Barcelona La Ribera Tours

One of the most popular districts in Barcelona’s Old City, La Ribera is a charming maze of streets encompassing the historic area of El Born and the picturesque Parc de la Ciutadella. It’s one of the city’s hottest destinations, teeming with intimate cafés, cocktail bars, and traditional Catalonian restaurants.
The Basics
Just about every sightseeing tour of Barcelona passes through the La Ribera neighborhood, often including stops at notable attractions such as the Picasso Museum, Palau de la Música Catalana, and the Passeig del Born. Nighttime wine and tapas tours take foodies through the dimly lit streets of La Ribera to some of the city’s best restaurants and wine bars.
Things to Know Before You Go
- La Ribera is a must-visit for art lovers, history buffs, foodies, and first-time visitors.
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking over uneven surfaces; some streets in the neighborhood are cobbled.
- It’s easy to get turned around in the winding streets and back alleys of La Ribera; book a guided tour to get your bearings.
How to Get There
La Ribera is easily accessible on foot from just about anywhere in the Old City. If you’re traveling from farther afield, the best way to get there is to take the Barcelona Metro to Jaume I station (Line 4).
When to Get There
Plan to visit early in the morning to have the streets, alleys, museums, and cathedrals of La Ribera largely to yourself. At night, the neighborhood is one of the best places in the city to sample Catalonian tapas or sip cocktails at trendy bars. Many local businesses in La Ribera close during the month of August.
Famous Landmarks in La Ribera
A number of architectural masterpieces lie in La Ribera, most notably the modernist Palau de la Musica Catalana, and the Santa Maria del Mar church, which was built during the 12th century and is considered one of the country’s finest examples of Catalan Gothic architecture. Another striking landmark is the Arc de Triomf, a richly decorated arch and pedestrian walkway that serves as the monumental gateway to Parc de la Ciutadella.
Address: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
9 Tours and Activities to Experience Barcelona La Ribera
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Barcelona Electric Bike Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting
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Experience the culture and cuisine of Barcelona on this electric bike, tapas, and wine tour. Follow your knowledgeable guide through the atmospheric streets of the Catalonia's capital in search of landmarks such as the El Born Cultural Centre and Frank Gehry’s Golden Fish sculpture. Absorb the botanical beauty of Parc de la Ciutadella, and admire the picturesque charm of La Barceloneta port. Appease an appetite for authenticity by visiting a local bar to feast on up to four tapas dishes and three drinks in a convivial atmosphere.
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Barcelona Highlights Tour & Skip the Line: Sagrada Familia
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La Sagrada Familia is undoubtedly one of Barcelona’s top attractions and the crowds that it attracts reflects the monument’s popularity. Enjoy both skip-the-line admission to La Sagrada Familia and a walking tour of Barcelona. Explore the Gothic Quarter, ascend to Parc de Montjuic and admire the Church of Santa Maria del Mar. Priority access to La Sagrada Familia means you’ll avoid waiting up to two hours to enter the modern masterpiece. An intimate atmosphere is guaranteed on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.
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Barcelona Ghost Night Walking Tour
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After the Spanish sun sinks into the horizon, the restless souls of Barcelona begin to roam the serpentine streets, allowing you to discover the sinister secrets of Barcelona on a 2-hour ghost walking tour of the city. Listen to terrifying tales of witchcraft, exorcisms and paranormal activity as you learn about the gruesome past of legendary landmarks like the Arc de Triomf and the Church of Santa Maria. Wander through darkened neighborhoods and feel the eerie atmosphere that the cover of darkness bestows upon the Catalonian capital.
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Barcelona Walking Tour: Flamenco Show, Tapas Dinner & Gothic Quarter
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This special cultural experience combines a walking tour, tapas dinner, and flamenco performance. Walk the medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter, explore the trendy Born district, and visit the Cathedral, Royal Palace, church of Santa Maria del Mar, and more. Stop at a celebrated restaurant to sample wines and tapas. End your tour with a flamenco performance in a 17th century castle.
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Barcelona Walking Tour: Wine Tasting, Tapas Dinner & Gothic Quarter.
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Walk the ancient streets of Barcelona and indulge your senses on this guided, walking tour with wine tasting and tapas dinner. Explore the Roman and medieval neighborhoods, take pictures in St. James Square, and see the City Hall of Barcelona and Jewish Quarter. Stop for an exclusive wine tasting of organic Catalan wines and hear how different varietals are made before a traditional tapas dinner at a chef-owned restaurant.
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Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Private Barcelona Highlights Tour & Skip the Line: Sagrada Familia
See the best of Barcelona on this private half-day tour. Walk the winding medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter, enjoy a coffee in the trendy Born district, take in panoramic views from Montjuic, and admire the lovely architecture of Eixample. Skip the line with easy access to Sagrada Familia and tour Gaudí’s incredible basilica before your tour concludes
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Barcelona Tour: Skip the Line Sagrada Familia, Gothic Quarter & Montjuic
Combine a Barcelona walking tour with skip-the-line access at the UNESCO World Heritage Site La Sagrada Familia, and get closer to the city’s top landmarks on foot. You’ll hear all about the impact Antoni Guadi left on the city from your guide as you pass by iconic buildings and sites, including the Montjuic and Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Then, end your tour with an included croissant and coffee.
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$210.48
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Price varies by group size
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Face masks provided for travelers
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Private Barcelona Tour: Wine Tasting, Tapas Dinner & Gothic Quarter
Experience the best of Spanish history, wine, and tapas on this private walking tour. After convenient hotel pick-up, explore the medieval streets of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, pausing to admire Saint James Square, Barcelona Cathedral, City Hall of Barcelona, and more. Follow your walk with an exclusive tasting of regional organic wines. Head to a celebrated restaurant to sample a variety of delicious Catalan tapas before your tour concludes.
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Price varies by group size
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Private Faces of Barcelona Bicycle Tour
On our relaxed "faces of Barcelona bicycle tour" of Barcelona you discover how versatile this amazing this mediterranean metropolis really is. Find out what it feels like to live in this fascinating city and immerse yourself in its turbulent history. Barcelona will seduce you. It is a city that constantly reinvents itself, old and new merge and create a unique, colourful tapestry.
Explore the many different faces of Barcelona as you bicycle along medieval alleys, through picturesque passages, across romantic squares, through lush parks, and along the beautiful sea promenade.
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