Barcelona Gothic Quarter Tour for Kids

Hidden in dark corners of the Gothic Quarter, or sleeping in the upscale apartments of the Eixample, Barcelona’s most illustrious inhabitants watch silently as tourists and natives walk the city’s streets. But of whom do we speak, exactly? Dragons of course! Barcelona is home to the largest population of dragons in Europe. Carved out of stone, pieced together with bright tiles, or forged in a hot fire and beaten into shape on an anvil, these creatures guard ancient and modern façades all over the city. Our 2-hr Barcelona with kids tour provides an orientation to the Gothic Quarter through exploring the city's most iconic symbol, along the way revealing the history—both legendary and real—of the Catalan capital.

Strap on your armor and grab your spear, as we head out into the streets of the Gothic Quarter in search of Barcelona's dragons. Along the way, you will stop by some of the area's most important monuments, tracing the Gothic Quarter's history while discovering the city’s special relationship with dragons. Strolling La Rambla, Barcelona's main pedestrian thoroughfare, we will admire the rich diversity of architecture on display, learning about the myths, legends, and yes, dragons that are associated with each of them.

The walk serves as an introduction to the bustling Gothic Quarter and provides an overview of some of Barcelona's distinctive architecture, especially designed for kids. Material from the Gothic period to the early 20th century will be covered with a kid-friendly expert guide. The goal of this Barcelona tour for kids is to encourage active learning and fun while introducing children to Barcelona's history and architecture.

My children are in their early to mid-teens. Is this walk appropriate for them? Our family tours are primarily designed for children under the age of 13, and this one in particular is ideal for young kids. For teens, we would recommend our private adult Gothic Quarter tour, the content for which can be adapted to an age-appropriate level.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible? The general route may include narrow sidewalks and cobblestoned streets; please contact us to discuss in more detail any mobility concerns so that we can best advise. We are always happy to discuss possible adjustments to the tour for clients with mobility concerns.