Sagrada Família
Discover Barcelona Highlights Walking Tour
Three hours, three Barcelonas, with local guides who truly know them all
Why you're going to love it
Our tours are made for travelers who want more than quick explanations. We bring together history, art, and local life in an experience that’s lively, personal, and easy to follow. You’ll cover three eras of Barcelona without ever feeling rushed, guided by locals who genuinely love this city and know how to make it come alive.
Join us to explore Barcelona through our eyes: complete, authentic, and memorable.
Free-reserve, tip-based tour
Modernism
Gothic Quarter
Meeting Point
Av. de Gaudí, 1, L'Eixample, 08025 Barcelona
How it works
Our concept is simple: there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between 15€ to 30€, depending on their satisfaction and budget. Most guides accept cash or card payments.
Our freelance guides work exclusively based on the remuneration of the guests. As any free tour, at the end of the tour you will decide how much the tour was worth for you.
Groups welcome! If you're a group of more than 6 people, even in different bookings, you will need to pay a minimum of 15€ per person before the tour starts.
Look for our red umbrellas in front of Hard Rock Cafe!
What will we see on this tour?
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Hard Rock Cafe Sagrada Familia
Meeting point at the intersection between Carrer de la Marina and Avinguda Gaudí. (Av. Gaudí, 1)
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Sagrada Família: Nativity Façade
Nativity Façade of the Sagrada Família.
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Sagrada Família: Glory Façade
Glory Façade of the Sagrada Família.
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Sagrada Família: Passion Façade
Passion Façade of the Sagrada Família.
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La Pedrera – Casa Milà
Casa Milà, aka La Pedrera, Gaudí's most controversial work.
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Casa Batlló
Gaudí's most romantic work.
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Casa Amatller
Puig i Cadafalch's most iconic house.
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Casa Lleó i Morera
Domènech i Montaner’s most decorated building.
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Els 4 Gats
The 20th century Bohemian center of Barcelona.
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Roman Aqueduct
Last ruins of the aqueduct that fed water to the Roman city of Barcino.
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The World Comes To Life With Each Kiss
A Barcelona-wide collaborative mosaic honoring Freedom themes.
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Plaça Nova
Heart of the medieval city, home to Picasso's Mural, the Roman defensive towers, and the Cathedral of Barcelona.
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Casa de l'Ardiaca
House of the Archdeacon, partly built using stones from the 1st century Roman wall.
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Plaça de Sant Felip Neri
Beautiful square home to Gaudí's personal church and Civil War unintended memorial.
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Pont del Bisbe
Beautiful decorative bridge displayed in international films.
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Temple d'August
Remains of the Roman Temple to Emperor Augustus, founder of Barcelona.
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Plaça de Sant Jaume
Political center of Barcelona: Roman forum, Catalan Government, and Barcelona City Council.
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Plaça del Rei
King's square, home of the kings and main square of the feudal Barcelona.
Reviews
“Amazing Tour”
Wonderful guide Albert! Probably the best tour guide I've ever had in the 30 yrs of travel.
“Everything you needed to know and more!”
We recently had the pleasure of embarking on a walking tour of Barcelona with an incredibly knowledgeable guide, and I must say that it was an experience to remember. Albert's passion for the city's history, culture, and architecture was apparent from the very beginning, and it truly enhanced the entire tour.
“Great Barcelona Tour with Albert”
Albert, our guide, spoke English extremely well. He communicated with us as soon as we booked our tour, and guided us to the meeting place. He was well educated, and while touring shared historical facts and events that suited the location. The details he shared about the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia made the experience personal and beautiful- pointing out details we may have missed on a self-guided stop. We weeren't sure where to go to get a good taste of Barcelona in the brief time we had before our cruise, but stumbling upon this last minute was the BEST choice we made! 100% recommend!
“Complete Barcelona”
We had an amazing and almost personal tour of city with our guide Albert Herrero Parareda. We appreciated his local personal touches. We started at the Sagrada Familia and he gave us a thorough walk through of the Basilica. Alber twas friendly, patient and informative. We got some insight into the city and also the architecture. We finished in the Gothic quarter after 3 whole hourrs. At the end of the tour, we felt well informed while enjoying ourselvess walking through the bylanes and admiring this beautiful city. We would like to thank Albert for his knowledge, time, and expertise. It allowed us to enjoy this city even more.
“Getting to know Barcelona”
The tour is excellent, it is a wonderful experience, the explanations and the great stories told by Albert are not to be missed. Albert's predicsposition and good vibes are great. Thank you very much !!!!
“Interesting tour, worth spending”
Albert is an amazing guide! Warm, friendly, and full of knowledge, he made our tour of Barcelona unforgettable. His stories about Gaudí, the Sagrada Família, and the Gothic Quarter truly brough the city to life.
“Great Barcelona Tour with Albert”
We took this 3 h tour to get the most of our short trip to Barcelona - and we were not disappointed. The tour was packed with interesting information and planned with a short metro ride to make the distance between the most important sightseeing spots, which reduced our walking time quite a lot. Albert was an awesome guide, we felt very welcomed and well informed and the tour was worth every penny we tipped in the end.
“Great Tour"
Albert was a fantastic tour guide. Super knowledgeable and easy to chat to. He was easily able to answer any questions from myself or others. I didn't expect to learn so much! I would definitely recommend a tour with Albert.
“100% recommended”
Albert is a spectacular guide, he makes everything super dynamic, the three hours have flown by flew by. If you come to Barcelona you can not leave without doing the tour with him. Thank you Albert !!!!
“An Insightul and Engaging Tour of Barcelona”
I had an amazing experience on the free walking tour with Albert. He was incredibly passionate about what he does and his knowledge of the city was impressive. He answered every question I had with ease and shared insights from the perspective of a local, which made the tour even more special. Albert was polite, friendly, and professional throughout, and his English was excellent. He delivered the tour's narratives clearly and engagingly. I highly recommend taking a tour with him, in less than 3 hours, I learned so much about Barcelona!
About Us
See Barcelona the way locals live it! We grew up in this city and now share it with you. Years of experience have given us stories and insight you won’t find in any script or guidebook, helping visitors connect the dots between the old, the new, and the everyday life of Barcelona.
Contact us at: info@rootsandroadsbcn.com
