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The Born Free Tour of Stories and Legends
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The Born Free Tour of Stories and Legends

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Run by a local guide · Joaquin Garcia

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Join our exclusive tour of El Born neighborhood, focused on curiosities, stories and legends. Discover 1,000 years of history with a unique approach, don't miss it!

Duration
2 h
Destination
Barcelona
Meeting Point
Plaza Ramón Berenguer (Metro Línea IV, estación Jaume I)
Provider
Joaquin Garcia

Description

Itinerary designed to surprise participants in a whirlwind of stories, legends and historical facts with a maximum idle time of 3 minutes, supported by unpublished images.
- Learn about the evolution and curiosities of the walls of Barcelona.
- Immerse yourself in the legend of Santa Eulalia, patron saint of the city.
- Discover the events that triggered the bombing of Barcelona in 1848.
- Did you know that the stained glass windows of a church house the coat of arms of Barcelona Football Club?
- Learn about the creation of the first postal service in Europe.
- We tell you how the "peseta", the old Spanish currency, came about.
- Do you know the shortest and narrowest street in Barcelona?
- Explore the historical events of El Born during the War of Succession in 1714.
- Visit the El Born Cultural Center and learn about the history of its ruins and the Rec Comtal.
- Why is there a crack in the facade of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar?
- Discover where and how foreign currency was exchanged in the Middle Ages.

Includes

  • Passeig del Born
  • Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
  • El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria
  • Canvis Nous
  • Sin cargos extra

Meeting Point

Plaza Ramón Berenguer (Metro Línea IV, estación Jaume I)

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How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: €10 to €15 per person (€20+ if it was exceptional)

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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