Barcelona
Discover Gràcia, Barcelona's artistic hillside neighborhood
Hidden Gems • 3 hours
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Discover Gràcia, Barcelona's artistic hillside neighborhood
Colorful places, people and stories
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Join a host to discover Gràcia, Barcelona’s artistic, colorful and intimate neighborhood
- Discover its charm as you stroll along cobbled streets and through small squares which are missed by most people
- Browse unique, independent shops, quirky boutiques and food stores to sample the local art and food scene
- Stop by the magnificent Parc Guëll, but also see a more authentic side of the barrio which is not on the tourist trail
- Get advice from your host on other wonderful areas to explore during your visit
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalised
3-hour experience
Start when you like
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Transport costs
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
What if we told you that you could leave the crowds behind you and sip some sangria or a coffee from a quirky cafe that’s tucked into the hillside? We’re sure you’d want to go, we certainly do. Luckily, the stylish Gràcia neighborhood is just a short metro ride away, and one of our local Barcelona hosts can’t wait to share it with you.
Most people come here to see Gaudi’s Parc Guëll, a masterpiece for sure, but there’s more to discover of this intimate neighborhood and your host will reveal its more authentic side to you. Wander this barrio with its many faces and stories and browse its quirky boutiques where local designers sell their handmade jewelry, clothes, homeware, and accessories.
Pop into a colorful market or stop by a specialist food shop for something delicious to munch on, or be charmed by the trendy bars that line Carrer Verdi and Plaça de Sol - it happens to the best of us. More colorful, stylish, and creative than most, this is one artistic neighborhood you need to visit!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Rosalie,
Feb 2025
Pau was incredibly knowledgable and friendly. We covered so much in 2 hours. We appreciated that Pau met us at our hotel with very little notice after something came up with our original guide.
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Barbara,
Feb 2025
Anna was flexible and full of information!
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Ashley,
Jan 2025
We had a great time exploring the city and seeing lots of great things! Stopped for a great lunch and loved all the history she shared. Overall a wonderful experience!
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Melodee,
Jan 2025
We were a little apprehensive about doing this as it is Unscripted (as the the tour suggests), but it ended up being planned out exactly to our tastes. Our guide took us around the El Born area, starting at the market with drinks and croquettes along with other foods to satisfy our Foodie tastes. We walked around El Born learning about the area, the culture and the traditions. We stopped at the original place for Los Pescatidos. We had Catalan dessert and Cava. I was quite impressed with this experience, especially not knowing what we were going to do and see. Would do it again.
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Heidi,
Jan 2025
What a great way to experience Barcelona - truly the highlights ! The guide was fantastic, knowledgeable, astute, charming and full of stories. While it didn’t include entrance to any of the Gaudi sites - you could fully customize the experience with the exception being that many entrances require advance booking during the holidays - this was a ‘highly recommended’ experience!
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Heidi,
Jan 2025
Fantastic day!
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