.5-hour tour departing and returning to Barcelona
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Third Party Activity
Barcelona: 1.5-hour Catamaran Cruise with Audio Guide
Discover Barcelona from the Mediterranean and enjoy incredible views of the city onboard an ecologic .
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Third Party Activity
Barcelona: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Live Music
See the sunset over Barcelona on this 1.5-hour eco-friendly catamaran cruise with live music
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Private Tour
2-hour Barcelona Highlights Private Tour
Make the most out of your visit and discover Barcelona’s Old City top attractions with your private …
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Private Tour
3-hour Barcelona Private City Tour
Enjoy a comprehensive overview of Barcelona’s fascinating history and must-see sites with your priva …
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Private Tour
Barcelona Gaudí & Modernism Private Tour
Explore the beautiful Eixample district and some of Gaudí’s most famous works on this private guide .
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Customise Your Private Tour!
Tell us the landmarks, stories or parts of the city you want to see, how long you have to see them and when you want to go, and we’ll build an itinerary that suits you.
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ABOUT Barcelona
Discover the many faces of Barcelona with a passionate local guide
A trip to Barcelona conjures up some pretty spectacular anticipation. Whether you’re going to see the sun and the beach, the art and the architecture, or the tapas and the nightlife, we help you experience the sights, the tastes and the history through the eyes of Barcelona’s best local tour guides.
The original Free Tour of Barcelona starts outside the Jaume I metro exit, and covers many of Barcelona’s attractions, including the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona Cathedral and El Born District. After you’ve got the overview with the free walking tour, delve deeper with us!
The Gaudí and Modernism Tour will take you to visit the works of Anton Gaudí, including the famed Sagrada Família.
If you want to see even more of the city, why not get pedalling and join the Barcelona Bike Tour? But Barcelona’s history is not all sunshine and beauty; learn about its dark side with the Forbidden Tour.
Getting hungry? Join an authentic Barcelona food tour and discover delicious local dishes with our Tapas Tour. One thing’s for sure; the top things to do and see in Barcelona can all be found on a SANDEMANs tour!
Enjoy authentic local experiences
Barcelona is part of the SANDEMANs NEW Europe network, one of the largest walking tour companies in the world. Offering daily tours in English and Spanish, we believe in supporting local communities and are committed to giving a voice to some of Barcelona’s best local freelance tour guides, who passionately share the city’s history and culture with their own unique and always-entertaining style.
Aside from the Free Tour, in Barcelona you’ll also find unforgettable tours and experiences. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
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21,941 opinions from other walkers about Barcelona tours
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Monica
21 Apr 2023
Es genial. Se apasiona cuando cuenta las cosas. Tiene mucha información y detalles interesantes. Los dichos del pueblo.los cuenta para entender el porque de los mismos. Y cae bien, es un tipazo.
Free walking tour: Secrets and legends of medieval Barcelona
Luís
21 Apr 2023
Porto
Super recomendado! A Gabi é excelente, sabe em detalhe tudo sobre onde fomos, tem um ritmo muito agradável que permite ver e aprender tudo muito bem. Super simpática e boa gente. Vale muito a pena, muito recomendável!
Free tour Old Town – Gothic and Raval (in Portuguese)
Lucy
14 Apr 2023
Washington
Adria was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! His enthusiasm made our tour fun, and it wasn’t rushed which was a positive for us. We enjoyed the ride then walk up to Tibidabo.
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Anabel
09 Apr 2023
Barcelona
Hemos entrado en la història de una ciudad magnífica como Barcelona visitando dos de sus barrios Gotico y Born de la mano de Pablo.
Un gran guia que pese a su juventud ya goza de una gran experiencia y concimientos. Absolutamente recomendable.
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Jesica
03 Apr 2023
Brasil
He hecho tours por casi toda Europa y debo decir que Lourdes me ha encantado! Es apasionada por Barcelona y eso se nota cuando te cuenta peculiaridades y datos secretos de la ciudad! Lo pasé genial! Lo repetiría seguro!!
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Doğuş
26 Mar 2023
Our guide was fantastic! The tour was beyond my expectations. it was a great way to get to know the city in my first day!
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Cinzia
25 Mar 2023
Novara
Visita chiara di una parte di Barcellona poco conosciuta, decisamente consigliata
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24 Mar 2023
Holon
We arrived at the meeting point and got greeted by Bryan
Received a short explanation about the photo tour
And than the photo shots began
Bryan told us facts about the monuments and than put us into the perfect pose !
Great and recommend tour !!
