El Raval Tours
Situated just west of Las Ramblas, the once-tatty barrio of El Raval has undergone a transformation in the last couple of decades. This gentrifying neighborhood is now one of the hippest in Barcelona, teeming with boutiques, art galleries, bars, art museums, and restaurants, all with a multicultural influence.
The Basics
Equal parts edgy and trendy, El Raval has quickly become a cultural hub in the already culture-rich city of Barcelona. Foodies can sample the wares of the famous La Boqueria market during a food tour of the city, while art lovers can tour the Filmoteca de Catalunya and Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) with a local. Some of the city’s best tapas bars, breweries, and cafés dot the streets of El Raval.
Those with an interest in the architecture of Barcelona favorite son Antoni Gaudí shouldn’t miss Güell Palace (Palau Güell), one of the Spanish architect’s first commissioned buildings. Other notable El Raval attractions include the Maritime Museum, Center for Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB), and the 13th-century Sant Pau del Camp church.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
El Raval lies within easy walking distance of El Gotic (the Gothic district) and Poble Sec. It’s also well connected by public transportation. To get there on the Barcelona Metro, take line 1 to Universitat or line 3 to Catalunya, Liceu, or Drassanes.
When to Get There
The narrow streets and alleys of El Raval are almost always busy, day and night. Daytime is the best time to shop La Boqueria to stock up on Catalan artisanal goods, while the streets really come alive at night, as locals and visitors head out for dinner and drinks in the numerous restaurants.
Rambla de Raval
While not the most famous Rambla in Barcelona, El Raval’s walking street is a favorite local spot for grabbing a bite at a sidewalk café or shopping for local wares during weekend craft markets. Rambla de Raval is also home to The Raval Cat (El Gato del Raval), a large statue by Colombian artist Fernando Botero.
The Basics
Equal parts edgy and trendy, El Raval has quickly become a cultural hub in the already culture-rich city of Barcelona. Foodies can sample the wares of the famous La Boqueria market during a food tour of the city, while art lovers can tour the Filmoteca de Catalunya and Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) with a local. Some of the city’s best tapas bars, breweries, and cafés dot the streets of El Raval.
Those with an interest in the architecture of Barcelona favorite son Antoni Gaudí shouldn’t miss Güell Palace (Palau Güell), one of the Spanish architect’s first commissioned buildings. Other notable El Raval attractions include the Maritime Museum, Center for Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB), and the 13th-century Sant Pau del Camp church.
Things to Know Before You Go
- El Raval is a must-visit for art and architecture lovers, foodies, and travelers looking to get off the beaten path.
- This neighborhood can be maze-like and overwhelming; take a guided tour to get oriented and get insider tips about the best spots to eat and drink.
- Be watchful of your belongings in El Raval, as it’s a popular area for pickpockets.
How to Get There
El Raval lies within easy walking distance of El Gotic (the Gothic district) and Poble Sec. It’s also well connected by public transportation. To get there on the Barcelona Metro, take line 1 to Universitat or line 3 to Catalunya, Liceu, or Drassanes.
When to Get There
The narrow streets and alleys of El Raval are almost always busy, day and night. Daytime is the best time to shop La Boqueria to stock up on Catalan artisanal goods, while the streets really come alive at night, as locals and visitors head out for dinner and drinks in the numerous restaurants.
Rambla de Raval
While not the most famous Rambla in Barcelona, El Raval’s walking street is a favorite local spot for grabbing a bite at a sidewalk café or shopping for local wares during weekend craft markets. Rambla de Raval is also home to The Raval Cat (El Gato del Raval), a large statue by Colombian artist Fernando Botero.
Address: Barcelona, Catalunya 08001, Spain
13 Tours and Activities to Experience El Raval
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Private Electric Bike Guided Tour in Barcelona
Create your own Barcelona adventure with this private e-bike tour. Whizz by Modernist monuments and easily scale the city's famous hills with the help of a battery-powered motor and savvy guide. Featuring a flexible, customized itinerary, it’s a fun and eco-friendly introduction to the Mediterranean city for families, groups, or even corporate teams.
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Barcelona Private Bike Tour
With its diverse neighborhoods, narrow streets, and extensive cycle paths, there’s no better way to discover Barcelona than on a bike tour. You won’t have to worry about planning a route as your guide will lead the way. See many of Barcelona’s top sites as well as its hidden secrets. You’ll pass the Gothic Quarter, Sagrada Familia, Raval, and more. A bike tour will cover more ground than a walking tour, and you’ll enjoy many stops along the way.
