You can devise your own walking tour or choose one of the following:


Tour 1 - El Born, La Boqueria and El Barrio Gotico

This is a chance to really get to know your neighbourhood  - its architecture, its shops, bars and restaurants and its most famous landmark, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Mar. Your guide will take you on a stroll through some of the charming backstreets of el Barrio Gotico to the impressive square of Plaza Jaume.

Stopping off at various shops on the way, you'll make your way to the famous Ramblas, a must-see on any visit to the city, where you can find everything from pet rabbits, flowers, postcards to jewellery. The street is lined with human statues and is a great place to people-watch.

Next stop: the world-famous Boqueria, Europe's biggest and most colourful food market. You might want to buy some spices, wine or hams, or perhaps you'll stop off for a drink and a bite at one of the bustling market cafes. Saunter back home through the city's Barrio Gotico, the heart of the old town, and be seduced by its maze of narrow streets and quaint shops selling anything from shoes to freshly-made sweets.

Price: £140 per group for a 4 hour walking tour

Max 8 people

NEW for 2006!! Tour 2 - Shadow of the Wind

All books are read but some offer the possibility to walk into... intoBarcelona presents a unique opportunity to wander around the fascinating Barcelona as depicted in Zafon's best-selling novel “The shadow of the wind”, a story that has captivated thousands of readers all around the world. From writing to words, from the imagination to reality.

 
Like Daniel Sempere, Julian Carax, Fermín Romero de Torres, and the other characters of the novel, you will walk through a labyrinth of mysteries and surprises turned into a charming tour, set in a bewitched 20th century Barcelona. Most of these places can be easily recognised, such as : Santa Anna street, The arch of the Theatre, King’s square, Las Ramblas, Sant Felip Neri square or Montcada street. However, we will discover hidden treasures like Quatre Gats café, the Ateneum of Barcelona, the gorgeous Santa Maria del Mar, Santa Llucia asylum, Saint Gabriel school in Bonanova quarter, Aldaya Palace and  Tibidabo Avenue.

Not often do we have the possibility to turn fiction into reality but this is one such chance.


Price £160 for a.3 hour tour

Max 15 people

Tour 3- Bohemian Barcelona by Night

For those of you with an interest in the darker side of life, this should be just up your street. Concentrating around the area known as "El Barrio Chino" (Chinatown ) or El Raval (Arabic for suburb), this part of Barcelona is largely unexplored by tourists, but it is full of history, myths and anecdotes surrounding the cabaret and bohemian lifestyles which created a stir in the 20s and 30s. The district is one of Barelona's most colourful and culturally diverse and is home to many different communities, which is reflected in its restaurants and bars. It's an evening tour, not surprisingly, and not for the faint-hearted.

Price: £140 per group for a 4 hour walking tour

Max 8 people

Tour 4- Creative Talent

This is a must for bargain-hunters and budding creative geniuses. You'll spend a relaxed afternoon visiting the Old Town's workshops and studios including jewellers, artists, milliners, tailors and photographers. This is a chance for you to get close to the artists themselves, giving you a unique insight into the creative process, and giving you the opportunity to buy products at wholesale prices. And in keeping with the other alternative walking tours, we'll ensure you don't spend too long without a tapas or two.

Price: £140 per group for a 4 hour walking tour

Prices: £145 per group for a four hour walking tou

All walking tours start at your apartment . The price does not include food and drink.