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Rijeen
17 Mar 2023
Abu Dhabi
Great tour guide with tremendous knowledge of the city who can keep you engaged throughout with the tips and secrets of the city.
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Best things to do and see in Barcelona
Barcelona is located in the northeast of Spain and it is the capital of the Catalonian province. It is the second-largest city in the country, coming in behind only Madrid and it is considered to be one of the most frequented tourist destinations in the world because of everything it has to offer, from its vibrant culture and history, reflected in its unique architecture, to its exquisite Mediterranean cuisine.
There are options available to do your free walking tour in Barcelona in the morning, afternoon and evening with tour guides who are locals. You can also find a variety of different tours that are centered on topics ranging from Anton Gaudí and Modernism, (the avant-garde architect of The Sagrada Familia) and walks through the Gothic Sector of the old town including The Born and Gracía Neighborhoods. Other areas of interest that you should check out when you visit include: The Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Batlló House, Casa Milá-or the Pedrera, (stone-quarry house) The Rambla Avenue, the prominent hill that overlooks the harbor-Montjuic, also the amazing Magic Fountain of Montjuic, the Boqueria Market, The Catalonian Square, the Picasso Museum, the Cathedral, Ciudadela Park, Barcelona’s football stadium-Camp Nou, the Tibidabo-the tallest mountain in the area, the harbor district- the Barceloneta, The Christopher Colombus Monument, The City Aquarium and The Arc de Triomf.
Learn more about best things to do in Barcelona, Spain.
To make sure you get the best experience, you can read the opinions and ratings of other walkers who have already had the chance to do one of the free city tours in Barcelona. As you will see, many of the walkers there often repeat and do other tours of the same city, or do a guruwalk in their next destination, like Valencia, Alicante or Pamplona. Make your reservation for free and enjoy the company of one of our local guides who will help you to get to know the most interesting parts of the Barcelonan culture.
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Free Tours Barcelona – 2020 All You Need to Know Before You Go
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Anna M
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Interesting excursions with bright guides
March 2020
We were on 2 excursions with the guys from ComeOn. Alexandra met with Sagrada Familia, with Vitaly went to Montserrat. Both tours were great! Interesting, informative and very positive) The guys are great fellows! If you plan to take excursions, then with them you will be 100% satisfied. We highly recommend them!
Published July 27, 2020
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VerikOlol
Sergiev Posad, Russia4 publications
Great guys!
Oct. 2019
Were on 2 free tours in Barcelona with Alexandra.
The first is about the Sagrada Familia and the second is about the architecture of the houses. And for the first time I thought – can I stand an hour. As it turned out, I doubted in vain. Time flew by instantly. Alexandra spoke very interestingly, cheerfully and lively. If possible, in the process of the story, he shows the photo as it was before.
I liked it very much. If I go to Barcelona, I will definitely go on an excursion to her. Not everyone got to see it.
And went on a paid excursion to Montserrat. Moreover, we were lucky with the strikes: there were almost no people in the monastery, and we perfectly saw the boys’ choir without queues, and went to the Black Madonna.
And I can compare paid and free tours.
And the conclusion: regardless of the type of excursion, Alexandra gives information in an interesting way, as fully as possible (focusing on time). Real professional.
Published March 12, 2020
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Tatyana T
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia1 publication
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March 2020 • With friends
I join all the positive reviews. Were in early March on 2 excursions with Vitaly and Alexandra. Of course, at first there were doubts about whether we would like their excursions. But after the first tour they were delighted. Very positive and wonderful guys. They tell interesting and exciting, the time flew by for us unnoticed. It is a pity that not all the excursions managed to get, but I hope this is not our last meeting with them. I highly recommend to go on their tours, you will never regret it.
Published March 9, 2020
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horinaan
Vyksa, Russia1 publication
2019 • Family vacation
Were on two excursions.
Alexandra and Vitaly. Very cool, light, positive and charismatic guys. Everyone liked them very much, they are really interesting to listen to. Always offering help. I will definitely recommend them and talk about them, a good format. The next time we are in Barcelona, we will definitely turn to them again for excursions.
Published March 2, 2020
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Igor N
Israel4 publications
Excursion
dec. 2019 • Family vacation
Divorce!!! Don’t pay them money and ruin your vacation. And do not count on their so-called free tours, this is a scam.
Posted 19December 2019
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vohgeld
Moscow, Russia 2019 • Family vacation
Very interesting excursion. The tour guide spoke to the point and supplemented her story with photographs
Posted on December 10, 2019
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Ivan
Belaya Tserkov, Ukraine3 publications
Wonderful!
Nov. 2019 • For two
Well done guys! Everything is fine! Informative, educational, inspirational! It is a pity that not all excursions could be visited.
