Tours with locals in Barcelona

Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city

Tourists exploring Barcelona with a local guide

Top Barcelona tours & experiences

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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The best Barcelona private tours & experiences with locals

With breathtaking natural beauty, architectural treasures spanning two millennia, and a food scene to rival culinary capitals across the globe, Barcelona is a treat for any type of traveler. Our Barcelona tours with locals let you experience Spain’s most colorful city beyond must-sees like the Sagrada Familia and the gorgeous Gothic Quarter. Experience the spirit and soul of Barcelona on our exciting tours with locals who can show you exactly what makes their home special. Discover the charismatic neighborhoods in the heart of the city, visit hole-in-the-wall haunts, grab a bite at a traditional tapas bar – and explore the Barcelona only locals get to see.

Meet some of our local hosts in Barcelona

Jonathan

Barcelona

Barcelona local with insider knowledge of the city's top neighbourhoods, a passion for food, and expertise in showing tourists the main areas where Gaudi's works can be found

Isabel

Barcelona

A true Gaudi-fan and a Barcelona-lover with interesting stories of the city to tell

Tourist admiring the architecture of a building in the Gothic Quarter

Discover the best of Barcelona

The best experiences in Barcelona are so much more varied than what you’d find on a top-10 travel list. From boisterous backstreet cava bars to brassy jazz basements to happy hour cocktails on a sprawling terrace, the things that make the city great are all simple snapshots of the local lifestyle. While it’s easy to get caught up in the tourist traps and miss out on the city’s authenticity, the most memorable experiences are the ones that reveal Barcelona’s unique culture. Our City Unscripted tours with locals playing the role of GPS, guidebook, and Google Translate, no experience is off-limits.

Local guide showing tourists different architectural features of a building in Barcelona

From highlights to hidden gems

Want to squeeze in as many of the city’s top sights as possible? Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours, our tours by locals in Barcelona will help you make the most of your time. See Barcelona’s most impressive attractions on a whirlwind experience of its must-sees – or get a glimpse into the city’s secret side. Uncover hidden gems on our tours with locals: the humble tapas bars that serve the best of Barcelonian cuisine; the unfamiliar neighborhoods with the coolest characters; and the viewpoints that show the city’s landmarks from an entirely new perspective

Tourist admiring the beautiful statue at Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona

Travel to suit your style

Everyone’s Barcelona bucket list looks a little different: maybe you’re ready to soak up centuries of beautiful buildings, or maybe you’re a bonafide foodie who wants to taste all the flavors of Barcelona at its restaurants and markets. Perhaps you’re most excited about learning fascinating stories of the city’s colorful past. Whatever it is that brings you to Barcelona, our tours with locals will be fully customized to you. Our likable guides come from all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives – between them, we’ll find the person who shares your passions and suits your travel style.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Anna was amazing. Even before the tour began, she was proactive in communicating with us and suggesting ideas and things to do. We met her in the morning and explored the Gothic Quarter, Eixample, and several other fascinating spots around Barcelona. She shared rich historical insights in a way that kept all of us, including our kids (ages 9 and 12), fully engaged and entertained. Her friendly and approachable nature made the experience even better. We also got to try some delicious local food along the way, guided by her recommendations. Highly recommend Anna for anyone looking to explore Barcelona in a meaningful and enjoyable way. Thank you, Anna!

April 2025

Eran W
Pau was amazing in understanding our needs and making a Taylor made tour! I was traveling with my mother and my 7 years old twin children, and he managed to merge culture, architecture and gastronomy in the same tour!

July 2024

Bruna S
Alan was very knowledgeable about the history and the city of Girona itself. He had even taken time to study the various options of routes one can take to reach the cathedral, so that he can provide a less strenuous route for people who may find it difficult to climb the steps. That shows he really cares about providing the best services to the visitors. He also made recommendation and reservations for our lunch and dinner at very good restaurants. We really enjoyed our tour with him and we have no hesitation to recommend him. We ourelves will certainly look for him when we next come back to Baecelona. Thank you Alan. ,

April 2024

Yong Fee C
Alan’s mastery of Barcelona’s rich and exciting history was evident from the start. In a group of five, it can be easy for one or two people to feel excluded. This was not the case with Alan’s tour - he made sure that each member of the group felt included and he tailed a part of the tour to their specific interests. The group learned so much and we are going to leave Barcelona with a much deeper appreciation that we otherwise would have, without going on the tour.

September 2023

Cameron S