Stroll through the charming alleys of Barcelona’s beautiful Gothic Quarter as your expert local guide tells you the story of Saint Eulalia, the city’s martyred thirteen-year-old patron saint. Stunning churches, mansions and plazas await you around every corner in this virtual experience covering 2000 years of history. Wander along Barcelona’s most famous promenade, Las Ramblas and learn of the unusual gift Christopher Columbus presented to the Spanish royal family, then explore the labyrinthine streets of the old town, leading to the Roman ruins of Barcino and the gorgeous Cathedral of Barcelona.
This is a private live virtual tour. Our professional, local guide will be showing you Barcelona’s most fascinating sights in real time, directly from the streets of Barcelona. You will be connected via video call and you can then explore the city together. With your experienced guide you will see more than just the Barcelona of today, you’ll also get a glimpse back in time because each tour is complemented with an excellent selection of multimedia. You will be shown historic photographs and videos to help with explanations, stories and the historical context of Barcelona's incredible and turbulent past. You can’t get any closer to history without a time machine!
The entire tour is designed to be as interactive as you desire. You can ask questions, you can request to go back and look at something again, you have all the freedom and participation of a private walking tour, all from the comfort of your own home.
The video calling software used for the tour is called Zoom. You will need to have it downloaded on your laptop, tablet or cellphone – with a connection to speakers or headphones – in order to participate in the tour. Also, remember to keep an eye on the time difference when choosing a time for your private virtual experience, as all times stated are in Barcelona time!