Gracia and Barri Gòtic Shopping, Barcelona

Gracia and Barri Gòtic Shopping (Self Guided), Barcelona

No shopping trip to Barcelona is complete without visiting the Gracia District and the Gothic Quarter. Not only will you be investigating some of the city's principle shopping streets, but along the way you'll be able to sightsee lots of medieval buildings. The Gothic Quarter, which stretches from La Rambla to Via Laeitana has earned a stellar reputation for its antiques markets, galleries and stores. While you are here looking for a unique collectible, stop to appreciate the concentration of old buildings, many of which date from the 14th and 15th centuries.

Come back to the area at night for its eclectic and lively collection of bars and clubs, with something to cater for every type of social animal. One place you should definitely not miss out on is Gracia for it exquisite collection of stores and boutiques.

The Passeig de Gràcia has been a fashionable and stylist haven for the past 100 years and is one of Barcelona's most popular and most expensive shopping streets. There are international flagship stores and upscale boutiques aplenty, so both high rollers and budget shoppers can find something special for their needs. The area also benefits from a generous collection of restaurants serving traditional Catalan and international cuisines.
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Gracia and Barri Gòtic Shopping Map

Guide Name: Gracia and Barri Gòtic Shopping
Guide Location: Spain » Barcelona
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Author: Xena
Carrer de la Boqueria

4) Carrer de la Boqueria

Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia

6) Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia

Carrer de Montsió

7) Carrer de Montsió

Plaça de Catalunya

10) Plaça de Catalunya

Passeig de Gràcia

11) Passeig de Gràcia

Passeig de Gràcia

12) Passeig de Gràcia

Passeig de Gràcia, Casa Lleó Morera

13) Passeig de Gràcia, Casa Lleó Morera

Passeig de Gràcia, Casa Battlo

14) Passeig de Gràcia, Casa Battlo

Casa Milà, aka La Pedrera

15) Casa Milà, aka La Pedrera

Walking Tours in Barcelona, Spain

Create Your Own Walk in Barcelona

Create Your Own Walk in Barcelona

Creating your own self-guided walk in Barcelona is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Antoni Gaudí's Masterpieces Walking Tour

Antoni Gaudí's Masterpieces Walking Tour

Gaudi is admired around the world as one of the most distinctive architects of the 20th century. The unique technique and use of natural forms make his creations stand out from the pack. La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Casa Batllo and other masterpieces will certainly take your breath away with their beauty, forms, colors, and overall design. Just make sure to book tickets in advance, since...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles
Barcelona Shopping Walk

Barcelona Shopping Walk

A long-time prime cultural destination, Barcelona is also en route to becoming one of Europe's top shopping spots. Each new day, fashionable designer stores, from well-known international brands to local start-ups, are filling the city streets. If you're a fan of shopping, you're in for a treat when visiting this beautiful city. Here are some of the most popular shopping locations...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Barcelona Food Tasting Walking Tour

Barcelona Food Tasting Walking Tour

No one should visit Barcelona without making an attempt to get acquainted with some of Spain’s best food – Catalan food. An abundance of fresh fish and superb meat, a plethora of great vegetables, plus local inventiveness, have produced a very diverse, distinctive and delicious cuisine, including the famous (and trendy) tapas dishes.

Follow this self-guided walk to treat your taste buds in...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Montjuic Walking Tour

Montjuic Walking Tour

Montjuic is a hill in Barcelona which offers a variety of great attractions of historic, cultural, and architectural value. Here, you can watch a spectacular water show at the Magic Fountain of Montjuic, visit the place where matadors faced the bulls in the past, and explore the ancient Montjuic Castle with its breathtaking views.

A convenient start point, Placa d'Espanya is the second...  view more

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.0 Km or 3.1 Miles
Gothic Quarter Walking Tour

Gothic Quarter Walking Tour

A walk around the Gothic Quarter is a journey through time to Barcelona’s oldest history, going back to times of Roman rule; in fact, the typically Roman grid plan is still visible today in the quarter's layout. Only a few roads are open for car traffic, so there will be little in the way of enjoying the many narrow, atmospheric streets filled with superb food, high-quality architecture,...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
La Rambla Walking Tour

La Rambla Walking Tour

One of the main streets in central Barcelona, La Rambla is popular with tourists and locals alike. Connecting the city’s old port with Plaça de Catalunya, it is filled with cultural and historic landmarks, as well as many terraces, restaurants, shops and street artists. Spanish poet, Federico García Lorca once said it was “the only street in the world which I wish never ended.”

Start...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles

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