Barcelona through time
This itinerary invites you to explore the evolution of Barcelona over more than two thousand years, discovering how each era left its mark on the city.
A journey that begins in Roman Barcino and progresses to contemporary Barcelona, showing how architecture, urban planning and daily life changed over time.
Historic Barcelona
The story of Barcelona, told in the style of Aal To
This half-day tour covers more than 2,000 years of urban history, from Roman Barcino to post-Olympic Barcelona of 1992. Throughout the tour, traces of each period are identified in streets, squares, and buildings, connecting architecture, urban life, and historical changes.
From Roman Barcino to modern Barceloneta, every step reveals how history has shaped the city we know today. This tour is part of Aalto Tours' unique itineraries in the heart of Barcelona and allows you to see, feel, and experience the evolution of Barcelona in all its magnitude, offering a comprehensive, dynamic, and memorable experience.
Meeting point:
Saint James Square
Start time:
9:00 hs
Duration:
4 - 5 hs
Walking level:
Moderate
Minimum participants:
4
Tickets:
Not included
Price:
€50/person
WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE?
Solo con Aal To
A complete tour through the history of Barcelona:
From Roman times to the present day.
Reading historical traces:
Identification of visible traces of each period in streets, squares and buildings.
Restaurant closure:
Enjoy a tapa and a drink at a venue specially selected for the tour.
Alternative to the classic tours of the Old Town:
With a deep and contemporary approach.
STAGES OF THE ITINERARY
An itinerary conceived as a progressive experience
1. St. James Square – Roman Foundations
Urban layout and remains of Barcino showing the foundations of the city.
2. Gothic Quarter – Medieval Power
Streets and squares that tell the story of authority and urban life from past centuries.
3. The Call – Renaissance and early modernity
Discover how trade, culture, and social life flourished between the 16th and 18th centuries.
4. La Boqueria Market & Plaça Reial – 19th Century
Explore the industrial expansion and bourgeois life of modern Barcelona.
5. Via Laietana – Civil War
Remember the bombings, shelters, and the city's resilience in the face of adversity.
6. Port Vell – 20th Century Modernization
It analyzes the urban and port transformation that redefined the city.
7. Barceloneta – Contemporary Transformation
Observe the changes after the 1992 Olympic Games and the new face of the city.
8. Tapas and a drink – Closing time
A relaxed moment to connect with history and experience the evolution of Barcelona firsthand.
9. Full stop
Barcelona
The tour includes
✔ Official local guide in Spanish, English, Italian
✔ Tapas and drinks included
The tour does not include
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