Where the concierge points people first
- SANDEMANs New Europe — Tip-based walking tours of the old town, plus paid themed tours. Large groups on the free ones, so choose it for an overview on day one rather than depth. (41.3840, 2.1784)
- Guiding Architects Barcelona | Architecture Tours, Lectures and Events Barcelona — Tours led by architects, for people who want to understand why the Eixample grid and the modernista buildings look the way they do. Smaller and more specialist. (41.3912, 2.1780)
- GoCar Barcelona — Small two-seater cars with a talking GPS guide that you drive yourself around the city. You need a driving license; it is more a novelty than a tour. (41.3896, 2.1841)
- Barcelona eBike Tours — Guided electric-bike tours, which cover the seafront, the Eixample and the hills in a way walking tours cannot. Good for mixed-fitness groups. (41.3899, 2.1831)
- Barcelona Segway Tour — Guided Segway tours, mostly along the waterfront. There is a short practice first; ask about age and weight limits before you go. (41.3900, 2.1831)
The rest of the tour operators in Barcelona — every one we hold
- Aeromon Tours (41.3783, 2.1735)
- AiBarcelona (41.3863, 2.1766)
- Balo Tour (41.4016, 2.1420)
- Barcelona eBikes Tour (41.3878, 2.1807)
- Barcelona Exclusive Private Tours (41.4302, 2.1875)
- Barcelona Segway Trip (41.3813, 2.1795)
- Barcelonartguide (41.3869, 2.1702)
- Byou Barcelona | Private Tours | Wine Tours Spain (41.3950, 2.1551)
- Cases Singulars S.L. (41.3916, 2.1651)
- Crucemundo River Cruises (41.3899, 2.1408)
- Euro Segway Barcelona (41.3815, 2.1797)
- GoBcn (41.3860, 2.1706)
- Local Tours in Barcelona (41.3872, 2.1672)
- Museu de l'Art Prohibit (41.3889, 2.1652)
- Perry Tours (41.3804, 2.1775)
- Skytourbcn (41.3644, 2.1827)
- Sondevela Catamaran Barcelona - Rent exclusive boat, luxury experiences (41.3807, 2.1844)
- Sun & Segway Barcelona (41.3734, 2.1701)
- Tacadevi | Wine Tasting & Tours Barcelona (41.4029, 2.1493)
- Teatro Coliseum (41.3882, 2.1662)
- The Touring Pandas (41.4036, 2.1726)
- Velissima | Restaurante Italiano en Barcelona (41.3674, 2.1881)
- Viva Spain Tour (41.3971, 2.1717)
What a free walking tour really costs
A "free" walking tour is not free for the guide. On the tip-based model the guide usually pays the operating company a fixed fee for every person who turns up, so a group of thirty that tips little can leave them out of pocket. Tip what the two or three hours were worth to you, in cash. Group size is the real difference between tours here: tip-based walks are big, architecture and private tours small. The city regulates tour groups in the old town, so expect guides to stop and talk in squares rather than in the narrow lanes.
Questions people ask
What are the best tours in Barcelona?
For a cheap overview, SANDEMANs New Europe's walking tour; for architecture, Guiding Architects Barcelona; for covering ground, Barcelona eBike Tours.
How many tour operators are there in Barcelona?
Num's directory maps 28 sightseeing tour operators in Barcelona, including walking, bike, Segway, boat and wine tours.
How much should you tip on a free walking tour in Barcelona?
There is no fixed amount. Tip in cash what the tour was worth to you, remembering the guide usually pays the company a fee for each person.
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