EARLY PICASSO MUSEUM & GOTHIC TOUR WITH BREAKFAST AT BORN’S OLD MARKET

Enjoy Picasso Museum and breakfast at Born's Old Market

Departure time: 8:15h. Days and dates: From 23 March to 31 October . Frecuency: 23Mar – 31Oct: Daily, except Monday & Sunday.

01Nov – 31Mar: Friday & Saturday.  Duration: Approximately 3 hours. Departure point: Ramblas, 54 Barcelona. Blackout Dates: 01Jan, 01May, 18May, 24Jun & 25Dec. Others to be confirmed. Conditions: Advance reservations required. Cancellation fee 24 hours free of charge. Less than 24 hours or No Show 100%. Languages: English and Spanish. 

Available under request

IMPORTANT NOTE: Not recommended for children under 3 years, as it is a walking tour of more than 2 hours.

Additional Information: 

• Please be aware that some walking is included in this tour, please be ready and we recommend wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• It is recommended not to carry backpacks. If you take them you must leave them at the box office to access the museum.

This walking tour will take you to discover the history of Barcelona, ​​from the Roman era to the medieval period up to the 20^th century, by the hand of the famous painter Pablo Picasso.

The tour starts from the well-know Ramblas of Barcelona leading us towards the Royal Square, where the old convent of Santa Madrona was located. Then we will walk to the square of Sant Jaume, seat of the local government during the medieval times and at the present time. We will stroll through narrow cobbled streets until you reach the Cathedral of Barcelona where we will also find the King's Square (plaça del Rei), an unique location and historic center of the city's royal power that preserves under its feet the remains of what was the Roman city of Barcino.

Afterwards we will go to the basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, which dates back to the 14^th century, located in the neighborhood of “El Born”. In the narrow streets of this quarter it is also hidden the Picasso Museum, home to the most important collection of works from his early life when he was a studying art. Museum guided visit included.

At the end of the tour we will go to the old market of El Born. Since the middle ages, this market has historically been the epicenter of the city, first in the square and then inside a modernist metallic building. It was conceived as a neighborhood retail market and later became the wholesale market for an expanding metropolis. The new market became the model of Barcelona's market system. 45 years after the closure of the market, different archaeological remains of the 14th century can be seen while you enjoy a breakfast in its gastronomic space.

INCLUSIONS

• Bilingual guide.
• Guided walking tour of the Gothic quarter.
• Entrance and guided visit to the Picasso Museum.
• Guided walking tour of Barri Born.
• Local breakfast in the Born market to choose between:

- Salty option: mini sandwich (cold meat or cheese) and a drink (soft drink, coffee or juice).

- Sweet option: croissant or “ensaimada” and a drink (coffee or tea). 

EXCLUSIONS:

• Entrance to Barcelona Cathedral and to the basilica of Santa Maria del Mar.
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Hotel pickup and drop-off