FREE TOUR RAVAL
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Free Tour Raval consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Raval in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Raval as a couple, with friends or in a group!
The Free tours of Raval are the perfect excuse to take some time to get to know better the cultural heritage of Spain.
Raval free tours are free tours organized by guides who show you the most emblematic tourist sites of a town or city. These tours are usually done on foot.
While there are several options and types of free tours in Spain, most are usually tours that include approximately 10 to 12 people. and last between 1 and 3 hours depending on the planned itinerary.
In any case, always check the detailed information we provide to know all the details of your free tour: schedules, cancellation policy, meeting point and all the information you need to make the most of your experience without having to worry about anything.
What to see and do in the Raval?
The Raval, located in the district of Ciutat Vella in the city of Barcelona, is one of the most vibrant and picturesque neighborhoods in Catalonia. Known for its rich multicultural history and narrow cobblestone streets full of life and color, this neighborhood is home to a wide variety of restaurants, bars, vintage stores and contemporary art galleries.
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Casa de la Misericordia
Casa de la Misericordia is an institution located in the Raval neighborhood in Catalonia. Since its founding in 1835, it has been dedicated to helping needy and vulnerable people. Its work focuses primarily on providing housing, food and medical care to the elderly and chronically ill who do not have sufficient resources to live with dignity.
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Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona, located in the Raval neighborhood in Catalonia, is a cultural jewel that exhibits a wide variety of contemporary works. The modernist building that houses the museum was designed by Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas and built in the early twentieth century. Since its inauguration in 1995, the MACBA has become an international reference for lovers of modern and contemporary art.
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Botero’s Cat
The Botero Cat is an iconic sculpture located in the neighborhood of El Raval, located in the autonomous region of Catalonia. This work by the famous Colombian artist Fernando Botero represents an obese and exaggeratedly large cat, characteristic of his style known as “Boterismo”. The figure is made of bronze and measures more than three meters in height.
Itinerary
We will meet at
Catalunya square
at
Barcelona
at 11:00 am. Once we are all here,
we will begin to walk through the streets of El Raval
the old Chinatown and current multicultural epicenter of the Catalan capital.
The first stop of the free tour will be in front of the House of Mercyan old and peculiar orphanage. After contemplating its beautiful façade, we will continue walking until we reach the
Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona
a benchmark in terms of
urban art
urban art. Did you know that the walls of El Raval are dotted with eye-catching murals? Undoubtedly, it is one of its hallmarks.
Throughout the free tour, we will also get to know some of the most
stories that have taken place in the neighborhood, such as the one of the
such as that of the vampire of El Ravalaccused of prostituting and murdering several Barcelona children in the early twentieth century.
We will continue our tour through El Raval and we will approach the old Hospital de la Santa Cruz or the
famous Botero’s Cat
. Finally, we will pass by the Palau Güell, a work by Antonio Gaudí, and we will end our visit at the Plaza Real in
Plaza Real
at 13:00 hours.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point of the Free Tour Raval is at the corner of Plaza Catalunya and Bergara street. It has an approximate duration of two hours.
