Barcelona, Spain

The Gothic Quarter: Back to the Origins of the City

See Where Barcelona Began in This Romantic Living Museum Journey into the evocative heart of Barcelona, the Barri Gòtic, where the Romans founded a walled settlement. Today the Gothic Quarter is bounded by Las Ramblas, the lively boulevard famous for its kiosks and tapas bars. But your tour will focus on two of its most historic treasures. You will start at either Santa Maria del Pi or Santa Maria del Mar, both churches set on a romantic plaza and crowned with a bell tower from which you can enjoy marvelous views of the surrounding barrio. Then, walk the quarter’s narrow streets to the Museum of the History of Barcelona, or MUHBA, which is housed in a Gothic palace. Here, you will see remarkable archaeological treasures from the Roman era to the modern age, with art and artifacts from the old Jewish district, Roman temples, Spanish Civil War industrial buildings and more. After this interesting visit, return to your awaiting ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walkin