Published December 10, 2019
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aleyee
Saint-Petersburg, Russia1 publication
I put it badly because there was no tour.
Nov. 2019 • For two
The tour did not take place, the organizers warned me about this in advance, it’s a pity. I hope it works next time.
Published December 10, 2019
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tsv131415
1 publication
Recommended!
Nov. 2019 • Traveling alone
Loved it! The kids are engaging and have a lot of interesting information. Before that, I read a lot about Barcelona, but I still heard a lot of new things. Thank you!
Published December 9, 2019
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MarinaBalter
Kyiv, Ukraine12 publications
Excellent choice!
Nov.
2019 • With friends
I was looking for excursions for our company and I am very glad that I chose Alexandra and Vitaly. Excursions are well planned, not overloaded with numbers and names, excellent presentation of information. At the same time, there is enough time for everything – to take a photo, and ask a question, and just calmly admire it..
Many thanks to the guys for their work and love for Barcelona, which they are happy to share. Contact them – you won’t regret it.
Published December 9, 2019
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Free Barcelona debunks the myth that tourists need to spend a lot of money to get a quality holiday in the capital of Catalonia.
All these conversations have no basis – even with minimal spending, Barcelona will give you enough pleasant moments.
This article presents museums and tours that introduce Catalan culture in Barcelona for free.
It is highly recommended to take a tour of Barcelona with an English-speaking guide. You can order the service here .
How to visit museums in Barcelona for free
Museums in Barcelona
Every month on the first Sunday of every month, the Barcelona authorities give travelers the chance to appreciate the wealth of the city’s main museums for free.
Most of the day (from 15:00 to 20:00) the doors of museums are open for all those interested:
- natural sciences
- music
- ceramics
- Picasso
- maritime museum
In addition, the entrance to the Museum of the History of Barcelona is available not only on Sundays – guests are welcome on the last Tuesday of every month.
On Saturday from 15:00 you can enjoy the delights of the Museum of Painting of Catalonia for free. If you failed to get in on that day, you can purchase a ticket using the link on the official ticket platform.
Sandeman New Europe organizes city tours free of charge. Experienced travelers are likely to be aware of the same service in other European cities.
From now on, anyone who comes to Barcelona has the right to visit a free three-hour tour:
- During the trip, attention is paid to the main city attractions.
- Habitual walks around the city are diluted with exciting stories, legends about Barcelona, in which there was a place for both ancient Greek gods and innovators of the last century.
- The free walk is available in several languages: Spanish, English and German.
- Starting point – Sant Jaume metro station.
Free Barcelona for Gaudí connoisseurs
Entrance to Park Güell
Gaudí’s grandiose Castle Güell opens its doors to everyone every first Sunday of the month.
An excellent offer for tourists is an inexpensive ticket that combines a sightseeing tour and a visit to Park Güell. You can buy it from the link.
The chance to visit the castle for free attracts a huge number of visitors, so there is a limit on the number of guests. Tickets are distributed 2 times a day: in the morning (10:00) and in the afternoon (13:30). For free admission to Barcelona’s grandiose landmark, it’s best to arrive early.
Castle Güell is one of the first complex projects that was created by Antonio Gaudí.
The customer was Eusebi Güell, a friend of the architect and one of the most influential people in Barcelona at the time. He lived in the castle until 1910, then moved to a cozy house in the park, named after him.
Güell Palace
Eusebi’s daughter lived in the castle until 1945. In the middle of the last century, an American entrepreneur decided to purchase a castle in order to dismantle and transport it to his homeland.
Castle Güell has only been used as a tour guide since 2011.
The authorities of Barcelona caught on in time and did not allow the plan to be carried out.
Cemeteries in Barcelona can be visited free of charge
For curious travelers, there is a route through the cemeteries of Barcelona, introducing one of the unusual art forms. 2 times a month on Sundays (1st and 3rd) guided tours of the oldest city cemetery, Poblenou, are organized free of charge. Participants can appreciate the appearance of neoclassical sculptures and crypts with their own eyes, see the burial places of famous personalities of Barcelona.
Poblenou Cemetery
Montjuic Cemetery is available to all those interested not only inexpensively, but absolutely free of charge also 2 times a month on Sundays (2 and 4).
This object is decorated with works by Josep Puig i Cadafalch, Eusebi Arnau. On the territory of the Montjuic cemetery are the bodies of such greats as:
- Frances Macia
- Joan Miro
- Isaac Albanez
Free Barcelona offers a chance to discover the legends that surround the city’s cemeteries.
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