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$125.08
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$125.08
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Withlocals Barcelona Bites & Flavours Covid-19 Regulated PRIVATE Food Tour
Meet a local guide for an exclusive private tour and insight into Barcelona’s food scene. Highlights include a visit to the Santa Caterina Market, Spanish beer in the trendy El Born neighborhood, patatas bravas (a local vermouth) in Raval, and chocolate churros at one of the oldest xurrerias (churro shops) in the city.
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$72.51
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$72.51
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Walking tour Barcelona
Get a more intimate glimpse into Barcelona during a walking tour that reveals answers to questions that you may never have thought to have asked. A great way for first-time visitors to kickstart their vacation, this tour covers both the classic and contemporary side of Barcelona, and takes you through the winding streets of Raval, El Born, and the Gothic Quarter without you having to worry about getting lost.
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Best of Barcelona Highlights Bike Tour in Small-Group or Private tour
Get around Barcelona by bicycle and hear insightful narration from a local guide on this small group bike tour. Start your small-group tour of the cosmopolitan city in the Gothic Quarter, then pedal at a relaxed pace through the Ciutat Vella (Old City) including the Raval district. Cycle along the Passeig de Gràcia, and visit La Vila Olímpica del Poblenou in the Sant Martí district. See famous sights such as the Sagrada Família designed by Gaudí, and stop by the neighborhood of La Barceloneta.
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$30.03
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
TOP 10 bike tour
With so much to do in Barcelona, it can be hard to hit all the highlights in a limited amount of time. This Barcelona bike tour takes you to ten essential Barcelona sights in just a few hours—follow your guide through the Gothic Quarter, up to La Sagrada Familia, and over to Olympic Port, stopping along the way to try tapas and sangria.
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Contemporary art bike tour
If you’re a lover of modern art then look no further than this contemporary art tour by bike in Barcelona. An ideal choice for art lovers looking to stray from the beaten path, this tour reveals both famous galleries and secluded art spaces to give an overview of the contemporary art scene in Barcelona. Plus, traveling by bike gives you a more intimate glimpse into the city than if you were traveling by coach or car.
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Tapas bike tour
What is tapas? What does this word really means? We will tell you, and also take you to the local bars, which are not visited by tourists, in each of the four districts of the old city. In addition to the traditional flavours of typical Spanish snacks, you will be awaited by stories about what has been happening for centuries in the place where you stop snacking.
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Barcelona Street Art Tour
Highlights:
• Discover the underground street art world in a tour led by the expert in art
• Learn about street art masterpieces and the stories behind them
• Share art experience in a company of your friends and family
What to expect:
We will go sightseeing through the city center; will see the murals by world-renowned artists; explore the underground graffiti world by local and international artists while visiting the art galeries.
We will talk about the local and international art projects and festivals, learn to identify different styles and techniques of graffiti and know more about the world of street art.
At the end of the tour, we will talk about the transformation of the area and will have a deeper understanding of the art scene in Barcelona.
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Street Art and Graffiti Tour in Barcelona - Raval
Barcelona's Raval neighborhood is known as the city's open air museum thanks to the colorful murals and graffiti pieces that cover its walls. Strolling around is a must-do but, for a richer experience, this small-group tour will introduce you to the stories and artists behind the street art.
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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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Barcelona (Professional Guides) 10 Guided Walking Tours
City Walking Tours Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Day, Night Sightseeing-Top Sights-Sagrada Familia-El Born-Raval-Gothic: Quality verified choice of many walking tour options with professional guides supported by tip only.
Variety of tours centered on topics ranging from Anton Gaudí and Modernism, (avant-garde architect of Sagrada Familia) and walks through Gothic Sector of old town including Born and Gracía Neighborhoods. Visit Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Batlló House, Casa Milá-or Pedrera, (stone-quarry house) Rambla Avenue, prominent hill that overlooks the harbor-Montjuic, also the amazing Magic Fountain of Montjuic, Boqueria Market, Catalonian Square, Picasso Museum, Cathedral, Ciudadela Park, Barcelona’s football stadium-Camp Nou, Tibidabo- tallest mountain in the area, harbor district- Barceloneta, Christopher Colombus Monument, City Aquarium, Arc de Triomf.
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Montjuïc Twilight eBike Tour
Discover the magic of Barcelona at night on this 4-hour evening bike tour as you glide effortlessly around the city on an electric bike. Wind your way through the lively Gothic Quarter, cruise along La Barceloneta and spot landmarks like Barcelona Cathedral and the Olympic Stadium. For the most dazzling views, zoom to the top of Montjuïc Hill and look out over the illuminated city below, then hop off to watch the spectacular light and sound show of the Magic Fountain.
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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