Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour)
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Is Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour) worth booking?
Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour) is a 2-hour experience in Barcelona, Spain, from $215 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $215 per person
Are you passionate about sweets? Do you want to discover the origin of the best pastries? If you can’t resist the coques, nougat or turrón/ torrons, chocolates, cakes and croissants, Sweet Barcelona is your tour. It is
What you get
About this experience
Are you passionate about sweets? Do you want to discover the origin of the best pastries? If you can’t resist the coques, nougat or turrón/ torrons, chocolates, cakes and croissants, Sweet Barcelona is your tour. It is said that the sweet tradition of Barcelona is as old as the origins of the city. In the historic Roman colony of Barcino, our ancestors already ate desserts with honey and nuts. Coques and digestive liqueurs such as moscatell were already popular in the Middle Ages as well as many varieties of desserts for the most important festivals of the year. With the arrival of cocoa, the possibilities of confectionery multiplied. Today, Barcelona has become a recognized sweet destination with world-renowned pastry shops. With Sweet Barcelona Tour, you'll learn about the ingredients, their properties and the relationship with the festive calendar. The tour will take you through traditional bakeries and ovens where we'll discover the best recipes and taste and artisan product.
What's included
Included
- Snacks
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Traditional cheese and milk shop dating back from 1870 where Cacaolat was created. We will taste Cacaolat, their traditional chocolate drink they invented back in the 1930's.
10 minutes here
Mercat de la Boqueria
Fruit and sweet sections in La Boqueria Market. Former old convent of St Joseph and market since 1840.
20 minutes here
Escriba Rambla
Famous pâtisserie by chef Christian Escribà. This is where many cakes for famous people and important occasions such as U2 concert in Barcelona or Oscar-winner All about my mother film were done.
10 minutes here
Placeta del Pi
Traditional outdoors food market on festivities. Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi.
10 minutes here
Carrer Petritxol
Old cafés where the tradition of chocolate & churros/ melindros started. Famous art galleries. We will taste turrón delicacy, traditionally eaten during Christmas time.
10 minutes here
Catedral de Barcelona
Cathedral square (outside), Roman walls. We will show the participants the Roman gate and walls and the front of the Cathedral of Barcelona.
10 minutes here
Old pâtisserie. Famous for its merengues and candies. We will taste a candy produced in the old traditional way.
10 minutes here
First coffee store in the city. Famous for its coffee
5 minutes here
Gothic Basilica dating back to the 1300's (outside). We will explain how this church was built with people carrying stones on their backs from the hill of Montjuïc to downtown in order to make a sacrifice.
10 minutes here
Pâtisserie. Best chocolate cake prize in 2005.
5 minutes here
Botifarres (sausages) shop famous its unique sweet and chocolate sausage.
Pass by without stopping
Casa Gispert
Nuts store with the oldest roasting oven in Europe.
10 minutes here
Pâtisserie. Best Artisan Butter Croissant in Spain 2020. We will taste a traditional bakery product and see the centenary oven.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Barcelona
The guide will be waiting at the fountain (Font de Canaletes on La Rambla) with the company name
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Café Brunells. Close to Jaume I metro stop and Picasso Museum.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Oh my guide!
Know before you go
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A Wonderful and Memorable Way to Experience Barcelona
We had a truly wonderful experience exploring Barcelona with the team from Oh My Guide Barcelona. From the very beginning, everything felt warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully organized. Christina guided us through the old city and the local markets, and she immediately made us feel comfortable. She is incredibly kind and engaging, and exactly the kind of guide you hope to have when discovering a new city. Her knowledge of Barcelona’s history and culture, combined with the stories she shared along the way, made the tour feel meaningful rather than just informational. We especially appreciated how she accommodated our last-minute request and still made the experience feel relaxed and unhurried. Another highlight of our visit was touring with Marco, who guided us through Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Milà, and Casa Batlló. Marco has a wonderful way of explaining Gaudí’s work that helps you truly understand the vision and creativity behind the architecture. He was patient, thoughtful, and gave us time to pause, observe the details, and appreciate the spaces instead of rushing from one stop to the next. His explanations made everything come alive. Spending time with both Christina and Marco made our visit to Barcelona incredibly special. They are fantastic guides who clearly love what they do, and that passion shines through in the way they share the city with their guests. We are very grateful for the experience and would happily tour with them again in the future.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful family tours
We did two trips with OHMyGuide in Barcelona. One was a sweet tour and one was a Guadi tour. We are a family of 12 with Four children (ages 3-14). Both guides (Delores and Oliver) were fantastic. They were terrific with kids and easily accommodated our needs, for example, making sure we had time to get food for the kids. Cristina worked with us to find the best trips for our family. Thanks to everyone for making our Barcelona trip do enjoyable snd meaningful.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much, Sue, for choosing us. We always make sure we work with the BEST guides and Dolors and Oliver are amazing. Looking forward to guiding you again .
via Tripadvisor
Interesting city and delicious food
The sweets tour is a wonderful way to see the architecture of city while also learning about the culture and enjoying sweet treats! We enjoyed turron (a nougaty dessert usually eaten at Christmas), cream, hard candies, and so many other sweets we never would have tried otherwise. The neighborhood was equally interesting. Cristina is knowledgable about the city, and told us about the history and recommending other places and experiences that I never would have found otherwise. We've also been on her Sitges tour and Barcelona crimes tour and would recommend them all.
Response from the operator: Dear Isabel, thank you very much for your words. We are glad you enjoyed our sweets tour. As you mentioned it is a great way to discover the oldtown. See you soon in Barcelona!
via Tripadvisor
Interesting and Very childfriendly
Excellent tour, we learnt a lot of interesting things about Barcelona "sweet" history. Very childfriendly with all the sweet interactive experiences
Response from the operator: Dear Cristina, Thank you very much for your review. We really enjoy family oriented tours. We are glad liked it. See you soon.
via Tripadvisor
Good tour
A very good experience that makes you discover the sweetest and most historic sites in the center of Barcelona. Highly recommended for both the flavors you discover and Cristina's explanations.
Response from the operator: Muchas gracias por tu valoración. Nos llena de satisfacción saber que Sweet Barcelona fue de vuestro agrado. Os esperamos en próximos tours!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
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Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Barcelona.
How much does Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour) cost?
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Prices start at $215 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Barcelona usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour) take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Barcelona is not rushed.
Is Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Barcelona, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour)?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour)?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Barcelona can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Barcelona and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Best of the old town (Gothic & Born Quarters walking tour) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Barcelona within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Barcelona?
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Barcelona's Gaudí sites are capacity-limited and the official timed tickets go first, so most of the market is resellers with a guide attached. We weight those heavily on whether the guide is an architecture specialist. Beyond Gaudí, the tapas crawls in Gràcia and the Montserrat day trips carry the highest rankings in the city. On Outty we rank every Barcelona experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Gràcia Tapas and Vermouth Crawl, Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona, Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel, Cliff Jump & lunch Small Group. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
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May, June, September and October. Sagrada Família light is best mid-morning. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Barcelona?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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