
A Complete Guide for Visiting the Sagrada Família in Barcelona
One of the most visited places in Barcelona is the ornate Roman Catholic basilica la Sagrada Família aka the Basilica of the Holy…
Begin your Raval Walking Tour outside the church of Sant Pere Nolasc Mercedaris, located right by the buzzing Plaça de Castella. From here, you’ll journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona’s grittiest neighborhood, the Raval.
First up, we’ll visit the Casa de la Misericordia, where children ... Read more
Begin your Raval Walking Tour outside the church of Sant Pere Nolasc Mercedaris, located right by the buzzing Plaça de Castella. From here, you’ll journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona’s grittiest neighborhood, the Raval.
First up, we’ll visit the Casa de la Misericordia, where children were abandoned and some (they say) still walk the halls. From that spooky start, we’ll take a turn to stroll down Raval’s narrow medieval streets, crowded with eclectic shops and striking architecture.
And when you least expect it, we’ll stop by a vampire — well, by the place the Vampire of Raval used to live. But, do vampires ever die? You’ll see for yourself how the lines between life and legend blur with this story of Barcelona’s most infamous serial killer.
At the former Hospital of la Santa Creu, wander the grounds and a garden where shows and spells of the most macabre once took place. Passing next by La Rambla de Raval, we’ll continue to the Church of Sant Pau del Camp. This Romanesque building over 1,000 years old is Barcelona’s oldest church and has a troubled past.
As the tour comes to a close, you’ll discover Raval’s southern side. Hear shocking tales of the clubs, cabarets, and casinos that used to be the main attractions here a century ago. A few have even survived to the modern day — your guide will point them out to you.
This is also a great place to see street art. Close to a former power factory, you’ll admire colorful graffiti art that is constantly changing. If you’re lucky, you’ll even see street artists in action!
A house of both mercy and misery for five centuries of the city’s outcasts
A stop outside a humble shopfront, where one of Barcelona’s most notorious daughters once lived
Part of the former Hospital of la Santa Creu, a site infamous for its history of unorthodox autopsies
Barcelona’s oldest church, home to a legend of conquest and promiscuity
The hub of 20th-century Barcelona’s seedier nightlife
Birthplace of protests that won the five-day work week, now a canvas for the city’s top street artists
This tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
This tour ends at the Three Chimneys Park (Jardines de las Tres Chimeneas).
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.
We’ll meet outside the Church of Sant Pere Nolasc, in Plaça de Castella, 08001, Barcelona.
This tour covers around 2 miles at a leisurely pace. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.
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