Tour operator
Runner Bean Tours
A family-run Barcelona walking tour company founded in 2010, best known for its donation-based Gothic Quarter and Gaudí tours starting from Plaça Reial.
Hidden City Tours
A Barcelona social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to guide walking tours of the Gothic Quarter and El Raval.
At a glance
- Type
- Social enterprise walking tours
- Area
- Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Spain
- Official site
- hiddencitytours.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Private groups
- English
- German and Spanish
Why we recommend it
Hidden City Tours is a social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to work as tour guides. The result is a walk through the old city told from a perspective most visitors never hear, combining history with an honest look at everyday life on Barcelona's streets.
The historic route covers the Gothic Quarter and El Raval in about two hours, starting at Plaça Nova and finishing at the Boqueria, while a shorter Raval walk focuses on street life and ends near the Liceu. Tours are booked for private groups, with a minimum of four people, and run in English, German or Spanish. Contact the company in advance to arrange a date.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Hidden City Tours FAQs
Who are the guides?
People who have experienced homelessness, trained as guides by the social enterprise.
Is there a minimum group size?
Yes, tours are booked for private groups with a minimum of four people.