15 Barcelona History Tours to Book First

1.Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,209 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat with an English-speaking guide such as Laia, Azul, or Elena, then enjoy free time for the Basilica, Black Madonna, trails, or funicular. Finish at a family-run castle winery for Catalan food, vineyard views, and three ecological wines.

“Azul was a great tour guide -- very knowledgeable, engaging, and helpful. Montserrat was beautiful for its views, history, mythology, and architecture. The lunch provided was much better than what is usually served on day-long tours and the wine tasting was extremely informative. All in all, a lovely day!”

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2.Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,928 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend three hours in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, stopping at four local bars and kitchens for tapas paired with wine, sangria, vermouth, and cava. Guides such as Santiago, Lila, Ewan, and Juan Carlos have led past departures. Expect a social group experience with some city history and plenty to eat.

“The food was wonderful, the drinks were generous and the new friends were tremendous. Definrecommend this tour on a visit to Barcelona!”

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3.Barcelona: 2.5-Hour Bike or E-Bike Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,262 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $28

Ride through Barcelona’s key Gaudí sights on a regular or electric bike with a multilingual guide. You’ll visit Arc de Triomf, El Born, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, Casa Vicens, and Sagrada Familia. Guides such as Sergio, Maria, Alex, and Marina are praised for clear stories and helpful local tips.

“Loved this bike tour in Barcelona! Sergey was knowledgeable, attentive and enthusiastic throughout. He made the experience engaging and informative and we covered all the main highlights at a comfortable pace. The bikes were easy to use and well maintained. Highly recommend this tour if you want a fun and efficient way to explore the city.”

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4.Pyrenees & Medieval Towns Small Group Tour from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 669 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $143

Travel from Barcelona by air-conditioned minivan to medieval Vic and stone-built Queralbs, then ride the rack railway into Vall de Núria. An English-speaking guide such as Marta, Sergio, or Núria leads the day, with free time for hiking, boating, horseback riding, lunch, or a cable-car ride.

“It was a full day with lots of great experiences Our tour guide, Neu, was great. Informative, well versed, and patient.”

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5.Besalu & 3 Medieval Towns Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 562 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120

Leave Barcelona for a full day among Catalonia’s medieval towns. Visit Vic, Castellfollit de la Roca, Santa Pau, and Besalú with a guide such as Ramon, Xavi, or Dulce. Expect hotel pickup, a maximum of eight people, walking tours, free time for lunch, and plenty of cobbled streets and old stone.

“Do not .iss this tour. Donot just go to another church or mueseum Ditch the tour bus and ride with a great guide and driver”

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6.Costa Brava & Medieval Village Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 520 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Leave Barcelona with an English-speaking guide for a full day on the Costa Brava. Swim at Cala de Sant Francesc, visit Marimurtra Botanical Gardens, eat a generous Catalan lunch with a drink, and explore Tossa de Mar’s medieval walls and lighthouse.

“Great day and worth the money. The beach was beautiful and water was clear to go swimming. Food was plentiful and great selection.”

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7.From Barcelona: Medieval Villages Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 482 reviews · 10 hours · from $117

Leave Barcelona for a 10-hour English-language tour through Catalonia’s medieval villages. Walk Besalú with your guide, explore Rupit independently, and admire Tavertet’s clifftop views. Guides such as Berta, Marta, Sergio, and Javi add local history and personality, while transport is by comfortable minivan.

“This day tour was great! Alex was relaxed and well informed, providing history of the area while on the bus and then in each of the three towns. Questions and comments from the tour group were received graciously. He offered suggestions for how to spend our free time and was clear on our meeting points and time. I'd definitely recommend!”

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8.Barcelona Erotic Museum – Explore Art, History & Fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 450 reviews · 1 day · from $17Best value

Visit Spain’s only Erotic Museum on La Rambla, opposite La Boquería. Your ticket covers more than 800 artworks, photographs, inventions, historical displays, an audio guide in five languages, and a glass of cava, orange juice, or water. Allow about an hour for the visit.

“It’s really neat and honestly you learn more about each art piece/historical artifact with the audio guide. The free class of champagne was nice.”

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9.Private Jewish Heritage Journey by Barcelona Dreaming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 383 reviews · 2 hours · from $94

Walk Barcelona’s medieval Call with a private English, Hebrew, or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit the Ancient Synagogue, learn about Ramban and Rashba, spot traces of Jewish life, and set a comfortable pace for your family.

“The guide is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all aspects of the tour.”

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10.Andorra Original History and Sightseeing Tour (Private, Pickup)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240

Travel in a private Mercedes van with guide-driver Adrian from Barcelona through Catalonia, Andorra, and the French Pyrenees. Walk Andorra la Vella, see medieval bridges and mountain viewpoints, cross the Tour de France route, and request an Andorran passport stamp. Expect a long but flexible sightseeing day.

“Wow, a beautiful trip! We saw so much in just one day with all the best photo stops! Adrian was a fabulous guide and took great care of us all day!!!”

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11.Barcelona: Dark History Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 344 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk from Arc de Triomf into El Born and La Ribera with an English-speaking guide such as Elena, Sara, or Noah. Expect true stories of the Inquisition, executions, forgotten cemeteries, and Barcelona’s executioner, supported by projected images, readings, and props rather than ghost-tour tricks.

“Amazing, Sarah our guide was so passionate and it really makes a difference in the tour! Would definitely go the tour again just to listen her share the stories she has!”

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12.Barcelona’s Dark History Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 2 hours 2 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Walk from Arc de Triomf to El Born with a lively English-speaking guide such as Elena, Noah, or Sara. Expect a small group, projector images, radio headsets, gruesome medieval history, dark legends, and a finish near restaurants and public transport.

“Our guide was wonderful and full of personality and could tell the story of Barcelona beautifully. She made it fun and magical. We would never have seen that part of town or had known any of that information. She was lovely.”

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13.Barcelona Dark History Night Walking Tour With Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Start at Santa Maria del Mar at 8:00 pm for Catalan legends, El Born brothel lore, a hidden graveyard, vermouth, sangria, a local shot, and a cocktail in the Gothic Quarter. Guides such as Vanesa, Mariah, Petra, and Ivana bring a social, playful style.

“What a fun night! Petra was amazing, with a great knowledge of Spanish and Catalan culture and how the drinks we had were an important part of that culture. She's also alot of fun with a great attutude! Met some interesting travelers from all over, including sone surprisingly good singers. As a solo traveler, I appreciated the efforts to ensure I was having a great time. Salut! 👀”

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14.Barcelona El Raval Dark History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $33

Spend two hours walking from Sant Pere Nolasc Mercedaris through El Raval to Tres Xemeneies. Your local guide may be Eoghan, Zeynep, Callum, Cal, or Andres, sharing stories of crime, old hospitals, monasteries, nightlife, social change, and street art in a group capped at 15.

“The best experience for our family ,such a charming and knowledgeable guide . Thank you Eoghan , it was absolutely amazing!”

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